"After two years of living in New York City, I realized that, although I loved life in the Big Apple, I wasn't fond of the exorbitant cost of living. My days in the city were busy - think last-minute Broadway tickets, venturing out to Brooklyn for my photojournalism class, and bottomless brunches that turned into all-day affairs. Still, I found that leaving my apartment was costly, and I knew I needed a change."
"On paper, my job sounds exciting - telling people I'm a travel writer is an instant conversation starter. But behind the trips, Instagram-worthy pictures, and articles, most of my work happens alone. Working for a small media company means I don't have coworkers, either. Aside from one weekly meeting with my boss, my days are quiet until I leave for my next work trip."
I moved from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina, seeking a slower pace and lower rent. The city swap replaced crowded subways and pricey rooftop bars with tree-lined streets and local breweries, and lowered rent from $4,600 for a NYC studio to $2,489 for an updated one-bedroom. The slower pace initially felt refreshing, but working remotely for a small media company has been isolating; most work happens alone aside from one weekly meeting. Travel assignments are social and rewarding, offering conversations with crew and fellow travelers, but daily solitude has made local events feel familiar rather than exciting.
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