I am 33 y/o I will be 34 in Mach 2008. I am single with no children. I am self-employed( I work from home) and generate a nice income. I currently reside in Chicao with a very high cost of living. For ex. for $400K you can buy a 2br apartment without parking.........He's my problem.............I would like to move to Dallas,Texas(North suburb to be exact) becaue I can purchase a 5 br/4 1/2 bath/3 car gagare for around $265K. I have already seen home like this in gated communities that are complete with a golf course. Not that I would buy a home this big since it's only me,but just to give you an idea of what you get for your money. Do I move and start my business over,which would take me about 3 years to hit my current income level or should i just stay in Chicago and not relocate?
If I do relocate it would be towards the end of next year(2008)
SIDENOTE: I am a Certified Machinery Equipment Appraiser. Plenty of work in any city as long as there are banks and machinery and equipmen
2007-07-13 14:32:35 · 5 answers · asked by BIG BRO RON 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
twinsma-I hardly believe the whole state of texas is filed with hicks. I have great friends in Texas and none are hicks.please take your foolishness elsewhere.
2007-07-13 14:46:31 · update #1
sugarbe-plenty of cash-ola has been saved,thanks for asking.
2007-07-13 14:48:34 · update #2
I have been to Dallas and it is very nice. They aren't kidding whey they say "southern hospitality" Some people would stop while driving to let me turn when it was clearly their right-of-way. The Dallas-Fortworth area (or north part of town) is very nice. I stayed in a hotel near the airport there.
Anyway, I can see your predicament here. I just moved to a new city a couple months ago, but had a job lined up before I moved. Perhaps you should get another job through another employer then move to Dallas. Meanwhile, you can get your business off the ground again while working for someone else. When you don't need your other job anymore, quit and focus on your business again.
2007-07-13 14:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since you already reside in a large city, moving to another wouldn't be that much of an adjustment, and of course living in the south is much cheaper than the Midwest...because of that fact, you might also be earning a lot less than you are making now. You mentioned that it might take 3 yrs to hit your current income level.
My question is: have you saved enough in order to supplement your income until you can do better?
I wish you well in whatever you decide to do.
2007-07-13 14:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by sugarbee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to trade in a successful business that would take years to rebuild for ... suburban sprawl?
Save your money for three years a buy a nice condo that suits your needs (with parking). You'll maintain your business relationships and your friends!
Chicago is a great city.
2007-07-13 14:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to move to Texas when you live in Chicago? Moving there would be like seeing de-evolution first hand! I am sorry, but the state is filled with ignorant hicks!
2007-07-13 14:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Move, you'll be happier in the end.
2007-07-13 15:21:50 · answer #5 · answered by Peter P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋