I wouldn't worry to much about where you live. Thats a non factor when it comes to your own happiness. Job on the other hand? may want to hold off a bit.

shave your head!

at least NO NOE can say it's too long!

Get the better job, then dread it out for those conservatives. I had dreads for 7 years, you'll be like a walking safari in the land of conservative robots.

Do it. Why not?

Thanks dear! Yeah that's the plan. I've been nothing but considerate to him, and he just throws crap in my face. Not only does he publicly announce that he's dating someone, but then he brings her up to parade her around in front of me.