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Someone in the earlier posts mentioned the dating scene in Charlotte was a mess, but I’ll just mention I was in Charlotte for a conference a little over 5 years ago (was in my 30’s at the time), and it was a really fun city. There were several young adults out and about, lots of nice modern and trendy housing with young adults, nice COL. I actually was considering a job there at one point. Anyway, it definitely seems like a city where someone mid 30’s would really enjoy.
The thing I liked about Charlotte was how clean it was, and it’s the right size without overdoing it. I’ve heard great things about Austin and Nashville, but they also seem like more party cities. I personal prefer more low-key cities where you can still have lots of fun without all the hype.
Someone also mentioned Sacramento as a medium sized city. Beautiful, super diverse, great nature, and a big enough downtowns area where it has nice shopping, dining, nightlife. That would definitely be an option.
The big thing that I never get with people make posts like this is how the job factors in. At mid 30’s, at least in my field, it is hard to just randomly pick a place to move because not ever city will have the right job opportunity for my field. And I’m in healthcare so it’s even easier for me (although am pretty sub-specialized).
I can see if you are in your 20’s or right out of college being able to go wherever, but by mid 30’s many are starting to be established career-wise and that will dictate options for moving. Of course, I guess it depends. Hospitality, restaurant industry etc, or a high demand job like primary care (healthcare) or a CPA, you can probably find a job anywhere. Sorry for getting off topic but I think career/job type would influence where most people can move to.
I was assuming the OP was working remotely. If that’s the case he’ll be okay anywhere until he has to change jobs.
Yeah that’s a good point. With remote work it does make it a lot easier, although these types of threads were popping up prior to the pandemic.
Although even now, while I am hybrid and only go into the office once in a blue moon if necessary. There is still some uncertainty as to how long this will last, and the thought is that it will eventually become a set hybrid schedule in the future. So I would think people would still need to plan on physically being where their job is (of course with some exceptions). Very few people I know across industries are expecting full time remote work in the future, although I’m sure that some will have this option.
I was assuming the OP was working remotely. If that’s the case he’ll be okay anywhere until he has to change jobs.
Yep. Work remotely and have been since pre-pandemic. Local job market isn't that important outside the fact that I'd like be around other younger professionals and creatives.
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