Comments on: The Debate: Location VS. Career?

By: Traveling (Even When You Have a Full-Time Job) | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Traveling (Even When You Have a Full-Time Job) | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:02:49 +0000

[...] Local: I’ve lived in Boulder for a year and a half and there is still so much I haven’t done in the area. Take a Saturday and commit to filling [...]

By: Pick Your Place and Let The Rest Fall Into Place | Small Hands, Big Ideas

Pick Your Place and Let The Rest Fall Into Place | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:02:38 +0000

[...] live. Your lifestyle is so amazing.” I smiled and nodded in agreement. Then I began to ponder what I’ve written about before but couldn’t quite see until now: the power a place has over [...]

By: Moving: I’ve Moved, Now What?

Moving: I’ve Moved, Now What? — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:43:42 +0000

[...] That may be just one of the fears running through your head. I’m here to help dissipate the fear and confusion and I’m raising my hand now, only 8 months ago I was in your position. [...]

By: How I Prepared to Relocate and Made it Work | Small Hands, Big Ideas

How I Prepared to Relocate and Made it Work | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:01:26 +0000

[...] cities that are analogous to the industry you want to work in. If location is important to you, then focus on a place you’re dying to check out and live in but be sure the career [...]

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:03:10 +0000

@David You're a great example of living somewhere for a career, but not being satisfied or fully happy. I like to hear stories like yours and it seems as though working from home and your ability to live where you want works well for you. Thanks for your kind words about the post, I'm glad you could stop by and comment. I really enjoy your blog, as well.

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:03:10 +0000

By: David

David — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:59:20 +0000

I chose to live where I live now because of location, not what I could do for a living there. I spent too many years in LA working at a job I didn't like – so didn't like work or location. Luckily, I now work for myself from home and can live anywhere, but location for me is way more important than what I do for money. Great article, really enjoyed it.

By: Grace Boyle

Grace Boyle — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:53:56 +0000

@Jonathan Thanks! I know you're just beginning college, but it's quite obvious that the way you engage and involve yourself, you're going to do so well. Sara is down in South Florida, one of the first in your immediate family to make a leap beyond New England. Although it's not all easy, I think it “puts hair on your chest” and is good for the morale

@Brett You bring up a good point that telecommuting and the digital age we live in, makes it easier for a lot of free-lance workers and/or entrepreneurs to live in desirable locations. I think the most important part here is to understand what works for you and what makes you happy. You seem to know what you want, I think pursuing that desire (whomever you are) is important.

By: Brett Borders

Brett Borders — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:24:24 +0000

Once when I was living in the sticks, I made a decision that I was going to live where I want to live, no matter what. Like you, no settling for a job in a place where I didn't want to be.

Thankfully, internet / telecommuting is making location more and more flexible for many people.

Boulder is "okay" for me but I don't love the place or the people so much. I find them cordial but not particularly kind and "friendly" compared to other places I've lived (West coast, Oregon, rural Japan).

I also think we live way too far from decent snowboarding (starts around Loveland) and quality mountain biking (starts around Winter Park).

My plan is to eventually move to the mountains and work from there.

By: Jonathan McD

Jonathan McD — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:34:11 +0000

Grace, this is fantastic. I am so happy everything is going well for you. Rather than taking the same route, you blazed your own path. : ) I will take your experience and strongly consider this when I actually see where my career can take me.