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Originally Posted by cmccuist

I once lived in Algeria (that's right, North Africa), while my wife and kids were in Houston. It was 10 and 2 - 10 weeks on, 2 weeks home. Did that for a year. Another time I lived in Lake Charles, LA while the family was in Houston. I came home every weekend. Did that for about 2 years.

Oil industry?

Back to the original topic. Houston is very cheap/low cost of living. Being a Geologist, he should do well in Houston. Good luck to them.