We've talked about many places that are possibilities if we were to leave.
The odds of us moving to each city are strictly mine and don't reflect SHR's input. She looked at me like I was absolutely crazy when I asked her if she was willing to help me come up with some odds.
Chicago
A dark horse candidate. This city came out of nowhere within the past fewweeks. A former co-worker let me know about an opening at her school - a quite prestigious one. If I were to get a job there, the boys might be able to go to school at a great independent school for free (or close to it) - all the way through 12th grade!
Pros:
- Great job opportunity.
- A good friend nearby in East Chicago who I would be working with.
- One of the few cities that SHR could get a music industry job.
- Two major league teams!
Cons
- So far away.
- The winter.
Odds: It all depends on the job. With job: 3-1. Without job: 100-1
New Jersey Suburbs
Never thought I'd want to live in the suburbs ever again but now that I have kids, the suburbs look a lot better.
Pro:
- SHR's family.
Con:
- It's the suburbs.
Odds: 15-1
Memphis
Probably not realistic but we love this city.
Pro:
- Team Plumley
Con:So far away.
Odds: 18-1
Seattle
Pros:
- One of the best cities in the country.
- A few good friends nearby.
Cons:
- Expensive
- So far away.
Odds: 18 - 1
Austin
Pros:
- Cost of living much lower.
- We know a few people.
Cons:
- I don't think teachers get paid much in Texas.
- Outside of Austin's city limits, we're in Texas Texas.
Odds: 12 - 1
Pittsburgh
I've been threatening to move here for at least 10 years. This has got to be one of the most underrated cities in the country. I love it.
Pros:
- Good friends
- Cost of living very low.
- Public school teachers make a lot of money.
- I've heard rumors about the city paying college tuition if you send them to Pittsburgh city schools.
- One of the best ballparks in the country.
Cons:
- NY is a long drive away.
Odds: 3-1
Durham, NC
I actually lived in Durham for a year in the mid 90's. I never thought I'd move back but who the hell knows?
Pros:
- Pace of life much more what I need.
- Team Watson!
- Relatives to help with the boys
- The Durham Bulls
Cons:
- Far from NY
- Far from major league baseball.
Odds: 5- 1
Philadelphia
I've never had a bad time in Philadelphia. Ever. I love this place.
Pros:
- Equidistant between our two families.
- Relatives
- Much more affordable than NY
- Will still be able to see our friends regularly.
- A few friends live there.
Cons:
- Still not the easiest city to live in. A lot of the problems of a big city.
- Public schools aren't that great.
- The Phillies
Odds: 3-1
Portland, OR
Pros:
- Great city.
Cons:
- So far away.
- We don't know anyone.
Odds: 18:1
Seoul
I want to live there for a bit so the boys can be immersed in the language and the culture.
Pros:
- Might be able to make really good money.
- Double Trouble in Korea!
- SHR could tutor and add to the income while also being home with the boys.
- We could travel to nearby countries easily.
- We'd be living in Korea!
- I'd love to go to Korean baseball games on a regular basis.
- Some of SHR's relatives live there.
Cons:
- So far away.
- I don't speak Korean.
- The completely different culture might be difficult for us to acclimate to.
Odds: 3-1
Or perhaps we'll just move to Queens or something.
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13 comments:
As much as I would not enjoy seeing you go (everyone eventually does, it seems), that Chicago thing is rather exciting. I only saw a bit of it but loved what I saw.
I vote for:
Chicago coming through though it is so cold in the winter and so hot in the summer.
Seoul: although the world around you would miss you, now everyone would have a reason to visit Seoul.
Pittsburgh: I agree it's a hidden gem under our noses.
Philly is clearly the best choice.
Do I smell a sequel to Away We Go?
Okay, a couple things to clear up:
1) Chicago is not *that* hot in the summer. It is chilly/cool/cold a lot of the year, however, as it's windy like San Fran. Do you really want to have to choose to root for either the Sox or the Cubs? I sure don't.
2) Re: Pittsburgh, you don't mention as a con that the baseball team just SUCKS. Sure, you could root for the opposition or take the lovable losers approach, but still ... Anyway, with M being from Pittsburgh this option gets tossed around often. And she LOVED living there and I've enjoyed the visits.
you forgot The Lamplighter HTE
um, i'm not hearing "forest glen" up in this mix. what's with that? can't suburban maryland get a little love?
Philly of course- free babysitting.
Austin is a great town, but realize it's not as liberal as it may appear. It's still Texas after all.
erik,
wait - are you referring to austin or to yourself?
the left coast is the best coast.
then why so long in NYC?
the game is the game, always.
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