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Go and don't look back

At 43 the offers to relocate to a place like Chicago aren't going to increase as you get older.

Sir, let us all tell you about the "Viagra Triangle"

A sub set of the "Rush Street" nightlife district on Chicago's Near North Side. So named for the abundance of mostly-affluent older men who frequent the local bars, and the "triangle" where State and Rush Streets come together (with East Bellevue Street being the base of the triangle, anchored by Gibson's restaurant, the unofficial headquarters).

The gentle ecosystem of the Viagra Triangle could not exist without a fully-stocked pond of anxious, and artificially infertile females. Seven years prior she may have been called a "Trixie" in and around Lincoln Park, but with an East Bank membership, a Platinum card of her own, and several upgrades to the base Lexus, she is looking for more, while her looks and latest Botox treatment hold out).

Though, claimed as fact in other definitions, it is extremely rare to see participants in the Viagra Triangle scene parking their behinds, much less their Flying Spurs and 911s, anywhere south of Oak Street or North of Cedar. The important, and notable exception is when the bars in the triangle close, and he has not yet sealed the deal. In such cases, overtime must be played at The Lodge on Division Street, which is open til every bit of 4AM during the week and 5AM on the weekends ("if three bottles of Cristal have not done the job, maybe a few PBRs will," is the thinking).

The 12 year old daughter thing here is the biggest factor, in my opinion. She still needs her dad and wants to see her dad. In a few more years, she will continue to need her dad, but just won't be as willing to spend time with dad as she will be wanting to spend more and more time with friends. My youngest is 15 now, what time we spend together is great, but damn she is busy. Having said that, I think you would love Chicago living, I know I would if given the right opportunity.

Lincoln Park
Roscoe Village
Logan Square
North Center
Lincoln Square
Ravenswood
Bucktown/Wicker Park

Depends a lot on proximity to job, owning vs. renting, house vs. condo, income, etc. I would consider West or South loop too.

You really need to visit the neighborhoods and find a good fit.

I'm sure many of the RCMBers will welcome you into their wolf packs. I've heard the most exclusive one includes Spartan Rocky, ninowesco, Ernie McCracken, and beal.

hahahha, I think we've all met eachother nonce.

There's "Lakeview" and then there is "Boystown".

3232 N Halsted is solidly in "Boystown". The main concern I would have with that location is the street noise and parking. Lots of bars in close proximity make the area busy and noisy on the weekends.

On the upside, it is close to the el, close to the lake.

That condo is definitely in boys town, but it's close to a ton of stuff that is not geared to that particular leaning. If you're not a homophobe, it would be a great place to start. I was looking at a condo over there before I bought mine.

Only issues - parking and getting to work. The buses to downtown are a short walk (to the lakeshore), the train is a bit more of a walk...though you could take the belmont bus over to the station. That's what I do.

You have the brain of a 10 year old.

Exactly...he can still be in one of the nicer neighborhoods and be on a totally quiet tree lined street, while being only a short walk to all that's going on.

Or, of course, he can get a place that's in the middle of what's going on.

If you are taking the role as a consultant rather than an employee especially if it is PE related, the time investment will be great and the opportunity to be with your daughter would be less than you think. Personally, I wouldn't do it. Pretty much the reason why I quit being a consultant.

I live in Chicago and love it, but I would rather live elsewhere if the decision was the city or proximity to my kids.

I actually just drove through Chicago last Friday. I watched one car rear-end another, then about 10 minutes later, watched a semi swerve out of the way of a SUV and nearly flip over the guard rail

Hope that helps