Hey, everyone. So I am going to answer an email that is very close to my heart, actually,

because I have some experience with this in a little different kind of way.

And I think it applies to a lot of people's situations.

So I thought I'd answer it more publicly so it can help other people

besides the gal who wrote it to me, whose name is Anna. She said, Dear Suzanne, after relocating

to the Midwest following your advice during the pandemic in 2021, which I don't remember the

advice that I gave, but that's great. I'm sure I did suggest people go to the Midwest because that's where I live.

And the affordability factor is fabulous for raising a family.

My family and I have settled into a safe and affordable life in a suburban area.

However, an opportunity has arisen for my husband to take on a higher level position in a big city.

And then she names where the state is and you kind of have to, well, anyway, it doesn't matter.

While the salary is enticing, the higher cost of living and the potential loss of my role as a stay-at-home mom pose significant challenges.

We're torn between seizing this once

and a lifetime opportunity for his career advancement

and maintaining our current lifestyle.

Selling our home and potentially being unable

to afford a house and the new location adds to our dilemma.

We are unsure if the trade-off is worth it

in the long run.

What would you do?

Okay, so you asked me flat out what I would do.

So I'm going to tell you up front that to me, this is a slam dunk. And you probably know what I would do.

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