We've lived our entire lives in Michigan.
It's a promotion and a great opportunity for him. He said he's not going to go if I'm not on board - so of course I'll do this for him.
Has anyone uprooted themselves from job, family, and friends to help your significant others career?
2007-10-26 03:55:45 · 18 answers · asked by Maeve 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I haven't, but I'm thinking you may like it. Other than the cold in the winter, but you'll get used to it.
If nothing else, the experience will be educational. Just remember it's somewhat stressful when you start adjusting to the change . . give him a break and make sure he does the same for you.
2007-10-26 04:00:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would and since the two of you are serious I would plan a wedding before the both of you go. This way all family and friends can be there and would make it much more convenient to attend since you will be locating to a different state. It also saves you both from traveling back home to have your special day. The move could make you both even more closer since you will only have each other there. Think of all the excitement of exploring a new place together and making new friends. Look at it as an adventure and sharing it with the one you love in life. It's a great challenge for the two of you and you can always take vacations home to visit all the people that you care for and they could take theirs and come for visits to. It could be a great opportunity for the both of you. My son and daughter inlaw just relocated there this past year and they say it is beautiful and they are loving it. Good luck and best wishes.
2007-10-26 11:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You guys can do this together.
See if his company will help with the relocation. Like moving expenses and help finding a new house or apartment.
Consider switching your phone to Vonage, I can even refer you which will give you a discount on your first months bill and you can get another month free, that way you can keep a local number for family, if you want, or you can at least have a calling plan for $30 a month that includes the entire country no matter who you call or how often. That will help you keep in contact with your family and friends.
What about your job, do you work somewhere where you can get transferred? Maybe you can start looking into this now.
Good luck, it will be hard in the beginning, making new friends and meeting new neighbors and learning a new community. But it will be a great growing experience for you guys, and it will be rewarding in the end.
2007-10-26 11:03:58 · answer #3 · answered by Vinnie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't uprooted but my spouse has. We lived in a city 120 miles from here (I know not that far) but she quit her job and followed me so I could take the position I currently hold.
I am very grateful for her decision as I have been here for 11 years now. She has been able to quit work and stay at home which was her dream. If she hadn't uprooted, I don't know if we would be where we are today.
2007-10-26 11:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by Pat 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I left my home and family 16 years ago in the midwest to move to the east coast following my husband and his career. It turned out to be the best thing for both of us, as his new business opportunity offered not only more money, but more from life. He died a few years ago, and I am still on the east coast, not planning on returning to my origins any time soon, as all I knew is gone. I don't think one can ever really go back, but one needs to push on .
2007-10-26 11:02:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kim K 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
absolutely! it's hard but you will find that it strengthens your relationship. for the first little while it will only be you two. see if you can find work in denver (check online job sites/ newspapers) so that it wont be him going to work and you being stuck looking. this will improve your social lives (simply by having work mates to talk to and not running up your phone bill at home)so that you wont feel like he's off having a grand old time at work meeting new people while you're at home being alone.
it'll be great! you get to see new things! and find new restaurants and places to take a stroll....and new things to do that are unique to denver! yay good for you! have fun!
2007-10-26 11:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Fission Chips 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would go in a heartbeat!!! No one said this is FOREVER! Life is full of experiences ~ only if you take the chance to make them happen! Family & Friends will enjoy knowing they can have a get away & come to visit you! You will look forward to holidays going home & being with family. It isn't like you will never have what you do now! You will be Adding to your lives!
2007-10-26 11:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by T. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're committed to each other, sure. I'd do it if it would make my partner happy and I could work it to suit me as well. It could be a great opportunity for you. Be a little adventerous, you've only got one life. It's ridiculous what that other answerer said, as if marriages don't end in divorce and one partner being left in the cold!! Ha!
2007-10-26 11:18:49 · answer #8 · answered by some female 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People in the Military do this all the time, it is hard since you will no longer be around family and close friends but at least you will still have each other.
2007-10-26 11:03:27 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My then boyfriend did it for me when I got a jb in VA. He quit his job in PA and ended up getting an even better job (paying twice as much) in VA. I think Denver would have a lot of great oppertunities for you. I wish my husband got a job in Denver! I would do it for him in a heartbeat!
2007-10-26 11:53:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋