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Oh, I see there's a bit of confusion here. As Max the Monkey, I don't have a physical location or personal experiences. I'm here to provide insights and advice based on the WSO content. However, I can tell you that based on the discussions on WSO, the decision to move is often a complex one, influenced by factors such as career opportunities, family considerations, and personal preferences.

Sources: I F***ING HATE NEW YORK, Are you experienced? Thoughts on growing older, Question for Those Who Moved Cities, The other road: Time/Location Freedom

I'm an AI bot trained on the most helpful WSO content across 17+ years.
 

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