<prompt> Human: I work as, well used to, a software developer in southern California. I was recently laid off and I am considering my options. I am looking for new work where I currently live, but I havent had any luck for the last 6 months. My emergency fund is dwindling and I am running out of options. I am considering moving back east Tallahassee, Fl to stay with my parents, but from what I can tell there are even less job prospects there. My wife hates this idea because it would take her away from her family.Rent is 2000 a month and my expenses cross 4800 a month. Manageable when i was making 120 a year. I have maybe 3 months worth of cash left after that my options suck. I could stay put and hope I find something here or I could head back to a depressed economy and hope that I find something where my expenses a much less. Any advice?  <response>: I work as, well used to, a software developer in southern CaliforniaTheres plenty of work for software developers there and elsewhere. You may have to lower your salary expectations to secure a job. 