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A more realistic number based on HR numbers I've seen is: about 50% leave in a year when the lease is up. Nearly all the rest leave by year 2 - about 10% stay beyond 2 years. This is for working adults - not retirees.
Well your numbers would only count people that had jobs. And my numbers were back when it was very hard for a mainlander to land a job. My numbers counted most every dreamer that hopped a plane without a plan.
If a sizeable number stayed the island would be overflowing.
I'm gonna backtrack on that and say 3% leave at the year Mark so it was 4% longer than a year but it seems like it reached 1% by year 2.
OP, you actually never stated where you would be moving FROM........if it's like Aberdeen, Mississippi or New Jersey or something... I would say go for it!
Go for it! Having children would make so much easier to fit in. The best gift you can give children is the gift of opportunity!. My kids have travelled through out the world because we gave them the gift when they were little. Life is so predictable, shake it up.
It's only a year, you are staying in the U.S. and can you imagine keeping your family together by supporting your husband; their Dad.
We live in Md, and my kids seem to have such a small understanding of the world. I have traveled myself but traveling with 3 kids is something we haven't done much yet. I feel it's so important to understand other cultures and broaden your horizons from a young age. And as I said before its only for one year, no longer. My 12 year old is warming up to to the idea lately and my 9 year old has been begging us to go. We live in a small town and it bothers me that they aren't exposed to different types of people/cultures/ways of life as much as I would like them to be. We have a salary that stays the same at 150k, and his employer will cover flights/shipping costs/etc. it's hard to say the kids shouldn't be disrupted because i see so many people never leave this town for fear of the unknown, born here and die here, never experience anything else and they are close minded at times because of it.
We also do not have the 2 week vacation option or any for that matter, that would be great but my husband was chosen first for this job. There are plenty of people in line behind him if he turns it down. We are a very close family and he wouldn't go alone for a year and have us visit, which would be really hard on our kids as they all adore dad.
Marylamd? Go to Hawaii for a year!! The kids would love a winter that they can play outside in everyday, except for when it's raining. At 150k you all will be just fine.
Hi,
I could use some advice as this decision has been weighing on me. My husbands employer has asked us to relocate to Oahu area for a year with our 3 kids. They would pay for moving expenses and help us find a rental, we also have a dog!. Our kids are 12, 9 and 5. Our oldest does not want to leave her friends, she will be in eighth grade the year we are there and I'm planning on doing a year of homeschool/ online schooling with her and my 9 year and send our 5 year old to kindergarten. We are all scared of the
Unknown but I can't help but think this could be an amazing experience that will shape the people they become. But what if it isn't and we are in for a very difficult year? I have only researched Hawaii but I know people who have lived there and they loved it. But they didn't have kids. I'm constantly flip flopping my decision and would love to hear another opinion. Thanks!
Moved to Oahu from the Capital Area, with two small kids, one of whom went to public schools. It is both good and bad with much more on the good side.
Below is my retrospective ledger.
Weather: Hawaii+++ - so much better, 24X7 outdoor availability Traffic: bad but it's much better than DMV. Try to live close to the office. Schools: MD +++ - Hawaii schools suck - even the best ones. The good private schools have long waiting lists; Daycare is daycare though if your kids are young enough Housing: Hawaii + Close because although Hawaii gets you less for your money, there are loads of luxury condo rentals available walking distance to the beach. Social: About even. Hawaii is very different from the Capital area but people are friendly and in general give more time to social activities than in the DMV Food: Fresh fish and lots of Asian dining, personally I liked it but not for everyone. Health: You will be healthier in Hawaii, it cannot be helped
You probably should downsize and not bring a whole container of stuff, my company paid a container and I put my car in it to fill it up. We rented a condo next to the beach then moved into a house. Only two years and with some ups and downs but overall a great experience to look back on.
Moved to Oahu from the Capital Area, with two small kids, one of whom went to public schools. It is both good and bad with much more on the good side.
Below is my retrospective ledger.
Weather: Hawaii+++ - so much better, 24X7 outdoor availability Traffic: bad but it's much better than DMV. Try to live close to the office. Schools: MD +++ - Hawaii schools suck - even the best ones. The good private schools have long waiting lists; Daycare is daycare though if your kids are young enough Housing: Hawaii + Close because although Hawaii gets you less for your money, there are loads of luxury condo rentals available walking distance to the beach. Social: About even. Hawaii is very different from the Capital area but people are friendly and in general give more time to social activities than in the DMV Food: Fresh fish and lots of Asian dining, personally I liked it but not for everyone. Health: You will be healthier in Hawaii, it cannot be helped
You probably should downsize and not bring a whole container of stuff, my company paid a container and I put my car in it to fill it up. We rented a condo next to the beach then moved into a house. Only two years and with some ups and downs but overall a great experience to look back on.
It would be insane to drag everything here and back for a 12 month period.
A more realistic number based on HR numbers I've seen is: about 50% leave in a year when the lease is up. Nearly all the rest leave by year 2 - about 10% stay beyond 2 years. This is for working adults - not retirees.
How about retirees, especially if they have enough money saved, and don't have chronic medical issues?
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