No, my parents are not willing to move. All of their friends, activities, doctors, etc. are in NY where they've lived their entire lives. Their house is paid for. I cannot live with them full time because it is 90 miles one way to work in commuter traffic. I stay with them from Friday 8:30 pm and depart at 4:15 on Monday morning. My work hours are from 7:15 to either 5:45 or 6:15. Needless to say, by 6:15 Monday evening, I am exhausted. My job is a special needs teacher of 5-7 year old children. I get one 30 minute break and one 15 minute break. I often have school related work to do after the children leave. Needless to say, I simply cannot (physically) commute from my parents' home! I'm looking for basic accomodations, a room with bathroom, plus space for my bed, folding table, standing wardrobe, microwave and hot plate. Because I'm not there on weekends and holidays, a full apartment is not necessary, but I do need a quiet place where I can have privacy. I'm past the age of sharing a bathroom with a bunch of total strangers, many of whom could be deviants! A tiny studio or unfurnished room with sink and toilet is what I have now, but cannot stay!
Once my parents have passed, then will be the time to escape NYC! For that, I already have plans.