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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:38 AM Original message |
How difficult would it be for you to relocate? |
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billyoc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
1. I can relocate on a moment's notice. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:01 AM Response to Reply #1 |
10. You must be single. n/t |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
2. considering I have moved over 30 times |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:50 AM Response to Reply #2 |
6. I've moved several times in my life too... |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:01 AM Response to Reply #2 |
11. Do you have a family and, if so, would they agree that it isn't hard at all? n/t |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:56 AM Response to Reply #11 |
26. my family doesn't live anywhere near me |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 02:41 AM Response to Reply #26 |
29. I guess I'm glad you don't have kids. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:40 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. just saying what I was told |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 05:05 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Sounds like you had it tough. |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 05:40 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. with six kids and moving constantly |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:42 AM Response to Reply #32 |
38. Another thing not to emulate -- |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:54 PM Response to Reply #38 |
67. we were fine, and better for it |
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vadawg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:15 PM Response to Reply #38 |
68. im one of 15 kids and we moved almost every month when i was growing up |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 06:52 AM Response to Reply #30 |
33. I did that too |
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Iggo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:24 AM Response to Reply #30 |
48. You suck and your parents suck too... |
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givemebackmycountry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
3. Great post and timely as well.... |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:52 AM Response to Reply #3 |
7. that does make a difference, both our relos were paid for by the companies. |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. It has to make it a lot easier... |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:03 AM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Painless? Do you have a spouse and/or children? n/t |
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givemebackmycountry (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:58 AM Response to Reply #12 |
27. No. And that's why I can go at the drop of a hat. |
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deek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:47 AM Response to Original message |
4. Overwhelming |
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K8-EEE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:54 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. I hear you! |
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glinda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:03 AM Response to Reply #4 |
13. Why will you have to move soon? The economy? |
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deek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:00 AM Response to Reply #13 |
34. The economy, plus tired of this area. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:05 AM Response to Reply #4 |
16. I'm sure it must feel overwhelming, since having a support network |
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deek (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:02 AM Response to Reply #16 |
35. Thanks |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:48 AM Response to Original message |
5. we've relocated twice in the past 11 years, both big moves and we'd do it again |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:06 AM Response to Reply #5 |
18. They don't get easier if you have children to uproot from school. nt |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:08 AM Response to Reply #18 |
19. i have a child and we have relocated with her. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:13 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. As she gets older, it will become harder. I hope you don't have to find out. n/t |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:28 AM Response to Reply #5 |
24. If I had to move again soon... |
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John Q. Citizen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
14. Moving is expensive and time consuming depending on a person's circumstances. |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
55. I had the advantage of wanting to move rather than being forced... |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
15. Very, VERY difficult. Neigh impossible excluding disaster. |
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jamessmith (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
17. Relocation |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:11 AM Response to Original message |
20. I'd sooner die than leave my kids and grandkids |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:18 AM Response to Reply #20 |
22. All the cheery talk about how in the "new economy" people had to be ready |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:00 AM Response to Reply #22 |
42. treating people like interchangeable parts to be inserted into job slots...it's sad |
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Extend a Hand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
23. We just finished moving into a transitional apt. on Christmas Eve |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:43 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. We moved out, into an apartment, before putting our old house on the market. |
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Jeep789 (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 02:16 AM Response to Original message |
28. Awful experience for me |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
36. Our last move, about 10 years ago, was a nightmare. |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 11:19 AM Response to Reply #36 |
53. "...because you can't find a rental that will take pets..." |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
37. Incredibly difficult. |
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pnwmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:44 AM Response to Reply #37 |
39. For once, we agree, trotsky. With a family, moving is extremely difficult. n/t |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:51 AM Response to Original message |
40. It was even hard for the Obamas - |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
41. It's the S.E.P. syndrome |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:07 AM Response to Reply #41 |
45. Never heard of that, but I like it! nt |
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varelse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 08:02 PM Response to Reply #45 |
66. I "borrowed" it from Douglas Adams |
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Ohio Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
43. Right now, moving would be easy |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:06 AM Response to Original message |
44. Very. At nearly 60, it would be difficult for me to get a job in good times, and |
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1776Forever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:11 AM Response to Original message |
46. I am a Senior but I had to move last year. No alternative. It turned out to be a good move. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
47. My situation sounds a bit like yours |
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progressoid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
49. Did it about a decade ago and it was a pain in the ass. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:21 AM Response to Reply #49 |
51. I read your second paragraph and immediately thought of |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:10 AM Response to Original message |
50. here's one thread of many on my last move |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
52. easily...in fact, i'm LOOKING to go overseas |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
54. I just did relocate last November, and am *still* relocating!... |
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closeupready (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
56. It would be more difficult than when I was younger, but I could do it. |
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azmouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
57. It would be gut wrenching. |
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wryter2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
58. Impossible |
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Silent3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #58 |
59. When we purchased our first house... |
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blue_onyx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:07 PM Response to Original message |
60. I guess it would be pretty easy |
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northernlights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:31 PM Response to Original message |
61. I moved here feeling foolishly optimistic |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
62. I would've left this country long ago if I could |
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Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
63. I've moved many, many times in my life, |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
64. It would be psychologically devastating for me |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 03:56 PM Response to Original message |
65. Well, I am a single guy without even any pets... |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-04-09 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
69. I just relocated across the country. |
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