any couples moving off the

Tessie Posted: Nov 18, 2003 05:56 PM

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Hey you!

almostmarried Posted: Nov 18, 2003 05:58 PM

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Not to be overly dramatic but we're moving to South Africa because that's where FI is from (where we met) and where he will be working.

It's an 18 hour flight and super expensive so we will come back once a year.

I've lived there before but we love NYC so much and I don't know anyone there. We're sad to go. Hopefully it's just for 2-3 years. Guess I'll try to have a baby soon since I can't work there.

sammi102 Posted: Nov 18, 2003 05:58 PM

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FH are actually living in CT now. He got a job there after school, so then I looked here and got a job. We'll be here for a while unless either one of our companies move.

Bacardi527 Posted: Nov 18, 2003 06:21 PM

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My FH is dying to move back to Florida hes from NY but he had a better life out there(financially) but Im from LI all my life and all my family is here - I just dont know if I could handle it not seeing my mother- Im scared to move so far away- but if we want to live better i know that we are going to have to do something- and soon!

Maribelle7777 Posted: Nov 18, 2003 06:24 PM

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We might move to North or South Carolina (if North then in or near Tryon or Asheville; if South then near or in Landrum).

It's georgeous out there. And hopefully I'll be either pregnant or after the pregnancy and won't be too upset if I cannot find another law library job.

larryswife2be Posted: Nov 18, 2003 07:28 PM

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I think FH and I will move after a couple of years, depending on our finances. We don't want to raise kids here though.

Janine24 Posted: Nov 19, 2003 08:39 PM

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thank you so much girls... I feel better knowing that there are people out there going through what I am with moving and all. We will probably end up in the saratoga area...thats where he is teaching. It's just hard because my parents want me so much closer and I know they are upset about it...but its not a terribly long drive and I can come back any random weekend. Thanks for the support!!!! You are all awesome!

queenlizard Posted: Nov 20, 2003 05:01 PM

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My FH and I just talked about going of of LI. We're both professionals (like many out there) and still can't afford a home here, with taxes and all. It's pathetic how much $ it costs here. We talked about PA and see that its much less expensive. So, we're starting to look into it, although my family will be not happy at all.

molly25 Posted: Nov 20, 2003 05:11 PM

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IT'S FUNNY THAT SO MANY OF YOU ARE MOVING OFF THE ISLAND. I GREW UP AND STILL RESIDE IN BROOKLYN. MY FH IS FROM LI. SO AFTER WE SAVE ENOUGH FOR A HOUSE, WE ARE PROBABLY GOING TO LIVE IN LI.

queenlizard Posted: Nov 20, 2003 07:22 PM

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I would LOVE to stay on LI, my family, friends, work, all my interests are here, But realistically speaking, it's not affordable. Even working 2 jobs, its crazy. Homes are 7-8 times the amount they were when my parents bought (but most salaries are only 2-3 times what they were). Sorry if I'm a downer

louise Posted: Nov 20, 2003 07:41 PM

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Its just to hard to live here anymore.It will soon be only for the rich and famous LOL.

Kristinka Posted: Nov 20, 2003 07:47 PM

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My fiance and I are moving to Florida, as soon as the house is built there, sometime next fall.

I think about this as moving away from my folks to start my own family, so it's a possitive thing.

Smolokoff Posted: Nov 20, 2003 08:32 PM

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We live in Brooklyn and are considering moving ONTO the island after the wedding. Want to switch?!?! LOL.

Kristinka Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:26 PM

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hehe, not my studio appartment in brighton beach. I wont let you! It's for your own good!

jenny2penny Posted: Nov 20, 2003 09:46 PM

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I would love to say we were. I am so ready to move off this island!!!! I'll let you know next year when we start looking for houses - where

anaissa Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:31 PM

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I moved off LI to SI just this year. It was really hard to leave my parents and doggies behind so I visit at least once a week. My FH is very understanding. We will probably wind up buying out of the NY Metro area too. It is just too expensive!

alixgirl Posted: Nov 21, 2003 09:40 PM

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I did the opposite. I grew up in Brooklyn but my family moved to NJ while I was in college. I just moved back to NY in June. My FI and his family reside in LI and when we have children his mom will watch them when I go back to work. So for me it was a matter of economics. I miss my family and I hardly know anyone out here but I am hoping it will get better soon.