To stay or move?

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I wasn’t sure which section to post this in as it covers many so I’ll start here.
I’m single , been divorced many years and no longer have any local friends. DD has left home and lives in another town. So It’s just me at home living in an expensive area for no reason other than my job. I’m not overly keen on my job.
I’m considering moving to another town still in reasonable travelling distance of DD and leaving my job. I’m not 100% sure where I’d move to yet but will start visiting places. I’m 53 so wondering if it’s too much of a risk. I can afford not to work for 6-12 months while I get settled in a new area and look for a job. I can also buy a better property for similar money to what I’d get for my current property.
Am I mad for considering this or should I just wait til I retire and move away then?

Maybe get a new job and then move? Or look for a new job near the sea or a national park so you can retire there. Does your dd still visit friends when she visits so she'd like you to stay? Is the current house suitable or too big?

DD is encouraging me to move! She can still visit friends if she wants to or they can go to her. It rarely happens though as she has a new friends set now which she’s much happier with.

I’m looking at areas I’d be happy to stay in for retirement too. I’m not sure I could manage with getting a new job such a distance away before moving. I feel I’d need time to settle into the new area.

Anyone else got any thoughts/advice?
TIA 😊

I would get a job in the new area, rent a room and see how it goes for the next 6-12 months, then maybe relocate. I have lived in 4 countries

Thanks but definitely won’t be renting anywhere. Completely understand it works for some though.

Bump