Relocating? This isThe Thread for YOU!

[IlovemyAKA]

Originally Posted by RedefinedDiva

It's hard to believe that I started this thread over a year ago!! My, how time flew by in my last year of law school!!!

Anyway, I'm bak with the same question, but this time, it's a little more tailored. I have narrowed down my cities for relocation and would appreciate it if anyone would throw some info my way if they happen to live ther. I know that the Houston folks have been DEEP in the thread!! Feel free to renew your "push" to get people to move there.

Here's my list (in no particular order):

1. Dallas, TX
2. Houston, TX
3. Charlotte, NC
4. Atlanta, GA
5. Washington, DC
6. Chicago, IL

I just did a search of the top (10) cities for African-Americans and 5/6 of my cities were on the list, with the exception of Chicago. Therefore, I think that they all are great choices!

The front runner at the moment is Dallas because I thought it was really nice when I went there a few months back for a trial competition. Houston is running a very close second because I know a few folks there, including Soror D (and I can finally get to meet Rita!) and it's not that long of a drive back to N.O. Both are good cities and I'm sure I'd have better luck finding a job than I am here. Texas seems to be the "safest" place for my first attempt at relocation, but my options are DEFINITELY open to all possibilites. At best, I'm looking to move my January/February '09.

So, hit me with all the info you have. Everything is up for discussion: Economy, weather, job market, standard of living, availability of housing, hot spots, crime, etc. If you don't feel like typing, just direct me to a helpful website.

Thanks for your help!

Aww Soror, your e-stalker loves to post after you.

I say either Houston or Dallas. I haven't been in Houston long enough to give you any real reasons, but I like it!

[teena]

Originally Posted by IlovemyAKA

Aww Soror, your e-stalker loves to post after you.



Go here or go away.


I say either Houston or Dallas. I haven't been in Houston long enough to give you any real reasons, but I like it!

Houston is soooooooo awsome. The shopping is re-dik-u-lus. For Real.

[CrimsonTide4]

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Charlotte

1. I live here

2. The Cookout ~ Ask your Soror D about the milkshakes

3. Beautiful city that has so much on the horizon in terms of construction, a lot of people are coming here, so clients galore are here

4. Great weather, semi high cost of living. We seldom get hurricanes. We're in a semi-drought right now. If it snows, you get the day off from work. You're minutes away from South Carolina.

5. Hang out with me from time to time.

There are either 2 or 3 AKA alumnae chapters here. I forget. LOL
http://www.rhopsiomega.org/

Don't move here if you cannot live without Popeye's chicken

http://www.charmeck.nc.us/living/home.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlotte,_North_Carolina
http://www.charlottechamber.com/
http://legacy.charlotteobserver.com/livinghere/

If I ever leave Charlotte, I'm headed to Houston though.

[Still BLUTANG]

Originally Posted by CrimsonTide4

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Charlotte

2. The Cookout

you are a mess!!!!! but yes, that is reason enough.

[LRobinson]

I love Copelands. The red beans and rice was just about the best I ever tasted. I prefer cities with good airports and adequate jet service. With Delta and Northwest merging, any of their hub cities will likely have great air service at high prices.