My family lived in Michigan but a year ago due to the economy my children and I relocated to the Cincinnati area to be closer to family and so I could start a new job. Unfortunately, we have not been able to get back on our ffet yet. I have been offered a job in Columbus, 1 1/2 hours from Cincinnati. The pay would be about 4 times what I am making now. I am just nervous about moving the children again. A month ago, they started a new school and love it. I just feel so horrible uprooting them again. The fact of the matter is that they are only 3 years old and I could do so much more for them since I am the sole income provider. Please advise.
C.
Hi All,
Thanks so much for the great advice. I did get the job. Although I was offered a lesser position than I interviewed for, I will still be making more than twice what I am making now. I will have opportunities for advancement in about a year. I am looking forward to having more money to pay debt and provide for my children. I plan to be in a position to get a house within the year. Thank you all for the well wishes.
C. Thompson
Trust me, it could be worse! Congrats on the new job, if the children were older it would be much more difficult to move again. Also, be thankful that the job you are taking is pretty close to family, not thousands of miles from them. Don't stress about it, the move is the best thing to do, so go for it!
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Hello!
At the age of 3, they are resilient! If more money is what you need to make it work, then do it.
God will take care of you. Pray about it. God must've handed you this opportunity for a reason.
I think the move sounds like an excellent opportunity for you!
I would go for it.
It's hard moving with kids, but they are actually pretty adaptable. My daughter had to move lots of times when my husband got transferred with his job and all my cousins grew up in the Air Force and moved often. They are all very well grounded adults now.
If I had a chance to move and increase my income by 4 times, I wouldn't hesitate much. In this economy, it's so hard to find opportunities like that.
It sounds like it will be better for your family in the long run so I think you should also be proud that you have earned such an opportunity as the sole provider.
Great job!
It will take some adjusting now, but in 5 years, your kids probably won't even remember it. I mean, they'll remember, but they won't still be stewing about it.
I wish you the very best!
It doesn't sound like you have many options in terms of jobs in your area, so you have to move. The kids will adjust. Children are resilient. Also, note, most children do not remember much before the age of 5, so I wouldn't worry about it. Congrats on the job...you sound very fortunate to have found it:)
Welcome to Columbus. They are young enough to adjust and you have to provide for them family. I say make the move. Congrats on the new job.
Disrupting a child's schedule at this age is never pleasant for anyone. But you also have to do what is best for your family in the long run. WANTS are one thing, but if this job will help you meet basic NEEDS...then go for it.
1.5 hours isn't so far that you can't stay connected to your family. Especially if it means you can establish yourself at a company with a future to avoid relocations when your kids will really have something to say about it.
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Disrupting a child's schedule at this age is never pleasant for anyone. But you also have to do what is best for your family in the long run. WANTS are one thing, but if this job will help you meet basic NEEDS...then go for it.
1.5 hours isn't so far that you can't stay connected to your family. Especially if it means you can establish yourself at a company with a future to avoid relocations when your kids will really have something to say about it.
I don't think the fact that the children have started a new school should play any part in your decission to move. Children that age are very resilant. Other than the opportunity to better provide for your children, the main thing I would take into consideration is your support system (family and friends) who are available to help you out with babysitting and in emergencies.
