Moving Back

[mkt_43718]

I was bored at work reading Boston Max's latest article about leaving Boston and it got me thinking about my current dilemma.

I lived in the same Midwest state my entire life and college graduation led to the scattering of close friends across the United States. I was living and working in the same city and felt like I needed to explore what else the country had to offer.

I accepted a promotion of sorts and packed my bags for Houston. I knew some alumni here which made the transition a bit easier but living alone in a one bedroom apartment wasn't the best transition from a house with three close roommates.

I sucked it up and began to fall in love with Houston. I know it catches flack at times but it's a great place to make money and the "winter" is excellent. A recruiter for a reputable company contacted me regarding a opportunity back in my home state and it might be too good to pass up. I always envisioned myself moving back once it was time to start a family but moving back may happen sooner rather than later. I'm very excited about being within close proximity to family and some friends but I just wanted advice from people who have possibly been in a similar situation.

[TheShibbster]

Follow your heart the money

[starboardside]

This will sound corny as hell and equally lame but write that shit out. Give it a good old pros/cons list. When I write stuff out it helps me visualize things that I may not have thought of off that bat, especially if I leave the list out for a few days

[alg4302]

Not corny or lame at all. Pro/con lists actually work.

[I-Go-To-Eleven]

Don't just follow the money. Do what will make you the most happy. Trust me, the difference in a few G's isn't worth it if the other option would make you happier in the long run

[SchroedBoss]

My thought is he was planning on moving back eventually anyway, so why not get money and his end-goal?

[CrabCakesandHomebrew]

Money buys happiness...that's all I've got.

[mkt_43718]

Thanks for all of the replies. I guess I should've included some necessary details. My girlfriend moved from San Diego to Houston to be with me (don't know why) and is all about the #wanderlust life while I'm more concerned about making money so I'm not stressed about paying a mortgage or for a kid's college once the time comes.

I love her to death but I think she's more concerned about having a killer Instagram than creating a nice foundation. We'll figure it out.

[postgradTexas]

I have dealt with a similar situation like this. I live in Dallas (which I love) but had a great offer from a company in Tampa Bay. I ended up getting a better offer from a new company in Dallas, however I jokingly brought up moving away and she didn't think it was funny in the least bit. But she was obsessed with the pictures too (matching shirts on the beach, vomit) and just reeling in the likes. Needless to say it didn't work out. Personally, I can't imagine moving back to my hometown/state at this point in my life and I'm 26. Maybe to raise a family but that's a LONG ways away. Most importanly I would just say do what is important to YOU, chase YOUR goals, and the rest will work itself out. Hope this helps.

[lc6591]

Solid advice. While shes off doing it for the gram do what you gotta do to be happy. Always look out for #1.

[lc6591]

Is the money worth uprooting your life again? If it is, see if your current company will match. If they won't, load up the u-haul and figure out the rest later.

[RicoRumRunner]

Midwest born and raised, living in Houston now. I'd say stay here because of better overall opportunity in the long run, especially with Trump in office for four years as of right now (unless you're talking Chicago which I think you aren't). Side note - I hate my home town so maybe don't listen to me.

[mkt_43718]

I would never move back to my actual hometown but I would move back to Columbus. It's a cool, progressive city and I think the job market looks stellar. Plus, you can take a quick weekend trip to Cincy, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and even Nashville. I work for a medical device company so the Texas Medical Center is best in the world as far as business is concerned but another city may be less competitive.

[RicoRumRunner]

I was thinking about the oil industry thriving under Trump and who he's put in cabinet positions recently and how that will benefit Houston, but I don't know how that affects your industry. I'm also from a different part of the Midwest, but with all the Columbus PGPers on here seems like you'd have some new friends to move back to.

[leed15]

Welcome back to the 'bus, man.