If You Could Move To Anywhere In The USA, Where?

[aurum]

I've never been, but I've heard good things about Burlington, Vermont. You just have to like the cold and be happy with a much smaller city.

Salt Lake City is also great for nature access.

 

[Leo Gura]

@aurum For you:

 

[r0ckyreed]

@Leo Gura Since you’ve moved around a lot. Do you have any general advice for someone like me who hasn’t moved or lived anywhere else? Any traps to avoid?

I will start looking up different neighborhoods in the cities I’m interested in. I’m pretty clear about what I want. I think it’s just planning it all out and taking action that’s the hard part. Such as if I have to secure a job before moving or move and then secure a job. I know with my profession and experience, I’ll be able to find work anywhere. Thanks.

Anybody else have any tips and traps to avoid for moving out of hometown/homestate?

Edited 1 hour ago by r0ckyreed

[Leo Gura]

@r0ckyreed The main advice is:

• Don't hesitate, just move.
• Visit the towns you plan to move to and explore them by car before you decide to move there. You need direct experience of the place, not just mental images. This will save you many mistakes.
• DO NOT rent a place unless you inspect it in person first. Even if this costs you extra it's worth it.

Edited 1 hour ago by Leo Gura

[Magnanimous]

@Leo Gura You said Newport Beach was one of the best places to live in America; 

What are the other top places to live in the USA? For everyone who wants to settle down there

[Leo Gura]

9 minutes ago, Magnanimous said:

What are the other top places to live in the USA?

I don't know.

[r0ckyreed]

37 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

@r0ckyreed The main advice is:

• Don't hesitate, just move.
• Visit the towns you plan to move to and explore them by car before you decide to move there. You need direct experience of the place, not just mental images. This will save you many mistakes.
• DO NOT rent a place unless you inspect it in person first. Even if this costs you extra it's worth it.

Thanks. I figured so. That’s what I did on my Oregon and Washington road trip. I think my next steps now are to narrow down specific towns, apartments, and jobs.

It is so hard when I really love the job position I have now. Coworkers and work culture is amazing. I have so much freedom and that is hard to leave.

Edited 52 minutes ago by r0ckyreed

[Terell Kirby]

9 minutes ago, r0ckyreed said:

It is so hard when I really love the job position I have now. Coworkers and work culture is amazing. I have so much freedom and that is hard to leave.

That’s what growth is all about. Challenging yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone.

Also be wary of who you share your plans with back at home. They may sow seeds of doubt when it comes to you growing beyond the version of you that they are familiar with.

Find a friend or two who will support and provide encouragement during the transition.

Best of luck 

Edited 44 minutes ago by Terell Kirby

[r0ckyreed]

6 minutes ago, Terell Kirby said:

That’s what growth is all about. Challenging yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone.

Also be wary of who you share your plans with back at home. They may sow seeds of doubt when it comes to you growing beyond the version of you that they are familiar with.

Find a friend or two who will support and provide encouragement during the transition.

Best of luck 

Thanks mate. 🙏

[Leo Gura]

24 minutes ago, r0ckyreed said:

Thanks. I figured so. That’s what I did on my Oregon and Washington road trip. I think my next steps now are to narrow down specific towns, apartments, and jobs.

It is so hard when I really love the job position I have now. Coworkers and work culture is amazing. I have so much freedom and that is hard to leave.

Well, why then are you moving?

[r0ckyreed]

Just now, Leo Gura said:

Well, why then are you moving?

The area I’m at I think I’ve outgrown. I’ve lived in Oklahoma my whole life. I want an area with more abundance of nature opportunities. If I lived where I’m at for the next 5-10 years, I think I’d have regrets of not experiencing a new environment altogether.

I met a famous rock climber in Yosemite (Ron Kauk), he talked about growing up in the valley and how he had access to rock climbing, wilderness camping and all the beauty of Yosemite as a kid. It was inspirational.

I’m at the ideal job but not ideal environment. I’d like to be around like-minded people. I also would like to get out of the red state Bible Belt culture.

[Leo Gura]

@r0ckyreed Yeah, then it makes sense for you to move. Oklahoma is lame.

Edited 16 minutes ago by Leo Gura

[r0ckyreed]

4 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

@r0ckyreed Yeah, then it makes sense for you to move. Oklahoma is lame.

A-freakin-men. Thanks for your support. I will keep contemplating and try to narrow it down 5 areas. I’m considering Oregon for west coast and Massachusetts for east coast. But I’ll try to keep my mind open. Thanks.

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[Leo Gura]

6 minutes ago, r0ckyreed said:

Massachusetts for east coast.

Terrible place. Overpriced, old, dirty, ugly, and cold.

West coast is far better. Or maybe Miami if you want tropical.

Seattle and Miami are nice for zero state income tax. If your salary is high enough moving to a zero state tax state is a no-brainer.

Edited 5 minutes ago by Leo Gura

[Magnanimous]

7 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

@r0ckyreed Yeah, then it makes sense for you to move. Oklahoma is lame.

Leo and rocky whats the average time a person can live at a place before they should move?

Because its California, weekend access to LA, psychedelics, weather, social, rich, etc I'm thinking about moving to Newport Beach to settle down. But I know I can't just live in one place my entire life.

Edited 9 minutes ago by Magnanimous

[Leo Gura]

1 minute ago, Magnanimous said:

Leo and rocky whats the average time a person can live at a place before they should move?

Because its California, weekend access to LA, psychedelics, weather, social, rich, etc I'm thinking about moving to Newport Beach to settle down. But I know I can't just live in one place my entire life.

Newport is very overpriced. It doesn't make sense to live there when you are young when you should be saving your money.

When you get older it makes a lot of sense to settle down. But in your youth, move around more.

[Magnanimous]

Just now, Leo Gura said:

Newport is very overpriced. It doesn't make sense to live there when you are young when you should be saving your money.

When you get older it makes a lot of sense to settle down. But in your youth, move around more.

Leo how old do you think is old enough to settle down?

[Leo Gura]

1 minute ago, Magnanimous said:

Leo how old do you think is old enough to settle down?

40+

[Magnanimous]

Leo I just finished school, and in January I'm gonna start learning sales. Then I'm gonna spend the next 5 years learning the skills to run a business, then start my own. Maybe even less time because I could do something online.

If I wanted to start a non-online business (ultimate plan because I think a physical business would have the most impact, fit LP, best life satisfaction), wouldn't I have to stay in one place to grow it?

Or could I somehow make it work if I moved around?

I don't know anything about business but I plan to start one so just asking you.

 

Edited just now by Magnanimous