mailin 0 #1 January 21, 2005 I'm so fed up with the cold, politics, taxes, bad drivers, lack of jobs and cost of living here... Ok, mostly the freakin' cold. I hate it here... I hate the snow and am dying to leave after my graduation in May. We reached a compromise from either AZ or FL to Atlanta, GA area. Lots of jobs and the cost of living (rent) seems good. Tell me the good/bad about Atlanta if you're 'in the know'. Thanks all! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #2 January 21, 2005 I'm in Atlanta!!! That decides it, right? Actually, Atlanta is fun, and there's a little bit of everything-- freaky hippie places in Little Five Points (which I love); yuppie places like the Highlands and Buckhead; Six Flags; Stone Mountain and several parks for outdoorsy stuff; 3 good dropzones nearby; and most of all, very little snow. It snows so infrequently that everything shuts down when it does, which is awesome. I know I'm missing stuff . . . tell me what you want (and don't want), and I'll tell you if we have it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #3 January 21, 2005 Awesome city! Great people, (for the most part) lots to do/see, clean, decent climate, mountains and country not far away. Biggest downside- traffic. One of the worst in my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #4 January 21, 2005 I was hoping you were still 'around' Kel I want a place with some life! Hubby's other 'compromise' of Cincinnati, OH just didn't cut it. The jobs seem pretty good and the rent seems cheap, and 3 DZs sounds good (although not a deciding factor at all) and best of all - predictable (for the most part) weather. I want a place you can do lots in - a place with history and lots of do/see and experience. I love New England for those things but I can only enjoy them for 4 months a year which sux ass... mostly, I want to be warm... I'm so tired of the cold/wind/snow and its only January If we did decide to move it'd be late summer/fall before it actually happened. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #5 January 21, 2005 Oh yeah, good point, Chris. Traffic, and THIS IS NOT A WAKLING CITY. It's a driving city, so if you aren't cool with that, you wouldn't be happy here. IF and ONLY IF you live in midtown can you possibly walk anywhere (without driving first). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #6 January 21, 2005 I'm a very impatient person when it comes to driving. I hate RI drivers for that reason... ever driven in Boston or Providence? Does it compare to Atlanta? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #7 January 21, 2005 driving is good... we average 40k on our cars just for that reason - we love to drive JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #8 January 21, 2005 Actually, I think it's worse up there, but it's also just different. The roads themselves, however, are much better down here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #9 January 21, 2005 ya, the roads are pretty bad up here aren't they? I've never enjoyed winter driving.... or 'after winter' driving when all the roads are eaten up by the weather Seems like a good compromise to me! ya! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #10 January 21, 2005 QuoteActually, I think it's worse up there, but it's also just different. The roads themselves, however, are much better down here. I've driven extensively in both areas - Give me Boston traffic any day. Atlanta has the WORST traffic I have EVER seen.Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #11 January 21, 2005 Just pick where you live and work carefully. Jen, if you decide to move down here, I'll give you advice on where to live, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #12 January 21, 2005 eek! really? ugh... but the alternative to Boston is the T, which is no fun either. There is no alternative in Atlanta huh? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #13 January 21, 2005 But you won't have me there How can life be fun with out me?I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #14 January 21, 2005 Life would suck without you to hang with.... so move the biz to Atlanta!! Michael won't mind My family is not going anywhere, so you can be sure I'll be 'going home' often. I just hate the cold weather... gimme the desert any day, just that Shawn won't go to AZ. Its cccccoooollllldddd here Need....to..get...warm.... JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #15 January 21, 2005 I live in the middle of Atlanta, the traffic is heavy that's for sure, but it flows...unlike Boston. I take driving in Atlanta vs Boston any day of the week. Oh yeah...Atlanta rocks Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mouth 0 #16 January 21, 2005 Atlanta has Marta....EWWWWWWWWWWW I'd rather drive and vent to everyone around me about how stupid they are than ride Marta. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #17 January 21, 2005 QuoteI'd rather drive and vent to everyone around me about how stupid they are than ride Marta Agreed. Marta is cool for getting to the airport though. Specially if you have a flight leaving near rush hour. Otherwise Marta doesn't seem to serve much purpose Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #18 January 21, 2005 there's the other atlantian I was hoping would see this thread! Did you find cost of living vs. pay to be vastly different? Similar to you guys I'll be just finishing my degree so there's a career change (best time to go IMO) in the works too. Atlanta rocks - thats good to hear JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #19 January 21, 2005 In the city and alpharetta areas I found the pay scale relatively comparable to Boston. I just switched jobs from MA and upped my salary. There's a good market for software engineers here too, but as always experience will dictate how the market receives you. Cost of living I find pretty close with it being a little cheaper here for just about everything except property. Property is WAY WAY cheaper than Boston. It gets very cheap the further away from the city you are, but you'll pay for that savings in time with worse commutes. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #20 January 21, 2005 QuoteProperty is WAY WAY cheaper than Boston. ding ding ding! We have a winner! A ranch in Cranston, RI (the city that had its finances taken over by the state and now has the highest tax rate in RI) is listed at $533,000. WTF??! Who can get started here when property sells for that?? Who?? It's like running down a hallway, seeing the end, but never actually getting to it JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #21 January 21, 2005 we bought a townhouse in the middle of the city, 2200 sq ft+, 2 car garage, fireplace and all the fun goodies for less than $280,000. Try buy that in the middle of Boston for that price. edit: Property taxes are high though, as is sewage. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #22 January 21, 2005 And, um, my parents are selling their home for 129k if that tells you anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ianmdrennan 2 #23 January 21, 2005 QuoteAnd, um, my parents are selling their home for 129k if that tells you anything Yep - prices are VERY affordable here. Further you get away from the city and perimiter the cheaper it gets. What area are your parents in? Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #24 January 21, 2005 ya, try getting that in Providence now too Sounds like a good deal - you guys obviously really like it there. There were twice as many software type of jobs listed for the atlanta area than boston/providence... thats gotta tell you something. He'll find work no problem, me on the other hand... well, my internship this semester should help. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #25 January 21, 2005 Marietta . . . so not IN Atlanta at all, but very much in the metro area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mailin 0 #12 January 21, 2005 eek! really? ugh... but the alternative to Boston is the T, which is no fun either. There is no alternative in Atlanta huh? JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #13 January 21, 2005 But you won't have me there How can life be fun with out me?I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #14 January 21, 2005 Life would suck without you to hang with.... so move the biz to Atlanta!! Michael won't mind My family is not going anywhere, so you can be sure I'll be 'going home' often. I just hate the cold weather... gimme the desert any day, just that Shawn won't go to AZ. Its cccccoooollllldddd here Need....to..get...warm.... JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #15 January 21, 2005 I live in the middle of Atlanta, the traffic is heavy that's for sure, but it flows...unlike Boston. I take driving in Atlanta vs Boston any day of the week. Oh yeah...Atlanta rocks Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #16 January 21, 2005 Atlanta has Marta....EWWWWWWWWWWW I'd rather drive and vent to everyone around me about how stupid they are than ride Marta. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #17 January 21, 2005 QuoteI'd rather drive and vent to everyone around me about how stupid they are than ride Marta Agreed. Marta is cool for getting to the airport though. Specially if you have a flight leaving near rush hour. Otherwise Marta doesn't seem to serve much purpose Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #18 January 21, 2005 there's the other atlantian I was hoping would see this thread! Did you find cost of living vs. pay to be vastly different? Similar to you guys I'll be just finishing my degree so there's a career change (best time to go IMO) in the works too. Atlanta rocks - thats good to hear JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #19 January 21, 2005 In the city and alpharetta areas I found the pay scale relatively comparable to Boston. I just switched jobs from MA and upped my salary. There's a good market for software engineers here too, but as always experience will dictate how the market receives you. Cost of living I find pretty close with it being a little cheaper here for just about everything except property. Property is WAY WAY cheaper than Boston. It gets very cheap the further away from the city you are, but you'll pay for that savings in time with worse commutes. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #20 January 21, 2005 QuoteProperty is WAY WAY cheaper than Boston. ding ding ding! We have a winner! A ranch in Cranston, RI (the city that had its finances taken over by the state and now has the highest tax rate in RI) is listed at $533,000. WTF??! Who can get started here when property sells for that?? Who?? It's like running down a hallway, seeing the end, but never actually getting to it JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #21 January 21, 2005 we bought a townhouse in the middle of the city, 2200 sq ft+, 2 car garage, fireplace and all the fun goodies for less than $280,000. Try buy that in the middle of Boston for that price. edit: Property taxes are high though, as is sewage. Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #22 January 21, 2005 And, um, my parents are selling their home for 129k if that tells you anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #23 January 21, 2005 QuoteAnd, um, my parents are selling their home for 129k if that tells you anything Yep - prices are VERY affordable here. Further you get away from the city and perimiter the cheaper it gets. What area are your parents in? Blues, IanPerformance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #24 January 21, 2005 ya, try getting that in Providence now too Sounds like a good deal - you guys obviously really like it there. There were twice as many software type of jobs listed for the atlanta area than boston/providence... thats gotta tell you something. He'll find work no problem, me on the other hand... well, my internship this semester should help. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #25 January 21, 2005 Marietta . . . so not IN Atlanta at all, but very much in the metro area. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
