CPW: Willing to relocate

Mocha Girl · June 2010

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Mocha Girl · June 2010

I created this post because DH found his dream job.... But, it's in Boston! He has a connection there so the chances of him getting the job are pretty good. I moved to STL to be with DH while we were dating long distance, but I always hoped that we'd move closer to my home town someday. Boston would be further away from home, but I think I'm up for it! It sounds new and exciting!

leneae10 · June 2010

GL with the decision!!

kmount · June 2010

This is tough because we just bought a home and are remodeling-- it would kill me to have to move!! But DH's happiness is pretty important. (Luckily, DH already has his dream job... so we're good)

lorlei13 · June 2010

I will have to face this in the next year or two My husband is currently a full time student and will be applying to veterinary school once he gets his bachelor's degree. There's only one vet school around us and apparently it's harder to get into than medical school. So while I am really hoping he gets into the school around here, I will relocate so he can pursue a career he will be happy with.

babygirlpriest · June 2010

DH relocated to DC (my hometown) for me. I'd certainly be willing to relocate but it would still need to meet some of my criteria. No offense to you Pierre, SD folks but I ain't moving there!

Fairly large city - not just because I like museums, culture, dining, shopping, etc. of a larger city but also because, given what I do for a living, I need a fairly large city.
Climate - I'm not terribly picky but AK or, say, Houston aren't terribly popular with me.
Family or friends - I'd really like to at least know some people in our new town/area
Salary/cost of living - This isn't too big an issue for us since we live in one of the more expensive COL areas but I would prefer to not have to reduce our lifestyle due to the move.

Of course none of these are non-negotiables... just things I'd consider when thinking about a move to his dream job.

RunSchwartzRun · June 2010

Yes, but I think we move more than most people to begin with. Since we started dating we have already relocated 4 different times to 3 states for each other's various school and career choices. (Typed as I sit here in a city I have only lived in for 2 months because I got a better job.)

GL to your DH!

dondraandluis · June 2010

I really don't want to move out of Texas ever because all our family is here. If DH or I ever got an awesome opportunity we would move in a heartbeat!

writergirl5786 · June 2010

i'd go pretty much anywhere...i think. it'd take some thought and prayer...and climate

theprincessPAT · June 2010

In theory I would be willing to move anywhere for DH.

In reality we just bought a new house and it would cost us too much to move.

pepomntpat · June 2010

Six months ago my answer would have been different. Considering I just got laid off I really think I'd love to move away if it meant DH was happy.

dc2heartsdc5 · June 2010

i chose special snowflake because i married DH knowing we would be relocated for the rest of his career. So even if we both love where we are, its the military's choice on when and where we will move again. We have already relocated twice in a year and a half. I don't mind it, the only hard part is making new friends every time we move.

EntropicEpona · June 2010

I've moved all over the place, even internationally, to allow my husband to pursue the job of his dreams. I'm pretty employable anywhere, so I don't mind. AND I love moving. I grew up in a military family, so going somewhere new every 2 years was de rigeur. It's in my blood!

KristysRedBarn · June 2010

I voted I'd go anywhere. There is one exception though, moving back home to where is parents are. We did that once, it was hell for both of us. Not willing to do it again.

Good luck Mocha, I hope things work out for you either way.

CashewsMommy · June 2010

As much as i'd hate to relocate cause my family is here, and this is where Aurora is buried.... i'd go anywhere for him.

lauren2_00@yahoo.com · June 2010

amberp1023:
i chose special snowflake because i married DH knowing we would be relocated for the rest of his career. So even if we both love where we are, its the military's choice on when and where we will move again. We have already relocated twice in a year and a half. I don't mind it, the only hard part is making new friends every time we move.

This! I moved 4 times in the past 3 years and will be moving again in about 3 months. Making new friends is definitely hard though especially when you know you're only going to be in a location for a few months! Good luck with your decision.

str8ota · June 2010

Dammit, I was just tihnking about paging you to see when you're moving back!!!

damabo80 · June 2010

I actually like moving. I like the thought of experiencing something new. I start to get itchy after 5 or 6 years in the same place. Ideally, I'd like to try living in most areas in the US.

Another good thing about moving...it makes you get rid of a lot of your crap! I love having empty guest room closets!!

mdm2137 · June 2010

Good luck!

circe811 · June 2010

I said no but we have extenuating circumstances.. DH's daughter lives in this area with her Mom so I wouldn't want to move far enough away that we wouldn't be able to continue our normal parenting time schedule.

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