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- Thread starter lisaloebmalone
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God luck to you and your children in your search. 
sunspotbaby
SoWal Insider
"Always be up for a road trip"
Great advice someone gave me when I got married. And it's because of a road trip, we ended up here.
My husband was afraid I wouldn't want to move here. What did I care?? I said as long as we're together..that's all that really matters. Love it here and would never dream of going back to Houston. (Unless he asks me too
)
Great advice someone gave me when I got married. And it's because of a road trip, we ended up here.
My husband was afraid I wouldn't want to move here. What did I care?? I said as long as we're together..that's all that really matters. Love it here and would never dream of going back to Houston. (Unless he asks me too
)
lisaloebmalone
Beach Lover
You are all wonderful. Thanks for the words of welcome, encouragement and support! 
I've got a lot to think about. Have started floating some resume's around. Since I'll most likely be changing fields, I hope people will be open to seeing the value in a hard worker with a lot of diverse talents! On the other hand... I may get away from high-stress business altogether and look for something that pays less but that I can walk away from at the end of the day... I was on vacation this past week and still worked at least two hours a day most days -- I worked over six hours one day! :shock: It might be nice to have a job that leaves me alone when I'm off.
A lot to think about....
I've got a lot to think about. Have started floating some resume's around. Since I'll most likely be changing fields, I hope people will be open to seeing the value in a hard worker with a lot of diverse talents! On the other hand... I may get away from high-stress business altogether and look for something that pays less but that I can walk away from at the end of the day... I was on vacation this past week and still worked at least two hours a day most days -- I worked over six hours one day! :shock: It might be nice to have a job that leaves me alone when I'm off.
A lot to think about....
bluemtnrunner
Beach Fanatic
I moved my kids here last summer. For me it was coming back to Florida but for them it is all new. Emerald Coast Middle School has been great. You can try the lottery for the Seaside Community School as well. Emerald Coast does have uniforms (khakis and school tshirt)which my son abhors. He is sometimes not happy to have moved here but I think that has more to do with the friends he left than where he moved to.
I was lucky enough to keep my job and begin working remotely.
I was also lucky to find SOWAL, I have learned a lot about the area and my new neighbors.
I was lucky enough to keep my job and begin working remotely.
I was also lucky to find SOWAL, I have learned a lot about the area and my new neighbors.
Rita
margarita brocolia
I just had a thought .... :scratch:... I wonder if the area becomes THE Beach, will Emerald Coast Middle School become THE Beach School??
sorry - that was off subject.
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SGB
Beach Fanatic
There are always new families moving into the area so the kids at school are used to meeting newbies and taking them in as new friends. I have 2 in middle school at Seaside (public charter school) and it's a great small school with wonderful teachers. Emerald Coast is also an awesome option, so you can't go wrong. Our kids love it here and wouldn't hear of moving anywhere else.
supermom262
Beach Fanatic
Ditto what SGB said!
I have a 13 year old girl at Seaside, and an 8 year old boy at Bay. I had the same conversation that you are having 5 years ago and took a leap of faith to move down here. It has not always been a bed of roses but at the end of the day, I can't think of any other place I would like to be than at the beach and on 30A. I have made more friends here than I had back in Michigan (to be fair, I worked crazy hours back in Michigan and that was a part of the reason to make the move - to spend more time with my family) and I'm trying to not have the same thing happen here.
The biggest adjustment is more driving to get from point A to point B, especially during tourist time, and higher prices at the grocery stores.
There are a lot of great parents here who are committed to making sure their children receive a great education! I think it is something we (the parents who post on here) all agree on!
Best wishes to you!
I have a 13 year old girl at Seaside, and an 8 year old boy at Bay. I had the same conversation that you are having 5 years ago and took a leap of faith to move down here. It has not always been a bed of roses but at the end of the day, I can't think of any other place I would like to be than at the beach and on 30A. I have made more friends here than I had back in Michigan (to be fair, I worked crazy hours back in Michigan and that was a part of the reason to make the move - to spend more time with my family) and I'm trying to not have the same thing happen here.
The biggest adjustment is more driving to get from point A to point B, especially during tourist time, and higher prices at the grocery stores.
There are a lot of great parents here who are committed to making sure their children receive a great education! I think it is something we (the parents who post on here) all agree on!
Best wishes to you!
organicmama
Beach Fanatic
Jumping on board to say, "Just do it!"We moved down a year and a half ago with a 1 month old, 3 year old & 5 year old. We made the decision quickly (literally days before baby was born) when we had the opportunity and just did it within a month. :shock: The move was nuts in that short a period of time, but the faster was better than dragging it out for us.
It's a different life down here and totally worth it. I can't imagine being anywhere else.
