history: I've worked as a programmer for the last 7 years and ever year I got one "partially meets expectations" on my yearly review. This year, however, I got two "Exceeds Expectations". I've worked as a programmer for the last 7 years and this year's review was finally all positive! That is awesome to hear _comma_ i bet the pays good too  Hmm ya I make more than my parents which is all I ever really asked out of life though sadly less than I would make in a bigger town.
current: if your happy there i would stay if not seek the better pay in a different town 
next: I agree one hundred percent! At the end of the day, being around my friends and family means a whole lot more than an extra 10k. 