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So I got myself certified as a CNA last year, when apparently my dad had a heart attack and a stroke. Now I''ve been waiting for a long time after interviews to get a "formal offer" at one of the hospitals I applied to and along comes my brother in law saying I should move back to NYC, Saying "******** needing a license, you'll be making so much money you can live in a hotel!"

But I won't be around to help with the kids. And I don't give them money anymore.

Well, as I indicated in my poll choice, I think you should research a little more. You can verify if there are job opportunities and even apply to see if you can get any of them. If they are real and you decide you don't want to go you can always turn down any offers.

I thought as much. Unless his job was in the field of hunting for employees for corporations/etc, I suspected he was, like most people, spouting his beliefs and I believe he was not trolling as much as saying out loud his belief that you could make more money. Of course that was all before the Covid-19 scare has put so many at risk (especially in NYC). Anyways, it is always your choice to do what you want with your life even though sometimes we get caught up in the "but I have to do this or that for someone else", like a spouse, that we forget it is always our decision. I do hope things work out the best for you. Stay safe!