5 reasons to move to Moscow or will never do
Tips / / December 19, 2019
For a long time I lived in Vladivostok and, like many, I visited with annoying frequency thought about moving. The main reason for me was the lack of career opportunities.
I could work in a role that I want to, but I did not have much of a choice among employers in the labor market. But the older you get, the harder it is for it to decide.
The life and work in Moscow in the regions, there are many myths. Often, these fears stop us from making a decision on crossing.
And of course, just pure laziness. We are so accustomed to our way of life, that the decision of one hour to go and change everything seems absurd. Today I will try to debunk some of them to explain why to go to Moscow.
The main myths about life in Moscow:
- Moscow is not rubber.
- In Moscow, it is necessary to be very careful and not to trust anyone.
- Moscow is easy to find a job, but will have to start from the starting position.
- Living in Moscow is expensive.
- Moscow - it is gray and dull city.
Moscow is not rubber
Millions of people come to Moscow in search of a better life. Jams, crowds in
underground and in the streets, furious pace. The first month I physically could not go down the Tube unaccompanied.Now I think this is the most comfortable mode of transport for cities. In general, public transportation in Moscow deserves its own praise.
Very comfortable air-conditioned buses, trams, which domchat you to the desired location without traffic jams. If you want to ride on a personal car, then be prepared for unpredictable traffic.
The pace of construction and connection of the closest towns to the territory of Moscow confirmed that it will be able to accommodate everyone.
Careful search for housing
Most tips for relocating talk about what we need to be very careful in Moscow and no one trust: from the newly rented apartment you can make things on the street and plenty of thieves charlatans ...
In fact, the real estate market in Moscow is absolutely transparent. You can try to find an apartment without intermediaries through a group The Locals in Facebook. The practice of my friends said that it is quite reliable.
The downside is that you can not always find a suitable alternative. To find an apartment through an agency, there website cian.ruWhere you can find all the best offers.
All legal, apartments and real thing - nobody takes the money-per-view apartment! The rent depends on the area. Additionally, you will have to pay a commission, as well as a deposit in the amount of the monthly cost of the apartment.
Advice - read everything you sign up!
Job search in Moscow
Examples of my friends often talked about the fact that Moscow is easy to find a job, but will have to start from the starting position. Apparently I was lucky because I got an offer to move to their company.
The labor market is really a lot of suggestions. But if you have no experience of Moscow, it can be a barrier to employment, especially in the field of sales.
Admission requirements are quite high: specialized education, experience and knowledge of the specifics of the business and Elementary English. Without knowledge of a foreign language in this city you feel inferior, because almost no one decent company you work can not.
You may be not be confused only if you did not come for career growth, and just for a change of scenery.
These circumstances are for you the main impetus to the development. In Moscow, lots of options of free seminars and master-classes, clubs to business communication and language practice.
Advice - job better start before the move.
If you were offered transfers within your company, do not hesitate!
Expensive to live in Moscow
If you are accustomed to high-quality service in the salon and at the same time, at affordable prices, in Moscow you be disappointed. Increased demand affects the quality of the proposal.
Sometimes it seems that all of your needs do not matter. The best way to find a good master - a recommendation.
Products can be purchased at very affordable prices. Before sanctions difference with Far Eastern prices had almost doubled. And, of course, the choice of vegetables and fruits. You can be assured of their good quality and best taste sensations.
In Moscow, many use the services of housekeepers. For 1500-2000 rubles. a week friendly Filipino woman will clean your apartment, if necessary, more and pat your stuff. Household care go by the wayside, and the free time you can spend on leisure, sport or self development.
Gray and dull city
The main error for me was this idea of Moscow. The mission this city seemed very gray and dull.
In reality, you can spend every weekend with benefit and gain new experiences. Theatrical performances, green parks, fashion shows and concerts of famous artists - all this is only a small part of the diverse cultural life of Moscow.
Life in Moscow is beautiful, if you think of the mind to the opportunities that gives this city.
you can roller skate in the warm season in the parks or bikeSunbathing under the birch trees, or read a book on a green lawn. In winter, the park turns into a large ice rink.
Every corner of the city laid out and made with care for the residents of the capital. In the courtyard there is a playground in the morning wash the streets and stop, public transport runs until after midnight.
It is here that you realize that in the regions, unfortunately, it never will be. We are so tripled our country that all financial flows are concentrated in Moscow and, therefore, the bulk of investment.
So 5 Reasons to move to Moscow:
- Convenient public transportation.
- Legally-regulated real estate market.
- Many opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Large selection of quality products at affordable prices.
- The diverse cultural life.
If you unhappy in his city, and you think that a change of residence will solve all your problems, you are not an expert in the professional field and not invest in its development, and most importantly - you do not have healthy ambitions, let the thought of moving and live a quiet and measured provincial life. Moscow for proactive people!
What do you think about life in the capital?