Decisions and life

Sophia and I have been discussing some very big life decisions since the weekend. We are undoubtedly at a fork in the road right now. We’ve been in San Francisco for 6 years. We love our apartment but with a child on the way at the end of the year, we know we need to move to a new space.

On top of that, we’re starting to build out our office in New York and will be focusing our hires there from now on. I’m not required to be there, but I know it’s the best thing for the company if I’m there working with the rest of the team on a day to day basis.

For most, the idea of moving a newborn to New York City sounds counterintuitive. But it’s something that I’m embracing as an opportunity. I know that it is likely the best decision for my career and for Secfi.

However, the career aspect is just one piece of things. There’s the personal aspect as well. I’d be leaving behind my parents and teenage sister who would for sure would like to be around our child and also help out. We’re closer to Sophia’s parents so that’s also something to consider.

I’m also leaving behind my closest friends who I know will be upset that they won’t be able to be around our new child on a regular basis. It’s a brutal reality that we’re dealing with right now and weighing.

There’s a ton of time still and a lot more thinking that Sophia and I will have to do before making a decision to stay in SF or move to NY. On the plus side, I know deep down that both decisions will be great and there’s no bad route here.