Comments on: Moving… Just do it?

By: Doniere

Doniere — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:48:40 +0000

Kind of. I ran off to Milwaukee for school for a year and I thought this was a grand, Miss Independent move, but really – I was running away. I’d still love to do this (and mark my words, I will up and move to a new city altogether or I will be a nomad for a few years!), and can’t wait for that to happen.
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By: A. L. Venable

A. L. Venable — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:21:23 +0000

A little over three years ago, I moved from Washington, DC to Portland, OR, and I don’t regret it at all. I visited twice before moving to make sure I was making the right decision. When I moved, I was unemployed, but signed up for a temp agency, which kept me afloat until I found a full-time job a few months later.

If you’re close to your family, it will likely be difficult to be a few thousand miles away. It’s also good if you’re single and/or child-free so you are only uprooting yourself.

If this feeling is an itch that doesn’t go away, at least spend a week in the potential new spot to get a sense of if it works for you before making the big decision to pack it all up and move away. Do things locals do (i.e. avoid the touristy things), sit in a bar (if that’s your thing), check out local shops, read up on the local news, investigate job and housing options, etc.

Good luck!
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By: Katie K

Katie K — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:48:26 +0000

I agree: Moving, just do it!

Then again, I am timid to do so myself. Since I lost my job about a month ago I have been considering moving back home to Florida (from New York), but have decided to stick out the job search up here through the summer.

I made the big move up to New York two years ago after graduating college so that’s enough MOVING for me for now, ya know!? Ha ha the magic and intensity of it is all still there and that’s what’s so great about moving. If you were to do it, it would be great. In this economy, anything and everything goes these days. It’s time to be adventurous and surprise yourself.
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By: Guest Blogger

Guest Blogger — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:48:17 +0000

Love the comments. I wanted to hear other people's experiences on this subject, perhaps to better understand what I want for myself. .-= Guest Blogger´s last blog ..I Got Laid Off =-.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:10:23 +0000

I’ve done this twice. Both without very much planning. I don’t regret either move, but I think I’m much more hesitant about doing it again. Before I felt like I was running away more than anything. There were things I couldn’t deal with and I thought that leaving would make it easier to cope. It was a great life experience and I’ve grown a lot because of it. But now I would leave for me and not because I’m afraid, etc.

By: andhari

andhari — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:38:40 +0000

I havent gotten a chance but yes, hell yes, I would so definitely move, if possible outside the country.

By: Ari

Ari — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:26:14 +0000

Well last month I kind of up and moved. I mean, I moved back home so maybe that doesn’t count.. but I moved without having a job secured or anything. Yeah that kinda sucks.

Oh I’ve always wanted to up and move from Texas. Just haven’t figured out where to move TO.
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By: Britt

Britt — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:41:14 +0000

I've up an moved before (I was on an internship and then decided to just stay in the city I was in), but I moved back home before I thought it would be best. However, after living at home for a little over a year, I've realized that my heart is still back in Florida, SO next summer I'm moving back (I actually just decided this YESTERDAY!) and finishing up my last year of college out there. It feels right. .-= Britt´s last blog ..Looks Like the Beginning of a Beautiful Year… Birthday Recap! =-.

By: DShan

DShan — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:48:08 +0000

Absolutely. I'm quite possibly going to do it, too. .-= DShan´s last blog ..Digitally Savvy Stand Outs =-.

By: Allison Blass

Allison Blass — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:13:00 +0000

Well, I didn’t just UP and move. It took some planning and thought consideration. But after college, I wanted to move from Oregon to New York City. And I did. Well, kinda. I couldn’t really afford NYC, so I moved to NJ. I was able to find a job, and now that I’ve been here awhile I can finally afford to move to NYC and I’m very excited. My thought on the subject is that if you want to start something new and can afford it (that’s a bit thing) DO IT. However, don’t go into it with the mentality that you’re just “trying it” because I feel like if you’re “trying it” than you lack the commitment to really make it work, and you’re more likely to find flaws and want to leave or go back where you were because it’s not perfect. Moving does not solve your problems. It doesn’t make you a more attractive or outgoing person. It gives you new opportunities, but at the end of the day, you are who you are.
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