"Moving cities was triggered by what was probably a quarter-life crisis. I was unhappy with work and relationships, and I started to seriously think about my direction. I also felt like my hometown, Brisbane, no longer aligned with my current interests and lifestyle preferences. Many of my friends were also going through significant life transitions, including moving to another city or country, changing careers, or starting families. For me, a new city offered opportunities and different experiences, which I was craving."
"Just after my 30th birthday, I was single and unemployed. For the first time, I didn't feel anchored to anything. I had always lived in Brisbane. But it felt like there was something missing. I eventually decided to try living somewhere else. I loved going to the beach, so I decided to move to a city with beaches. I narrowed down my move to two very different cities: the Gold Coast (a tourist city) and Sydney (a large, thriving metropolitan area)."
Moved from Brisbane to Sydney at age 30 seeking a fresh start after dissatisfaction with work and relationships. Feelings of a quarter-life crisis and misalignment with hometown interests prompted consideration of major life change. Preference for beaches led to applying for jobs in the Gold Coast and Sydney; a market research position in Sydney was offered by chance. The move required leaving family and close friends and felt like the hardest decision. Shortly after relocating, met the future husband; marriage and two children followed. At 43, remains married with children and continues living in Sydney.
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