We've been kicking around the idea of relocating to southern NH -- the Manchester, Nashua, or Portsmouth areas. There are a number of compelling reasons, such as a reduced cost of living compared to the Northern VA market, similar or lower tax burden, and what seems like just a generally nice place to live. It doesn't hurt that Manchester seems to have its own market for professional work, and it's an hour out of Boston and its labor market. Nor does it hurt that cost of living looks to be about 20% lower than here, while salaries are just about equivalent.
I'm wondering, though, if you live there, what are your thoughts on the area. My fiancee has been doing corporate work for a while, mostly strategic work and business process improvement, and has management experience. I'm willing to bet she could find comparable work. I, on the other hand, am a government employee and attorney, and would have to find a transferrable federal position and/or join the local bar. I'll probably try to contact some members of the bar up there to get their take on things, but it might be more difficult for me to find work.
All that said, do you like living there? Do you have professional opportunities? Is there a decent restaurant/bar scene and things to do in your spare time?
I'm wondering, though, if you live there, what are your thoughts on the area. My fiancee has been doing corporate work for a while, mostly strategic work and business process improvement, and has management experience. I'm willing to bet she could find comparable work. I, on the other hand, am a government employee and attorney, and would have to find a transferrable federal position and/or join the local bar. I'll probably try to contact some members of the bar up there to get their take on things, but it might be more difficult for me to find work.
All that said, do you like living there? Do you have professional opportunities? Is there a decent restaurant/bar scene and things to do in your spare time?