Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 19:48     Subject: Would you move away?
Anonymous wrote:Mount Desert?

I would say go for it-- why not shake things up when you have the chance? You can probably round up some parents' groups and activities for a preschool-like experience.

I would be very, very skeptical of your ability to both find good jobs within 6 months. I grew up in a rural New England area and hardly any of my childhood friends still live there. The ones that do work in family businesses, are schoolteachers, or work retail and tourism jobs. Several families I know have moved back when one spouse found a good job, and the other spouse ended up really, really frustrated. And of course, cost of living out there can be much higher than people anticipate, relative to what you get paid.


I thought MDI as well. And I agree with the sentiments completely.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 19:41     Subject: Would you move away?
Anonymous wrote:OMG do not base this on a 4 year old


This. She's a kid, and there are good things about anywhere you could go. This needs to be a decision about the lives you envision a few years from now.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 16:42     Subject: Would you move away?
What are the benefits of living in the vacation home? Doesn't sound Luke you plan to rent out your NW house. Why isolate yourself there unless you love it? If you do love it, go. Four year old will adapt. But no if it means separating the family. DH needs you.

Just curious, what industry pays one year severance?? I though Biglaw was generous with 3 months. Your DH must have had some valuable skills.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 14:58     Subject: Would you move away?
Anonymous wrote:If dh is leaving/quitting(?) his job, then I would go wherever it is most likely he can get another job. I would not view this as an extended vacation. He needs to get right to work getting another paycheck or means to live. I don't get why you would wander off to your vacation place with a population of 2,000 when you clearly couldn't get FT employment there. Keep the DC house until your dh gets back to work.


+1.

It's fine if you want to leave DC but unless you are independently wealthy your current plan needs some work.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 14:04     Subject: Would you move away?
DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 14:01     Subject: Would you move away?
If dh is leaving/quitting(?) his job, then I would go wherever it is most likely he can get another job. I would not view this as an extended vacation. He needs to get right to work getting another paycheck or means to live. I don't get why you would wander off to your vacation place with a population of 2,000 when you clearly couldn't get FT employment there. Keep the DC house until your dh gets back to work.
Anonymous
Post 08/27/2015 13:00     Subject: Would you move away?
I'd have to know specifically where the island is to give my input. Is it reasonable distance to a city where you can find decent restaurants, etc. What is it going to be like in the off-season?