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My employer is expanding in several cities and I've decided I want to move to their new location in Atlanta.

I've been working with my boss since March to make this possible. He's hired two new people for me to cross-train to free me up so that I can post for jobs in Atlanta. The first guy is mostly trained and the second guy is starting Monday. It's been an interesting task to try to dump 12 years of experience on a fresh recruit. The first guy is a very quick study, so he has made the task pretty easy.

When they are both trained I'm to manage their work for awhile and hopefully make a move. My boss has set specific expectations for me to meet.

I've been talking with a manager in another area that is moving his operation to Atlanta and my boss has promised him that I will be ready middle of next year. I still would have to formally apply and interview, but I think I have a good shot. Heck, I heard about the job because a senior analyst on his team recommended that I apply.

I've never made a move like this, and it has taken a long time to get things lined up to make it possible. I think the biggest stumbling block is that I found myself as the only guy who knows how to do a bunch of critical stuff, meaning that I can't move around easily.