Deciding where to move can be really stressful. Maybe I put too much into it, but I think of these sorts of decisions long term. When we were buying new dinnerware and silverware, it occurred to me that our children could grow up using this stuff. Heavy thoughts when buying Correlle, I know. Now we have to pick from a list where we want to spend the next 3+ years. The list is pretty varied, and some good jobs and nice posts are on the list. Fort Carson in Colorado is one of the options.
In my heart, I truly want to move back to Colorado. My dad was stationed at Peterson Air Force Base, so we lived in Colorado Springs for about six years when I was a kid. I consider Colorado to be home and to be where I grew up. I talked to my parents about moving back, and my dad’s advice was to “not waste such a good post.” Basically, he meant don’t move there right away: keep it as something to look forward to. But I just don’t know. It doesn’t help that several bloggers I follow (Jane from Poppiness, Mal from Mal Smiles) are moving to Fort Carson. I can’t help feeling obscene amounts of jealousy when other bloggers who already live there post photos of the mountains or of places around town. Watching Broncos games on TV taunts me. Two of my sorority sisters just moved to Denver. But does it make sense to go back to a city where I’ve already lived if I could in Europe?
What happens when your husband looks at you and tells you he wants to deploy again? When he says that taking command of a unit overseas will be good for his career? When he would gladly pass up a command in Hawaii for a command in the Middle East? When his father tells him that’s the best option and to rank that job first? These are the sorts of things you don’t learn in the spouse courses offered on post.
How did y’all pick where you moved next?
We picked Bliss because of the command opportunity for Kyle. We did what was best for his career. As long as he is happy, I’m happy. I can live and adapt to any place. 🙂 Good luck with all the decisions I know it’s tough.
Don’t forget that a third sister lives in Colorado!
I’m jealous that Colorado is an option! I was exactly the same way with the other bloggers and people that I know over there. I’m also so thankful that Hawaii was the best command option for us! We definitely went with what was best career wise. For the us, the Middle East slots were all for anyone who hadn’t deployed within the past 24 months without a command option.
Just like Jen said, I’ll tag along with what ever is best for Hubs, and I’ll learn to like it.
I can’t imagine this struggle that you’re going through! Wishing you all the best in this decision. I know that the right one will come to you.
Lauren
Fizz and Frosting
It’s always so tough, especially when you’re given choices! How soon do you have to make a decision?
We definitely wanted to go overseas, but hopefully that will happen some day. As far as CONUS locations, we put JBLM because we love the area and all the other locations we picked were purely based on word of mouth {Carson was up there too} It’s much easier to pick place you DON’T want to go!
We are headed to Fort Sill for Career Course in October. Which means we have a few months before B has to put in our “wish list” of places to PCS next. So far its come down to what will be the best move career wise for B, but we are also trying to get a post that is near a grad school with a program for me– that has narrowed it down to like 4 places {Carson is in our top 2};)Good luck making a decision, it’s always tough, but at least you have options:)