I live in a midsized city along the Susquehanna River in Central, PA. My friends in the more urban regions of the country often ask me about why I stay in such a small place. Professionally I have accomplished quite a bit and I am a better match resume-wise for a larger city such as Washington, D.C. or Seattle, or New York. Some days I second-guess my decision to stay, professionally, there is not much room to grow. But then, all I have to do is leave my house, walk three blocks, and there it is! Serenity! The question is why would anyone not want to live here?
These are the meandering thoughts of a smart and competent woman.