Anyone on here going to be facing these issues once decision-making time comes soon? I could use some sage advice if anyone has it...
My situation: I'm 24, gf is 30. Dating for a year, overall going very well. But...
- We both are people who want anywhere from 3-5 kids. See respective ages above. And take into account I could be in school next 2-4 years (possible JDMBA).
- She is extremely close with her family who all live within proximity now. They're great people, but I cannot guarantee that I will take a job in Chicago post-MBA, especially if I go to school out East. She has been very cold to the notion of ever starting a family away from them.
- If I go to school out East, the only way it could work is if she follows me. She would need to sell/rent her place, and have her employer transfer offices. Both are doable, but tedious. Also, to do so, she'd pretty much need a ring on her finger (understandable), but I'm not ready for that at the moment, yet may be 6 mos...but by then it's probably too late to get everything ready to follow me out there...
Now, some of these factors could easily be eliminated if I'm dinged at H/W, but definitely still could be stressful.
Am I just in way over my head here?