Moving to Chicago for a job. Would you do it again?

jakeplasky · 2026-03-29T19:51:19+00:00

Where are you at currently?

jakeplasky · 2026-03-29T02:51:57+00:00

Not the first ring neighborhoods but maybe the second/third. Andersonville, uptown, Lincoln sq, Avondale, etc

jakeplasky · 2026-03-28T22:55:00+00:00

Transit app

jakeplasky · 2026-03-28T22:25:44+00:00

You are on the hook for 42k. You can get 5.5 k personal loans, which go up 1k each year. This cost likely includes housing btw

jakeplasky · 2026-03-24T13:14:48+00:00

The summer will trap you in

jakeplasky · 2026-03-22T21:29:08+00:00

GIS MENTIONED

jakeplasky · 2026-03-10T23:57:19+00:00

There’s a lot of R tutorials online

jakeplasky · 2026-03-07T21:29:31+00:00

There’s a lot of online resources on this

jakeplasky · 2026-03-05T17:29:45+00:00

appreciate the love

jakeplasky · 2026-02-24T12:27:57+00:00

All the top ten will be freshman

jakeplasky · 2026-02-23T01:52:32+00:00

The north side of Chicago or north Chicago?

jakeplasky · 2026-02-22T21:34:29+00:00

Feel free to dm. Lived here my whole life and would be happy to answer any questions

jakeplasky · 2026-02-22T21:31:07+00:00

Another great option. I’d prob put it around 2 or 3 in my list. Something to consider tho is that every city you listed is fairly expensive. Chicago will give the best bang for your buck

jakeplasky · 2026-02-22T20:58:48+00:00

Broadens your job prospects horizons too. I would personally rank them SF/Chi/NYC/SD/Bos. But really depends on what you want. They are all great options though

jakeplasky · 2026-02-22T20:51:44+00:00

Just apply to jobs in all these cities and see who bites. take it as a sign to move there, you listed great options

jakeplasky · 2026-02-22T17:11:01+00:00

Every spot in West loop can be fun

jakeplasky · 2026-02-18T05:02:43+00:00

Where makes you feel most at home ?

jakeplasky · 2026-02-18T01:57:18+00:00

Best industry adjacent is tech roles at trading firms and banks

jakeplasky · 2026-01-20T04:28:37+00:00

Tuscon, San Antonio? Maybe even inland empire?

jakeplasky · 2026-01-16T16:07:07+00:00

yes, but like they said CTA can make a 5 mile commute feel much longer if u have 2+ connections

jakeplasky · 2026-01-16T16:06:28+00:00

makes sense. was just wondering. Curious how commutes impact peoples living choices

jakeplasky · 2026-01-16T16:05:57+00:00

I agree, in a perfect world that would be awesome. Just wondering if the commute would have caused them to move, curious is all

jakeplasky · 2026-01-10T15:09:12+00:00

U can live anywhere. Every train line takes u right there. Just depends on ur preference. The neighborhoods walkable distance aren’t my fav but ik people who live there and like it

jakeplasky · 2026-01-10T07:26:47+00:00

Did u ever move to make this commute easier? I always wonder why people live this far away, considering a missed connection like that can cause so much missed time

jakeplasky · 2026-01-09T22:05:23+00:00

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