Comments on: Decisions, Decisions Continued

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:22:09 +0000

I definitely think you’re right about the job thing. And like someone else pointed out, since he’s the breadwinner, it’s more important that he finds something that he will like and that we can live on first.

I mentioned in conversation with one of my friends too, that there’s something to be said for the two of us making a new start together as a family and moving somewhere “new”.

By: The Crazy Suburban Mom

The Crazy Suburban Mom — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:22:47 +0000

So tough, its all so tough. I don’t know what to say, I don’t think I did last time either…But on either coast real estates pretty high although PA isn’t bad for the most part. But yeah, PA definitely isn’t like what you’re living in now. The east coast and west coast are just different… it might be difficult for him no matter where you end up if you switch coasts like that – it just is different.

Maybe if he found a job that really motivated him to go he would feel the benefit of the switch…it might be the only real reason that would be good enough.

By: Rhonda Ghiringhelli

Rhonda Ghiringhelli — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:56:42 +0000

I used to live about a half hour outside of St. Louis and I really loved the city ~ used to go there as often as possible. Beautiful architecture, nice people, beautiful parks, plenty to do. Just stay on the St. Louis side of the river!
I don't really know much about the other cities, but if I were to live in a city that is not within a reasonable driving distance of the ocean, St. Louis would definitely at the top of my list. Good luck ~ change is exciting!

By: centralillinoisian

centralillinoisian — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:11:27 +0000

I have to say that I agree with the "tone" of the post about Pittsburg, I would nix that idea. I would stand by my post of St Louis. I know that my sister and her husband have been there many times and they both like it. I have a cousin that lives near Minneapolis and they are okay with it but they will not be there forever. St Louis definately get all the seasons too. But if you move there and hate, don't come after me!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:27:49 +0000

While anywhere in TX would be totally freaking awesome (ahem), you are right about the seasons thing. We don't really have those. Not like other places. Unless you were up in North TX somewhere and that job market is kind of blah, expect maybe in Dallas. But I digres (like usual). I think if y'all would be equally happy in any of the three places then he should really concentrate his job efforts on those and when he gets an acceptable offer then that is where you should move. Since is the breadwinner and will be the sole financial contributor, and since that is a major big deal, then that is how I would make my decision, but that is just me.

By: bethany

bethany — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 05:56:45 +0000

I'd 86 Pittsburgh, just based on how YOU'RE talking about it... While it seems like home, it does so b/c it's familiar...

I'm not a big fan of Minnesota for a lot of reasons, but you would have Stuart Smalley as a Senator if you moved there...

Have you gone to websites for these particular cities and looked at parks and recreational areas? The local neighbourhoods?

I had family that lived in Ozark, MO and they genuinely liked it and it was a pleasant climate... Pleasant place to visit... But that was a long time ago...

By: Allison

Allison — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:08:49 +0000

I think you guys would love St. Louis. I am a little biased, but having visited a lot because Laef is from MO, the people are very nice in the Midwest and there are a lot of nice burbs surrounding the city.

That's my voge!