When I got laid off, I never imagined it would take more
than a year to find a new job—but that’s where I find myself. It has been a frustrating, depressing,
soul-crushing experience. So, while I
will continue to search for fulfilling work in Southern California, I need to
come up with a Plan B. And Plan B means
living somewhere affordable—which obviously isn’t Southern California.
Here’s what I need:
Water. I LOVE
the ocean! I wanted to live near it all my life and was very happy when I got
here 30 years ago. I know that living
near an ocean is pricey, so I’m willing to trade it for a lake or a river, with
a nice running path nearby.
Warm weather.
After 30 years in SoCal, my blood has gotten thinner. Not sure I can re-acclimate to freezing
temps. Plus, I don’t want to buy a winter wardrobe, so any place that
consistently goes below 45 -50 degrees probably isn’t an option.
Airport. If
not a major airport, at least a decent-sized one that can get me to a hub so I
can make connections. My brother and
aunt still live in Ohio, and I need to be able to get back to see them.
I’d also like low rates of smokers, and high rates of
Democrats, but beggars can’t be choosers, so I’ll have to take my chances on
those two items. I’ll just keep my fingers crossed that I get lucky! I know
that moving costs an arm and a leg, but with a lower housing cost, (even as
little as $500 less a month) I can make that up in less than a year.
So, let me hear your
suggestions! Hopefully, Plan A will come to fruition and I won’t have to
implement Plan B, but I’m the type who likes to be prepared.
