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Why haven't you moved back? Genuinely curious.

by jalopy 11y ago

talmand 11y ago
Moving can be expensive. The majority of my current debt is due to multiple moves from state-to-state. Most of the time the moves were because of jobs. If he's unable to save money then it may be hard for him to move away.
- djhn 11y ago
  This is mind-blowing to me. I trust there was mostly good reason to it, but why did you need to move with so many physical things? I've moved all around Europe with 3 suitcases (and even that seemed a bit excessive). But then again I've always accounted for these plans and only bought furniture of either "use and discard" or "high resale value" variety (used design classics, etc.)
  - talmand 11y ago
    Well, I don't think it's quite fair to compare different people's lifestyles in that context. Especially since I live in the US where things might be a bit different in various situations than in Europe. Believe me, I agree with the idea of shedding useless stuff before a move. Which we have. But you tend to accumulate needed stuff with a family in tow. Also, keep in mind that the amount of money involved isn't just for moving physical items. There's distance as well. I've moved across the entirety of the United States twice, mostly for jobs. Although it was a bit of adventurous thinking because we liked the idea of such a huge change. I regret nothing.
    - djhn 11y ago
      > family in tow. That does change things a bit. Like I said, often there are some good reasons sometimes many good reasons. But as a stereotype, in the US people will have lots of material possessions, most of which are crap. I know the comfort of having your own things that have been with you throughout the years, and everything is exactly how you're used to them. I do miss the feeling, and will eventually settle down somewhere, or at least settle down my "things" somewhere. I still couldn't resist pointing out that being geographically mobile is a viable option, even if it does require some effort, planning and certain trade-offs. And it isn't totally binary, it's a scale from "living out of one luggage-sized suitcase" six flags -style, through being able to pack up and leave on a week's notice, to having planned a lifestyle around moving every couple of years, to having deep roots etc..

Why haven't you moved back? Genuinely curious.

by jalopy 11y ago

Why haven't you moved back? Genuinely curious.

Moving can be expensive. The majority of my current debt is due to multiple moves from state-to-state. Most of the time the moves were because of jobs. If he's unable to save money then it may be hard for him to move away.

djhn 11y ago
This is mind-blowing to me. I trust there was mostly good reason to it, but why did you need to move with so many physical things? I've moved all around Europe with 3 suitcases (and even that seemed a bit excessive). But then again I've always accounted for these plans and only bought furniture of either "use and discard" or "high resale value" variety (used design classics, etc.)
- talmand 11y ago
  Well, I don't think it's quite fair to compare different people's lifestyles in that context. Especially since I live in the US where things might be a bit different in various situations than in Europe. Believe me, I agree with the idea of shedding useless stuff before a move. Which we have. But you tend to accumulate needed stuff with a family in tow. Also, keep in mind that the amount of money involved isn't just for moving physical items. There's distance as well. I've moved across the entirety of the United States twice, mostly for jobs. Although it was a bit of adventurous thinking because we liked the idea of such a huge change. I regret nothing.
  - djhn 11y ago
    > family in tow. That does change things a bit. Like I said, often there are some good reasons sometimes many good reasons. But as a stereotype, in the US people will have lots of material possessions, most of which are crap. I know the comfort of having your own things that have been with you throughout the years, and everything is exactly how you're used to them. I do miss the feeling, and will eventually settle down somewhere, or at least settle down my "things" somewhere. I still couldn't resist pointing out that being geographically mobile is a viable option, even if it does require some effort, planning and certain trade-offs. And it isn't totally binary, it's a scale from "living out of one luggage-sized suitcase" six flags -style, through being able to pack up and leave on a week's notice, to having planned a lifestyle around moving every couple of years, to having deep roots etc..