Considering moving to Chicago from Boston
Trying to source data to play devil’s advocate to strengthen my decision making but coming up short

Anyone knows people who regret this move?
Why yes and why not?

likeuplifting
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I can offer my perspective -

I’m born and raised in Boston. Went to school (undergrad) in New England. Moved to Chicago for grad school and stayed except for 2 years when I moved back to Boston for work and was miserable.
Moved back to Chicago after that

I love Chicago and have zero regrets about it. I don’t miss that east coast abrasiveness or insularity. I miss my friends and family from Boston (and lol, the seafood and the mountains) but otherwise don’t really miss it. Everything is just a touch slower and the people way nicer. Cost of living is lower (especially rent).

There was a comment above about the academic environment of Boston. I guess ? Work is work. I work with a lot of smart people. Have some incredibly smart friends.

likehelpful

I don't know anyone who regretted that move. But if I had to guess, I'd say it's the kind of people who think anyone who didn't go to an Ivy League school is beneath them—and who brag about the kind of car their family driver used to drop them off at their private school. Or those who likes living in a prominent PhD and post grad student communities.

like

People who like Boston regret leaving Boston.

smartlike

As someone who’s lived in a variety of places as an adult, I can say that Chicago is an excellent place to live. You get all the perks of a major city (good food, top-notch entertainment options, jobs, services) with few of the drawbacks. It’s not terribly expensive relative to other major cities, it’s safe if you choose properly, people here are kind relative to most cities, and you can find quiet areas even in town if that’s important to you.

I absolutely have had friends and classmates who left here because they thought they wanted to live elsewhere (usually wherever they came from originally), but I’ve never heard a single person say they regretted their move here.

like

Related Posts

Planning to do some solo hikes in Bolivia in May. Any recommendations and tips? Thank you in advance!😊

like

Hello everyone, I need one suggestion from you all.I am working as a web developer and to whom I am thinking of getting married is a PSI (police sub inspector) in a different city. His job location will change in future as per the transfer policy of police.I have to ask if I will get married to him i.e government employee and will take permanent work from home..will it get impacted on my career? Appreciate your suggestions and opinions.Thanks

like

I have to choose between EYGDS & Globallogic.

Domain : Data science
Yoe : data science 4 yrs, total IT ( 8Yrs )

Heard mixes things abt EYGDS, largely bad.

Currently work in product dev company in data science.
Not exactly sure, how data science work is done in service based companies.

Any inputs?@globallogic, @eygds

like

Just realized I hadn’t had an in-person interview since 2019. I’ve done multiple zoom interviews and was onboarded remote in 2020. About to see a real person today! Wish me luck.

like

Hey folks , I am about to buy am office chair for my personal use , would love to get some recommendations from you'll
I wish to buy an ergonomic chair with my budget being upto 20 k
Do let me know any recommendations if you would have.

like

#HiringAlert #Vacancy

There is a vacancy for a Digital Marketing Specialist Role with 2+ years of experience @ Space Green Projects. Interested ones can come to location and discuss. It's an on-site Role.
Location: Lakdikapul, Hyderabad
Contact: +91 9121481152

like

Within my first year of Consulting, really struggling with the hours amongst other things. Spoken to a couple of people internally and the advice is to get on to projects with bigger budgets and therefore bigger teams/more support. I want to wait until I hit the one year mark before making a decision on whether Consulting is for me or not. Curious to hear from other experienced hires..how is/was your first year?

Visiting nyc over nye with family - is there any way to do a low key dinner at a restaurant or is everything ticketed

like

How is Work Life Balance at HCL Technologies ?
Career Progression?
Job security?
Work from home ?
HCL Technologies

like

What’s the thought that keeps you from giving up?

like

#LinkedInProfile

EY Tata Consultancy Infosys Deloitte Accenture

Post Photo
likefunny

Has anyone had success with doneadhd or cerebral? Please share your thoughts on the online services!

likehelpful

Hi,
I recently gave 3rd round of interview with Gamma and it went very smoothly.
I answered every question even interview ended on a very good note andI was confident that I will definitely make it to the next round then after an hour later I got the rejection email.

I still am in shock what could have gone wrong. Seriously what could have gone wrong.

like

Any tips for having to attend a team lunch and a separate happy hour while fasting? Outside of Ramadan happy hours aren’t awkward bc I’ll just drink soda or something. However, now do I just sit there and stare at them when they are drinking/munching on their lunch ? 😂

like

Just spent some time in Chicago for work and I love it. What is the main type of PR done there (media or other)? How is work culture, meeting people, dating scene? I’m in NY now

Any leads for a room/1 RK near ZS gurgaon office, have my joining from 5th so need to shift ASAP.
Please help.
TIA

like

Funniest client interaction?

like

Deloitte FL/PR is turning into a joke.. if firm morale wasn't already suffering from layoffs, they increase minimum hours through December while half the offices are unassigned. Abandon ship.

like

Just finishing my first week in as an audit intern and genuinely I have no idea what I'm doing or even a general idea of the audit process. The senior associate left the engagement last week so it's just me and an associate, and they don't have time to give me instruction.

Am I stupid or did the e-learns not prepare me for any of this? The training told me I'd be auditing cash but I haven't even touched a bank reconciliation.

likehelpful

What do nyc ppl do fur lunch, if you work in Manhattan? Just moved here and every time I go out to lunch during the week it’s 15 bucks

likehelpful

Additional Posts in Chicago

Barber reccs in the West Loop or River North area?

If I’m gonna pay $50 + tip for a haircut I need someone exceptional

like

Oh boy it was chilly tonight! Not ready for whats to come 😭

like

Is anyone else finding ubereats, DoorDash, etc to be less reliable in recent months? I’ve had several deliveries go missing or arrive hours later than expected.

like

Selling 2 tickets to Billy Joel at Notre Dame Stadium for this Saturday June 25th at 8pm. Please dm me for details!

like

Is the Austin side of Chicago really that unsafe ?

like

Found a random engagement ring.

Hi all, so I found a platinum ring (which I assumed it's an engagement ring as it has dates and initials engraved on top.) And a Divvy tag (I have no idea what it was until I googled it. Apparently it's a bike sharing service in Chicago) in a briefcase I ordered online. I was thinking of returning the item back to the store but that wouldn't help the person who lost the ring. Attached is a picture of them.

What should I do now?

**I'm not in Chicago

Post Photo
like

Come on Bears we need a win!

likefunny

Anyone know of any stores in Chicago that buy used furniture? I have a massive and heavy executive desk I want to sell that will require movers to transfer, so I feel like I can’t go the usual routes of Facebook and Craigslist with much success. Any recs would be SO appreciated!

Post Photo
like

Contemplating move to Chicago. Female, mid 30s, single no kids but have a dog. Will have a car. Not into the clubbing scene. Want a neighborhood with walkable coffee shop and weeknight eats. Where should I buy? ( remote worker)

like

Where to go with kids and grandparents during cold season in Chicago or Northshore? Moved to Northshore recently with 2 kids and parents visiting soon.
1. Restaurant recommendations.
2. Play areas.

like

It’s snowing today and I’m not ready for it, mentally at least.

like

Where are some good neighborhoods to live in Chicago? What salary range is comfortable to get by on? Received an offer and required to relocate.

like

How do people afford to buy $1M houses in Chicago? Surely not everyone buying them is rich (which is somewhat of a subjective term). My wife and I are 30 and have a combined income of almost $300k and trying to buy something that expensive seems asinine yet people do it. Am I missing something?

likesmartupliftinghelpfulfunny

Wedding cake maker recommendations?

Where are the dark skinned male professionals in Chicago? Where do yall hangout? .. dark skinned SINGLE men 🤪

funnylike

Let's post salaries, I'll go first senior 2 ITS 83k big 4

like

Anybody here belong to Midtown Athletic Club? Just joined a couple months back, I love it.

like

Best Christmas activities and events happening in the city?

likehelpful

Who does the best NY style pizza in Chicago?

Evaluation Criteria:

Delicious pizza sauce
Cheese pull (cheese that melts when the pizza is pulled apart)
Crust crunchiness

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal