Where shall we go?

For a long time now, Oscar and I have known that we needed to start looking into others state to live in. It wasn’t until this past week when Oscar received an email that had been selected to take the ATSAT that the thought that we will probably not live in Miami any more really started to dawn on us. So here is how this all works, in the air traffic control field.  Oscar has been going to school majoring in Aviation Administration.  At the end of his second to last semester he is allowed to take the ATSAT, 8 hour long test he will be taking on the 26^th. Then depending on his score the process moves onto a physical exam, interview, background check, 3 months in Oklahoma for training (This could take up to a year before happening)… but before all this Oscar has to fill out a form in which he writes down the 2 top states he would like to live in. A job offer will be extended to a city in one of these two states chosen.   The obvious #1 is Florida. Even if we don’t end up in the Miami area (and odds are we won’t) at least we would be in the same state as our family and friends. However, the chances of getting a city in Florida are greatly reduced since it’s a very popular state amongst Air Traffic Controllers.  So what other state shall we choose, keeping in mind we don’t get to choose the city? I can honestly say I have never been faced with such a difficult question. We have to really consider the possibilities and understand that this could be the place where we spend at least 5 years. We have considered a few locations, but have yet to make up our mind. There are many things to consider; the climate and how family oriented a place is, are our top two priorities.   I’m uncertain of what the future has in store for our family, but I look forward to all the adventures that are to come.

Suggestions on any states?