Money vs Home - who wins?

[markinbrussels]

Home.

Once you reach a certain age, let's say 35, you
realize that peace and quiet are very worthy
assets.

The quality of life in rural and small towns
is far higher than in big cities, plus the cost of
living is lower.

Currently I live in Brussels and I am starting to
hate every minute of it. And Brussels is maybe
1/10 the size of London.

[Gibbon]

Home.

Once you reach a certain age, let's say 35, you
realize that peace and quiet are very worthy
assets.

The quality of life in rural and small towns
is far higher than in big cities, plus the cost of
living is lower.

Currently I live in Brussels and I am starting to
hate every minute of it. And Brussels is maybe
1/10 the size of London.

Only in your opinion, don't be definitive with a matter that is subjective unless you have compelling evidence.

[sasguru]

The quality of life in rural and small towns
is far higher than in big cities, .

Nonsense.
If you can afford to live in one of London's more salubrious areas you can have a village-like existence (minus all the stupid drongos) AND all the benefits of the big city, when you choose.

[markinbrussels]

Nonsense.
If you can afford to live in one of London's more salubrious areas you can have a village-like existence (minus all the stupid drongos) AND all the benefits of the big city, when you choose.

Well. That's the point. If you can afford it.

I am neither a Russian oligarch nor a NHS manager, so I can't.

OTOH, the older you become, the more you prefer the company of sheep and the less of (some) humans.

[Mich the Tester]

It's quite possible to feel at home in more than one place. My tiny but charming residence in town is an oasis of rest and tranquility at the end of a day's work, and convenient for visiting good restaurants while my house in the country allows me to unwind at the weekend in a more rural environment.

Lady Tester sometimes visits me in town during the week, and I go back to the country at weekends.

[Gibbon]

Well. That's the point. If you can afford it.

I am neither a Russian oligarch nor a NHS manager, so I can't.

OTOH, the older you become, the more you prefer the company of sheep and the less of (some) humans.

Nicely explained, you're Welsh and missing the green green grass of home.

[Scrag Meister]

It's quite possible to feel at home in more than one place. My tiny but charming residence in town is an oasis of rest and tranquility at the end of a day's work, and convenient for visiting good restaurants while my house in the country allows me to unwind at the weekend in a more rural environment.

WMTTS

Ahhh, Devon and London, Just like Hovis, "Best of Both" worlds.

[SallyAnne]

Bloody hell - 3 pages of replies and we all stayed on topic!!!! Whats happened to this place?!

Thanks everyone. I dont think there's a right or wrong answer here - everyone is different. But for me...I just want to be at home. I just miss my husband - he's my best mate and sick of not being able to meet him for a pint after work, or sit and watch tulipe documentaries together, and cuddle up with each other...
There's no amount of money that could keep me in London any longer (well...within reason like)

[doodab]

Home every time but only because I have a 2 year old.

It's quite liberating to discover that spending less is the same as earning more.

Indeed.

No amount of money can buy your child's trust, respect & love. I'm a bad example as I live and work in a different country to my little man and although he likes coming to Germany to visit I know he'd rather have daddy at home every night and much as I like having my free time I'd rather have him than CUK of an evening.

[BolshieBastard]

I'm handing my notice in today on a reasonably long term gig in stupid fecking London, for a job on half as much money back home.

Am I mad?

How many of you would choose home over money?

Sal
xxx

Sometimes working away has its advantages. Like being able to live a bachelor life again, going out on the lash when you want, pulling a bird or two when you want, then, going home at weekend!

I'd chose a job in Newcastle upon Tyne over home any day of the week. Other than that, I prefer to work near home.

So, I cant do the poll cos the option for me aint there.