They now have time for the volunteer work they've always wanted to do. Gauley is vice-president of the local chamber of commerce. Chambers chairs the daffodil festival and is starting a local newspaper. They live on a fraction of their former income in a Cape Cod house on the Bay of Fundy. Which is just as well since they now drive a 1987 Tempo with more than 200,000 kilometres.
Chambers says it's like a family.
Everyone should live in a big city to know what a small town is about. I don't think you can appreciate it unless you've been there. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Get an accountant's advice on how a change in job status will affect your bottom line. If you decide to work from home, don't forget to investigate those tax write-offs. The key to scaling back is controlling your expenses, so learn how to budget effectively.