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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What part of ny did you grow up in? I think it depends. I live in Va now, and I’m not really seeing much reason to stay, TBH. Schools are much better in the NY/NJ suburbs. I would probably want to live in NJ or CT not in Westchester. In Long Island, I’d do garden city. [/quote]

I am from Long Island. My parents still live in Long Island. I am open to where we would live. I love Manhattan. This decision is not about money but DH would make more than enough to cover the cost of living difference.

This decision will be based mostly on where we want to raise our family. I feel I have clouded judgment because I miss my family and my parents are getting old and in poor health. The move would be better for me but not so sure if it is better for the rest of our family.[/quote]

Your kids are better off having their dad with them 6+ additional hours a week. Nothing else you've mentioned has a clear benefit or downside for them. [/quote]

Commute is definitely biggest negative factor - but other benefit not mentioned for kids and all is being close to grandparents and other family. This is usually a benefit for kids and parents having support is a benefit for kids. [b]Any way he can negotiate more telework so he can mitigate some of the commute issues? [/b][/quote]

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