Locations of shows is a problem. When I lived in other states other than Va. , I traveled all the time. Every weekend. As far as breeding- I just figured each time- get the best you can- travel of airplane.
For what it is worth- leaving a job you love is a harder void to fill somewhere else. When we moved out here, soon after I left the post office in early out. For a long time, I didnt care as I was feeling well starting two months after I left. Since then, with the high salary I had before, finding a job has been hard. Between my education and high previous salary- employers look at you like- why on earth do you want to work here... Before Galina got organized to come into heat, I even debated going back. Now I wont be doing that one as with pups coming, I won't work at all.
Where we live there are many shows- all within no more than 2 hours from me. However- you pay the price in job opportunities. Then you have to consider- without a good paying job- especially one you like, will you be able to afford doing it? My husband easily makes in the 6 figure bracket= and thank God! If he didnt no way could we afford the expense in showing and having a litter-- . NO WAY.. Maybe keep your job- using like a day vacation for a day day weekend to travel to the shows. .. ?