August 11, 2026 at 6:04 am
#25948
Participant
People talk about the area like it is one lifestyle. It is not. The exact neighborhood, commute, and school circle change everything. The city is safe and convenient, but convenience does not erase language barriers, fine dust days, or the emotional weight of starting over. Also listen to the person in the family who is least excited. They often see the problem everyone else is trying to ignore. The first few months were not a fair test. They were setup, loneliness, paperwork, and too many small decisions.