Can't beat the learning curve
Ritson didn't see much point in getting certified in her home state. "It's one of the hardest states to get a teaching job in the country," she said.
NEXT: One leaves, one stays
It's a city in crisis – but with potential for a big comeback. Despite an ailing auto industry and the highest jobless rate in the nation, Detroiters are determined to make their hometown thrive once again. For the next year, CNNMoney will focus on that challenge.
For the Reids, the city of Detroit remains a good place to raise a family, despite being one of the cities hardest hit by the recession.
