Some people spend most of their lives living close to where they were born. What might be the reasons for this? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

It is believed by many that living near their birthplaces, either areas or cities are better than away.

Although

living close would be comfortable and enable better networking it does have some demerits in terms of exposure and

jobs

as well. On

one

hand, living close to where

one

was born provides a better sense of familiarity and the support of family when needed. Being born in a

city

and growing up there would mean knowing its places like hospitals, pharmacies or even favourite restaurants whereas other cities would require exploring.

Furthermore

, having

one

's family in their native town of birth provides a strong network, support or a safety net to fall back on in case of emergencies.

For example

, I was born in Delhi where most of my extended family resides and living around provided assurance and guidance.

On the other hand

, living in

one

place can be restrictive and limit the opportunity to explore other cultures or find suitable

jobs

. A

city

or area can have like-minded people with common characteristics and not extending beyond it can hinder learning and growth.

Secondly

, a

city

can only have a set spread of

jobs

to offer and can limit the experience of a person which another

city

might provide.

For instance

, cities like Mumbai or Bangalore have higher-paying and well-rounded

jobs

in the Information Technology domain while Delhi offers more

jobs

in Finance.  To summarise, birthplaces certainly offer great comfort and can be beneficial for many,

however

the limited domain job opportunities and cultural exposure are considerable demerits. People have to analyse both sides before opting to stay in the places where they were born.