Hello, this is my situation. I live in NYC but my fiancé lives in PA. I work here in NY, and go visit her on the weekends or every other weekend. But it's a to a point where I can't be without her anymore. I miss her too much, and am no longer happy here in NY. The only time I'm ever happy is when I'm with her.

Ive wanted to move in with her for the past few months, but finding a job there has been hard. I work in the TV/Film business, and obviously, NY is the place to be for that, and jobs of that nature are very limited in PA. She works for the educational system over there in PA, so I decided to apply for a job in the same system. Now, even before my job here in TV, I've always wanted to work with kids/students in some capacity, but never pursued it due to the job I have now. But, since it's a career changing option that would allow for us to be together, I considered it, and am quite frankly, hoping I get the job, because I think it would be fun.

They've asked me to come in for an interview, so my question is, when they ask me why I wanted to relocate from NY to PA, what do I say? I don't want to say "Im moving in with my fiance" because I don't want them to think "oh well, hes just here to work ANY job just to be close to his girl, and he may not be in this wholeheartedly" and then not have them consider me for the job. What would be a good reason to give them as to why I'm relocating, even though moving in is the reason, but wanting to work with kids is something I've always wanted to do. Should I keep it vague? Should I say "Moving to be closer to family?" What would be a good thing to say, that would sound professional?

You're tired of big city life and yearn for the beauty and serenity of nearby PA (but you can still go into NYC for shows, dinner, etc.)?

While you're young enough, you want to start following some dreams including teaching/working with kids? Other dreams might be owning property on which you have animals -- goats, horses, dogs, cats, a cow or two, a big garden -- getting back to the simple life that this economy is causing more people to do.

You need more?

(Where in PA?)

Thanks for the advice. In lancaster, PA.

Are you applying for a specific job? If so, what, may I ask?

Applying to be a job trainer, or paraeducator at the IU13 in lancaster.

That sounds like a fun--and challenging--job! Let me know if you need help with your resume or anything else interview-related.

Thanks!

Hello, this is my situation. I live in NYC but my fiancé lives in PA. I work here in NY, and go visit her on the weekends or every other weekend. But it's a to a point where I can't be without her anymore. I miss her too much, and am no longer happy here in NY. The only time I'm ever happy is when I'm with her.

Ive wanted to move in with her for the past few months, but finding a job there has been hard. I work in the TV/Film business, and obviously, NY is the place to be for that, and jobs of that nature are very limited in PA. She works for the educational system over there in PA, so I decided to apply for a job in the same system. Now, even before my job here in TV, I've always wanted to work with kids/students in some capacity, but never pursued it due to the job I have now. But, since it's a career changing option that would allow for us to be together, I considered it, and am quite frankly, hoping I get the job, because I think it would be fun.

They've asked me to come in for an interview, so my question is, when they ask me why I wanted to relocate from NY to PA, what do I say? I don't want to say "Im moving in with my fiance" because I don't want them to think "oh well, hes just here to work ANY job just to be close to his girl, and he may not be in this wholeheartedly" and then not have them consider me for the job. What would be a good reason to give them as to why I'm relocating, even though moving in is the reason, but wanting to work with kids is something I've always wanted to do. Should I keep it vague? Should I say "Moving to be closer to family?" What would be a good thing to say, that would sound professional?

Hi, djn002!

Why post the same question in two different forum topic areas? You won't get any different opinions by doing that.

Thanks!

Was that really necessary to say? And maybe different people are looking in different forums. Thanks!

Now, now, don't get testy djn.


In fact, it is pretty darn common to have young folks move to be with someone they love. In any interview be honest. Just don't go into the whole, "I can't live without her" thing. After you made it clear that you think she is the "one" and therefore you are in for the long haul, discuss the other reasons you name - that you think a job such as you are looking for would be challenging and fun.

Good luck.