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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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