Hualien, Taiwan. That said, since cannabis has become legal where I live, moving to a place where it isn't has lost a bit of appeal. Of course, this is just a thought experiment because of the state of the world at the moment.
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#72I'd probably move back to my old home town. Most of my and my wife's family lives there, the community is amazing, and it's approximately 1/5 the cost of living of where I currently am (where I relocated for work).
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#73Still Silicon Valley, but work from home everyday.
I know its not a popular choice, but there's a real benefit as a tech person to actually being "socially compatible" with people you meet in everyday life.
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#74Nomad when pay is good and current location otherwise. I like to think of it the other way around, if I could work remote,where would I work?
Had to turn down jobs at tech companies in the past because they wanted relocation to popular tech cities.
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#75I'd probably go back to Japan; possibly Fukuoka, Hokkaido or somewhere relatively close from Greater Tokyo, possibly the Shonan area (Kamakura/Zushi).
One of the reasons I came back to the UK was that work/life balance seems to be a bit more of the norm then it is in Japan. The nature over in Japan is really something else, though. Miss it almost everyday.
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#76NYC, Chicago, or maybe some mega cities in Asia.
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#77Atlanta, GA or Raleigh, NC. I like the climate and trees in the American Southeast. Also, house prices are very reasonable while enjoying the amenities of big cities.
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#78Earlier quoted context omitted.
I found my shared like of British humour and sarcastic outlook of life made it easy to make British friends when I lived there.
I love British humor as well! I must admit, if one drinks (I don't), it must be easier. Also, being "white" helps, I think.
> if one drinks, it must be easier
I don’t think you are missing out, since in my experience you usually only find “pub” friends to drink with, who often have unhealthy drinking habits and don’t become actual friends (albeit I’m faux British: in New Zealand!). Any activity (sport, hobby, work) where you hang with locals gives you the chance to make healthier relationships.
For anyone looking to make friends in a pub, you want to find a pub that is social. Some signals to look for: (a) a very wide range of ages that go there, (b) casual drinkers who are there to socialise rather than get drunk, (c) a single woman can drink at the pub comfortably without getting hit on, (d) not heaving full but rarely empty, (e) no loud music - or even better no music - if any live music it is quiet enough to talk over, (f) not a “popular“ place but a place for locals, and (g) it “feels” like someone’s house rather than a bar. That style of pub is dissapearing, and they are hard to find in large cities, but they do exist and they have a completely different culture.
Edit: if anyone from the Isles can comment on their take on this, I would appreciate it.
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#79I live in Lisbon. 10m walk from the riverside, 30m uphill walk to the center, gigabit fiber, (currently) 100% remote.
Would only trade for something directly on the seaside, or a little more to the West (Cascais, Guincho) for a slightly cooler climate, but those usually imply driving (which I detest) and lack “big city” amenities (most of which I can’t enjoy right now).
Have zero intention of ever going back to an office (have been remote on and off for years, hot-desked, worked at customers, etc.).
The current situation (despite the pandemic and weird working hours) is perfect for me since (nearly) all my colleagues and customers are outside Portugal.
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#80Upper Hudson valley of New York. Near the Shawngunk mountains. They're some of the best climbing in the US, I've got family reasonably nearby, and it's a beautiful area.
I love that area.