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Would you uproot your life for a job opportunity?

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  • Monkey_Business
    Monkey_Business Posts: 1,800 Member
    I have in the past and would again dependent on the opportunity. For a long while of my career the Army let me know where the 'opportunities' were, so I am used to moving around. Current job is pretty stable and have been here for 13+ years.
  • shoeoptional
    shoeoptional Posts: 46 Member
    Be cautious about moving for a job or a relationship but be confident in your decision to do so. However, taking a leap of faith and enjoying the journey will be far more satisfying than the job or relationship itself. It is an opportunity for personal growth.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    edited September 2016
    I've moved countries before! But it wasn't for a job, and I also really didn't have much left when I left... so it was an easy decision.

    Now with the kids, and the fact that I finally have some friends after 15 years, I'd probably think twice... but it would depend on the job (I'd seriously kill for a job right now, so I'd probably still seriously consider it, as long as it was financially possible to do so).

  • saragd012
    saragd012 Posts: 693 Member
    It would have to really be a great opportunity. I love having my family so close by, but I wouldnt be completely opposed to moving depending if my s.o. or I got a dream offer elsewhere.
  • daleisfortynine
    daleisfortynine Posts: 7 Member
    In a second, if it meant more $$ and never having to deal with snow and cold again!
  • mojo75
    mojo75 Posts: 314 Member
    at the moment i'd uproot for a semi decent one lol
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    edited September 2016
    Yes, but it depends on how much more I'd make and if the city was ≥ where I live now. But today it's easy to remote in to work, and I think that will become much more common in the future. I could do at least 90% of my job at home. So it may be possible, one day, to live anywhere and work anywhere else as a normal thing.
  • memickee
    memickee Posts: 250 Member
    Yep, done it. Moved from the US to Europe alone. It's been a life changing experience. Would do it again <3
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    Lots of variables but assuming it was a great opportunity and it worked for my family, absolutely.
  • gkingbr
    gkingbr Posts: 292 Member
    for a good opertunity yes i would.
  • Shana67
    Shana67 Posts: 680 Member
    If I were younger and had no children then heck yes, I would. My kids are older (25, 22, 18) and I want to be around when they marry and have kids. But long term, we plan to retire to NC -- I guess that's not the same as moving for a job, however.

    My first husband and I moved twice for his career - I loved it both times.
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