CHICAGO!!

IT'S OFFICIAL!! As some of you may already know, I have been in the process of interviewing for permanent positions with Cisco for after I graduate from the Sales Associates Training Program. I am happy to announce my tour of the US will be coming to a close next July when I move to CHICAGO. That's right, I am moving to Chicago in July!! I am super excited about it!! It's incredible to think that in 3 years, I will have lived on the West Coast, the East Coast, and the Midwest.

Now, don't get me wrong, this was not an easy decision to make. After all, I have spent all of 4 days in Chicago. Ultimately I had the choice between Los Angeles and Chicago and moving back to California was extremely tempting. When it came down to it, there was no decision to be made. The right opportunity for me is in Chicago. It was hard to finalize my decision, but I think a few years from now, I will look back and be extremely happy with my decision. After all, I don't think my interview with my new manger could have gone any better. Plus, he wants me on his team, and working for someone that believes in you really is invaluable. And the team itself is incredible. 2 years ago, they were the top performing Commercial Sales team within Cisco and it looks like they will achieve that status again this year. No doubt, there will be high expectations of me, but I think I am up to the challenge and after all, who better to learn from than the best.

Moving to Chicago will be a change, that's for sure. They have 4 seasons there and the winters are awfully cold. Although I haven't spent much time there, from the little time that I have, it seems like a great place to live. It's exciting to live in a city with so much to offer. Also, I have to say, I was truly impressed with how clean the city is and how nice everyone is. There will be a transition period, but I know a few other people in the program who are from Chicago and will be moving out there with me, so at least I will know a few people whose brains I can pick about the city. I am nervous about moving somewhere so new, but far more excited than anything else!!

I will be going on my first field visit on February 25th for 2 weeks to meet the team, etc and making the final move in July. Wish me luck :)

P.S. I expect visitors... Chicago has a little more to offer than Raleigh :-P