Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
You know the right answer to your question, OP. What you are having angst over is whether you have what it takes to tighten your belt and live conservatively while you job hunt. Living frugally when you're used to living comfortably is not easy but you can do it if you put your mind to it. Sounds like you and he have a good future ahead of you.
Get to work sending out your own applications so you won't have too long of a down time in terms of income. Good luck and enjoy the new opportunitites ahead of you.
I know different people have different level of risk tolerance. What you are describing looks like a no-brainer to me. But that's from someone who relocated to a higher COL area 3 years ago with two kids, one of whom was a teenager. Also, our COL increase was higher than what you would face between Seattle and LA. We also had two incomes, but we were reasonably sure that my husband would find a job soon (we relocated for my job).
Since your husband's career has more room for growth, and the offer was pretty much unsolicited (they reached out to him first), I think it would be silly not to take it. What concerns me is 60K in LA, but I'm used to thinking in terms of supporting 4 people, and you don't have kids, so it may be OK.
One wise man once told me that in two income families there is always a leader and a follower in terms of career advancement. They can switch depending on the stage of life or career. But at any given time one career is usually more important than the other, and sacrifices can be made to advance that one. Sometimes things are not so clear cut, but in your case it is pretty simple. You are young, and shouldn't have problems adjusting. As to finances - you will find something sooner or later to supplement the income. I also found that in the early stages of career the salary growth is higher if you switch jobs, not stay in one place and wait for promotion.
You two are young, a good time to expand your wings and go new places, learn new things... Nothing better than the challenge and excitement of new opportunities...
If you can find a job, then you won't be living on just one income. So, make a plan to find one, and look until you find the right one.
Do research on livable areas in LA, and try to keep your commuting costs down, if possible. Since you don't have kids, I'd say do this now.
Good luck to you.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
