Moving to a metropolis

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Cities are nuclei of civilizations. Many of us will be eager to move to a metropolis as soon as we are given a decent job. However, it is questionable whether living in a big city makes us happier.

Big cities are known for not only the great opportunities for employment and the rich cultural life; the city dwellers have to pay for these positives. The disadvantages include longer working hours, cramped apartments, and a challenging pace of life. By and large, big city life makes you feel insecure, especially when you are single, inexperienced, and have to rent quarters.

Having been born in a million-plus city, I used to think that my hometown combines both the opportunities of a metropolis and the convenience of a smaller settlement. When I started to pave my out way in life, I felt that the size limited my growth. There were just not enough like-minded people, not enough well-paid positions, and my career prospects are not so pleasant as it seemed initally. And I am not that young. If I am ever to change this, it is the last call.

Now, I am going to trade my manner of life for a flash of hope. I wil sell my car. I plan my personal finances with an eye for the bigger expenses. Frankly, I have mixed feelings about my endeavor.

Hello Yuri,

The  essay is generally OK. All the detail is there. Nucleus is a Latin word so it is irregular in its plural form.