I know what you mean chris, it's hard to wanna leave an area where you're comfortable and know people. I'm not a huge people person so it wouldn't really matter where I lived, but I love what the area I live in has to offer so I wanna stay! And trust me, you'd definately want to weld all day, every day for a while before deciding on making it a living. It's hot and nasty and can wear on you fast if you're not meant for it.