Relocating? This isThe Thread for YOU! - Page 6

1savvydiva · #76 05-20-2007, 03:07 PM

Sistadiva, I hope DC tops your list!!!! Let me know when you come to the area!

SummerChild · #77 05-21-2007, 12:42 PM

Hi Soror,
So the weather in Charlotte is really rainy? How did you find the social scene in Charlotte? Do they get a winter with snow up there?
SC

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Originally Posted by Steeltrap

Los Angeles and the Bay are pretty much the only places you can go to have somewhat of a breadth of black professionals now. If that's the key for relocation, I can't recommend California. You need two incomes to buy a house, unless you're going to inherit (which is my situation). Quite a few men, particularly those who are born/raised out here, have Orenthal syndrome.
I lived in Charlotte in 1993-94. I did like the city, very attractive and with sophistication when it came to restaurants, shopping, upscale groceries (loved Harris Teeter in wealthier neighborhoods) but left because of a horrible work situation. But I would rather live in a drier place with no rain.

Steeltrap · #78 05-21-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SummerChild

Hi Soror,
So the weather in Charlotte is really rainy? How did you find the social scene in Charlotte? Do they get a winter with snow up there?
SC

Good morning, Soror.

I wouldn't say it was really rainy, but it got its share, including the summer. Being a native Californian, I was not used to the humidity and such because it played havoc with my hair. During my time in Charlotte, I returned to the "creamy crack."

As for the social scene, I wasn't a participant. I had some personal issues and didn't want to put them on a guy. Friends of mine found it OK. While I was at the paper, I had some buddies who were dating around.

I can only recall a few snow days in the winter.

SummerChild · #79 05-21-2007, 03:38 PM

Good morning Soror V,
Thanks. The "creamy crack." That is hilarious...but I know what you mean. The things that we do...

I was just sitting under a head full of seabreeze last week - wasn't fun as you know.

Charlotte sounds like a cool place.

SC

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Originally Posted by Steeltrap

Good morning, Soror.

I wouldn't say it was really rainy, but it got its share, including the summer. Being a native Californian, I was not used to the humidity and such because it played havoc with my hair. During my time in Charlotte, I returned to the "creamy crack."

As for the social scene, I wasn't a participant. I had some personal issues and didn't want to put them on a guy. Friends of mine found it OK. While I was at the paper, I had some buddies who were dating around.

I can only recall a few snow days in the winter.

SummerChild · #80 05-25-2007, 02:39 PM

Hi Houston Lovers

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Can anyone comment on the dating scene in Houston? In some places, which shall remain nameless lol, the number of AA single women greatly outnumber the number of AA single men - who actually date AA women. What's it like trying to date and settle down in Houston?

Also, if there are any attys practicing in Houston, what is it like there for AAs in firms or in-house?

SC

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Originally Posted by icebrAKA

Me personally, I don't like Dallas. It has its OK spots but for the most part it looks old to me. Even in the nice spots it looks old. The people are different than in Houston also. Although Houston is bigger than Dallas, its easier to navigate in Houston than in Dallas. I love Houston. I love my the people, my church, the professionals, my chapter, who happens to be the BEST chapter in Alpha Kappa Alpha hands down, and the food!

Plus its closer to my home which is in Southern Louisiana!

darling1 · #81 02-25-2008, 10:49 AM

Does anyone live in the York, Harrisburg, Hanover area of Pennsylvania? Hubby and I are talking about relocating. I am interested in school systems, private schools, things to do for black people, what areas not to live in and any other info that may be helpful.

If we move, hubby will be commuting to DC, which is why counties closest to the PA/MD line are what we are looking at.

Thanks!!

teena · #82 02-25-2008, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wonderful1908

Houston!!!! When I finished school also in the (great)state of Louisiana I was ready to get! My husband and I considered Dallas, Houston and Atlanta and Charlotte just a little.

I love Houston, at first I hated it....it was wide and I didn't have friends or family but now so many people have moved here and the cost of living is great. Its city but still country, large, diverse and you can do anything you want, in the 5 years we have lived here we have had a SuperBowl, World Series, Baseball and basketball All Start game, etc. Its a great place for young educated African Americans, and there are plenty of suburbs that are within 5 minutes of Houston!

OK. This is where I am trying to go. But I am having the hardest time. Some prospective employers have flat out told me that my out of state address is a deterant. I refuse to move without a job lined up. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Still BLUTANG · #83 02-25-2008, 03:05 PM

that is a serious commute! i know some people who live in that general area who commute to baltimore area... but i can't imagine pushing that extra hour (plus) to come all the way down to DC every morning.

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Originally Posted by darling1

Does anyone live in the York, Harrisburg, Hanover area of Pennsylvania? Hubby and I are talking about relocating. I am interested in school systems, private schools, things to do for black people, what areas not to live in and any other info that may be helpful.

If we move, hubby will be commuting to DC, which is why counties closest to the PA/MD line are what we are looking at.

Thanks!!

darling1 · #84 02-25-2008, 06:25 PM

there is a guy in my husband's office that commutes from westminister (carroll county) into dc. when hubby and i were looking at some of the builders (ie: ryan homes) the models that are going for over 300K down the street from me are going for b/w 130K and 150K right over the line. with what we make now, we could live very comfortably. its going to be an ongoing conversation. i refuse to be house poor. we are looking at the eastern shore and the shenandoah valley as other options.

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Originally Posted by Still BLUTANG

that is a serious commute! i know some people who live in that general area who commute to baltimore area... but i can't imagine pushing that extra hour (plus) to come all the way down to DC every morning.

nikki1920 · #85 03-04-2008, 03:42 PM

shenandoah is BEAUTIFUL.

nikki1920 · #86 03-04-2008, 03:44 PM

I have a co-worker who lives in Richmond and works here; that's a 2 hour commute. Each way. People in the DC metro area do it a lot, mostly due to housing costs. But with gas prices being what they are, I'm not sure how long that will continue for the average worker.

darling1 · #87 03-07-2008, 08:39 AM

that is what i heard, but hubby doesnt want to live in virginia

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shenandoah is BEAUTIFUL.

SummerChild · #88 03-13-2008, 12:34 PM

Teena,
This happens in law too. Employers always want to find out whether you will be around for awhile and think that if you are from out of state that may not occur.
I recommend identifying an important connection to the place where you want to go. Employers respect this and believe that it will keep you in an area. For example, do you have family there? Other ties? You would want to point this out early on in your cover letter noting all of your qualifications - yes, it's that important to employers. I recommend explaining the tie that you have in the cover letter and reiterating somehow during the interview. It costs employers alot of money to train someone that leaves so they want some assurance that you're likely to stay in the area. For some reason, it's almost as if they see themselves as interchangeable with other companies so it's not enough to just say that you really want to work for their company. YOu have to have more...geographically so think about it. I'm sure that you have some tie to the place where you want to move.

SC

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Originally Posted by teena

OK. This is where I am trying to go. But I am having the hardest time. Some prospective employers have flat out told me that my out of state address is a deterant. I refuse to move without a job lined up. Does anyone have any suggestions?

tld221 · #89 03-17-2008, 12:37 AM

not one single testimony for the great city of NY?

well that's understandable. the nightlife is very 21+ (and 23+, then 25+, sigh), expensive ALL the way around, the dating scene - garbage (everyone's dated everyone). and no one is from here anymore - everyone is a transplant from either Smalltown USA or another metropolis (DC/Atlanta/LA/Chicago/Seattle).

the AA community - where? we're around, but then again we're not. its hard to explain. my educated AA circle are NPHC, and were not as deep as some other cities.

plus raising kids here, while i am a product of it, would not recommend it, not even in the "suburbs" of the outer boroughs.

so, where does a Noo Yawker relocate when she knows nothing comes close, even through all its flaws? I know there's some sacrifices, but i leave NY for more than 2-3 days and i start to get the shakes.

IlovemyAKA · #90 03-17-2008, 03:08 AM

To the Sorors in Houston:

I will be moving there in July to attend TSU for an MBA w/ conc. in Health Services Admin. I will be visiting next week primarily searching for somewhere to live. I'm still in the "broke student" range. Are there any suggestions? I plan to have a GA position and a job...