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WotD: Hustle and bustle
In countries all around the world, there’s an ongoing migration to the hustle and bustle of cities.
Cities sure are getting crowded.
New York’s population is 8,622,698, Tokyo’s is 37,468,302, and Toronto, The Big Smoke in Canada, has around 2,800,000 people.
Hustle and bustle is a lot of action in a small place.
The noise and action of cities attract people.
There’s always something new to do.
In each of these cities, apartments are getting smaller and smaller every year.
On top of that, rental and purchase prices are only on the rise.
The bottom line is that you get less space but pay more for it.
So why do people continue to move into the cities?
They move into the cities because that’s where the action is.
The hustle and bustle of big metropolises attract them.
A lot is going on in a small place.
It isn’t quiet, but there’s work and always something new to do or see.
Cities attract people like a moth to a flame.
So, there you have it.
When moving into a city, you have to take the good with the bad.
The hustle and bustle of a city make it an attractive place to live and work.
Another favourable factor is that the more people there are in an area, the more work there is.
A city created its economy, so to speak.
As long as you have money in your pocket, there’s always something new and exciting to try.
Therein lies the crux of the matter, though.
The more there is to do, the more money you need to spend.
In cities, money burns a hole in your pocket.
That is if you have any money left over after paying through the nose for accommodation, food and transportation.
Yes, sure, I enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city as much as the next man.
I do, however, also enjoy coming home to the peace and quiet of the countryside.
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