
My husband's ex-colleague in Virginia accepted an offer somewhere else and start a new career (same profession) soon. He will transfer within Virginia. He already owns two houses, which he will keep. He already bought a new house in the new location, which is close to his new office, and plans to walk to his office every morning passing through a botanical garden which is located between his new home and office. On the other hand, us in California... we have to struggle to own ONE house, my husband needs to bear a 40, 50 minute commute on the sluggish freeway. On top of that, California's per-student spending in public schools ranks 50th in the US. Los Angeles - South Bay Area where we live is a very popular coastal area to live. People who lived here seem to believe they do live in a paradise. According to me, they never know what they are missing.