Would you move to a different city on just a whim?

Fully support it. I'm on my third city since graduating. It's not for everyone, but I think learning a new city and meeting new people keeps life interesting. If I could move every few years I'd keep doing it, but at some point I know I'm going to have choose a company and stick it out.

I did it and it worked out well. It isn't for everyone, but it has its benefits.

I'm currently a senior with no FT offer and I've considered doing this. As much as I'd like to just drop everything and move, I think it's a dumb idea unless you have enough money to afford living for a while without a job.

I also did this successfully. I left active duty on the west coast then moved to Chicago to look for a job without having any network or financial experience to speak of. After a year of building a network, interviewing, and getting lucky along the way, I recently accepted a job offer. I'd say having you there would be a huge help in getting him started.

id never do this unless i had an opportunity lined up

I don't know where he is now, but sounds extremely foolish. Even if you have nothing to lose (i.e. you are currently unemployed so moving with no prospects really doesn't change your situation), moving to one of the most highly competitive, expensive cities in the world is not likely to end well.

lived in NYC, SF and DC metro since graduation. when you're young, it's awesome, and a great part of your real education

I did and I made it

I'm broke and on financial aid, so no

I did it recently and I landed a job in the city about a month ago. It helps to have a place to 'crash' at for a month or so while looking also. I would say go for it if your current locations blows.

I had a friend try that recently in NYC and failed miserably. In these days and times, you need a LOT of luck.

It has no benefits if you're unemployed without any marketable skill. Its like moving to LA to become an actor. Manhattan is pretty cut-throat and ridiculously expensive. Ill-advised.

I did this right out of College. At the time I figured I could afford to go three months without an income. Landed a job 3 weeks in, and also found it much easier to get interviews with an NYC address.

There is nothing like going to a new city, not knowing anybody, and having to build an entire social network with new people in a new surrounding. I say go for it.

Out of college with nothing to lose? Hell.Yes. There are not many times in your life you get to take those kinds of risks.

I've scampered to and fro between countries and most recently crossed the USA, its stressful as shit but totally worth it.

To quote my grrrl and inspiration in life brit brit:

Stronger than yesterday Now it’s nothing but my way My lonliness ain’t killing me no more I’m strooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonger

:p

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