Shira (Listener)
Appearances
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
Yes.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
I do.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
Hi, Michelle and Craig. My name is Shira, and I'm 43 years old. My husband and I have lived in New York City for many years, but after having two children in the last five years, we decided to move to rural Maine for more space and more affordable living. However, now that we've been here for a couple of years, it no longer seems like the right choice.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
We're isolated from a large network of friends or any family, and there aren't as many career opportunities for our professions. I have my own handbag company, and my husband is a film editor. On one hand, moving back to New York City doesn't feel like a long-term solution.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
I want to provide an anchored home base for my children, and the city doesn't really feel sustainable, especially without affordable childcare. On the other hand, there isn't really any other city that offers a surefire support system for our kids' care. Our parents are in Massachusetts and California, and they're aging, and our siblings' families are just too busy.
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
And there still isn't a better place for our joint careers other than New York. Given that there isn't one perfect city or one obvious reasons to move anywhere, what should we prioritize when deciding when we have limited financial resources to draw from but life is too expensive in the city where we can make the most money?
IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
“Success” Looks Different for Every Family with Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach
What guiding principles should we use when deciding where to set up our family for the greatest stability and success? Thanks, Shira. Okay.