I’d tell everyone where I was going, I don’t want people worrying unduly.
But I’m really fed up. My kids are (just grown), my housing costs in this city are ridiculous, my job is okayish, my love life is confusing, my friends don’t seem super-into me. I’m bored, I’m grumpy (with life, not with other people), I’m incredibly stressed about money. If I moved a long way away I’d have money. I guess I’d be even more lonely than now, but there’s Skype and instant messaging.
Has anyone else left everyone in mid-life to make a change? I wouldn’t be able to do this for about a year (youngest kid is with me in college for one more year).
I don’t think I’d be very missed. I’m a drain on people and honestly think people would be a bit relieved not to have to think about me and my money problems. My kids would get used it (& are of an age where they’re independent in most regards).