<prompt> Human: Big financial life decision. I thought I would post here because the most relevant topic is the finance. My wife 35F and I 37M are considering moving back to USA from the UK. I am from Massachusetts and she is Irish. She has been offered a fully funded Phd with a 20K a year stipend for 5yrs at Boston University. I would need to get a job to support us financially for the most part, the twist is that I am an archaeologist. I have a Masters degree and 12 years experience supervising and writing reports in that field only. We have no savings, but can raise enough money for the move without borrowing, and can stay with my parents in their large house for probably around 5 to 6 months max. I have 1000 a month in debts I will need to pay every month and then living expenses, 3 days of childcare a week, apartment, car, food etc. I believe I would need a job making around 40 to 50k a year. I probably couldnt get that in archaeology. Anyone think I could get a job without prior experience making that kind of money in Massachusetts? We are currently secure here in the UK i.e. we both have jobs but would prefer to live near my family, live in America for 5 yrs. Is it feasible? Apologies if I left out any details.  <response>: I would recommend you stay in the UK. Archaeology is a tough field to get academic positions in, especially without a Ph.D. And while Boston does have more than its fair share of both colleges and museums - I think youd have a hard time finding a position that pays 40-50Kyr.There are other issues you need to consider - childcare and healthcare are both substantially more expensive on this side of the pond. 