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Should I move out of NYC?

Im 31 years old living in NYC with my parents. I want to move out this city so so bad. I've been wanting to move even before the pandemic hit. NYC is a great place to visit but not live. Honestly this place is soooo overrated. Unless you're making 6 figures, its not fun to live here. Plus to make 6 figures here, you basically gotta be a workaholic. I want to move to Ohio, I have family there and have been looking and apartments for rent. They are so affordable, I could pay my rent with a weeks pay. I am a graphic designer and my boss told me I can take my computer with me and work remotely from Ohio which is perfect. I would be giving up a lot of luxuries by moving though. After all NYC has many benefits, in that many things here are 24/7, plus there's a lot to do here. I feel it time for a change after spending about 20 yrs here.

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Gusman · 61-69, M

If you have the confidence, a change can be really beneficial for the mind set.
As with any big city, only the glamorous side is shown, the extremely overpriced High Street, the pathetically high Housing/rental prices, The cost of Living is exorbitant, and will only get worse.
I cringe when I watch morning shows like Today, CBS this Morning, Good Morning America. They seem to only target a certain demographic(the well to do Middle-Upper Middle Class) and are always putting a positive spin on life.
Whilst most times ignoring the reality of the majority of the population.
Move away, try it. If it is not for you, then return.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@Gusman 👏👏, couldn't have said it better myself. I feel moving would do wonders for me. My friends that have moved out are doing amazing and always beg me to leave the city. I will most definitely make the move, NYC is not what it use to be. Thank you.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Go for it !

Humans tend to stick around and kid themselves they’re in the right place despite everything within them telling them otherwise.

But with so much chaos everywhere and people slowly realising there’s no trust in anything they used to rely on pre-Covid-19, now is probably a good time to go.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@Picklebobble2 Very well said, that's how I feel about most NYC'ers. They kid themselves into thinking this city is great, but in reality it isn't. My friends that have moved out are doing great. I will follow in their footsteps and do the same. Thank you.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@kydflash Best of luck !

kydflash · 31-35, M

@Picklebobble2 Thank you

QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M

The benefits of city living have essentially evaporated during the pandemic, and there is no telling when they will be back. Might be a good time to stretch your legs.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@QuixoticSoul That's exactly what I was thinking. Wanted to stay here but the cost of living isn't worth the price. Will most definitely stretch my legs. Thank you.

SW-User

Sounds like a peaceful move. Best of luck, whatever you do. :)

kydflash · 31-35, M

@SW-User Thank you very much, Hope everything works out. :)

AkAtSUki · F

I'd say go for it! Leave that stressful workaholic life.. and relax in a more tranquil affordable place. Especially with the pandemic going on we all can use some savings.

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kydflash · 31-35, M

@AkAtSUki So true, I'll be definitely making the move out the city.

AkAtSUki · F

@kydflash I wish you the best 👍 👍

kydflash · 31-35, M

@AkAtSUki Thank you :)

CleverFunnyNameGoesHere · F

Do what makes you happy? Only you can make the choices for your life. Make sure you get all the facts first. Go visit where you want to live.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@CleverFunnyNameGoesHere I am planning to, I also have a close friend there that'll be helping me out. Thank you.

CleverFunnyNameGoesHere · F

@kydflash I'm happy for you and I hope everything works out.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@CleverFunnyNameGoesHere Thank you

Elevatorpitches · F

Good idea and visiting back is always a possibility😏

YOU WILL LOVE it once you are not a prisoner there!!!

kydflash · 31-35, M

@Elevatorpitches most definitely, thats what I feel like now. A prisoner, can't wait to break free. Thank you.

SubstantialKick · 31-35, M

Go for it man, if you can afford to do it and you feel that it's the best decision.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@SubstantialKick Will do, Thank you. I feel it's the best choice for me.

PoetryNEmotion · F

Go for it. Sounds like you need a change. Try something new.Good luck. Keep us updated.

kydflash · 31-35, M

@PoetryNEmotion I definitely need a change, will go for it and keep you all posted. Thank you.

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