Is moving out of the area worth it? (job, climate, college)

[Nuri80]

I am planning on moving about 4 hours away from where I'm at now to a bigger city because I love the area and there is lots of opportunities. Bad thing is I don't know a single person in the area, so I suppose I'll be lonely for a while, and I'll be leaving my family and friends where I'm at now. Plus i'm 21 years old if that helps, i'm very young. So, is it worth it to move to a new area? How hard will it be to get adjusted and make friends in the area? I really want to move but I am just a little nervous so if anyone has any words of encouragement I'm listening!

[Katie1]

If you are worried about being only 4 hrs away maybe you are not ready to make the move....Reconserder your options closser to home.

[L.K.]

go for it.Now is the time to try new things.You will make friends,you will get used to it,you may just love it! 4 hours is just a drive away to see family.

[Bydand]

4 hours is CLOSE to family and friends really. Far enough away that you are really on your own, but close enough for them to come running if you need help, or you to get back if wanted. You are 20, go for it! Is it a college town you are looking at? If so, take a class or two and that would be a great way to meet people your own age, if the classes are interesting to you, hopefully some of the people in the class will have the same interests you do as well. Most of all, have some fun. Don't give up in a month or two when you start to miss the old place and friends, and leave without giving the new area time to reveal the new friends and favorite places waiting for you there.

[bobmulk]

I moved to Southern California from Oregon when I was 23 and fresh out of college. Very few places are as different from Oregon than Southern California. I was not prepared for what I got. But I stuck it out--for nearly 8 years.

You're asking some questions that the rest of the world can't answer. Are you good at making friends? Do you know HOW to make friends? Are you independent? Do you mind being alone? You will be for a little while until you become acclimated.

If you have a new job at your new city, get involved. Find activities relative to your job. Join a health club, find a church/synagogue to meet fellow singles. Perhaps take a class at the local community college. Meet people in your apartment building; take the initiative. This can be an incredible opportunity for you or it can be a nightmare.

For me, as I said, I remained for 8 years until I finally got so sick of Southern Cal that I couldn't stand it anymore. While I was there, though, I fluorished as I started my career, made contacts and had clients like Unocal, TRW and Capitol Records. I found a great church and even found that I had a passion for singing when I joined their awesome choir. I dated a couple of models, met people from all over, dined in trendy restaurants in Newport Beach and Beverly Hills (on the company dime!), hung out at the beach and got my first tan.

In other words, I didn't hold back. I thrust forward and made something of the experience. It has helped to shape the man that I am.

You can do it. Go for it!!!!!!!