This is a serious question, my hubby has been offered a high paying job which is 14 hours drive away from where we (and our families) live and in an isolated community in the desert. There are quite a lot of people living there and I would be able to make friends with the other stay-home-mums there. The thing is I am getting cold feet about it, I am not going to have time off from my daughter, hubby and I wont be able to go to the movies anymore (there is no cinema!) and the main local event is watching footy games and I can't stand football. If we stay in our home his pay will be $20,000 a year less and we will have to support our entire $2500 a month mortgage repayments whereas is we move we earn more money and have a renter in our house and we get subsidised rent for $100 a week. Financially I know it's the right thing to do but I am scared of being so far from the city even though the contract is only 2 years. Would you go?
2007-08-09 19:26:31 · 7 answers · asked by SmEllY! 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
There are no easy answers to your opportunity. However can I suggest that you both think about what you will do after the 2 year contract expires. Will you be in a financial position to do what you really want, will there be other opportunities open to you which just won't appear if you don't move.
I know its corny but there is a saying "you don't know what you don't know" - and the only way to find out is by doing something different.
The key is to have a longer term plan, something you are both striving for which will get you through the tough times. That way you can both stay the distance then move on to something better after the two years.
One final thought. It may be a bit painful making as much money as you can as quickly as you can, but it will make the rest of your life a lot easier.
In summary, think long term, be prepared for some short term pain to get the longer term gain. But always ensure that you both share a common goal and are prepared to support each other through the tough times in achieving it.
2007-08-09 20:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by Brian P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a really hard decision, but sometimes some sacrifices must be done though in order to guarantee the family's support and stability....however, do your math, if you both think that your husband's current pay will leave you financially unstable and that there's no way it can improve if you stay in the city, then go for it, learn how to enjoy football, rent movies, I dont know, learn how to live with it for 2 years and then you'll enjoy the benefits...
2007-08-10 02:40:06 · answer #2 · answered by Abbey Road 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a 14 hour drive, between what cities? Do airlines fly between them? Maybe he could do 2 years work, come home 2- or more weekends a month and hope the 2 years goes by fast?
I did that for a few years, it was a hassle, but it was the best choice in "my" situation.
2007-08-10 02:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by Mr Smart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is only for 2 years, go for it. You can always move back.
You will never know if it was the right opportunity if you don't give it a try.
2007-08-10 02:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by Deadhead Neil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, without a doubt. Don't sweat the small stuff. No movies; make max use out of your DVD player, etc.
2007-08-10 02:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea..trying something new could bring some unexpected benefits.
2007-08-10 02:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by LaPalma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes you have to sacrifice other things to do what you need to do
2007-08-10 02:31:58 · answer #7 · answered by Magan♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋