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Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:24 pm to Nortizzle
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:26 pm to BMK54
Chicago is hardly overrated. The second best city in the US
ETA: But I agree about Austin
ETA: But I agree about Austin
This post was edited on 4/11/13 at 8:27 pm
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:29 pm to Bama Bird
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Instead, try Go to Detroit. It's more honest. Also, there's a great art museum, a proper public market, some of the country's best architecture, the music scene is fun, the food scene is better than it has been in ages and the beer is better and much cheaper. Everything's cheaper. Also: Detroiters are friendly -- Chicagoans are just polite. There's a big difference.
What the frick is this?
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:29 pm to Bama Bird
I don't like Chicago, it's too cold.
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:30 pm to SB in KC
Move to KC AND, yeah I said and, WORK AT KFC
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:30 pm to Bama Bird
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Chicago is hardly overrated. The second best city in the US
A million times this. Chicago's one of the best cities in existence. Good times, good city, good transportation, awesome neighborhoods.
If they could just figure out a way to cut the south side out of the city.
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:39 pm to Mizzeaux
Idk about KC or everywhere else on that list but I'm not a big Austin fan.
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:46 pm to BMK54
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Idk about KC or everywhere else on that list but I'm not a big Austin fan.
Never been, but heard it's a decent place. Portland in the Southwest is the best description.
Are you speaking from personal experience, or Aggie experience?
If San Juan was located in the kansas plains with an ocean and everything, I think I'd hate it too.
Posted on 4/11/13 at 8:58 pm to SB in KC
OK so you've got a few months notice right? When do you have to let your employer know if you'll be taking the position in Austin?
I'd play both sides of the fence, start looking immediately for jobs in KC, use the contacts you've made having your life in KC. See what the options are, what's out there, go interview and really explore the possibilities.
Speaking of possibilities, I'd also take a couple days off and take a cheap flight down to Austin, spend a long weekend down there, look up realtors ahead of time and schedule an afternoon with one of them, find out where your new worksite will be, drive around the area, eat a couple restaurants that you'll likely go to if you lived there. Get up early drive in the traffic, go by the chamber of commerce and just shoot the breeze, strike up some convo's with service providers, get a feel for the town, the part that you'll be living in. Don't go do too much of the tourist things but check out the ones that appeal the most to you.
I spend at least a day just randomly driving around Austin, people are pretty nice down there and there's lots of variety they like to keep it weird as they say.
I'd play both sides of the fence, start looking immediately for jobs in KC, use the contacts you've made having your life in KC. See what the options are, what's out there, go interview and really explore the possibilities.
Speaking of possibilities, I'd also take a couple days off and take a cheap flight down to Austin, spend a long weekend down there, look up realtors ahead of time and schedule an afternoon with one of them, find out where your new worksite will be, drive around the area, eat a couple restaurants that you'll likely go to if you lived there. Get up early drive in the traffic, go by the chamber of commerce and just shoot the breeze, strike up some convo's with service providers, get a feel for the town, the part that you'll be living in. Don't go do too much of the tourist things but check out the ones that appeal the most to you.
I spend at least a day just randomly driving around Austin, people are pretty nice down there and there's lots of variety they like to keep it weird as they say.
This post was edited on 4/11/13 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 4/11/13 at 9:05 pm to Mizzeaux
Expierience, live in New Braunfels about an hr south of Austin.
Just not a big fan. Most of the People are arrogant and rude. The city prides itself on being different. Has a large gay and lesbo community. The surrounding area is beautiful (Lake Travis, Westlake) and the hill country. I think Austin with the culture and everything is a love/hate thing for most people.
Just not a big fan. Most of the People are arrogant and rude. The city prides itself on being different. Has a large gay and lesbo community. The surrounding area is beautiful (Lake Travis, Westlake) and the hill country. I think Austin with the culture and everything is a love/hate thing for most people.
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:03 pm to BMK54
I'm from TX and love it. I think everything's bigger, we're the best state...yadayadayada.
I would not move to Austin in your situation. Expensive as crap, hipsters, idiots for city leadership, Californialike regulations, terrible traffic, bike riders everywhere, the list goes on and on. It's fun. Don't get me wrong. I like going there but living there seems ideal for people 22-35 with out kids.
I turned down a job there about 5 years ago and took one about an hour north. One of the better decisions I've made.
I would not move to Austin in your situation. Expensive as crap, hipsters, idiots for city leadership, Californialike regulations, terrible traffic, bike riders everywhere, the list goes on and on. It's fun. Don't get me wrong. I like going there but living there seems ideal for people 22-35 with out kids.
I turned down a job there about 5 years ago and took one about an hour north. One of the better decisions I've made.
This post was edited on 4/11/13 at 11:04 pm
Posted on 4/11/13 at 11:53 pm to SB in KC
Stay in KC
Posted on 4/12/13 at 12:01 am to 3nOut
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I'm from TX and love it. I think everything's bigger, we're the best state...yadayadayada.
I would not move to Austin in your situation. Expensive as crap, hipsters, idiots for city leadership, Californialike regulations, terrible traffic, bike riders everywhere, the list goes on and on. It's fun. Don't get me wrong. I like going there but living there seems ideal for people 22-35 with out kids.
This.
Posted on 4/12/13 at 8:06 am to SB in KC
I live in the KC area as well, and love it. That having been said, I'd probably move to Austin for no other reason than the experience. There's nothing to keep you from moving back if you don't like it.
Posted on 4/12/13 at 8:56 am to blacknblu
Austin
/discussion
/discussion
Posted on 4/12/13 at 11:36 am to SB in KC
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My current job will be ending in a couple of months and I may have an opportunity to stay with the company I have been with for 14 years and move to Austin. Otherwise I am looking for new employment in KC.
Talk me in or out of moving to Austin.
I would say the real decision point here is if chicken will give you a name change when you move to Austin.
Posted on 4/14/13 at 11:56 am to oklahogjr
Austin is great....
But, I have a friend in KC that used to live in Austin that WILL NOT move back...
But, I have a friend in KC that used to live in Austin that WILL NOT move back...
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