Can (& Should) I move home directory from 256 GB SSD to 2 TB HD?

I just got a new iMac configured with two internal drives, buying into the notion that the 256 GB SSD would allow faster boot times and quicker application loads. I always planned to store everything else on the other internal 2 TB rotational drive. After completing the initial setup, I noticed that my home folder is on the SSD. I'm sure I was asked where I wanted it to go during the process, but apparently I wasn't paying close enough attention.
My two questions are:
1. Shouldn't my home folder be on the larger drive?
2. How do I move my home folder (without starting over)?

In addition to what Sig had to say, I would like to use my disk configuration as a possible example for you. I have three disks in my Mac Pro. I have the operating system and home folder on the smallest of these disks. I have two major applications on my Mac Pro. I put the project files for each of these applications on the other two disks. My photographs take up a significant part of one of those disk. My database is smaller and does need the complete disk so I have my music stored there.
By removing all of the larger project and music files from the home folder, it is only a bit over 6 GB most of that being mail. I find that this is a good solution for me.
Allan
Message was edited by: Allan Eckert

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