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Anyone Live in Vegas or has lived in Vegas?

Posted on 6/28/17 at 11:52 am
Posted by RamboMizzou
Springfield
Member since Jan 2014
10208 posts
Posted on 6/28/17 at 11:52 am
I'm wondering what to expect. I bought a house here in Missouri three weeks ago and about 2 weeks ago got a job offer I could not refuse and I'm moving out to Vegas.

I've never been, let alone live there, so I don't know what to really expect. I know there are two sides of Vegas but am curious what the non strip side of Vegas is like.

*BTW, if you live in Vegas and you're interested in Solar Energy, Im your guy*
This post was edited on 6/28/17 at 11:56 am
Posted by NYCAuburn
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Member since Feb 2011
57002 posts
Posted on 6/28/17 at 12:39 pm to
My friend lives out there, for the past 15 years. He manages clubs. Not sure how the real estate market is now, but a few years ago it was a buyers and renters market out there. He purchased, what would probably be a million dollar home in Atl for 500k.

When Ive been with him out and about to locals restaurants, bars, etc.. they were pretty expensive and staff always expected big tips from locals. He works pretty much a continuous shift throughout the day(9-12, sleep, 4-8, sleep, 10-6:30, sleep), with sleep mixed in here and there, 6 days a week. So I dont think he really does much. I am sure your job would be different.

Another friend lived out there for about 10 years, he lived in the residence portion of a few different casino/hotels and loved it.
Posted by SadSouthernBuck
Las Vegas
Member since Dec 2007
748 posts
Posted on 6/28/17 at 11:07 pm to
Been out here since '09

The bad:
We have 3 seasons - hot, cold, and windy. Hot seasons usually start in June and last through September. It got up to 116 or so this week. But it's a "dry heat!" Ha!!

Be careful with your dog and cats. We have coyotes and bobcats that'll snag them out of your yard.

Don't drink on the strip. Waaaaay too expensive.

Most of the bars off strip are gaming bars. Lots of people that just go to gamble and get pissed when you get rowdy. In fact gambling machines are everywhere including gas stations, pharmacies, and grocery stores.

The good:
No state income tax.

College football starts at 9 am and the prime time games are finished by 8:30ish leaving you the rest of the night to go out.
Posted by wadewilson
Member since Sep 2009
36670 posts
Posted on 7/2/17 at 1:11 am to
I cannot speak to living in Vegas, but I've been there on two company trips, and worked for another company that had a Vegas office.

From what I've been told, it's incredibly affordable.

From what I've observed, you're truly alone in the middle of a bigass desert.

I think I'd love it, but I'm in love with the sight of red rock formations.
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