Quote Originally Posted by theGinsue View Post

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Not so much for me. I'm looking to retire in 5 years. My kids are grown and out of the house for 10+ years now. Moving away from them (and my grandkids which I enjoy seeing once/week) is the deal breaker for me. Unless I can convince them (daughter, son-in-law, son) to pull up stakes and move with me, I can't do it.... yet.
That's very much where we are at right now. I'm planning to be done with FT W2 work in the next 2 years at most. I'll go contract and PT and pick my battles and be retiring on 100% income. We have a 5 year old GS in San Antonio/TX where I just can't fathom living due to weather, and one here just up the road that's 6.

I like the idea of the area GK and OBC are in, but might be a tough sell with the wife who will still be working (Nursing) when I retire.