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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP I could be your daughter. I’m in DC in a high paying medical specialty and raising a daughter. I’m a single mom, to boot. I would give anything to have my parents nearby. I love them. But they will not, not ever, move here (too expensive, too stressful, which I understand). The only choice they’ve given me is for me to move back home with my daughter in tow to their Midwest city. I’ve considered it, but I’d have to leave my job, find another, pull DD out of school (now in 6th grade), etc. I want nothing more than to have more family in our lives. But it’s their way or the highway, and they’re both retired. They won’t talk about a condo here 1/2 of the year, or extended stays, etc. It’s…very one-sided. [/quote]

District's weather isn't good enough to retire to and of course they'd be isolated since they'd lack friends or family outside of you (and DC is already a chilly place with regard to making new friends). Maybe you consider warmer and hot job markets in NC, SC, GA or FL, where they are more likely to enjoy the weather in their advanced age, know and meet far more retirees, and you can still make great money. There is no greater joy to grandparents than seeing a grandchild grow up. It keeps elders happier and healthier, too, which I'm sure you know.[/quote]

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