thanks all for your insight - I just wanted to hear something about the place from folks that had actually been there. moving long distance is always complicated, but even moreso when you have kids.
right now, she is just thinking about applying for the job. some thoughts we had while discussing a potential move are:
* the impact of moving the kids (8 & 5) part way thru the school year
* do they have any minor hockey there for my son (I would still like to play rec hockey, but I suppose I could replace it to some degree with more golf)
* me wrapping my head around the possibility of not working/being a stay at home dad
* i like the heat, but not so sure about the humidity
* i don't think i like crime, but i have only been a victim of a car break-in
* not a huge nfl fan - i'd miss the cfl, also the drive to see the stars and flames in dallas seem duanting
* not sure if we could live close enough to the wife's work to make the commute painless for her
* we would not be looking for a million dollar house - i'd be happy with something similar/equivalent to what we have now (typical 1900 sq ft house in new brighton)
she works with one of the larger O&G companies, so I beleive we would have access to tax advice and help with getting all the forms/visas and whatnot......
when I was young and single I moved from Manitoba to Ontario and then Ontario to Calgary and never really thought that hard about it - now with a hosue and a pair of kids, this becomes a much more stressful process.
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