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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I guess I will be one of the few dissenters here. Definitely move! We did and it was one of the best calls we’ve made.

Ours was a fairly drastic move from DC (we have family in close in VA and Philly) to a different continent. DW had an incredible job opportunity overseas and after lots and lots of discussions about leaving the DC area and our family (and friends) who we love, we decided to go for it telling ourselves that we could always come back if it didn’t work out.

We left when our two children we quite young, and now, five years later, we couldn’t be happier that we took the plunge. Aside from not being near family, which is a real loss and trade off, our lives have improved immensely - better school options, minimal commutes, many more very close outdoor activities, just much less expensive. I always thought I liked living in DC until we left but I am so much happier not in DC. We will likely return to the US in the next few years but definitely not back to DC. Shudder.[/quote]

What country/continent did you move to? Do you still work or just your husband?[/quote]

We moved to Pretoria for my wife’s job. I still work but it’s more short term contracts and freelance. I took a massive pay cut but it was worth it for my wife to pursue this job and for our family to try a different and more relaxed lifestyle.[/quote]

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