Moving back anyone?

So I was thinking of moving back to the states, namely Northern Va.  Do you all think it's wise because of the current state of unemployment, etc?  I'm only just getting by with the money I make here, it's tough with a family of 4.

Do you think you would do better if on top of other expenses you also had to pay for healthcare?

Depends on what industry you work in, surely.  And where specifically you are looking to move to.  We moved back to the East Coast and we are doing better than we were in the UK, but not as well as we'd be doing if we were in Chicago or the Pacific Northwest.

Do you think you would do better if on top of other expenses you also had to pay for healthcare?

If I get my old job back I would be better off for sure.  Insurance wasn't much of a concern unless I were to get laid off.  That is the downside unless the new healthcare bill passes.

Depends on what industry you work in, surely.  And where specifically you are looking to move to.  We moved back to the East Coast and we are doing better than we were in the UK, but not as well as we'd be doing if we were in Chicago or the Pacific Northwest.

DC area.  I'm in IT.  Salaries for IT is much higher there.  Competition is high if you have no clearance.  We'd be staying with my parents of course until we could afford a house.

Based on your other negative post, perhaps you should move back to where "they" eat thinly sliced bacon and dont drink tea.   None of us can make this choice for you.

We moved back to the east coast and are doing much better than we did in the UK. I feel that I have my old standard of living back. 

Since you are thinking about NVA and are in the IT field (even without a security clearance), I would imagine that you should do just fine. Have a look at CareerBuilder, Monster, Dice and Indeed job sites to get an idea of the job market in your target area.

So I was thinking of moving back to the states, namely Northern Va. 

Given how much vitriol you continually put out about being here, I personally think it's VERY wise and you would be much happier.

Given how much vitriol you continually put out about being here, I personally think it's VERY wise and you would be much happier.

Agreed.
There's no point staying if you're miserable.

Agree with the others, if you are truly miserable, it really does make sense to move back.

I was unhappy a lot of the time and I really did try to give it a go but I never felt at home. I stayed for 4+ years and looking back, I should have made plans to return home after 2 yrs. My husband was for it because he wanted me to be happy but I kept thinking that I wanted to make it work (I kept questioning what was wrong, why couldn't I feel at home). Needless to say, I tried way too hard to make it right and it never was going to be so for me. After a while you just have to cut your losses and move on.

Make a decision and look forward to the future. 

Well my wife wanted to move back too since the school she wanted our kids to go to is going to close soon.  She much prefers America and she's Scottish.  Somehow I feel more free in the states.  You're so much more restricted here due to fuel costs, consumer goods costs, etc.  Most days I'm stuck at home because venturing out would cost money.

Most days I'm stuck at home because venturing out would cost money.

Here are some free things to do in and around Glasgow! 

Most days I'm stuck at home because venturing out would cost money.

In Glasgow?

Dude, I'm out in the sticks of Western Scotland and find all kinds of things to do for free or next to nothing.  Because we're skint.

Glasgow's packed with free or nearly free stuff to do.

But I agree with the others, sounds like you are miserable here and so a move back would definitely be for you.

Well my wife wanted to move back too since the school she wanted our kids to go to is going to close soon.  She much prefers America and she's Scottish.  Somehow I feel more free in the states.  You're so much more restricted here due to fuel costs, consumer goods costs, etc.  Most days I'm stuck at home because venturing out would cost money.

What....1.25 for the bus?

Costs at least $5 to fire up your car in the US.  Can't get anywhere without one.

What....1.25 for the bus?

Costs at least $5 to fire up your car in the US.  Can't get anywhere without one.

Well that's not quite true.  We didn't have a car in a number of places that we've lived in in the US.  And it's still more expensive to have a car in the UK than it is in the US in general.  But there is a lot of good public transit in the UK, that is true.