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[quote=Anonymous]We feel the same way. Can't say we've done it successfully yet as we're still here, but we have made a plan to get out and we're taking steps to make it happen.

For starters, we've saving. It's most likely that one of us will get a job before the other does, so we'd like a bit of an extra cushion when we transition.

We also met with a realtor who has given us suggestions to make our DC home more marketable when the time comes to sell. We are slowly making those changes as we can afford them.

As for work, DH has the more marketable skill set. (I'm pretty specialized.) So he's been networking with folks in various industries related to his current job - including cold-calling and contacting people from school, recruiters, etc. That's giving him a better sense of the firms, jobs, and market for people with his education outside DC.

I'm pretty risk averse, so in your shoes, where you want to move and possibly become your own boss, I'd probably focus on determining 2-3 places where I might want to live. Then, research the major industries and employers in those areas. Figure out how your skill sets align with demand where you want to go, and look for opportunities to grow in your current position so you're setting yourself up for the next job. I'd probably jump to a new job in the new location before starting the business, so you can see what opportunities there are on the ground there first. However, if there's something you really want to do, then start the business where you are and move with it.

Good luck![/quote]

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