<prompt> Human: I have had my eyes on making a move just about anywhere in the country, but as an outdoorsman Ive long had my eye on Montana.I currently work for a newspaper company in upstate NY that is in bad shape, with layoffs always imminent. I do not get to do the type of work Im interested in here, but the pay is slightly better 16.41.My concern is that I might not be financially secure if I take this job. Its important to note I currently live with my girlfriend. Shes a nurse yeah, pretty damn financially straight. We currently split most things. She would not move with me, instead opting to travel nurse.Im 25 and currently have about 5k in my bank account. I have student loans that Im paying high on 300 a month that Im sure I can bring down. I have a medical payment of 255 a month for the next 5 months. I own my car outright, so no car payment.My question is: Would I be making a terribly irresponsible decision to leave this relative security for a job across the country that pays 15 an hour?I do genuinely appreciate any thoughts here, Im on mobile so I tried to keep this brief. Happy to provide any additional background if it helps.Edit: Job is in Butte, MT. Moving from outside Ithaca, NY.  <response>: Not irresponsible. At 15hr potentially 40hrs a week? you will be alright living alone. If your girlfriend plans to help pay, you both will be fine in Butte. Its a college town so there are always rentals available granted its Butte, be warned the condition of some rentals are beat upoldrundown. But you also get the benefits of living in a state with 2 amazing national parks GlacierYellowstone and plenty of outdoor recreation. You will not regret moving to Montana, as a fellow Montanan : Good Luck! 