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Alexa James
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Is Bowling Green good for remote workers?
OK so Am I wrong here? Thanks for reading.
19 upvotes
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Ella Rogers
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
31 upvotes
Jackson Jackson
been saying this for years
23 upvotes
Jonathan Turner
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 10 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into running, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 10 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into running, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
20 upvotes
Nevaeh M.
+1
18 upvotes
Ian
lol so true
18 upvotes
Julia C.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Chicago about 7 years ago. The main reasons were school and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a chef who relocated here from Chicago about 7 years ago. The main reasons were school and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
14 upvotes
Roman Wood
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 3 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
I've been here 3 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
8 upvotes
Lydia Sanchez
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
5 upvotes
Zachary R.
Can confirm, been here 5 years.
3 upvotes
Sophia Adams
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
1 upvotes