MTL possibilities

Yesterday Leo took me to his friends restaurant Ludgers. It has really great food and a very relaxed and hipster atmosphere. 

I met up with Leo's friends including his partner for O'Noir. One of the chefs,  and his girlfriend who is a Norwegian circus performer. 

I am really loving the Montreal hospitality and warmth!

We talked at length about my possible move here.  I really get along well with everyone in the officer here.  I love the French culture and I have never lived in Montreal! Those are the amazing things about this decision. The only downside is the possible lead up time is quite short.  I only have about 2 weeks to get my affairs in order as the company is looking to get someone hired right away. 

I actually chatted with Faris,  Sandy and Leo about this. They are all on-board and Sandy especially as the city manager has given me his explicit approval if I do make the decision. 

After chatting with Shalaka (HR) in Toronto it seems our Vancouver office is also looking for a courier growth associate! So now there are three options in front of me:

1. Move to MTL
2. Move to Vancouver
3. Stay in Toronto

If I do move to Vancouver it will be amazing as it is all pristine unknown territory and I have never even been to the city! Also I feel like the growth potential there is limitless in terms of my career.  As they are only a two man operation hands on learning will be invaluable no matter what I do in the future.  Also because they are such a small team I will be able to hop around and play roles in sales,  KAM and eventually city manager! Or at least that is the plan.

As for staying in Toronto.  My friend and sales guy Yash just recently gave in his two weeks notice to attend a programing boot camp.  So I could definitely fill the sales role he left behind and that will be a new set of challenges and experiences.  But as the office is larger,  there is less vertical movement at least in the short term. 

So it seems my main goal now is either 1 or 2. It's really a toss up right now.  I haven't yet spoken to Dave or Mike yet.  But from chatting with Shalaka they seem interested as well and I know for MTL I have Sandy's blessing. 

Peace from MTL.