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Mike,
I was in your situation 4 years ago. We were both working in Minnesota, and my wife loved her job. They treated her great, and she could not complain. My job situation was worse. We had just aquired another company, and my arch nemesis (evil guy) was all of sudden working along side me. When an opportunity opened up in Colorado, my wife and I traveled out here to visit. She really liked the area, so we decided to make the move.
It took her almost 8 months to find another IT job, as the economy in Northern Colorado was not doing to well. It was hell, she was not happy, financially we were strapped, but we got by.
Fast forward to 2005, she now works for a State Agency, and although she doesn't like it nearly as much as her job in Minnesota, things are good. I will tell you that there is no way she could be a stay at home mom. We have one daughter, and are planning on more.
If you are serious about making the move, you need to understand the sacrifice that she will be making, if her job does mean that much. Would it be possible for her to work down there as well?
I would second the advice about going down there. Also, if you know someone from the area, have them show you around.
Life is about living and taking chances. If you don't seriously consider the move, you may regret it for a long time.
Bill
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