Whoa.
Things are getting real.
Husband has been approved to work fully remote.
Qualified for a home loan.
Looking for places in Oregon, Washington, Colorado.
I'm gonna admit. I'm fucking terrified about all of this. I know it needs to happen. I cannot afford to live in SoCal, unless I want to go back to the soul sucking job I had. I don't.
Adulting Sucks.
@kel
We both love Oregon. Been to Corvallis, OR. Loved it. Small town feel for a college town.
I've been to Seattle. and I got a biased view of it, I brought LA weather with me when I was there.
I love Colorado Springs. Except the dry air. I have a humidifier.
Looking at cost of living, job market for the husband, all of that. It is a bit daunting.
Adventure is putting it mildly.
@MrsBentoBako We're just north of Vancouver, WA. Cost of living is high, but it's absolutely gorgeous. Hard part for most folks is that it rains more often than not.
@MrsBentoBako Big decisions, indeed. I would do a pro and con list for each place. Do you want to live in PNW that rains a lot after being from SoCal? CO has a lot of snow. But more sun. How far is a major airport from where you want to live just in case DH does have to go back to the main office sometimes? What do you like to do in your down time? Outdoors, cultural things, food, music, etc. Breaking it down in categories might help. Good luck!
@NMWoman
We have been discussing these things for some time now. Even before all of this.
Now it's just how much house can we afford on his salary, until I get a job. Where can we get the most bang for our buck.
I started the list last night.
I am not fond of change. So this is going to be twice as hard on me.
@MrsBentoBako Ah. I understand the change is hard thing. I don't know what age you are. I am in my late 60's. Life IS change. Major decisions take some discussion and planning as you have done. And a leap of faith. Believe in yourself. You will do fine!
@MrsBentoBako Sounds like an adventure!
I personally love WA, but I'm totally biased. #PNWlife