Big life decisions

Should I move to a new city?

Move, visit first or stay: seven questions about work, people and cost.

Should I move to a new city? The quiz

Big moves feel scary because they matter. Let's look at this one calmly. Your answers stay on your device; nobody else sees them.

1Are there better jobs for you there?
2Do you know at least a few people there?
3Can you afford the rent there on your expected income?
4Do you feel stuck where you live now?
5Would you leave a support network you rely on?
6Have you spent time there outside of holidays?
7Is it mainly to escape a breakup or a bad month?
7 questions

The one-year rule

New cities feel lonely for months. Join one regular thing straight away (a team, a class, a club) and give it a full year before you decide it was a mistake.

Questions people ask

How do I know if I should move cities?

When there is a clear gain (work, people, lifestyle) that you cannot get where you are, and you can afford the move and the rent.

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