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Anyone also thinking about relocation?

flowerchildflowerchild Posts: 15
edited May 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
I really like living in Boston but I'm just feeling like I'm never going to get ahead here - everything is so expensive. I'm thinking of moving South (NC or SC) or West (Nevada, AZ).

Is anyone in a similar position? Or has anyone decided to pick up and move elsewhere? I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or advice?
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  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    i'm planning on moving within a year i guess. I moved here for the job experience and now that i have that i'm ready to go. love the job but i'm trapped way out in Houston's suburban wasteland, and its not for me. When my lease is up next month i'm gonna try to move into the city if i can find a cheap place with a short lease, then i'm out of here. There really isnt any point in moving if you are just gonna live in the burbs.

    I've picked up and moved on a whim a couple of times, and i've never regretted doing it yet. Trying to be a bt more responsible this time around though.
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    I moved to Calgary in October as I had never lived anywhere but my hometown and while I can hardly work for Calgary Tourism. I do think the move was a good thing...:confused: . Although right now I am stuck in the 'burbs. The 'burbs stink but c'est la vie for now.
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  • HushBullHushBull Posts: 996
    I'll be moving to NYC in the next month, so...yea!
    "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"
  • HinnyHinny Posts: 1,610
    Working on professional registration papers for moving to Dublin or London.
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  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    I'd like to live in Monterey.
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  • SENROCKSENROCK Posts: 10,736
    I've been to chicago several times. However, in august i was there for lollapalooza and i started to have a crush on that place! I was there a while and did NOT want to come home. I want to move there cuz i just dig everything about it. But.....i always said i wouldnt ever move out of L.A! Theres so much to do here. And after last night, I feel MORE like i should stay here in L.A. becuz alot of THINGS i love and enjoy are here, its HOME. BUT I LOVE CHICAGO AND WANT TO MOVE THERE DAMMIT!!!!! ugh.
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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    SENROCK! wrote:
    I've been to chicago several times. However, in august i was there for lollapalooza and i started to have a crush on that place! I was there a while and did NOT want to come home. I want to move there cuz i just dig everything about it. But.....i always said i wouldnt ever move out of L.A! Theres so much to do here. And after last night, I feel MORE like i should stay here in L.A. becuz alot of THINGS i love and enjoy are here, its HOME. BUT I LOVE CHICAGO AND WANT TO MOVE THERE DAMMIT!!!!! ugh.


    Um...so where is it you want to live?
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  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Hinny wrote:
    Working on professional registration papers for moving to Dublin or London.
    :) let me know if you need any help this end! I'm generally a bit useless with stuff... but surely I'm better than nothing :o:D

    I'll be moving a couple months down the line.
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  • NY PJ1NY PJ1 Posts: 9,533
    flowerchild wrote:
    I really like living in Boston but I'm just feeling like I'm never going to get ahead here - everything is so expensive. I'm thinking of moving South (NC or SC) or West (Nevada, AZ).

    Is anyone in a similar position? Or has anyone decided to pick up and move elsewhere? I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or advice?


    just fly back and forth on the weekend...its easier
  • adam42381adam42381 Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,515
    flowerchild wrote:
    I really like living in Boston but I'm just feeling like I'm never going to get ahead here - everything is so expensive. I'm thinking of moving South (NC or SC) or West (Nevada, AZ).

    Is anyone in a similar position? Or has anyone decided to pick up and move elsewhere? I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or advice?
    Funny thing is the wife and I had considered a relocation from NC to Boston! We just couldn't justify the cost at this point. I would love to live up there in the future though. Maybe once I get my finance degree and get a decent paying job...
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  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    :) let me know if you need any help this end! I'm generally a bit useless with stuff... but surely I'm better than nothing :o:D

    I'll be moving a couple months down the line.
    Where are you off to? Back down the bog? ;)
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  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Hitch-Hiker wrote:
    Where are you off to? Back down the bog? ;)
    :D close... England :eek:
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    Heineken Helen wrote:
    :D close... England :eek:
    ah yes. MAkes sense now. Good luck with it all.
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  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Hitch-Hiker wrote:
    ah yes. MAkes sense now. Good luck with it all.
    Thanks :) No definite dates right now... waiting to see what happens with jobs and stuff to see who's actually gonna move :eek:
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • kh65kh65 Posts: 946
    flowerchild wrote:
    I really like living in Boston but I'm just feeling like I'm never going to get ahead here - everything is so expensive. I'm thinking of moving South (NC or SC) or West (Nevada, AZ).

    Is anyone in a similar position? Or has anyone decided to pick up and move elsewhere? I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or advice?

    Hey, I'm from CT (live in MA now). But I lived in AZ for 2.5 years (way too fucking hot for this New Englander). I had to move back. Plus, I've traveled to 48 of our states. The more I travel the happier I am about living here. Plus, AZ wasn't any cheaper than living here. Some things are cheaper but gas and food cost more. Housing prices were equal to MA prices.
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  • chloedancer55chloedancer55 Posts: 37
    You might try having a relocation chart(astrology) done.Different locations can be either benificial or not too good for you.If you know your time of birth it will be very helpful.You can submit up to 5 places you might like to go,and each will be addressed for you.Hope this helps. C.D.55
  • _Crazy_Mary__Crazy_Mary_ Posts: 1,299
    I plan on building a catamaran and sailing around the world with my family. Living off the ocean and staying for a month or so whenever we make it to land. That's about 8 years in the future, though, and until then I won't be relocating.
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  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    _Crazy_Mary_ wrote:
    I plan on building a catamaran and sailing around the world with my family. Living off the ocean and staying for a month or so whenever we make it to land. That's about 8 years in the future, though, and until then I won't be relocating.
    can I come? :)

    I swear I'll be good :o
    The Astoria??? Orgazmic!
    Verona??? it's all surmountable
    Dublin 23.08.06 "The beauty of Ireland, right there!"
    Wembley? We all believe!
    Copenhagen?? your light made us stars
    Chicago 07? And love
    What a different life
    Had I not found this love with you
  • jlarson75jlarson75 Posts: 113
    I grew up in a city just north of Boston, and lived there until I went to college in MD and then returned for graduate school. I met my husband when I returned, and moved to California shortly after graduating. He is from CA and couldn't stand Boston, so moving wasn't a hard decision for us. That said, there are times when I miss certain things. I never miss the crowds, fast-past, traffic or winters, though. We've been out here for 8 years now, and love it. As far as advice, I think it depends on how long you've lived in Boston, where you're from originally and what you're "used" to, and what type of environment you thrive in. The West Coast is very different, which was great for us, but not so much for others.
  • Lukin66Lukin66 Posts: 3,063
    flowerchild wrote:
    Is anyone in a similar position? Or has anyone decided to pick up and move elsewhere? I'd appreciate your thoughts and/or advice?
    I've been seriously considering moving to Alaska sometime soon, and I would appreciate any advice as well...
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,298
    I moved from Chicago to Arizona 2 years back.

    For a job and to change things up a bit.
  • iamsampjiamsampj Posts: 784
    i like to move every couple years. it started w/ a move to austin to find a job, then went from there. i think it's fun to see what different cities have to offer...good and bad. it's a learning and growing experience for me. and i always figure...if i don't like it, then i'll just move back to where i was! that's what i did when i lived in miami...hated it, so i moved back to orlando.

    i can't wait to finally get out of florida again. i plan on being out on the west coast by april...i can't wait. hopefully my job will cooperate!
    yes...i do feel like a human. i do not feel like a tree.
  • mikesguitarmikesguitar Posts: 55
    I wouldn't mind moving to northern San Antonio. It seems
    to have a lot to offer; cheap houses (even compared to all other TX cities),
    The River Walk, Sea World, Six Flags, The Alamo
    (at least good for aone-time visit), beautiful scenery (hill country w/
    hills, lakes, and rivers), unique downtown area, close
    to Austin (another great city), two hours from the
    ocean, within driving distance to Dallas and Houston,
    known to be one of the few huge cities that has a
    small town feel; no winters, hurricanes, earthquakes,
    wild fires, or tornadoes; year round planting (to
    combat the rising cost of food), known for
    extraordinary friendliness, great schools (at least in
    the north), no state income tax, interesting Mexican
    culture and authentic Mexican chow
  • kh65kh65 Posts: 946
    iamsampj wrote:
    i like to move every couple years. it started w/ a move to austin to find a job, then went from there. i think it's fun to see what different cities have to offer...good and bad. it's a learning and growing experience for me. and i always figure...if i don't like it, then i'll just move back to where i was! that's what i did when i lived in miami...hated it, so i moved back to orlando.

    i can't wait to finally get out of florida again. i plan on being out on the west coast by april...i can't wait. hopefully my job will cooperate!

    Are you in witness protection or is your picture in the Post Office? :)
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  • rearviewmirorrearviewmiror Posts: 894
    I am considering moving back to Virginia. it's hard because I love Boston, but I already established myself here once, and with the divorce I dont't know if I can put the rest of my life on hold waiting to get back in the black.

    I will always love Boston though. If I do leave, I am hoping to come back asap.
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  • iamsampjiamsampj Posts: 784
    kh65 wrote:
    Are you in witness protection or is your picture in the Post Office? :)
    damnit...my cover is blown! ;)

    nah...i just get bored in one place after awhile. i think it's because of all the moving my family did with the army when i was younger. there are just too many places that i want to live!!
    yes...i do feel like a human. i do not feel like a tree.
  • kh65kh65 Posts: 946
    iamsampj wrote:
    damnit...my cover is blown! ;)

    nah...i just get bored in one place after awhile. i think it's because of all the moving my family did with the army when i was younger. there are just too many places that i want to live!!

    That's cool. I've traveled all over the U.S. and I know there is no area I would rather live than where I am now.
    "If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room."

    Gambling=a taxation on stupidity.

    Remember, you can walk anywhere, as long as you have the time.

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