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I quit my job writing/debugging code for a SMS/WAP gateway at a generic telecoms company in Ireland back in 2001. My plan was to head towards Asia, and come back via Eastern Europe.

I had a friend in NYC who said "well, naturally if you are doing that you should come to NYC first" which made zero sense, but I did it anyway. I arrived the week after 9/11.

I have been here twenty years and I'd argue I'm still getting to know NYC.

IMHO I'd recommend 20 years per city/country to get a good taste for it.



Oh, but at that rate, how will you ever put down roots? :)


Fair. One day. When it "feels" right.




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