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Anyone with a family ever totally relocate to another state/region by choice?
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:52 pm
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:52 pm
I’m talking leaving behind extended family and roots, etc., not because of military or a job transfer. I mean pick a new spot, move there, and start a new life with just spouse and maybe a kid or two. What brought you to the decision? How did it go?
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Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:53 pm to Nature Boy
Just can't take any more culcha?
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:53 pm to Nature Boy
I picked up with my wife and moved from New Orleans to Mandeville and started a new life. Sometimes I get back to visit with all of my family.
This post was edited on 7/3/18 at 8:55 pm
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:54 pm to Nature Boy
World is too big to stay in one spot the rest of your life.
Go. Explore. Grow.
Family should have your back regardless. Plus if they ain’t going anywhere you can always move back.
It won’t be easy, but it’ll be worth it
Go. Explore. Grow.
Family should have your back regardless. Plus if they ain’t going anywhere you can always move back.
It won’t be easy, but it’ll be worth it
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:55 pm to Nature Boy
I did, and am almost certainly going to do it again for keeps.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:56 pm to Nature Boy
Did it 24 years ago. Two young kids and a wife. Took off sight unseen, no job there and it's the best thing I've ever done
This post was edited on 7/3/18 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 7/3/18 at 8:58 pm to Nature Boy
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Anyone with a family ever totally relocate to another state/region by choice?
No. No one. It’s not like our country was founded on that.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:01 pm to Nature Boy
I moved to West Monroe from the Lafayette area for my wife. She lived with me for 10 years and we moved here a year ago. Its not bad. I live about 15 minutes South of Bawcomville. Its a change but its not bad.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:01 pm to Nature Boy
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Anyone with a family ever totally relocate to another state/region by choice?
Yes
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What brought you to the decision?
Job
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How did it go?
Pretty good
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:04 pm to Nature Boy
Yes. I moved my wife and 3 kids (including a 4 week old baby) across the country for a job in a place we had always dreamed of living.
It was a tough move, but we made it work.
It was a tough move, but we made it work.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:04 pm to saintsfan1977
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I moved to West Monroe from the Lafayette area for my wife.
A less than 3 hour drive isn’t crap. If it’s feasible for you to leave work and then make dinner with your family by driving, that isn’t a major move.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:05 pm to OMLandshark
I was looking for personal experiences someone might want to share, dick. Also, frick Ole Miss.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:05 pm to Nature Boy
Yes, in my twenties, without a pot to piss in. Now I’m married with a baby back close to both of our families. Looking back, I am happy I did it and enjoyed other cities.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:07 pm to Nature Boy
quote:Yes, two people have done this.
Anyone with a family ever totally relocate to another state/region by choice?
Please don’t let them know I told.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:08 pm to Nature Boy
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I was looking for personal experiences someone might want to share, dick
Half of this board has done it. It’s like starting a thread “Has anyone eaten crawfish here?”
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:09 pm to Nature Boy
We did. Just felt like it was what I had to do to keep my family safe. In the end it was definitely worth it. Moved from BR to St George a couple years ago.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:13 pm to Nature Boy
We probably will as soon as we have our second child and he/she is school aged. Wife and I both would get paid twice as much at our jobs in her home state (Massachusetts)
Much better scenery, great schools, and very very little culcha. Why continue to drown in the cesspool that is Louisiana?
Much better scenery, great schools, and very very little culcha. Why continue to drown in the cesspool that is Louisiana?
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:14 pm to Nature Boy
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What brought you to the decision
Didn't like living down South, really felt a strong draw to Ak
Planned for about 18 months. Sold most of our stuff, built a trailer, packed it and took off on an epic road trip.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:15 pm to Nature Boy
Yes I did. It was exciting and frightening at the same time. Worked my arse off for years but it all paid off. I am so glad I did it. My family is very close to one another because it was us against the world. You better have a strong constitution and good work ethic, and network yourself as well. The satisfaction you get from knowing you did it unaided is heartwarming.
Posted on 7/3/18 at 9:17 pm to Arbengal
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You better have a strong constitution and good work ethic
And a lot of confidence in yourself
Most don't do it because of a fear of the unknown
A ship in harbor is safe — but that is not what ships are built for.
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