Should I move to Cleveland from Denver? Am I going to hate it there?
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I do not want to say for certainty you will not like it.  More detail would be good to make a better answer for you.  Cleveland is now considered more a family city, so if you have a family you will probably like it.  I suggest living on the east side, there is more culturally to do, and more diversity.  I have lived here a long time so if you have some questions, email me by clicking on my name.
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I moved to Minnesota from NY (Long Island) about 2 years ago.    I moved for a job, so I had an income source in place.  I didn't have a relocation package, so I had to arrange for transportaion (a 10ft truck was about $2000 and motels/gas/misc was about another $800 or so) and finding a new place all on my own.  The cost of living in the Twin Cities area is much lower than NY, although will vary for you depending on what your situation is now, but Conneticut is probably as costly as Long Island.  I found an apartment online and paid $785/mo for a 2 bedroom apartment in Richfield (closer to Minneapolis than Golden Valley)  I now pay $680 (1 bdrm) + $100 parking for 2 ppl for a great place in Minneapolis (loring park, awesome neighborhood).  \n\nThere's more to do here than you would think... I got a lot of weird looks when I said I was moving to Minnesota, but especially in the cities, it is diverse and there are plenty of cultural opportunities... so not like "Fargo"!  Not everyone is blond, not everyone is Swedish.  It was an adjustment the first holiday season though... it's not that people are mean or obnoxious about me not being a devout Christian or anything, but there is much less religious diversity than in NY (but I expected that).  I was surprised to see so many great restaurants... thai, middle eastern, ethiopian, mexican, etc.  There are so many lakes, parks, etc.  People really enjoy the outdoors here.  \n\nThe weather... well, it's colder sometimes than CT that's for sure, but you do adjust, just remember to layer and if you are going to rent, make sure heat is included!  It's not as scary as you'd think.  The summers also surprised me, it can get pretty hot, and then there are the tornados (they really don't hit in the metro area, though) but i see people out and about in all sorts of weather.\n\nI like it here, I can finally afford to do what I want, and I actually had an opportunity to move back to the east coast, but passed it up because I like it here so much.  Compared to what I was used to on Long Island, it's easy living.  I live in a neighborhood that actually reminds me of NYC (east village), I see all sorts of people around, and I think that's what makes an area "alive"  \n\nGolden Valley is a suburb for sure, I don't know much about it, but I can tell you that the further away you you get from the Cities, the more "cookie cutter" things get... \n\nhope this helped!
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I understand your frustration, but trashing the town you want to find work in is not smart. People who have jobs to offer in Akron probably feels some loyalty to the place that has helped them be successful.
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That depends on where you are wanting to find this Condo.  Are you wanting to be in the vacinity of a major city. Or are you literally wanting to be in the middle of nowhere? Do want to be able to hunt?  I am an agent and would love to help you my work email address is cstump@divinehomes.net.  I live in the midwest.  But I could help you find something just about anywhere!
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Without knowing, you choose to hate. That is a pitiful way to live. I was born and raised in NYC, and though there are many things that might not be nice, the city as a whole is a world on it's own. Many cultures and diversity make it the greatest city in the world. As the saying goes, If you can make it there(NYC), you can make it anywhere. So before you make assumptions about things which you know nothing about, Do Research and maybe visit. You might be enlightened. I hope that you change your frame of mind for your own benefit. It is the only way to grow and coexist with the rest of humanity.
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depends on how long you've been in your new area. if it hasnt been that long i suggest seeing if things pan out. but if you stay for a long time and find that you're miserable and still cant call the place "home" then i'd get out.
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I have no clue who wrote the above comment, but the weather here isn't always so great. It depends on what you're used to. \nI'd say if you want to live here, really make sure you know the reputation of where you live. There are really awesome places here. You should come visit (if you haven't already). Places like Vestavia you'd probably especially like to live in. The Galleria's there, and in Cahaba Heights there's the Summit and a bunch of awesome stuff. Consider a move here. I'm sure you won't regret it if you know what you're doing. Good luck!! If you have questions about living here, post more details and I'll probably see it (even if the question ends up resolved) or email me at hoipolloi289@hotmail.com.
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We have relocated many times: \n\nFirst of all..do you work for a company that can transfer  you to that area? What is the draw there? Family? Friends?\n\nI would take a vacation to the area to make sure you like it first. Research the weather and community to make sure they are amenities you would want. \n\nLook for housing to see how expensive it is...go grocery shopping...all the things you would do if you lived there. \n\nThen look for jobs and see if you are employable in that area. See what the median income range is and make sure that you would be able to afford the cost of living for that area! \n\nMake sure that any family you would be moving with you is on board with the idea! Do you need to look at school districts for your kids? Is your wife ok with the move? Will your partner need to leave their job to acoomodate this move? Will your mom stop talking to you? \n\nAFter you do your research...then..try to get a job first. \n\nAFter you have a job..you can always live in a motel for a month or so while you look for an apartment or house or you can look online especially if you did your research while you were there. \n\nmove your stuff, sell your home where ever you are now with a trusted agent...and enjoy your new life!!\n\nNow, if your company offers a transfer..that is different! The company may have a relocation service available to them and you will already have a job..but make sure that you can afford the cost of living on your salary!
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Unless you are from Pittsburgh or Penn State, then we think of Cleveland as "The Mistake on the Lake."  Not to mention, all I have to say is 17-10, and I am sure some OSU fans are gonna be crowding my inbox with hate mail.  LOL  JKJK
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I think it was probably because you had no choice, someone made you go, or because you didn't know you would miss it so much...\n\nbut relax there are a lot of different places in the world, and if you really, really, really, regret moving out of Ohio you can always go back anytime.
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Sorry, honey. Your offer is tempting but I live in Ohio. Ever think about moving from New England?\nD
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Never heard of it, But I run a home based church about 1 hour from Cleveland. If ever interested in attending you can contact me through my website below. Very anti denominational but pro God. Would love to have you show up. No tithing or offering wanted.
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The above answer is exactly right. I'm a Mormon (not as active with it as some people though) who lives in Utah outside the Salt Lake area. If you're Mormon I'm sure you'll love it, but if not you'd be okay as long as you don't mind Mormons and can be okay working and associating with them. Salt Lake City itself is a little more diverse than areas like Provo and Logan, so it's kind of nice that way. Politics in Utah, as far as I can tell, are entirely controlled by the LDS Church. The schools are decent, not the nation's best, but not the worst by any means. I'd say if you can deal with Mormons and their ideas, you'll be fine in Utah. And the Mormons who are sincere in their beliefs will still associate and be friendly to you even if you aren't interested in joining their faith. Utah is a nice, beautiful place to live with a lot of cool people, and I wouldn't let the LDS (Mormon) church be a factor in not moving to Utah. Plus the whole state is really anti-smoking and I love that!!!
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Yes, move to a new Location.  I made that decision and it was the best thing I've ever done.  Sometimes if you live in the same state for a long time you won't experience how it feels like somewhere else.  You'll meet new people, a different work atmosphere and a sense of contentment that you made a difference in your life.  Be confident in yourself and go for it!
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go visit there for a couple of days and ask the people who live there.im relocating the middle of next year.i looked at the citys website and i requested a relocation pack and they sent me one.it has a book with available apartments,a book with some of their laws in and some other neat stuff.
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I agree..:) i live in NJ now.. in an area that my son goes to a blue ribbon school..:) but I am trying to move because of cost of living.. housing here is ridiculos now..you can't find a one family home in a decente neighborhood for less than 500,000...and the taxes are the equivalent of a high scale rent...:) so my advice is don't come..:) I am leaving..:)
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You are so lucky! This is going to be such a great adventure for you. Where you choose to live will depend upon your financial situation...there are some wonderful neighborhoods that are expensive, like Pacific Heights. The Mission District has some nice places to live but is less costly. Wherever you locate, you'll be able to get around with ease on the city bus systems and you will probably have the experience of your life.