one eyed rex

Thanks for the link.

no parking

budget crisis

extended warranty

vanilla bean

white gold

I don't think people are implying you're a villain - just pointing out what the appropriate etiquette is in this situation. You're wasting people's time to satisfy a "kinda" curiosity, and that's iffy at best, IMO.

I agree that the weather should be a minor consideration. But I'm moving from NC to MN for my PhD, so I'm clearly trying to justify my own decision here.

dummy variable

I would probably not let a "slight" difference in placements weigh too heavily in the decision, esp. for a finance PhD, where the job market is not so horrid as in many other fields. If you'll be happier and more productive (and less broke) at the west coast school, that sounds like the winner to me.

marital problems

ideological differences

love shack

music appreciation

funny money