My husband has a job offer In LA. They want him there in six month. We live in Florida. My parents are in their 80's and not in good health. They depend on me a lot. I work in health care as a unit coordinator, I am also worried about finding a job once we make the move.His salary will be three times larger than here. What do you think?
2007-02-06 01:27:17 · 5 answers · asked by Janst 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
This is a tough question but I'm going to try to answer it (based on my opinion only) Technically I think if you're married to someone you should move with them. (obviously). It's hard to leave your folks but I'm sure they don't want to burden you just because they're up in age. Wouldn't they want you to go and live your life with your family? As for you being in the health industry I don't think you'll have any problem finding a job. You've got skills. I don't think the increase in salary has much to do with it. If your husband really wants to take the job you should encourage him to do so and stand behind him in his decision. Without bi*ching and complaining about. (feel free to b*tch and moan about all you want. In your own head.) Good Luck with everything.
2007-02-06 01:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider everything... write it all down. Compare the negative and the positive and see which outweighs the other.
Your parents are quite elderly... maybe they can move with you. With his salary, maybe you can afford a home with an inlaw suite.
With him making three times as much, you would have MORE time to take care of your parents if they moved with you. In any case, I'm sure with your experience, you wouldn't have too much difficulty finding a job in LA. You could work part time instead of full time, or maybe not at all. It sounds like a great opportunity, and I believe you should try to support your husband as much as you can. Talk to your parents.. get their opinion. Maybe you think they need you more than they do, and they may want the best for you and your husband.
Sometimes you have to take risks. The cost of living may be higher, but three times the salary? That should match it.
Good luck.
2007-02-06 09:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by lacykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a tuff one..... You should find a job out in LA as a Health Care Coordinator, but have fun playing the $$$$ for a home in LA
I would stay in Florida
2007-02-06 09:34:43 · answer #3 · answered by Tim P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I would not move either... You need to compare what the cost of living is there and where you are at. Yes, probably a great job and bigger pay but look into the housing market and the house is probably 3 times more than what you have there in FL. Plus, you have family there, would you in CA?
2007-02-06 09:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by De 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't go. His salary may be three times larger, but so will your living expenses. I would stay close to family, in FL.
2007-02-06 09:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Wendy B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋