As the economy remains in a slump, many of us are going to face the bitter reality of joblessness—whether it’s because we’ve been laid off, our companies have failed, or we’ve just graduated form college.
I’m continually assured that there are jobs out there somewhere, you just have be willing to relocate (check out this list of unemployment rates).
Which, depending on your life situation, may be either frightening or exhilarating.
For me, it was a little of both.
I moved from Nebraska to New York not too long ago. And I thought I’d share three things about my experience:
[1] Moving and settling requires a certain amount of energy that keeps loneliness at bay…for a while at least. Making new friends and finding new hangouts takes time, so there was a bit a of a depressing lull during the transition.
[2] You can never replace your old friends, and you can never substitute having family close by. That said, I was miserable until I let myself appreciate what New York has to offer—the Catskills, the best pizza I’ve ever had, the energy of the city, new friends, and new opportunities.
[3] I still miss Nebraska almost every day. I miss driving on Highway 34. I miss the Mill and Box Awesome in Lincoln (thanks friends at Roundus.com). I miss the Old Market in Omaha. And I miss the Gallery, my college hangout.
But those are just places. And places don’t necessarily equal opportunities. What I have in NY is an open door that wasn’t there for me back home.
Maybe someday I’ll move back, but for now, I’m content to visit.
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