Comments on: Why Don’t We Pack Up and Move?

By: undercovervixen

undercovervixen — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:40:20 +0000

hey there,
found your blog a couple weeks back and been working my way up to the present. Just noticed something a few times and wanted to give a friendly heads up – bawling is spelt with a “w” and not 2 l’s. You’ve used the word a couple of times and I just figured i should point this out.

You’ve done an amazing thing with this blog and i hope to achieve as much as you have with mine.

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By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:35:03 +0000

Oh, Tricia, we are agonizing over very similar issues. My problem is both my daughter and husband have been sick and in the hospital for various problems and the med bills are stacking up. My DH would love to move back to his home town to help out with his parents as they get older but he has a better job here in the Chicago area BUT living expenses are high and we have no one to help us out. Other posters have said it would be a cinch to get a job in the metro areas but that’s not necessarily true. I’ve been trying to find something other than my current temp job but they look at what I made in a small town at my last job and tell me that’s all I can make (BTW I don’t believe them). My skills are very good but I also have a lot of competition and many companies are family unfriendly or want me to travel. And, until we get out of some of the debt I can’t get back to school to take the few courses I need to get just a little better job and I do have a BA already. Plus, like you, I feel it would be like giving up on my choice and not giving our situation a chance.

OK, done with the whine. Live where you are happy. You guys are doing pretty good just by being so disciplined. Good luck on making the right choice for you.

By: mike

mike — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:53:56 +0000

Trish,
Texas is booming, blue collar workers w mechanical skills and can pass drug test needed oil field and Gulf coast. My son dyslexic makes $50/hr many blue collar make six figures w overtime at 45 he is near seven figure retirement and savings

By: Mrs. Micah

Mrs. Micah — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:52:17 +0000

Mr. Micah and I found job-hunting very stressful. I hope that it smooths out for you and your husband. Best of luck!

By: Sherri

Sherri — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:49:42 +0000

I hope he gets it!

By: FrugalBabe

FrugalBabe — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 00:10:49 +0000

Sending you lots of good luck for your husband getting that job. And also a reminder that your blog has shown over and over that you guys are good at overcoming obstacles and bouncing back from adversity. Even if you end up moving, I know that you’ll make it work in the new place. Good luck!!

By: Chief Family Officer

Chief Family Officer — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 21:13:02 +0000

I have no advice or suggestions, just wanted to send my very best wishes that your husband gets that job and everything works out the way you hope!

By: angie baby

angie baby — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 20:39:58 +0000

I have really strong opinions about this as I grew up in your region and I’m currently dealing with an underemployed and bankrupt sibling who refuses to leave her town as well. Now that you are a parent, your sole responsibility is to your child. Getting your family out of the woods and into a more diverse culture isn’t the worst thing that could happen. Most small midwestern economies are tanking at the moment.

Might I suggest St. Paul, Duluth, or Madison for a change? All have great public school systems and I will bet you a $100 that both of you could land great jobs. You might want to check out Money Magazine for lists of the top Midwestern towns. Eden Prarie was listed in the top ten last year

By: Lynnae @ Being Frugal

Lynnae @ Being Frugal — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:16:40 +0000

Boy, do I know where you are coming from! My husband and I have often talked about moving to a more affordable area, but we love where we live. Not to mention our kids’ grandparents are here, too.

Tough decision. I hope it works out for you to stay where you are.

By: MOMM

MOMM — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:12:58 +0000

Have you guys tried working online? Or telecommuting? Here is a boot camp that you can check out if you are interested, Nell has several telecommuting websites so you can check her out http://www.telecommutingbootcamp.com/