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Originally Posted by Don Ro
Great post, Craig T.
Best regards,
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Absolutely.
I moved from SoCal to South Carolina in my junior year in HS, 1975. As an athlete the move was very easy for me. That is just how it works out...immediate group of peers.
My parents divided the family for a year: My Mom and two older sisters stayed on the small ranch in Cali so the older sister closest in age to me could finish HS, which I thought, still do, smart.
My oldest sister stayed on and graduated from Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks.
We discussed me staying the extra year and then having me live with family friends for my senior year. I was the one who quashed that idea. Move me now, let's get started at the new place.
My Dad and I rented an apartment in Aiken, SC until the rest of the squad showed up.
It worked out for all of us. We were all older than your kids, Matt, but it wasn't that daunting. A lot depends on where you are thinking of relocating. I know the job market for aerospace folks is hotter than hot in South Carolina. I am speaking at the South Carolina Aerospace Conference for the third time this year (
https://southcarolinaaerospaceconference.com/) and all anyone talks about is attracting talent.
You going?
In my situation, as a Navy Pilot, I made definitive career decisions to enable both my wife's career and location stability for my two children. I was also able to husband my opportunities. I think those options are rare these days.
The important thing in my mind is to make sure (I know you and your wife will but it bears emphasis) that you communicate with your kids the reason and rationale behind the move.
You'll do great wherever you go, Matt (you are a beast)...do some ground work and so will your family.