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re: Going fully remote - seeking advice on where to locate to.
Posted on 9/13/23 at 2:54 pm to BamaCoaster
Posted on 9/13/23 at 2:54 pm to BamaCoaster
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Public schools suck
Yeah but the op is going to have to sacrifice something. he aint getting everything he wants for 350k
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Posted on 9/13/23 at 8:48 pm to meeple
Hoover AL
Posted on 9/14/23 at 9:03 pm to AUCE05
I’m a coonass from da bayou, Louisiana will always be my home, especially with family here in Lafayette and on the West Bank.
But my son and his family are in Denver, my wife retires next year and I am also fully remote.
Plan on working another 10 years at least til I’m 65 so I can afford nicer toys and a 2nd place in remote high altitude Colorado few hours NW of Denver near the flat tops where I used to Elk hunt with my Pop and brothers. Even if it’s just an RV on a plot of land next to the national forest at first and build a cabin later.
Will be nice to winter at home in Louisiana and summer in the mountains - especially if we’re going to have more brutal summers like this past one.
Gonna have to sell my cattle and get into crawfish instead maybe to be able to get away all summer.
But my son and his family are in Denver, my wife retires next year and I am also fully remote.
Plan on working another 10 years at least til I’m 65 so I can afford nicer toys and a 2nd place in remote high altitude Colorado few hours NW of Denver near the flat tops where I used to Elk hunt with my Pop and brothers. Even if it’s just an RV on a plot of land next to the national forest at first and build a cabin later.
Will be nice to winter at home in Louisiana and summer in the mountains - especially if we’re going to have more brutal summers like this past one.
Gonna have to sell my cattle and get into crawfish instead maybe to be able to get away all summer.
This post was edited on 9/14/23 at 9:38 pm
Posted on 9/14/23 at 9:28 pm to meeple
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Considerations for where we’d move to:
- Reasonable cost of living
- Good public schools
- Descent airport within an hours drive
- Good, reliable internet (for job)
- We enjoy the outdoors… hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing.
- Close to a year-round kids swim club
Indianapolis
Posted on 9/14/23 at 9:46 pm to TigerFanatic99
On the north side of Indy… Westfield/Carmel/Noblesville are good options. Outdoor amenities are somewhat limited though. Turkey Run is the best state park nearby. Would not recommend living inside Indianapolis proper.
Posted on 9/14/23 at 10:06 pm to GeneralLee
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On the north side of Indy…
Agreed. There are some extremely good school systems in that area. South of Indy toward Brown County it starts getting pretty wildernessy.
Posted on 9/14/23 at 11:08 pm to meeple
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This post was edited on 9/17/23 at 11:32 pm
Posted on 9/14/23 at 11:22 pm to meeple
Bend, OR
Posted on 9/15/23 at 12:07 am to philly444
OP here… Thanks for all of the responses.
This is one of the hardest things I’ve had to contemplate doing.
Yes, I want to make sure the kids, especially the one in HS, is ok with it. I want to prepare him for what he’ll have to overcome. We are very active in the church, and he is a year-round competitive swimmer, so I think he’d be ok as he’d have things to plug into and meet people. It will still be hard for him though.
The poster that mentioned the timeline is correct in that yes, when the first graduates the second will already be starting HS. And there’s a third after that, combined with aging parents, we would end up remaining in LA (and possibly our kids too depending on what they do).
This really is a tough decision and appreciate the responses.
This is one of the hardest things I’ve had to contemplate doing.
Yes, I want to make sure the kids, especially the one in HS, is ok with it. I want to prepare him for what he’ll have to overcome. We are very active in the church, and he is a year-round competitive swimmer, so I think he’d be ok as he’d have things to plug into and meet people. It will still be hard for him though.
The poster that mentioned the timeline is correct in that yes, when the first graduates the second will already be starting HS. And there’s a third after that, combined with aging parents, we would end up remaining in LA (and possibly our kids too depending on what they do).
This really is a tough decision and appreciate the responses.
Posted on 9/15/23 at 5:15 am to meeple
quote:even more the reason to ditch the public school.
We are very active in the church
Posted on 9/15/23 at 5:41 am to FnTigers
Considerations for where we’d move to:
- Reasonable cost of living
- Good public schools
- Descent airport within an hours drive
- Good, reliable internet (for job)
- We enjoy the outdoors… hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing.
- Close to a year-round kids swim club
Oxford MS...
Reasonable cost of living in Oxford compared to other parts of the country. $350k will probably get you a little bit of land in the Oxford School District.
The Oxford School District is pretty good if you have kids that are going to be going off to college. Not sure how the other programs are.
Memphis airport is less then an hours drive.
Plenty of outdoor stuff to do. My family probably spend 200 days a year walking, running, or hiking the South campus (whirlpool) trails every year. Stocked pond in the center of town for the kids to fish (lake patsy). And a large lake just outside of town that offers Kayaking boating fishing etc. If you are a member of the ole miss recreation (gym) then you can rent Kayaks and canoes for the weekend for cheap.
Year round swim club that currently swims at Ole Miss Pool. City of Oxford has approved a new swim facility but it will likely take years before its completed. Swim Club and the HS swim team are closely aligned.
- Reasonable cost of living
- Good public schools
- Descent airport within an hours drive
- Good, reliable internet (for job)
- We enjoy the outdoors… hiking, camping, kayaking, fishing.
- Close to a year-round kids swim club
Oxford MS...
Reasonable cost of living in Oxford compared to other parts of the country. $350k will probably get you a little bit of land in the Oxford School District.
The Oxford School District is pretty good if you have kids that are going to be going off to college. Not sure how the other programs are.
Memphis airport is less then an hours drive.
Plenty of outdoor stuff to do. My family probably spend 200 days a year walking, running, or hiking the South campus (whirlpool) trails every year. Stocked pond in the center of town for the kids to fish (lake patsy). And a large lake just outside of town that offers Kayaking boating fishing etc. If you are a member of the ole miss recreation (gym) then you can rent Kayaks and canoes for the weekend for cheap.
Year round swim club that currently swims at Ole Miss Pool. City of Oxford has approved a new swim facility but it will likely take years before its completed. Swim Club and the HS swim team are closely aligned.
Posted on 9/15/23 at 6:39 am to meeple
quote:
I’m considering moving out of Louisiana
Smart man
Look north side of Houston. Tomball, Conroe, Cyrpess, Humble
Posted on 9/15/23 at 8:43 am to meeple
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Where at specifically?
Ootlewah, TN
Avoid the Georgia side. Avoid Georgia taxes.
Posted on 9/15/23 at 12:24 pm to meeple
I think others have touched on it. Be careful that you don't put yourself in a position where if you lose this job, you are in a place with no viable options outside of relocating.
As much as I despise "Atlanta," I at least know that there is opportunity in the area if something changes.
As much as I despise "Atlanta," I at least know that there is opportunity in the area if something changes.
Posted on 9/15/23 at 2:01 pm to meeple
I hope it is not with AWS/Amazon. They are finding a slick way to let go off people by changing their work to Hybrid. IF you cannot come to office 3 days a week, you self fore yourself.
This has become a thing with lot of tech companies wanting to trim the workforce. They are enforcing hybrid. Please make sure that won't happen with your job
This has become a thing with lot of tech companies wanting to trim the workforce. They are enforcing hybrid. Please make sure that won't happen with your job
Posted on 9/15/23 at 2:19 pm to glorymanutdtiger
I feel like the things you're looking for can be found in a ton of different places. A good way to narrow it down would be by what kind of weather you're looking to experience. How do you feel about winter? You like snow? You like desert, mountains, or beach?
Posted on 9/17/23 at 7:36 pm to concrete_tiger
quote:
Be careful that you don't put yourself in a position where if you lose this job, you are in a place with no viable options outside of relocating.
If I stay where I am I would be in the same position. The physical job/location is going away.
However, as mentioned, being near a physical location (just in case) is a plus.
Posted on 9/17/23 at 11:18 pm to DVinBR
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North Carolina
This!
Posted on 9/18/23 at 7:40 am to soccerfüt
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Utah, Idaho, or rural or suburban upper Midwest would be on the shortlist if I had a do-over.
Boise is full, but it checks all the boxes.
Posted on 9/18/23 at 8:46 am to PSU2LSU
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Oxford MS...
Interesting, would have never considered Oxford an option. We want to be within a half day drive of our current home so this could work.
Do you currently live there, and have a rec swimmer?
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