No money and stuck. Should I take this new opportunity?

[scimitar]

I'm 42. I just lost my job of 15 years. I'm divorced, No kids.

I'm staying with my brother and his family. I've never been good at saving, investing, thinking about the future. I'm

one of those creative artist types that is good at skill trade work. Not a moocher or a lazy bum that doesn't work. I've always worked. I didn't go to college so

I have no degree. Haven't had the highest paying jobs in life but have done "ok".

 

NOW, I'm just feeling stuck.

 

I don't have a car. (She got the car in the divorce)

I havent had a problem getting job interviews because I have great experience and can show integrity, stability, etc. I just have hit a rough patch having been let go

from my job with no savings or backup because I've been having to pay alimony and just trying to survive also, bills due, I need new clothes. It sucks right now.

 

I feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start. I have interviews coming up in the next week but I literally have no money and an ex that is asking 

for support.

 

Trying to stay positive and optimistic. 

 

I have an opportunity for a job that is two states away (about 1200 miles away) and I'm seriously considering getting out there somehow. It would be decent pay, company car,

health insurance and I would have a roommate in a good friend that needs a roommate/help. I have so many loose ends here still and bills to pay that it feels too hard to leave. But I

also feel like this would be a good opportunity to take. Fresh start. New surroundings, fresh perspective, etc.

 

Should I do it?

[RandallHare]

I'd always love to have a fresh start, clean slate. Please take this opportunity. I'm sure, it will be a very good new phase in your life.