New York to Maine!!!

[Omma]

Hi Molly, thanks so much for your kind DM. My husband will have a PsyD and I will have a BS in Legal Studies/Community Advocacy. I really would like to work with an "at risk" population maybe young Moms or something but I have also worked disability and with the mentally retarded population. I no longer work as a nurse because of end-stage Osteoarthritis which requires bilteral knee replacements. Something that will be done prir to our moving. I have heard a lot of advice here about possible relocations, including NH and value everyone. I really do not want a large city and have also, since a child, wante to live in Maine. Who knows why. At any rate, thanks to all for the kindness. It really is a rare thing.

[ChristineL]

Do you plan on going back to NY for visits with family on a regular basis? The only reason I ask is I live in southern maine and go to Ct often to visit family and friends. It is a 5 hr drive one way so the farther north you live the longer the drive. Just some food for thought.

[Omma]

Hi ChristineL,

At this point in time, I do not anticipate frequent visits home once we move to Maine. While I am the oldest of 8, most of us are scattered between, NY, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Some of my siblings really don't come home except for funerals. Both of my parents have passed away and everyone has calling plans and the internet to keep up with the gossip.

Thanks,
Deb.(Omma)

[dramamama6685]

Good luck on your job hunt.. My favorite town in the world is eastport, but visit around and you will find the spot that is home for you.

[hlmagan]

Omma, I moved to the Bangor area from Ogdensburg, NY a little over a year ago. While my job search led me in a different direction from what you and your husband will be taking, I can tell you that this move is the best thing I've ever done. A few things that have frustrated me since coming here are the vehicle registration process (MUCH more expensive than a NY registration), poorly maintained roads, and most importantly, the lack of a Jreck's Subs shop in the area

Seriously though, come check it out first if you can. It doesn't look that much different from "home". It does offer much greater opportunity than where we hail from. Can't even tell you how many strange looks I've gotten when I tell people that! Best of luck, from one northern NY'er to another

[Omma]

Hi, I am not sure if I responded or not so I am doing so now. I was so nat to see that you are from Ogdensburg. My husband worked briefly at the Sexual Offender Unit at the State Hospital there and really hated it. We are so looking forward to moving to Maine but really don't expect it to happen until next year. It is nice to know that you see oportunity there as apposed to Upstate New York. Obviously, it sucks here and in Watertown, the military is so exploited and unfortunately the locals get caughtup in it. The rents here are horrible and coupled with the prices of food and gas, we are drowing.

Take care,
Omma (Debbie)

[willb]

From Eastport, there is the Health Center and Dialisys center in Eastport, the hospitals in Calais and Machias, and always the private assisted care opportunities. Check out Eastport, Maine Area Information Directory.

[dramamama6685]

Originally Posted by willb

From Eastport, there is the Health Center and Dialisys center in Eastport, the hospitals in Calais and Machias, and always the private assisted care opportunities. Check out Eastport, Maine Area Information Directory.

Great advice that is an awesome site! Rep points coming your way, willb!