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The Big East Coast Vs. West Coast Debate — 5 Key Differences.
To me, there was no debate about it. Until there was.
Last summer I had the opportunity to spend 3 glorious weeks working remotely from the West Coast. I had no idea what to expect. Just biases.
I hadn’t been there much except as a college student visiting for Spring Break or Thanksgiving, so this return was a very refreshing experience.
I can’t even imagine that after almost six fabulous years of living in the Big Apple, I would even write this article debating between the two coasts.
Until now, it was a no-brainer! A clear winner to me had to be New York. However, what worked for me in my 20s might be different than what will work for me in my 30s. Which is why I am evaluating an alternate lifestyle.
New York City is a beast of its own and it grows on you faster than matcha lattes. Much faster actually! You either love it or hate it they say. Then there’s also something poetic about how pop culture portrays this city — you hate that you love the picturization.
It wasn’t love at first sight for me as it’s been for many New Yorkers. Yet, it’s ironic that today I find myself defending the city or calling out people who have anything remotely negative to say about it. “It isn’t…
