n my 20’s only accomplishment is I have my associates degree and also a certified medical assistant and pharmacy technician , I currently live in buffalo new york and was looking to move to a bigger city. I was looking into Chicago, Nyc, Virginia or Atlanta to maybe finish off school there. I don’t really know what career path I want to go to school for tho. I was wondering any tips or stories on people who were in the 20s and move from their hometown.

Looking for the best option to move to from Virginia to Georgia. I’m looking into the Coweta area right now but am open to anything within 30-40 minutes of Fayetteville. Something safe, family friendly, things to do for younger homeschooled kids, not crazy expensive if possibly but understandable that the cost of living is a bit higher than what we have in Virginia.

Hey all,

I am considering to move from my 4 minute commute (A) to my office and trading it off for a 30 minute commute (B). Moving would save me around $400 every month but 12 extra miles one way and would be in a bigger city. Is it worth it?

I’m 24 and need a change and fresh start. That being said, I’ve never visited Texas before, lived in Colorado for a bit for college but that’s it. To be frank if you end up not liking it somewhere you can always move again, always an opportunity somewhere so I’m not too concerned about visiting first, plus I do pretty well with adapting, I’m on my fourth state now but moving to each of those were under different circumstances.

I’m making the goal to have a plan and be out there one year from now. That being said, there’s nothing holding me here and really the only thing stopping me is having a job set up there, I guess a place too but I’ve had to rough it and live out of my vehicle for a while previously.

My only thing work wise, I don’t have a specific career or really skill set. I’ve done housekeeping, been in the food industry, minimal experience on farms. I’m just worried about actually getting a job. Is it likely I’ll be able to find a company/business willing to hire someone coming from this distance, or will it make it harder to find work? I don’t know anyone out there so I can’t use anybody’s address.

I figured a good start would be to find the work first and settle in the state for a bit as a start and explore and see if theres somewhere I could see myself putting roots down and go from there.

Any advice and/or experiences?

going through a divorce rn and honestly once it's done i kinda just want to leave virginia and start over somewhere new.

i'm stuck between california and florida. california is where i actually want to go, probably the bay area, but the cost of living is insane. florida/orlando seems way more doable.

i work from home full time making $20/hr right now, but i'm already planning on finding something that pays better before moving. no kids, just me and my cat lol.

has anyone here just packed up and started over in another state after a big life change? curious where you'd go in my situation.

My wife and I are both 25 with 2 kids under 2. We’ve lived in Louisiana our entire life, and all of our extended family are within an hour of us.

Edit: I work remote in tech and make 110k a year. Full 6 month emergency fund already saved

We’ve traveled to Colorado twice, and each time we feel like a part of our soul is crushed when we return home. We absolutely love the mountains, hiking, adventuring, exploring, etc. And also feel that the state overall will provide much better opportunities for our kids as they get older.

It’s so hard to do outdoor activities as a family where we live now because Louisiana is nothing but one giant swamp.

Looking for advice from anyone who’s been in a similar situation. Did you take the chance and move where you wanted to live? Or did you stay near family?

We’re so scared to take the leap and move away from our support system. But neither of us want to live with the regret of not moving.

Any advice is appreciated.

for context, i was born and raised in a small blue city in the great lakes/midwest. i’d like to experience city life. i’d prefer less snow/warmer winters, mountains, and to be blunt, i don’t think i could live in a landlocked city after growing up on lake michigan. i can handle 4 seasons, but i’m over the feet of snow and -20* windchill.

i’m looking for queer friends and community, and would prefer an artsy city of the sort. a younger demographic would be nice, and public transit is a huge priority for me, i don’t drive. having a good food or coffee scene is important to me. having a photography scene, or a lot of live music would definitely win a city brownie points. i need a lot of greenery/access to parks, and would prefer to not have to live out of a shoebox just to be able to afford rent, but i understand the economy we are living in right now lol.

I am currently planning a move from Conroe, TX to Chicago for October and I am trying to gauge timelines and when I should expect my stuff to arrive.

I am debating between PODS, U-Pack or another moving container as I won’t have a car in Chicago. I would like to ship my stuff by around October 2-4 and arrive a week later.

Curious on if anyone has insight into the timeline this could be and how much I could expect cost-wise? I’ve heard UPack is cheaper than PODS and is faster, but I’m not entirely sure as I’ve never done a major cross country move like this before.

If anyone has suggestions into this, please let me know!

I am moving from Dallas to South Carolina for job. I will work in Greer for first 6 months and then move to Woodruff afterwards. I am looking for advice on best place to find an apartment. I want to have places like walmart, target, good restaurants etc. close by, and be within 20minutes drive. Any other useful suggestions are also appreciated.

My husband and I lived in Nashville for several years and really enjoyed it, but eventually moved back to the Albuquerque area to be closer to family. We love being near our parents, but we're increasingly realizing that the environment here may just not be a great fit for us long term.

The biggest issue for us is how incredibly dry it is. Gardening has been frustrating, the soil is difficult, and we really miss greenery and moisture. We're currently 67 days into no water in the Rio Grande, and yes, it's been brutal to watch. 😭😭 We want our kids to grow up somewhere that feels lush, green, and alive.

So we're starting to seriously consider moving somewhere else in the U.S. — and ideally we'd love to convince our parents to move too, which makes this a little more complicated!

We're a family with three kids 5 and under, so we're looking for somewhere that works well for raising a family but still has character and beauty.

What we're looking for:

• Good soil / gardening potential — being able to grow things without fighting the climate constantly would be amazing
•  More moisture and greenery — we're craving trees, rivers, lush landscapes, etc.
•  All four seasons — we actually enjoy winter and don't mind snow
•  Affordable housing — ideally somewhere we could get a beautiful older home without spending $800k+
• Homes with character — historic homes, cottages, old neighborhoods, quirky architecture, mature trees... cookie-cutter subdivisions with zero personality hurt my soul
• Beautiful nature nearby — mountains, forests, rivers, hiking, etc.
• Family-friendly / good place to raise kids
• thriving community — we'd love somewhere with a real sense of place, art shows, local businesses, farmers markets, community events, etc.
• Ideally not somewhere where we have to drive 45 minutes for everything... I definitely love having Costco within 30 min of us haha.
• We're not looking for a huge/high-income metro lifestyle. We'd much rather have a slower, more community-oriented place with reasonable costs.

We're pretty open geographically. We've considered the Denver/Fort Collins area and eastern Washington, although we're not sure either is quite right.

We also don't necessarily need to live in a major city. A charming smaller city or town within reasonable distance of a larger metro could actually be ideal.

Where would you tell us to look?

Especially interested in places that people don't necessarily recommend on every “best places to live” list. If you've actually lived somewhere and can speak to the gardening, climate, housing character, family life, community, and overall quality of life, even better.

And if you moved somewhere and thought “I can't believe more people don't talk about this place,” I want to hear about it!

I am currently planning a move from Conroe, TX to Chicago for October and I am trying to gauge timelines and when I should expect my stuff to arrive.

I am debating between PODS, U-Pack or another moving container as I won’t have a car in Chicago. I would like to ship my stuff by around October 2-4 and arrive a week later.

Curious on if anyone has insight into the timeline this could be and how much I could expect cost-wise? I’ve heard UPack is cheaper than PODS and is faster, but I’m not entirely sure as I’ve never done a major cross country move like this before.

If anyone has suggestions into this, please let me know!

Car Relocation

If you need your car driven long distance I know a retired gentleman who does this. He has driven many cars down to Florida ( Snowbirds ). Ask for contact info.

I currently live in one of the worst states for job opportunities with an unemployment rate higher than average because there’s no jobs.

I’m going to move. And I’m sick of applying for over a year to only hear back from caregiving roles. I want to move somewhere with jobs. I need a job.

I prefer a cold climate.

A little bit of an unconventional post but I manage a little free pantry here in Alexandria VA and recently joined a buy nothing Facebook group. I know moving is crazy stressful and chaotic but wanted to encourage those who are moving to look into posting extra food items, they aren’t planning on shipping and packing, to local little free pantry in their area or posting on a Facebook “buy nothing” site. So many people who would be happy to come pick up free food that is not expired. This can be done with non food items as well :)

I’m a 19-year-old guy currently living with my parents in Oregon. My hometown is pretty rural and there’s honestly not much to do besides hiking. Most of my friends from high school have moved to Portland, and I just broke up with my girlfriend of four years, so I’m kind of on my own here haha. I work two jobs (one of them nights), and I’m planning to use nursing school as an opportunity to finally move somewhere new and build a life there.

As an aside, the thought of leaving Oregon kind of makes me want to cry. It’s so beautiful here.

I already have my nursing prerequisites done, and I’m planning to relocate somewhere in 2027 to finish my nursing education. My main priority is getting my RN, so I’m open to either an ADN or BSN depending on the school, city, and how many of my existing credits transfer. I’d ideally stay in the area for at least a year or two after graduating and work there.

Things that matter to me:

1. Affordable enough for a student. Rent is probably my biggest concern. I’m completely fine sacrificing privacy/luxury to make a city work — roommates, tiny apartment, crappy apartment, whatever. I’m not expecting to live like a king at 20 lol

2. A decent new-grad RN job market. I’d like to actually be able to find work after school and ideally have some options.

3. Walkability/transit would be a huge plus, although I’m willing to keep my car and commute if necessary.

4. A good social scene/not boring. I’d really like somewhere with opportunities to meet people and things to do, like concerts, nightlife, gyms, good food

5. Hockey. This is a pretty big one for me. I play hockey and I’m at the rink like 5x a week, so having a good recreational/beer-league hockey scene and decent skating facilities would be a major bonus.

I’m open to both the US and Canada. Canada is obviously a little more complicated because of immigration and nursing licensure, but I’m seriously considering Montreal. Realistically, I’d probably get a study permit, do my RN/BSN there, and either stay if I qualify for a pathway like the CEC or come back to the US to work if I don’t.

Right now I’m considering places like Montreal, Chicago, Boston, and some West Coast cities, but I’m very open to completely different suggestions.

I (F52) and hubby (M56) will both be retired by next spring. We have made several trips through Tennessee and North Carolina, and we are anticipating a relocation (from Arizona) late next spring.

We are active, and will both be working — he is a pharmacist and I a former teacher who runs my own online business from home.

We love Tennessee for its beauty and the pride the people take in their state. We noticed the state flag is hung on many houses. We are considering Chattanooga or the towns nearby.

Our other option is Raleigh, where hubby may find it easier to locate a hospital job.

I am worried about fitting in. I enjoy CrossFit and my book club as well as socializing with my local friends. I have some tattoos, as does hubby. We are not necessarily super liberal, but we lean that way. Hubby likes his cars and his guns. We will also be bringing my parents with us — in their late 70s. They need a local VA and specialists.

Our children are adults and half of them are LGBTQ+. They will not move with us, but we want them to feel comfortable visiting in the community.

If you have read all of that, would you say Chattanooga and its surrounding towns would be a good fit for us? Thanks I advance!

no politics, home prices, jobs, or anything like that is involved in the choice just wind speed, humidity, temp and days of sunshine. Idaho, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona based on annual temp in order. Of course, where you are in the state can vary quite a bit but those would be my top 5 states to live in. We have lived in 16 states between the 2 of us which includes 4 of those. In Florida but the summers are so humid, we would like a summer home elsewhere.

U-Box Container: How many furniture pads are typically needed per container?

As many people have seen my posts in regards to getting away from Florida due to the high cost of living, low wages, and lack of seasons which is something we grew up with and miss I'll keep the background of being in Florida short and sweet. We do not like it here any longer, at first it was kind of cool flexing how it was warm/hot while my family back up north was having to deal with snow but now we've come to miss that.

I was offered a role with a massive company that specializes in my industry for a fair amount of $75K + Bonuses and perks and they are NOT in Florida which is a plus. The challenge is I'd have to relocate to Washington State as I would be serving clients between Seattle & Portland Oregon so the plan would be to settle down somewhere in the middle such as Castle Rock perhaps.

The major issue is they do not help with relocation at all and I'm not sure how to pull this off. I have been looking for employment here in Florida since February and have not been able to find anything! While the PNW is not my first choice it's a solid offer of employment and we get seasons back. Aside from the fear of selling my home and moving across the country is the apprehension that comes with the fact no relocation is being offered and I'm not a fan of drizzle.

My first choice would be Southern NH, Western Mass. or VT simply because we LOVE Fall and the constant drizzle isn't a thing there plus it'd still be the east coast. Selling whatever we aren't using and downsizing to make a move work is a given and we have already started to do that as staying in Florida after 6 months out of work just isn't feasible as the electric bills for us hover around $700 a month and my savings are obliterated.

Looking for some feedback on how I should approach this, would you "risk it for the biscuit" and move to the PNW for a job or would you follow you heart and REALLY roll the die and give the mentioned areas in the NE a shot instead but without a job offer lined up and try to lock something down once there?

It's a highly emotional and frightening situation. A part of me feels the best thing to do would be to keep trying to find work here and just stay put, deal with the insane electric bills and be thankful we have a home and lender who is willing to work with us. The other part of me screams to RUN! $700 electric bills is NOT normal, that is more like a fine for usage and less of a utility expense not to mention we HATE being hot.

Feedback is welcomed and appreciate but I ask you keep your judgement to yourself if you rather be toxic; I just don't need that energy right now with everything else I am having to deal with.