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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm a trailing spouse. I had a very successful career, and when we made the jump to support DH, it was understood that moving would be a temporary solution, and I would find work that fulfilled me, but that the financial burden would (and could) be carried by him, as this was a sacrifice to benefit his career.

We relocated to an area where my niche career doesn't really exist. DH and I agreed that I would have a few months to settle in to our new city, as we had lived separately the previous 18 months while he decided in new job and area was what he wanted.

So, there I was scraping paint on our Reno house, and I received a call from the competition to my previous employer with a job to work 100% remotely.

I'm the only employee in a nationwide company to work fully remotely, and I've paved the way for others to work partially by telecommute.

I didn't look for work at all in our new city. And I was terrified to do so, because it would mean a complete career change for me.

I guess my point is - we are 1500 miles from "home". Search for work in your new location, but also consider, if you're good at what you do, offering companies in your current network, your services.  Market yourself to anyone and everyone. If you have a good reputation, it will follow you and reward you in spades. You may be shocked to find out who has connections in your new location. [/quote]

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