Q 6z. Describe "other" factor of importance in selecting a location:

5 - Very Important
A enjoyable work environment with coleges that are friendly
A good church that's close by.
A job that I enjoy a lot that is offered somewhere else may have me going to that "somewhere else".
a place I feel will give me meaningful experience, somewhere where I feel there are many people like me
A place near a city, where there are things to do within a short drive, but far away enough from the city to have a yard etc. Nature would be a very important issue for me.
able to be with my son
accessible to other cities
Again, national security jobs concentrated in DC area.
Already own a house here, and I really like my house.
an area that I can feel i can achieve my physical best , and also be able to express myself creativly and be accepted.
As a scholarship recepient I must stay within the stat of New York to fulfill the post-grad requirement of this award.
beautiful place
being able to work in an enviroment that is productive and beneficial
Being at a job that I enjoy to work at.
being capable of furthering your job exsperience
Being in an area that is very technology savvy
Being in Boston will keep my social life up! I love the bars and attactions there! There is always something to do
being near an ocean
being near the ocean
Being within a traveling distance of my elderly mother. Finding a position that is a personal and professional match.
By other i mean being happy and not having to deal with all the dram that i have right now. Being HAPPY!!!!!
Center of Business and Finance
Chances to start a new lifestyle
Child in high school
church
Comfortability with the area in general.
community that is what my family wants.
desire to travel
diversity
Don't want to give up specific house I live in. Have lots of pets that might not do well in places like, say NYC. Husband's job security. Intangible considerations. BTW, the questions on "importance" are poorly designed: Some items are important to me, even thoug
EFFECTIVE state and local government. The government in NY state is egregiously POOR!
elementary school for my children
Experiencing a culture outside of the US, and learning about how our poilicies impact other nations (especially underserved nations) from the perspective of the local population
familiarity with types of jobs in area
Fellowship Opportunity
friendliness of the people
Friendly Atmosphere, Good Library, Decent Church Music.
General Aviation/Airport Facilities
Going back to england after being abroad.
good reputation overall
happiness with myself
Has to be near a active rail line with at least 10 trains daily. Prefer 50+ (I like trains, lol).
Have to go where the job takes you. I have no family even close to NC and only 2 friends in that area but I am going there so that I can get a decent job. I didn't work hard to get my degrees to stay in a dying city. Syracuse needs to put in some programs to rebuild its
Having jobs in my field.
high standard of living
I already know that I love being in Washington D.C. after having studied there for 8 months.
I know many people here and I am well known. It is easier to do things, i.e. get work, here than in other places for me.
i live near a place that hires for jobs that involve my major...plus, if all else fails, i can always go back to my old summer job
I love the area. Already have a good amount of experience with flora and fauna in my area and would like to expand
I made a choice to arrange my life around getting back to this community regardless of job opportunities, but the person who has hired me has made it easy for me to do it immediately rather than having to live away for a long time and risk losing my motivation to get ho
I will go where I get a job, and since I'm a performer, I probably won't be living there very long anyway, depending on the duration of the show. Therefore, factors such as bad weather, people, housing, etc, are expected and able to be changed anyway
I work for the Syracuse University
I wouldn't want to be in the middle of no where. I would like to be in a busy area, where I am stimulated in many ways.
If God want's me to be there
If I am away from family and friends, I will have ample opportunities to travel home to see them.
If i fel comfortable there
If the area has enough jobs there
I'm a zionist, so I want to live in Israel.
I'm going into education and since i grew up in this area, i will know the population really well
it all depends on where I can get a decent job in robotics
it is a big city and i want to live in a big city for a while
It is the one location that theatre (not television) actors almost have to go to in order to start and flourish in their career. They may travel to be in certain shows, but they almsot always keep an apartment in NYC.
It must be a nice place with nice people that I will be able to raise my daughter in. I want here to have the best life and be able to go out with her friends when she wants to and feel safe. I want to be able to live somewhere that I don't have to keep her locked up
it's a beautiful city
Its home
It'sa beautiful area that is different from anywhere else i've ever been.
job availability,
Job opportunity, availability of companies. Competition makes money, the more competition the more likely a good worker will get promoted.
job training
just comfort
living in a competitive area for employment
Local Government
Located near other major cities
location of athletic opportunity
Location of medical school that I would like to attend (Johns Hopkins Medical School)
Long term sustainability of location to provide me growth options in my field.
love for nyc
Martial Arts in an area, un explored regions, and things to keep busy.
Medical Care (Hospitals)
money
My child staying in same school with the same friends, significant other keeps his long term employment at clarkson univ.
My culture is important. Culture as described by the survey does not equal the culture I am referring to. I would look for a community of the same cultural background as mine, being Native American. I would not need to live within the community per se but such a
communi
my home church, familiarity, and having many suburbs and rural areas very close to possible jobs
My wife has also graduated from Suny Canton. Her areas is harder to find an area, so we go where she can make the most.
Nice Environment to live in, trees!
No city lights in Pennellville, it's DARK at night there!
oh, well, come on. Nobody knows the future, I don't, but something that's important may come up...
Opportunity for completion of my "life list" which is to engage in other potential vocational opportunities while employed. It will also offer me opportunity to see more of the US.
other things that are not as important to other people
own a house and have children in school
personal agenda leads me to desire work in this area...
Place I want to be
Plus where it is safe to start a family. Good community. Growth in the area. Has to have well paying jobs.
poipulation
pollution and living next to the beach. Also being able to travel from country to country easily, and europe is perfect.
population
Positive environment - conducive to raising a healthy family: good schools, neighborhood, sense of community
Pretty much i will go anywhere I can if they pay me to be outside and there is fishing, hiking, paddling opportunities nearby.
Previous work experience in the same setting/area and sharp need in translating to foreign people(medical translation)
Previous work experience in the same setting/area and sharp need in translating to foreign people(medical translation)
Quality and type of area
Satisfaction
schooling public and or private for my girls
Spouse and I both can have jobs in the area that are well paid and continue education.
The benefits
the crime
The fact that I would enjoy the job I have and live a happy life there.
The level of comfort I feel in the area.
The LGBT community is very strong in New York City and as a person who just came out, having that amount of support nearby is very important to me.
The other factors: a church of christ must be in the area great daycare and school services for my future children an area where a small buissiness can flurish my future husband must be to work
the place I want to work has very high job satisfaction rates
The scholarship - I would not be likely to move to a big city w/o a really good reason. I would stay in Upstate NY if I don't get it, and then eventually I would like to move to Canada.
The schooling systems are decent to send children
The speed of economic movement, the daily life style, and fitting to my personality
The term 'other' really says it itself. It's the unknown. It's the unexpected. It's the 'other' happenings that we don't quite know of yet.
The work demand
there are a number of factors that are not listed for me...one being the ability to get involved in leadership in my community, also, faith in the political system (syracuse lacks this!), and quality of parks (and for me, running trails)
There is so much history in Europe, and living that much closer to it will provide more chances to learn from it.
Too beautiful
Type of Government
universities and places to go for vacations.
used to the environment
Want to have a hobby farm
weather
Weather.
what type of outdoor recreational activities are available
where i get into graduate school
Where my lover is. Whether my parents are still alive.
Wherever I can be used to benefit other Christians and serve in a community
Wide variety of job options all in one place.

 

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4 - Important
A far away, new experience, with variety in appropriate career options. Good salary and housing, with entertainment and other outside-of-work activities I enjoy available.
A good neighborhood for my children. Good schools for them to attend.
a good school system to raise children as well as somewhere that has activities for children
A new and different place from the one in which I grew up
A nice environment, employees are friendly
Able to keep my kids in the school they are in while furthering my career.
An area with a good church which I can attend and serve in!
area
Avalible housing and loaction of housing in relation to my job
beautiful environment, business friendliness, closeness to family...
Being able to mobilize my community to achieve needed goals in the area
Being able to relate to the area.
being comfortable with the people and the overall 'mindset' of the area
being happy overall
Being in a place that I love and want to be around.
Being in an area where there is growth- population and businesses
Benifits
Can work from home, regardless of location.
Career opportunities
Chance to experience new area of the country.
cheap cost of living
chicks
Close to areas of shopping, and hospital. Able to enjoy the enviroment. Crime Rate, tolerance or (open mindness)of the people. Close to a school that i want to go to.
close to family doctor
comfort
Comfort level in the area (intangible factors that make me more or less comfortable)
cost to move
decent salary with nice, affordable housing and a welcoming environment and good job atmosphere.
Depending on what I want to do and where my education takes me and what I am offered in a job affects where I will end up
Depends on the "feeling" I get from being there. It's a "I know it when I see it" type of thing.
Depends on whether the company decides it would like to re-locate me to different locations for the purpose of working..
Distance to other cities. Opportunites to diversify
east coast
Enjoy the area
good benefits to living there
good medical facilities
Good public interest opportunities affecting a population that has a high drug addiction rate
Good schools for my daughter, with plenty of fun,educational things for her to do.
Has healthy food.
having contacts on a personal basis here
honestly, how pretty the place looks or its historical background. I love towns that have the histroy and have great potential to be turned into something great
housing is good for investment
how all the other factors apply to my boyfriend as well
How far away from home
How I feel about the place.
How much I like the area
how much I will grow as a citizen and how much I can impact my community
How well I am treated at the job
how well the city operates (environmentally).
Husband's health
i already know where i want to be
I feel comfortable where I have lived for my entire life. I can always travel, but home is right here.
i have a classic car collection could never part with, so i would have to be able to buy enough land to build a very sizable garage
I have family and friends in the area, its a nice place to live and there are alot of good schools in there area, there are also lots of small towns near the area so if i do want to move away from the city setting i can.
I have traveled to other places and feel safer here.
I live here already, I own my home, I have a job nearby in Rome, and a Pastorate in Canastota. I am commited to this area for the forseeable future.
I love the atmosphere of the region.
I love the city a lot and I think Syracuse would be a great place because it’s like a small city, and that’s what I love.
i spent alot of time there threw out my life, love the area.
I think something else that will weigh in on my decision of where to live would be if I could create a family there.
I want to have the time to practice my religion to the fullest extent possible
I want to live in a big city. There are no big cities in this area.
i want to stay here for a little longer to complete my schooling and work in the environment i was trained for before i go to a new hospital with new policies.
I want to stay there to provide a stable life for my family.
if the location has many well known firms
I'm a big fan of Central New York in general.
in a place that offers outdoor activities (hiking, camping, biking. etc)
It has to be a city.
it is easier to get a job there than it is in syracuse
It's home
Its more of a combination between everything.
Its NYC! However, other job locations include south florida, and the coast of california from san fransicso down.
I've always wanted to live there.
Job Status
just overall satisfaction that you can't plan for. I want to make sure that I am secure (financially, emotionally, etc) but I also want to be able to tend to my family. I do not want to live alone or move alone, I need to move with other
people.
known contacts and professionals
large diverse population and many job prospects
Like people I work with
liking the area--size and character of the city
Local governemt uses taxes for services such as libraries and schools which makes area more caring and community-like.
Location
more film schools
Mountains nearby. Able to buy locally grown (preferably organic) produce.
must feel comfortable with the enviroment, i.e. mountains vs. desert
My boyfriend is not willing to move from the area and I wish to remain in a relationship with him, therefore that is an important reason why I chose to live in Syracuse, New York.
My field of study in Archeaology.
Near a major university
Near family vacation home
Near friends, amount of progress in my field
nice area
Nice area to raise my children.
NOT the urban city
Number of regional colleges.
NY, NY has Broadway
opportunites for "partner"
opportunity for growth in field of study
Oppturnity to be self employed
Other important factors would be the amount of tax charged.
Others opinion
Overall community quality
people
Personal satisfaction with my work and a professional and friendly working environment that promotes the well-being of employers and clients.
Place to raise a family
place to raise a family
Political involvement.
Quality of area for raising a family.
Quality of Life, weather
quality of people in the area
Quality of school districts for future children
Quality of schools for my child. Crime rate.
school age child, safe school district
school for children
Sentimental attachment
Settings of the job and how far I must travel to get there and will I be working all year round.
shopping
Since I am going to be a teacher, where I work may also depend on the type of classroom I am accepted to.
something completely different from what i have been experiencing at college and at home.
The ability to coordinate living with a group of people, which is harder in smaller towns.
The educational system has to be good.
The quality of the public school system that is there...for my kids to attend.
The size of the city. I would not want to live in a huge city like NYC, but I also would not want to live in a tiny town.
The small size of the town and the history involved.
the vast expanses of wilderness and the opportunity to explore it
The way of living is important to me.
Urban area!
Variety of opportunities
weather
where i live there are long winters and short summers
Where I may be able to practice special education law.
where my home is
Where news is happening.
Whether or not my family approves of the location.

3 - Neither Unimportant nor Important
"other" would mean that the location is sufficant for raising a family, and I would like it to be semi-close to my own family and friends far enough but you can still get there in a day if you needed too. Plus if it's a secure safe neighborhood.
? feeling comfortable
A church family where I can plant my roots spiritually, grow, and be around people of God.
A comfort level with the place
a cultural experience as a whole
A different type of enviroment than where I am now
A feeling of belonging, whether or not I've been there before.
a good area to live in
a job that gives me room to grow and continue to learn. also, i city that is easy to travel to and from.
a location that I feel safe and comfortable in. a job that has good pay and benefits.
A nice natural setting with access to parks, hiking and camping. Important both to the asthetic and to my leisure activites.
A prosperous yet safe, not too congested, area.
ability for advancement on the job
ability to change jobs
Ability to have a pet.
ability to travel
ability to travel
Acceptance to law school is a factor in my location post-Colgate.
access to nature
access to rececriation areas (parks, hiking trails)
ACCESS TO VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO MY SUCCESS
activities near and around the city
affordable houseing and commuting
Again, just being able to pursue a career in my industry.
Allows me promotional opportunities with Bank of America, my current employer. I'm able to continue to use tuition reimbursement program.
Already established a home in the area.
Already have a job there if i cannot find another
Always wanted to live there
another factor is that a location should be a place where you feel safe and a place where you feel secure.
Area is suitable for raising a family later in life
area of US
Availability of A.A. meeting support groups in the area. Possibly N.A. also.
Availability of jobs and ability to change fields
availability of jobs in my field
Available "stores" around the area
Be able pack up and leave when needed to
Beautiful scenery and a good supporting community.
Because NYC is the center of the world.
being a good area to raise a family
being a in new enviornment
Being a large city
being a rural area and close to my family
being able to be close to the airport
Being able to enjoy nature
Being able to feel comfortable and safe in the area.
Being able to speak the language of the destination intended to be
Being able to take a trin into NYC for an evening or weekend
being able to visit family frequently
Being close to the school that the kids are in.
Being comfortable in the area.
being comfortable with the area
Being happy where I am and many of the questions on the survey that apply to my situation. Medical and Dr. readily nearby, hospital etc. Like I said Oneida is a safe and clean area with everything I need nearby.
being happy with all of the things you can do
Being happy.
being in a major metropolis
Being in big place, meaning not as small as my college.
being in my home country
Being near where I would like to work - no long commute.
being safe were i rest my head at.
Being where I grew up so when I have kids they will be in the same area.
Benefits, education opportunities, things to do.
besides a good job and neighborhood, everything else is of secondary concern
Best city in the world
best location to have employment in gov't and policy
bilingual
Bilingual city, near important national parks
born and raised here
Bottom line it is familiar
business capitol of the worlld
career opportunities --- whether I have more job(promotion) opportunies in that area
challanging and worthwhile jobs, different oppurtunities to explore other job possibilities
Chance to live in a different culture.
Change of pace
Church community in the area
city morale: a place where people are happy to live and associate. Syracuse residents don't seem to be very happy to live in Syracuse.
City reputation
City which puts money into the arts.
Close commute to family not necessarily living in the area.
close to family, nice area, good place to raise family someday, perfect size
close to mountain range
close to the beach!!
close to the college that I am graduating from
Close to where I attended college or high school
closeness to home
College alumni organization presence or activity.
comfort
Community events
community feel
Community's activities? I don't know, I just don't want the crowd to be daydreaming all day long in front of their porch.
conditions to better your
conservative or non conservative neighbours
Cost of gas.
Cost of living
Cost of living
cost of living compared to salary, opportunity for me to go to a reasonable priced law school, good place to raise a family, where my husband can get his dream job.
cost of living, especially home prices, in a ratio to the amount of income i expect to make
Cost of living.
country politics
country type living
Crime rate
Crime rates, quality of neighborhood (beyond feeling safe)
crime ratings
crime, quality of living
Cultural aspect of community
culture
Culture of CA: diversity, easy access to beach, big cities, etc, fun
D.C. is an exciting place to be--politically important!
Daycare
decent grad schools nearby
depending on where i may attend garduate school
Different area then where I've been living my whole life but still not to far away
Different cultural experience
different things
distance from hometown
Distance from nearest major city
Diverse Job Market
diverse metropolitan area
Diversity of people around area.
don't want to remain in this area any more
drive time to job, industry that is in the state
ease of relocation after school
Ease of travel to foreign countries.
East Coast only
Easy access ro public transportation.
Easy to travel to
Education system if I were to raise a family there
employment opportunities
enjoy the city and have always wanted to work there, easily can get to other places, and does not require me to be employed as soon as i move there
enjoyable working environment
environment
environment, politics, tax system
environmental consciousness of the town, volunteer opportunities
environmental status
ethnicity of the people
Everything is focused around NYC
expenses
experiencieng a life i hve dreamed about
Exposure to other preofessions outside of my specific field, and an opportunity to advance in the company's hierarchy.
familiar w/ surrounding
familiarity with local flora
Familiarity with my location and area
Family is very important, thus being within reasonable distance to my home town is important.
Favorable working conditions (people and atmoshpere)
Federal Government opportunities
feel of the city
Feeling a sense of comfort where I plan on living.
Feeling passionate about the project you will be working on.
Feeling safe with the people around me. Trusting them without being there friend but instead strangers.
Fiance's relatives leave there and know where we can get a good job
Find a good job that will offer opportunity to learn and improve.
finding comfort in the community and work, with oppertunities for upward mobility
flexible job
Following in my parents footsteps in making the money they do
friendly area, feeling of community
friendly neighborhood
Friends, family, familiarity with the location, things to do, safety, weather
General feeling of comfort in an area
general location and overall feel of the area
General vicinity of natural surroundings, i.e beach, mountains, forests exc.
Generally liking the area
geographic location
geography of the area
getting a well paying job
Global peace, not much of terrorist threat. opportunities for further education and education of my children
Good area for children to find jobs
Good area.
good community for rearing kids
good emergency services
good food is a must
Good job prospects
Good location in regards to traveling by plane, or car to other areas
good location that is within 5 hours of home
Good location to bring up children.
Good place for children
Good place to raise children.
Good restaurants in the area - area for someone interested in food
Good School district for children
good school districts when i plan to start a family
good school system for kids, reputable politicians, church
Good school system for raising a family
Good school system for raising a family
good school systems for kids
Good school systems for my children
Good schooling for family, well paying jobs in my field and safety and comfort
Good social life and Good extra Curricular activities
Good weather.
Graduate School
Graduate School Location
Graduate school or internship opportunity
graduate school, affordabiltiy
great city
Great Hunting and outdoors
Growing area
guess it would be important to have the availability of the proper job.
Happiness
Has a job I want there.
has balance of all my needs and wants
has state parks, nature attractions where my family and I can go on the weekends, holidays has international airport within reasonable driving distance, easy to go vocations
Has types of jobs in my field that I am interested in.
Have been to the city before
Having opportunities in my field of study.
health
health
High salary
High school for my daughter would be a consideration
high value of residential real estate and highly ranked school districts
Hopefully not a very dense population
Hotels available nearby in case of bad weather.
Hours fit with my children's school schedule
housing and affordability, schools for children
how are the possibilities of moving up in the job
how comfortable i feel in the area, how it fits in with my life as it is.
How comfortable I feel with the job and where it's located and how far it is from my family and boyfriend.
HOW GOOD ARE THE CHANCES TO GROW PROFESSIONALLY
hunting,fishing,snowmobling, atv riding
I already have a job in my hometown, though it is not what I want to do with my life. I can work there while looking for something more permanent.
I already live here and own a home so that is my reason for staying here
I already own a home here...and intend to stay here. I just hope there are opportunities that keep mu kids here in the next 5-7 years that keep them here, instead of moving south like so many kids do.
I am inspired to write here.
I am looking for a place that is close to home so I can drive home on holidays, but far enough away so I feel like I am being independent.
I am married and have a family. I do not need to live near my outside family, but my wife also works, so considerable consideration needs to be given for moving my family to a new location (schools, job opportunity for spouse, etc.)
i am not concerned about my career or job for me i am concerned about suporting my husband finding a career in the feild he desires when he leaves the military, and i will look from there for me
I am not sure I am mentally ready to be away from what I know.
I am not sure what or where i believe i will be living just yet, but i would like a safe, nice environment with job benefits and a great working condition.
I am not sure yet where I will be and the factors that will effect me.
I cannot think of any other factors. Apart from the fact that i would continue working at the same place where i did my internship
I don't know where else to go because the people important to me are all over the place.
I dont know. Other factors should be accounted for that may come up in the future.
I feel comfortable here
I guess it just has to be somewhere that I can start out in... I am not looking right now for a place to settle down forever, I just want somewhere that I can start out and get some experience before moving on.
i have a child
I have a job in the area.
I have already established a "permanent" residence and am unlikely to move. Where I work will revolve around that.
i have already selected the auburn area to live in
I have always wanted to stay in VT
I have been working there as a government employee and already own a house.
I have established myself as far as renting a house in Onondaga county.
I have never traveled to LA so I would find it exciting and new
I just want to be able to meet people, have a high paying income, great weather, and easy access to stores and entertainment
i know the area and i like it and i know that it is a nice neighborhood
I like being close to home ... other than that I'm usually happy.
i love new york
I love NYC
I need all 4 seasons.
I need to be able to ski somewhere
I need to live in a place where I can easily access extra curriculars...such as a photography darkroom...
I need to live in an area that I generally enjoy. The feeling I get when I am there should be a good one.
I own a business here.
I really dont want to leave the Upstate NY area and if i had to i could move aleswhere than my hometown area without leaving the state
i really like one particular ad agency there
I want a change of scenery from my previous years of school.
I want to be able to work using the education I recieved
I want to be at a place where there are plenty of jobs AS WELL AS universities where I could possibly go to grad school.
i want to be in a city
I want to be in a place that has energy, where there are all types of people who can help me to grow.
I want to feel comfortable with my surrondings and find a job that pays sufficiently.
I want to go were the money and job opportunities are.
I want to live in a place I feel comfortable and connect with.
i want to start my own company so I am looking at growing cities with high average incomes and city business taxes and small business help etc.
I wanted to live in an area that still had the four seasons. I also wanted an area that i knew that would be good for a family someday, and also had some diversity.
i was indiferent on the "other"
I will move to where jobs in my field of study are hiring. The most important factor however, is that it is a safe area where I can feel safe.
I would be interested in the quality of the local public schools.
I would like a place where I feel comfortable.
I would like to be somewhere where there are colleges in the area.
I would like to get a job with a more credible design firm, most of which are located in New York.
I would like to live in an environment where i can make a good amount of money but still be close enough to my family to help them if need be
I would prefer to stay in this area, but I would relocate for my 'dream job'.
I'd like to be able to walk most places.
I'd like to be near the ocean.
i'd prefer a small town
If I feel comfortable all around.
if i get a job there, competitive salary, cost of living
If I get hired at an agency there.
If it is away from my family there must be an easy/cheap way for me to get home. (cheap airlines, easy drive)
If the cost of transportation is reasonable.
If the opportunity arises for completing Master's degree this would influence where I live/work.
if the price of living is going to be higher then what i am making
If the residents around are friendly and the place is safe.
If they even have many job opportunities available there ( Dentist work)
I'm temporarily ignoring the fact that Syracuse is somewhat dreary in order to try to get ahead. Having established professional contacts at the university also keeps me here. Plus, there is a small but loyal group of people attempting to progress cultural activities
in
immediately after I graduate I pretty much plan to get a job in my field but that's in the area where my other half will be recruited
In general being comfortable with the idea of living in this new location for a long period of time.
intangible
Intellectual freedom
International location
it all depends on where i go to graduate school, doesnt matter where just as long as i like the school.
It depends on how well i do when i start my business if things go ok I wll stay if things dont go ok I will move my business else where.
It has to be a safe area, some place I could later on settle down and start a family.
It has to be an awesome place to start out, with good job opportunities and a good friendly environment.
It is an important Fashion capital.
It is important that the town has a good school system and crime is minimal.
It is one of the greatest cities on earth
It is where I live now, don't plan to move out of the area.
It would put me in a relatively close distance to home and family, and I would still be able to to find a competitive job.
It'll be a new experience for me and it will be the first time I will be on my own!
It's a good area
Its a well known city unlike other cities
its importance to the type of work i intend to do
its important for what types of jobs are in the area
It's just a lifelong dream.
It's just easier to start off near home. It's less of a transition and it moves you into the "real world" gradually.
It's the place I've always wanted to live.
Its where I grew up.
I've lived here in this area all my life.
job availability
Job availability, and
job base
Job Market, Career Opportunities
job opportunities
Job opportunity, environment, overall feeling towards area
Job Security
Job security for me and my significant other, and a good place to raise kids with a low crime rate, and good schools.
job stability
Job, Housing, Friends
Job/ career oppurtunities, furthering of education, availability
jobs
Just being around an area i know with people i know.
Just feel more comfortable there-- much more high-strung on the east coast than it is out west
Just feeling comfortable with the area.
Just finding my ideal job, i dont care where it is.
Just wanted to try something new!
Know the area well, have some experience with other facilities in the area.
lack of knowledge of where else to live.
Language. I want to be able to communicate with people i work with.
Large LBGT community.
Largest city, with a lot of opportunity.
Law/Graduate School I am excepted to. Where friends are located.
level of stress at job location
little to no traffic hassles
lively atmosphere
living
Living expenses
living in a community with like minded folks. similar to "open mindedness" from another question.
Living in a fun city with lots of people my age
Local Geography (natural beauty of area) Seasonality is Important City is large enough without being too big. Celebrates its cultural heritage. Proximity to abundant natural resources.
Local school systems as I have a 10 year old son.
located near extended family
location is not a problem for me
Location of possible future places of employment.
location to major airports and major roadways
location to show barns for horses
Lots to do
love the area
Mainly the people there, the environment. It's important that it's not too far from nature.
Metropolitan
Ministry
Money
More jobs, better weather, good area to start a family
More things to do, different ethnic opportunities
most important is a job in my field
Must be close enough to drive home to Syracuse or NYC for the holidays.
must feel proud of place i'm going to reside in
My "other" is being able to snowboard during the winter months and that is very important to me and my girlfriend.
My children are enrolled in schools here and I would not uproot them until they graduate.
My happiness with the area I choose to live/work in.
My liking of the location and the ability of it to provide me with stuff from the Caribbean
my own opinions
my spouse
My two children are in school and need stability and my father was just moved to a nursing home close to me.
near an airport
near an airport
near and around old memories
near people I know
Near water.
Nearness to airport
need for skills i will aquire
neighborhood has a good reputation
new experience
New York City is close, center of financial world
New york has everything.
Nice place to live
None
Not having to move (again).
not many job opportunities, but many people you know and grew up with , close to family members
Offering a new experience- perhaps living somewhere new, where i have not spend an extended amount of time before
opportunities for advancement and aducation
Opportunities to better my career
Opportunity for placement elsewhere.
opportunity to meet people interesting area to live in job requirements
Oppurtunities available...oppurtunities to live and grow
Other factors are things like, will I be able to make contacts in this area, can I go far in my field in this area or is it limited
Other factors include availablity of government jobs.
Other factors of importance would be a variety of job opportunities should i choose to chagne fields and its diversity from any place that I've lived before.
other factors relating to the job in general
Other important factors include being near my family and friends, in an area where both NYC and natural areas are close by. Also, teaching jobs generally pay well and many NJ teacher-unions are very strong.
Other's factors are the crime rate and the size of the area.
Others include being able to use my education in the place I decide to live in.
Overall direction of community. Is area in decline, growth or stable. I prefer to live in the mountains and work from a home office or close to home.
Parks / nature opportunities
parks, open green space, lack of traffic congestion
Phoenix is growing making it economically and socially advantagous to move there.
Place to go bowling.
Place where I want my newborn baby boy to grow up.
Place where my husband will also find work, good schools for kids
plam beach
police tolerance
Political attitudes of the area
Political Environment
Political environment, NY needs a LOT of help.
Political leanings of a district.
Politically instep with my own beliefs, philosophies.
Population Density
Population density of the area
Population Size
populTION SIZE
poses a travelling opportunity to work in developing countries
possibility of being involved in the community, region of the country
Possibly the opportunity to figure out what I want to do
Prefer not to disclose
Preferably non-urban area, and not terribly expensive cost of living.
Presence of a GLBT community
Prestige
Prior experience in the city
Professional Sports teams as a source of entertainment.
Professors I want to work with
proximity of living quarters to work
Proximity to a major airport
proximity to girlfriend's family
Proximity to ocean
proximity to outdoor recreation (i.e. climbing, camping, hiking, backpacking)
Proximity to the region that I was born and live in.
Quality of food.
Quality of health care, services.
Quality of job and life is most important wherever I settle after college.
Quality of life overall. Is this area somewhere that I or anyother person in the world would live in?
Quality of life, people
Quality of schools for my future children.
Quality of work
Quiet neighborhood
recommended by other people
recommended by paramedic family memeber
Recreation potential, natural beauty, different from what I'm used to.
Regional culture (for example, Northeast vs. Midwest vs. South vs. West Coast, etc)
relative location to city/country
religion
religious environment of the area/ religious affiliation of majority of population, availability of churches, proximity to airport/ transportation
Religious opportunities available for my church.
Reputation of the area
reserach oppourtunities
right place to raise children
Roommate situation.
rural setting
Safety - Crime, Ecomonic Strength of Area, Infastructure - airports etc.
safety, community
safety, people, job market
Salary Job Title Family Future Prospects
scenery
scenic beauty of the region.
Schooling available for children of grade school age.
Shopping Entertainment Population Environment regulations Water Regulations
simply liking the place, has to have an intersting feel, helps if the place is nice to look at
Since my current employer is helping with my tuition, they will likely employ me in my field.
Size of city
Size of school that I may decide to work in.
size of the town/city. I want it to be big enough to allow for many social opportunities.
size of town
Size of where you live.
small town feel, but public transportation available (i know its an ideal)
social awareness. Perhaps socio-economic status of the area.
social economic 'profile' of area is important to me
social environment among entire population
social life, cost, safety, recreation, amount of young people
social programs and support systems
social scene
someplace new that i have not been to before, or have been to and like for its differences from new york city/state
Somewhere "beautiful" i.e. Alaska
Sport teams. Nigthlife
State taxes
summer experience there
tax rates and insurance rates
taxes
taxes
taxes, satisfaction with job
That is the place where I want to be and feel that I can grow as a person with life and in my career
That it will benefit me by deciding to work their financially and emotionally. Also that it will have my boyfriend there and potentially my family.
The amount in which the job is needed in that specific location.
The area is close to other major cities in the northeast US.
The area is underserved in my field of study- social workers are needed.
the areas need for my chosen profession
The Army gets to decide not me.
The crime rate is very important when chosing a location to live and work.
the environmant
The general culture of New York City
the general personality of the city/town/area
The graduate schools in the area.
The influence of my famliy to find a great area ot settle down.
The job being a quality job.
The main factors for me will be the amount of money I have saved up and what kind of jobs I can get in different locations. Ideally, I would love to be able to be relatively close to both my family and my boyfriend.
The most important thing is finding a job that will pay bills.
The newness of the area in comparison to my relative knowledge not only of the Syracuse area but also the mid-Atlantic region from which I am from.
The other factors would be just how the area generally "feels." You can sum up a city with facts and figures but that won't gaurantee you'll like it.
the overall impression that I have of the location
The ranking of the university as a research facility and the expectations to achieve tenure.
The sales tax of the area and whether or not there are people there that would I would fit in with
The size of the city should be big but not necessarily New York City.
The survey pretty much covered everything. How easy it is for me to find an affortable place to live will be an issue. It would be nice if I was going to a city with a few people from college or home that I knew and could be roommates with.
There are no other reason beyond the fact that my family lives in ORegon.
there are not any other factors I care about unlisted
There are some "dream" lovations that do not necessarily fulfill my normal preferences for ideal job locations (such as being close to home).
There has to be some natural space left (forests, marshes, lakes).
There really isn't any other important reason beside being near my family.
things to do have a proffessional sports team
This area needs a childrens hospital.
thriving lindy hop dancing scene
type of community: country or city
uhhh...Women!!!
urban area with airport in reasonable distance from housing
urban market
very friendly enviornment
Very much: the weather
Water Quality
weather and accessibility
Well connected to travel from there if I have to.
what i personally think of the area, regardless of what other people say/think
What my family thinks of area
what the economy is doing in that particular area
What the gay community is like.
what the location has to offer me
when you are there, you should have a feeling, i mean instict that the place is for you.
Where ever it is that I decide to move to and begin my career I want to know that it is going to be a great place to raise my son at and know that he too will get the well deserved education I want for him.
Where I get accepted into grad. school.
where i grew up... its where i want to live.
where i will get accepted
Wherever I get a scholarship to grad school
Whether I can find housing
Whether I know many people in the area
Whether I want to be in a place that has the potential for permanant residence, or temporary.
Whether my girlfriend will come east with me. This is the ultimate detirmining factor.
Whether or not I like the area.
whether or not i like the general atmosphere of the place
Whether or not the enviroment is one I can thrive in.
whether pets are allowed
Will I be happy there
with the peace corps i really do not have a say in the situation i will be put in, so most of these are not applicable
working in a familiar environment where family and friends are only a call away.
Workplace environment.
Would allow me to continue my private practice and add a steady income.
Would like to outside of the United States

2 - Unimportant
Accesibility and such
adaptability to having animals and land
amount of industry in area
Anything that will help me get a job I like.
Big city
DON'T HAVE TO MOVE
everything changes if married
family
Having friends in the area.
Having the chance to live in a great city
How healthy of an environment is it?
I chose the school by proximity to my family.
Ive been sick of the snow that i experienced in CNY. I would rather prefer a better place than
this.
job location, friend's location, salaries
lived there in past
location in relationship to appropriateness for my field
my son
near a larger well-known city
Near a major airport.
near airport
oppurtunity
Population
proximity to las angeles
SCHOOLS FOR MY CHILDREN
Sports
the idea of living ina foreign country is a gift.
The research funding should be good
What the job actually is.
Where can my family grow up the way I feel best fit!
where I can find a job that best suits my interests

1 - Very Unimportant
A good Cathloic church to attend
a place that is known to everyone
Again, job openings.
already settled here
already there
an 8 - 5 , 40 hr/wk career
ANYTHING IS BETTER THEN NORTH COUNTRY NEW YORK BECAUSE THE JOB RATE IS LOW AND THE POELPE ARE INCOMPETANT
Being able to go home if absolutely necessary
Being in an adjustable area
Big city experience.
child's school
clean outside air
community size
Community, and money
cost of living being close to my family
Culture
Depends on where grad school is
Different area with different cultural offerings.
distance from home, family and friends
Easily-accessible from other locations, via train/international airport/bus.
Education opportunity
Ethnic makeout of the area
Excitement of living in a big city as a young adult.
experience a different culture as a resident, rather than as a researcher, which was my original status when i lived there in the past
Fast paced, high anxiety, we focus too much on getting the job done quickly than getting it done well
Flat out-- I live in the boondocks, away from the university by a 45 minute drive. The schools are not great (for my children), but on the other hand, they are now ranked at the tops of their classes. (They're re-studying everything they learned in the past 2 years
in
flying time
friendliness of people there
fun
Fun
FUN PLACE TO LIVE, LOTS OF THEATRE
good employment rates
Good School System for future kids
i dont want to relocate to another area
I have 25 years of professional contacts to double-back to in building my own business.
I just like the area
I like the feel of the Midwest and the type of people who live there.
I want to be near my family and near my roots, yet be able to obtain a well-paying job.
I want to find a place that has a good educational system so when I start a family my children will have ample oppurtunities
I want to live where I get an awesome job.
If I live close to home, I can focus on finding a job and worry about housing after that.
if the place I am always interested in visiting, have mountains or lakes ...
I'm not really sure what the "other" factor will be. Perhaps just the assurance that I will have employment, financial, and social success.
it has to feel right and not uncomfortaable.
It's important for the city to be somewhere with a lot of people of my ethnicity (example: Brooklyn has a large Jamaican immigrant population)
Jewish community
Job advancement, high pay, friendly community, Sunshine
Job security
Kind of job i can get there
labor market
liberal politically.
location
Lots of family
Many job opportunities
money
My area of study is highly needed
My career and family are here. My children are in Middle School and very familiar with their surroundings, they are doing exceptionally well academically.
My job opprutunities
near mountains
not being a stranger
Now things about the area
NUMBER OF JOBS/SCHOOLS
Other may include presence of international airport.
pay
People of my age live in the area
Pet-friendly area (doggie parks, doggy daycares, etc.)
place to find employment
population size
present home location
privacy, few neighbors, reasonably close to work
probably the fact that i am located near the water etc. not in a central location and i am on the east coast
Salary
Size of the city is very important.
Somewhere I have never been before
sporting events
Taxes
The crime rate
The health care system in the United States is socially unjust, with access denied to many. The mental health system is coercive and frequently violates the rights of its clients. I would like to go to a more socialized country where social justice and equality are
mo
the number of jobs available in the area
the overall environment
The quality of the air and water is important. The availability of sporting events.
The vibe of the area, it has to be upbeat and lively.
to experience somewhere new and different
VISA
warmth
weather
weather conditions
weather, commute to city
Wether or not i am required due to my job to move to get a good job in my feild.
Where a grad school is located.
Whether I can be happy where I'm living.
whether my parents are alive

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