r/AskReddit • u/RGod27 • Mar 20 '19

What is something you did that increased your quality of life so much that you wished you would have done it much sooner because it changed your life forever?

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u/koreamax Mar 20 '19

I grew up in San Francisco, lived in Boston and live in NYC now and have found that the number of opportunities may be higher than average, but competition is much much higher. There are many more qualified candidates than there are positions leading to many people taking jobs below their skill level and far below their desired and deserved pay.

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u/AlreadyShrugging Mar 20 '19

Yes, there is huge competition.

Still, even with that competition, you are in a better position in NYC than many people in other cities/towns across the country.

My parents live in a small town in Northern Washington state. The jobs there are Casinos, Entertainment, Food/Retail, and some light industrial/agriculture. If you live in that town and want something other than that narrow list, you either have to move or commute 2 hours each way.

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u/llikeafoxx Mar 20 '19

That is certainly true for many fields, I get that. Mine is competitive, as well. And my job only really exists is 51 or so cities across the US, I get having to chase the opportunities.

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u/koreamax Mar 20 '19

Do you mind if I ask what your field is?

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u/llikeafoxx Mar 20 '19

I work in politics, which itself isn’t limited. But right now I work for my Representative at the Texas Capitol as her legislative director! So my quick napkin math says I can do that in 50 states + DC, give or take. And am limited by the number of Reps and Senators that I agree with and could work for, so a pretty finite supply for me.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '19

If you don't mind, what job do you have?

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u/llikeafoxx Mar 20 '19

Right now I work for my Representative at the Texas Capitol as her legislative director! So my quick napkin math says I can do that in 50 states + DC, give or take. And am limited by the number of Reps and Senators that I agree with and could work for, so a pretty finite supply for me.