By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman Moving Group
Pro: You Get More Family Time
Even busy families can make time to catch coffee or see a weekend movie (socially distanced, of course), given they live relatively close together. It also means you won't miss out on holidays, birthdays, and other important events like recitals, sporting events, etc. that grandkids tend to have at times. That is a compelling reason for many older parents to try to close the physical distance between themselves, and the rest of their families.
Con: You Have Limited Options
If the rest of your family already lives in a particular location, then you must take that city on its own terms. That means you have limited selections when it comes to budgets, locations, and other factors that are frequently available for you when thinking about relocating. Depending on your resources and your personal needs, you might not locate a new abode that gives you all the things you want.
Pro: You Have a Support Network in Wichita Falls
Even if you are unaccustomed to your new area, you'll have a support network in the form of your family. They can help integrate you, give you the grand tour, and get you up-to-speed on what your new area offers. That's a huge plus, especially for retirees who may have hesitations about reaching out to others, or starting a new social network in Wichita Falls from scratch.
Con: It Can Be Hard to Balance Your Own Life
Just because you're a parent or a grandparent doesn't mean you don't have a life to attend to. You have interests and pastimes, and you may even still be working on your career. Just because your kids have grown up (and in some cases had kids of their own) doesn’t mean you don't have plenty to do, still. If you live near your family, though, you might feel pressure to put that by the wayside in order to spend more time with your loved ones.
Pro: New Opportunities
If the location you're moving to has things your current place of residence doesn't, then that can be a big win for you. Whether it's better social services to help you with your needs, a more lively social scene, or just an economy where your money goes further than it does where you currently live. You need to rigorously assess where you're relocating to, and try to discover positive aspects of it that will allow you to enjoy yourself and fit in.
Con: The Cost
Even if you have a modest house with belongings, and you're moving a relatively short distance, it's going to cost you time, money and energy to move. Make sure and budget to have a professional moving company in Wichita Falls assist with your relocation. Those costs should be calculated and their impact thought about before you commit to move. Because even if you can afford your final destination; you want to be closer to your family; and there are opportunities there, the cost of moving might be enough to keep you in place.
If you are ready to make the move closer to your loved ones, A-1 Freeman Moving Group can help you every step of the way. We are a professional moving company in Wichita Falls and have many different service levels to fit every budget.
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