New job?

[Tobin S.]

2. I agree with mdmc. It's nice to have options.

I really look up to scientists and I wish I could be one of them. I have a few years of college education and I was initially majoring in environmental health science. My brain biology had other plans, unfortunately. Now I'm sort of settled into my working joe career as a trucker, but I am also a skeptic and a I read a lot of scientists and view scientific documentaries. I still love learning, but it may be a little late in life for me to head back to school. We simply can't do without my income right now. However, I have not checked my Mega Millions ticket from last night, so you may be talking to a millionaire right now. I guess I can dream.

I think this is about you fulfilling your potential and if I were in your shoes I'd be hard pressed to turn down the possible new job. Financially, I think it can be done. It's a matter of will. If you want to do it badly enough you will find a way. I say this based not on any knowledge of your finances, but on the intelligence demonstrated in your posts. The tricky part will be getting your family on board. You should discuss this with everyone and listen to and weigh what they have to say. I'm thinking that it may be stressful for everyone involved, but the prospect of an improved life later after the move may win them over.