Great picture! Brings back a lot of memories.

I think it's been a good 21 years since I've been to Wachusetts, but from the time I was three years old until I was fourteen, we use to take the ride up there 8-10 times a season for day trips, plus a couple weekend trips to Bretton Woods and Mount Snow.

My dad use to be an avid skier, it was probably his favorite thing to do in the world. By the time I was 14 though his health was already declining (thankfully he's still around today, but can't do much physically anymore). Wachusetts was actually our very last time skiing together (my last time skiing period), and I think it was the first time I witnessed/understood what was going on with his health.

I've always wanted to get back into it, but I don't have any friends who are interested. Every fall I tell myself, "This winter, I'm going to go, even if it's alone", but things just get in the way and it's hard to find the motivation to just take the drive by myself (I'm down in New Bedford).

Sorry for the rambling comment, the picture just brought up a lot nostalgia.

Gorgeous!

Beautiful photo! I don't see anybody not supporting the proxy war in ukraine, which makes it good.

10 miles outside of boston...

And no jobs lined up in Massachusetts. He's a social worker running a government program there's less than 0% chance he'll do that well if he leaves that position. Also the wife is a principal but wants to get into teaching which do you think pays better. Average teacher salary in mass is 60K dramatically less than half of 190. Sure there doing alright now but they don't have anything lined up

I agree with those who suggest following the job offers. Just to add, Academic jobs are always scarce: it’s really a defining part of that neck of the job market. My 2€: you search for a job in your field (there is some public infrastructure here at least) and have your wife look in education: lots if options in the school system, both public and private. As for housing prices, there are really decent options in the west if the state. I live in Franklin County, and a lot of decent houses here go for 250k. Not a lot of jobs though…

Download the driver's manual from mass.gov. Read that and take your driver's permit test. There are practice tests online. Google mass permit tests.

AAA (triple A) has a deal for 3 two hour driving lessons for around $360. Spread them out over a month and drive as much as possible with anyone brave enough.

Good luck!

MA dept of motor vehicles. This will guide you through the entire process. Good luck!

Thank you!

I've been out of state for almost a year now and I miss home very much. This is a great view and I know it well, thank you for bringing me "home" this morning!

Find comparable jobs here in MA. They will likely pay more. You’ll be able to find something in a decent town around/inside 495. (The new 128)

I suggest the two areas to look at first are Amherst and Worcester. You should be able to find something affordable within a 30-minute commute of either area. This map might be useful: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1CfjizbRDVX-ZmBnsUJVTpsdQYbA&hl=en_US&ll=42.083819970917894%2C-71.4394416796875&z=9

One piece of advice that I often see for people considering a move is to rent for a year first. This gives you an opportunity to explore areas before you commit to one.

Yes, you can take driver's ed as an adult! For ones in your area, you can google them, or call an insurance company and ask if they can refer you. Good luck!

Worcester is a very good option and checks all your boxes. City is currently growing very fast and has 12 universities plus commute access to others. Direct flights to/from FLL if you're looking to make a short visit.

>Check indeed.com.

>Get a job offer.

Ha

I think this is a good bet here.

Amherst is the best option.

There's the five college area in Western MA. Smith, UMass, Mt. Holyoke, Amherst and Hampshire. And houses are a lot more affordable in that area as compared to Boston.

They make $190,000, bro. In Florida.

You make more in Florida than my wife and I make here, and we own a 2 family home. You should be just fine.

Your best options would be Lawrence, Brockton or Lynn.

Yeah you can find some pretty good houses above worcester that has good land and schools for the kids. your niehgbors being cows and old people who hate flies, but also be half an hour from woosta and 60 minutes from boston by train and 35 by car.

Bridgewater, or Foxborough. Both have commuter rail access and some nearby smallish schools. Worcester/Framingham line communities would be good, too.

Not unless you have a shitload of money. Even renting is insane these days

The Worcester area has 11 colleges I believe and assuming you can get jobs in your fields you should be making more than enough to live in the area. There are safe towns with good schools all around Worcester that you should be able to afford making those salaries.

If it were me, I would pick one career to prioritize (whichever one will pay more or harder to find a job).

Check indeed.com.

Get a job offer.

Search for real estate within 30-60 min commute (during rush hour) of that job location.

Go back to the potential employer and use the cost of real estate as a way to negotiate higher pay.

Best of luck to you. With your job skills, the two of you, and in this job market, I think you will do well.

So many colleges.