By Julie DeLong, Oil Capitol Relocation
Pro: You Get More Family Time
Even active families can make time to catch lunch or go to a weekend show (socially distanced, of course), provided they live relatively close together. It also means you won't miss out on holidays, birthdays, and other substantial events like recitals, sporting events, etc. that grandkids seem to have regularly. That is a compelling reason for many older parents to try to close the gap between themselves, and the rest of their families.
Con: You Have Limited Options
If the rest of your family already lives in a certain town, then you have to take that city as it is. That means you have fewer selections when it comes to budgets, locations, and other factors that are usually available for you when pondering moving. Depending on your resources and your personal needs, you might not find a new abode that gives you everything you require.
Pro: You Have a Support Network in Little Rock
Even if you are unfamiliar with your new location, you'll have a support network with your family. They can help integrate you, give you the grand tour, and get you up-to-speed on what your new location has to offer. That is a big plus, particularly for retirees who may have issues reaching out to others, or starting a new social network in Little Rock from scratch.
Con: It Can Be Hard to Balance Life
Just because you're a parent or a grandparent doesn't mean you don't have your own life to attend to. You have interests and hobbies, and you might 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 things to do, still. If you live close by your family, though, you might feel obligated to put that by the wayside in order to be more involved with your loved ones.
Pro: New Opportunities
If the area you're moving to has things your current place of residence doesn't, then that can be a huge advantage for you. Whether it is more robust 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 carefully evaluate where you are going, and try to uncover positive aspects of it that will allow you to enjoy yourself and fit in.
Con: The Cost
Even if you have a modest house of possessions, and you're moving a relatively short distance, it's going to cost you time, money and effort to move. Make sure and budget to have a professional moving company in Little Rock help with your relocation. Those costs must be calculated and their impact evaluated before you decide 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 shackle you in place.
If you are prepared to make the move closer to your loved ones, Oil Capitol Relocation can assist you every step of the way. We are a professional moving company in Little Rock and have many different service levels to fit every budget.
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