I moved from a big city to a smaller one — and learned being a big fish in a small pond is way better for your career

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• Moving from Washington D.C. to St. Louis helped author Alex Haimann advance his career.
• Big cities like Washington D.C. can provide cultural and professional benefits, but moving to smaller cities can offer other advantages.
• Mid-sized cities offer a shorter commute, significantly lower living expenses, and a sense of community.
• Networking is easier in a smaller city — as a result, positions in organizations or companies become more accessible.

Big cities aren't the only path to a great career.

I lived and worked in Washington, D.C. for six years before relocating to St. Louis Missouri for a full-time MBA program. I was working at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum as a collections specialist when I was accepted, but I took the plunge, quit my job, and moved.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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