Is it normal to move to a city without work lined up?

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I'm in my mid 30s and moved to a city 10 years ago with dreams to find meaningful education, work and friends, and to make something of my life. The years have gone by and I can't make anything work here. I've managed to build up a good work history but they've only been dead end jobs, and the place feels dead to me now. So I am going to just leave and find a larger city with better life opportunities. Does that sound weird or strange? I have literally nothing at the moment, no work, no friends or relationships, not even any family to count on. The only thing I have is a large amount of savings I've earned from working crappy jobs. I can easily afford to move, that isn't problematic. I just feel so strange and isolated that this is my life and what it has come down to. I remember how I felt when I was 15, 20, 25, and it's so bullshit how things have ended like this despite working hard, that my best chance now seems to be jumping into a strange new city. What do you think?

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  • Unknown_player
    4 years ago

    Me and my partner are intending on moving for the same purpose. It's best to listen to the rumors of a place before heading there. And to have some idea of what the place is like before going all in

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    • Zerd
      4 years ago

      Yeah I've looked online at what people say, that's the best advice available to me. Good luck on your move

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  • Nikclaire
    4 years ago

    It doesn't sound like you have much to lose. Give it a go, if that's what you want.

    Just remember, "wherever you go, there you are."

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    • Zerd
      4 years ago

      Very wise thank you

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  • charli.m
    4 years ago

    As long as you're able to support yourself financially until you find employment, I don't see the problem.

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  • leggs91200
    4 years ago

    What makes you think things will be different or better in another city?

    BTW, by about 35, most of our dreams are crushed. Whatever point our lives are by then is just about as good as it will get. It is a little late (but maybe not too late) for things like a solid career, relationship, etc.

    I do not think moving to a new city is the answer.

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    • farkelu
      4 years ago

      Don't believe that bullcrap for one second! Follow your dreams wherever they may take you. I got that same feeling when I moved from Philly to Tucson at the age of 45 with no job lined up. Landed one within 6 weeks and it was ok but not my dream job. Did it for a year and a half before they closed down the program. Found another one in less than a month that paid WAY more and took me all over the country. Ended up leaving Tucson to open a restaurant. That's another story...

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  • litelander8
    4 years ago

    Where are you thinking about going?

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    • Zerd
      4 years ago

      Manchester or Newcastle. (UK)

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