More job consideration...
I was tentatively offered the job in NY. They have not sent an actual offer so I have no clue what salary they are offering. I had to fill out some stuff before they can move forward. In reality unless they offer really high it's not worth the move. The starting salary is 19K more than my current and the high end is 35K more than my current. The issue is that the cost of housing in NY is so high that even with that much more money I still could not afford what I have here and forget ever buying a decent place.
Here as a single woman I can afford about $250k for a house and in this area that gets you a house that is move in ready with 3 or 4 bedrooms, two+ bathrooms, etc. with at least half an acre and probably a pool or hot tub. My commute would stay about 15-20 minutes.
In the part of NY that I would be in 250K get you a shit hole that needs to be gutted and redone, little to no property, and a commute that is three times the length. If you buy a condo they start at 99K but all of them have $1000 a month HOA fees, here if you have an HOA it's max $150 a month and you get a pool, gym, dog park or playground, and lawn upkeep at least in the street facing side of the house, but most places don't have the HOA.
Renting is pretty bad too... I have a 2 bed, 2 bath with a washer and dryer in my unit, all utilities except electric and cable/internet, 24 hour gym, pool, car wash station, outdoor kitchens, and a dog park for $1120, in Peekskill, NY the closest "city" to where I'd be working they have a 1 bed, 1 bath with a washer and no included utilities for over $2300 if you can get it. Even some of the studio apartments are over $2000.
So unless they really come up with some decent $$$ as much as I don't like a lot of the attitude here, I can deal. I also can run out to the beach anytime and my family is slowly moving further south. As soon as my sister's youngest graduates they're probably going to Virginia to be closer to the two oldest and the new grandchildren. My parents already spend half the year in the south and dad is ready to give up on NY as soon as mom says the word. So... I might not be staying in GA but it's looking like going back to NY isn't going to happen unless they really make it worth my while. I've been spending a lot of time in Jacksonville, FL. I kinda like it there and I can find a job anyplace that has a hospital or just about any other healthcare related place... I could even open my own practice if I want...
Here as a single woman I can afford about $250k for a house and in this area that gets you a house that is move in ready with 3 or 4 bedrooms, two+ bathrooms, etc. with at least half an acre and probably a pool or hot tub. My commute would stay about 15-20 minutes.
In the part of NY that I would be in 250K get you a shit hole that needs to be gutted and redone, little to no property, and a commute that is three times the length. If you buy a condo they start at 99K but all of them have $1000 a month HOA fees, here if you have an HOA it's max $150 a month and you get a pool, gym, dog park or playground, and lawn upkeep at least in the street facing side of the house, but most places don't have the HOA.
Renting is pretty bad too... I have a 2 bed, 2 bath with a washer and dryer in my unit, all utilities except electric and cable/internet, 24 hour gym, pool, car wash station, outdoor kitchens, and a dog park for $1120, in Peekskill, NY the closest "city" to where I'd be working they have a 1 bed, 1 bath with a washer and no included utilities for over $2300 if you can get it. Even some of the studio apartments are over $2000.
So unless they really come up with some decent $$$ as much as I don't like a lot of the attitude here, I can deal. I also can run out to the beach anytime and my family is slowly moving further south. As soon as my sister's youngest graduates they're probably going to Virginia to be closer to the two oldest and the new grandchildren. My parents already spend half the year in the south and dad is ready to give up on NY as soon as mom says the word. So... I might not be staying in GA but it's looking like going back to NY isn't going to happen unless they really make it worth my while. I've been spending a lot of time in Jacksonville, FL. I kinda like it there and I can find a job anyplace that has a hospital or just about any other healthcare related place... I could even open my own practice if I want...