What would you do???$$$

cyto33

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If you had a chance to move to a new location 2200miles away from everyone you know and start a new life. would you?

i ran a company last year out west in calgary canada for 3 months to bring it back on line. we wanted our money.

well we end up buying them and now the chance has come up for me to go back and run it full time.

this is the rumor.

i have 3 kids here that i see every other week.
a wife to be that said she will move with me no matter where i go as long as i'm happy.

i would be looking at asking for 120k a year +

would you go after it or not.
 
wow I think you should take it, when opportunity knocks, you should take the chance you got, because it could be your last, Making a better living will help you provide a better life for your kids, and not to say you can get a train to go see them every other week yes go for it.. 220 miles is not that far, you can probably drive & come see them every other weekend.. & if your future wife aproves ** GO FOR IT **
Good Luck Bro.
 
Well Cyto I would do it if I were you,
First make sure the offer is a solid offer, and depending how old your kids are, talk to them & re assure them that you love them & will always be in their lives, explain to them what this means to you & What a good opportunity this will be for them & you. As Pinga states you will be able to provide a better life for them & for your self and your wife to be... You are lucky to have such a supportive fiance.

Remeber that ...“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” :)
 
It would depend on how the move would impact my kids. My kids are my life and my top priority, but that's my world and everyone is different. If you were single? Different story. But if you can work out the parenting responsibility I don't see any down side in taking the chance.
 
I moved 1500 miles away from my friends and family. Yea I miss my family more than anything but it makes thanksgivingthat much better.. and that's why they make airplanes
 
Would you still get to see the kids every other week? That would be the kicker for me..That's time you can't replace...

On the plus side..you will be close to jimbo..
 
Do it bro, it's a no brainer. Better yourself and build a better foundation for your kids later on. I miss my family and friends to death 300 miles away from where im from, but where I am now I would NEVER be able to have the same job or life for that matter down there.
 
only you can make the decision bro. if you're making a good living now, id stay and be a part of your childrens lives. money isnt everything.

x2......exactly....money can't replace time spent! Personally, I could not leave my kid to go for a bigger paycheck...not that it would/could happen...but that's my own business...If it's a move with my kid, hell yea..lets go! But even that's limited as schooling is numero uno!
 
I look at it like this..I brought her into this world, she's number one to me...I'm trying to raise her into a respectable adult..

I know your situation is different...I don't know how old your children are, but it's a choice only you..my friend can make..

But if you do move here:) I know some great fishn holes, And I know you love fishn..just another thought.
 
What is the downside for you? Not seeing your kids? If 120000 is worth more to you than seeing your kids than take it. Or vice versa.
 
What is the downside for you? Not seeing your kids? If 120000 is worth more to you than seeing your kids than take it. Or vice versa.
OOPS, When I first read the Post Pinga & I tough it was 220 miles.. not 2200 miles, That's why I agreed he should do it, because that would have been a 4 hour drive for him to see his kids every other weekend..so nothing would have changed their lives, but If the move is that far I think Cyto you really have to think about what sacrifices you would be making. I can't imagine not being in my children's life, and definitely money is not everything, it surly does not define who you are as a person or how good of a parent you are.
I'm sure your kids are your priority as well, just think of all your options, and if you are able to provide for them now.. I would stay were you are, kids care more about being with us, then what we can buy them.
Good luck with what ever you decide :)
 
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OOPS, When I first read the Post Pinga & I tough it was 220 miles.. not 2200 miles, That's why I agreed he should do it, because that would have been a 4 hour drive for him to see his kids every other weekend..so nothing would have changed their lives, but If the move is that far I think Cyto you really have to think about what sacrifices you would be making. I can't imagine not being in my children's life, and definitely money is not everything, it surly does not define who you are as a person or how good of a parent you are.
I'm sure your kids are your priority as well, just think of all your options, and if you are able to provide for them now.. I would stay were you are, kids care more about being with us, then what we can buy them.
Good luck with what ever you decide :)

I would talk to your kids about it. That way if you decide to go they won't feel like they were left out of the decision making process. As a man with no family though my advice probably ain't worth shit. All I know is nothing hurts more than feeling abandoned.
 
I work in Afghanistan. I am away from my kids for over six months at a time. I make over six figures a year. Dude take the job. You can get your kids whatever they need the rest of their lives. Also be able to visit once a month if you really want to by flight.
 
How old are the kids?

Yes....you can buy your kids whatever. When you're on your deathbed will you have memories of what you bought your kids? Or the time you spent with them.

Now I have no idea about your finances or how you handle your money. If you're good with money though, you can fly your kids out or to them all the time. So therefore you may not have to give them up. However some people could not do that with a low 6 figures. Some could. I don't know where you are.

Just remember....kids always first.
 
How old are the kids?

Yes....you can buy your kids whatever. When you're on your deathbed will you have memories of what you bought your kids? Or the time you spent with them.

Now I have no idea about your finances or how you handle your money. If you're good with money though, you can fly your kids out or to them all the time. So therefore you may not have to give them up. However some people could not do that with a low 6 figures. Some could. I don't know where you are.

Just remember....kids always first.

Well said MM.
 
How old are the kids?

Yes....you can buy your kids whatever. When you're on your deathbed will you have memories of what you bought your kids? Or the time you spent with them.

Now I have no idea about your finances or how you handle your money. If you're good with money though, you can fly your kids out or to them all the time. So therefore you may not have to give them up. However some people could not do that with a low 6 figures. Some could. I don't know where you are.

Just remember....kids always first.

Thanks you all for the replies.
i was away for a few days.
this is just what i was thinking here. that is this come to light then this has to be worked into the deal, flying the kids out or us flying back.
thats been the hardest part because i cant give the kids up they are a big part of my life.
so if it come down to money or the kids. well i would rather be poor that not be able to see them.
 
oh yeah and the kids are young 11, 8, and 5

I completely agree with your priorities. Especially since those are some of the most crucial years. Another job opportunity may come up, but the opportunity to see your kids grow up never will.
 
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