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What's the big deal...go to Louisiana and take care of your family, that's the right thing to do. NYC isn't going anywhere and you can come back whenever you are ready to. What is all the drama about? Here's a way to ease your dramatics: BUY A ROUND TRIP TICKET!...you can come back anytime. This guy is way dramatic.
I would decline the job offer and wouldn't leave unless I was sure. It sounds like you have a good situation in NYC that you would seriously screw up if you quit. If you decide later that you want to leave, you can always look for another job in LA. Or do what Bluedog says and take a leave of absence.
It sounds like you need to plant some roots here. You didn't mention if you had a bf or gf here. I imagine not. If you did, it wouldn't even be a debate. How did you live here for ten years and not make any close friends?
Going BACK is not always the right thing to do. OMG, he is entitled to living his life....don't you agree? Once he gives up his job...it may be very difficult to go back to NY. Sometimes being selfish is not a bad thing...he DOES spend 3 months a year in La. Whatever your decision is...you have the support of STRANGERS...omly YOU know what's right!
Nothing is permanent. Give it a try and see how it goes. You can always come back.
No, you can't always come back - to live that is, you can visit. The older you get, the harder it will be to find a job. Are you giving up retirement benefits if you quit? You're not that far away from that time in your life.
However, IMO, family is more important than money. You didn't go into details whether your presence is needed to help out at home or that your family really needs you to take on some of the responsiblities of caring for your ill brother. You don't want to do something that you will later regret such as miss out on a chance to spend more time with your brother. You can't take back that time. If possible, see if you can work out some type of caretaker leave of absence and delay your permanent termination.
Life just couldn't be that cruel to not know the outcome. I'm gonna think the OP has just been busy with the life choice they made and will tell us all within the next few days.
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