Escaping the rat race

[Emmanal]

Hello,
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this post.
I am a single mum living in the suburbs of a large town with my 4 year old daughter. I work 40 hours or more a week and have a commute of 2 hours every day. I don't see my daughter very much and when I do I am too exhausted to do anything with her.
I am considering moving to a small town near the sea where we have a few friends. I want to reflect on this very carefully before I move.
Has anyone made this leap? What sort of things did you consider before making a move? Is there something you know now that you wish you had known earlier?
Thank you!

No advice other than if there's a way to do then just do it. 40 hrs working plus a 2 hour commute .... She won't be 4 forever and time goes way too quick. If you have a way of striking a better work life balance go for it

I think you should do it! Life is too short.

Have fun plotting out where you'd like to settle by researching local (to those areas) Facebook and community groups to get a feel of what they're like to live in ... ask locals for their advice about what they love and loathe about it. You might even be able to find a 'new arrivals to x town' group somewhere which will offer invaluable advice.

Before you actually make the move, go and stay at your shortlisted towns for a good week or two and take that time to truly immerse yourself in all that the area has to offer. Of course, living there will no doubt be quite different to visiting, but you should get a good enough feel for what you experience in that time.

Work-wise, just be prepared to change careers. The money on offer may not be so good in a new location but the change of lifestyle will more than make up for that.

Thanks Black77Bird

All I can say is just do it.

I too am a single parent and I quit my job about 4 years ago.

I did some freelance work and then started selling on Amazon.

If you have a support network down there then go for it. You'll find a way.

There are also so many ways to make money online now and if you can invest in some training/coaching then you'll be fine.

I completely retrained as a digital marketer and now I coach others. I feel it's my duty to help other women. I posted my experience on another thread, but not sure if you can see if if you visit my profile.

Anyway good luck. Life really is too short.

My kids are 14 and 12 now and I'm so grateful I was able to be at home with them.

Thank you.
I'd love to see your other post; is there a way you can share the link?
Maybe by private message?

Will you still be working at the same job or moving home and work?

If you move to seaside town would it be nearer your work?

What’s the worst that could happen?

I have done something similar and I don't regret moving away from the suburbs at all. It's not always rosey, don't get me wrong, but if you can, do

I'm sure many Mums can relate to this!
I think you should go for it.
As the expression goes 'fortune favours the brave'
Good luck