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William P.
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Life in Fond du Lac as a young professional
First post here. I'm a 25-year-old HR manager and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low.
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Amanda G.
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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Nathan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Dallas about 11 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Dallas about 11 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Paisley Sanchez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Eli M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want community vibe, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Daniel King
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 4 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into running, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I've been here 4 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into running, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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