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Olivia Scott
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Moving to Hybla Valley for work -advice?
Hey, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather
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dallas_madelyn
I work in education here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is underrated. Hope this helps!.
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Andrew
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Eva Hall
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say it was the best decision I ever made. The community vibe is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Clara L.
I work in real estate here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Definitely worth checking out..
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Ezekiel Morgan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jack P.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Isabelle
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in real estate. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in real estate. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Everly Diaz
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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