@Gretchypoo, I am too afraid of just renting out the house. Her intention was for us to live in the house. I think renting out while we looked for jobs would be the only way I would feel comfortable with the renting option. Since it is such a small town though, I would really worry about renting the house out for what would only be hopefully a couple months. The last thing I would want would be for my Grandmother to think that my husband and I were ungrateful... and that's what I'm afraid would happened if we rented the house out long term.
@MoonOverGoldsboro and @Xstatic3333 there is a real conflict inside me moving. I think both of us looking for new jobs sounds terrifying especially with a new baby. I'm the type of person who enjoys being able to support themselves, and I don't want to not be able to do that....
On the other hand, child care in NYC is stupid expensive, and we would spending an insane amount of money for it here. Also, not to be that guy, I really trust the public schools back in Virginia...not so much here in NY. Yes are there wonderful people who come out of them, of course! As whole though, the opportunities I had growing up in my small town in the Public School system very much compares to many private schools up here. I like the idea about not worrying about them walking to school or to the park. Whereas here, that doesn't seem as much of a reality.
I love my fair city, but I love my son so much more. As much as I love it here, is it really the best place for him to grow up?
I'm in the NE and the schools here are top notch. That being said, there are good schools and bad schools throughout the country.
Again, you never addressed the issues of why you left in the first place. From the little bit of information you provided, it seems as if you view it in a negative light and I feel like you really need to take this into account.
Don't be blinded by the prospect of having a house free and clear. It's a truly amazing gift but it doesn't mean it's the best move. I'm not saying it isn't the best move but a house alone shouldn't be the foundation of uprooting your entire life.
Re: Should I stay or should I go....Help!
@MoonOverGoldsboro and @Xstatic3333 there is a real conflict inside me moving. I think both of us looking for new jobs sounds terrifying especially with a new baby. I'm the type of person who enjoys being able to support themselves, and I don't want to not be able to do that....
On the other hand, child care in NYC is stupid expensive, and we would spending an insane amount of money for it here. Also, not to be that guy, I really trust the public schools back in Virginia...not so much here in NY. Yes are there wonderful people who come out of them, of course! As whole though, the opportunities I had growing up in my small town in the Public School system very much compares to many private schools up here. I like the idea about not worrying about them walking to school or to the park. Whereas here, that doesn't seem as much of a reality.
I love my fair city, but I love my son so much more. As much as I love it here, is it really the best place for him to grow up?
Again, you never addressed the issues of why you left in the first place. From the little bit of information you provided, it seems as if you view it in a negative light and I feel like you really need to take this into account.
Don't be blinded by the prospect of having a house free and clear. It's a truly amazing gift but it doesn't mean it's the best move. I'm not saying it isn't the best move but a house alone shouldn't be the foundation of uprooting your entire life.
Just playing Devil's advocate here.
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