Should I move to Phoenix from New Orleans?
553915
I think you should. New Orleans might just get hit again and then you'd be worse off than before. You should do a little research, don't just get set on Phoenix, there are list of "Best and Worst" cities, and maybe you can find one nearer to Cali.
6236
It does not make sense to rebuild New Orleans in its current location.  There is not enough land mass to last the next 5 years no less the next 500.  As to relocation would you call it New New Orleans or Orleans III?  As to it being the soul of the nation, people are the soul of our nation not places.
340544
Phoenix & Scottsdale, AZ have become the new CA (we have so many Californians moving here).  Growing Robust economy many companies moved & moving here (i.e. Dial, Motorola, Intel etc).  Housing is still very affordable in comparison.  When ppl get here they are shocked to find outsid eof the cities, you have forests & snow & ski resorts.  There are many very big lakes & its 4-5 hours from Vegas.  Heres some more cool stuff about AZ http://websearch.fineliving.com/fine/web/searchResults?Site=FINE&searchType=Site&searchString=Az
1039322
My husband and I lived in Mesa, Az. which is a working class suburb outside of phoenix.  We had one child at the time and we really loved it.  Good schools, yes.  But, I would go to Portland.  I think it will be nice to have abetter experience of the seasons with children. In AZ you need a car and HAVE to drive everywhere- no good mass transit.  In Portland it is much easier to get around.  The air is much better in portland (in my opinoin anyway) and there is alot of racism in Arizona.  That was our experience.  But both good places.  Good Luck!
457541
Gotta live there.  The only way.  Many places seam great when you visit but once you live there, it is a whole new reality.  Trust me I have tones of experience.
24012
that is what i am doing, but im not moving to another state, just another part of town.  you need to ask your self what kind of town is the best place for you.  what are you looking for.  small town were it is quite but no shopping centers for 140 miles (that is Gillette, WY. were i am at) or large city were you have tons of thing to choose from for your free time, but cost of liveing, crime , and houses are a lot higher.  there is no reason to be misrable if you dont like being were your at.  if you have the fredom of leaving when ever you want then do it.
1518
Arizona or New Mexico
757197
according to weather.com, it looks like it may be colder in phoenix! Thanks for the smile; I live in Ohio
1186196
bigger cities are probably not a good idea. people fight over a job opening. you prob need to relocate to somewhere small. that is not all about hustle and bustle. somewhere that you can smell the air and not smog. hear the birds and not horns and sirens.go fishing not spend 2hrs in traffic trying to get home.
381991
The job market is actually quite ripe right now in New Orleans (I was born and raised there and went home last weekend to visit family).  Even fast food restaurants are offering upwards of $9.75/hour plus a weekly bonus of $100 or more.\n\nIt really depends on your field of work.  Contact potential employers and in your cover letters/interviews, explain that you are willing to relocate and ask if they have a relocation package.  \n\nThe company I work for will pay several thousand dollars for employees to relocate to where our offices are located, so it can be done.  Just do your homework and a little research.
69405
ok gwen, my first suggestion is for you to spend some time first in the area you are thinking about moving to, both in summer and winter (the longer the better). secondly, ask yourself is this for investment or retirement. And lastly,forget my first two suggestions, instead pour a glass of wine (california vintage of course), go out on your patio and face west towards the sunset. There is your answer.
69401
Why would you want to live in Florida? I live in Phoenix. I have the same nice winters. But without the humidity and bugs. Plus gorgeous scenery. Mountains,etc. Also,if you want water. Move to the Colorado river area.(It's a series of lakes). Las Vegas is near Lake Mead where you can do anything you could do in Florida.(No hurricanes either).
23095
I attended school in the Phoenix area in the 80's. Even at that time, you could begin to see growth in the suburbs surrounding the city.\n\nClimate (although hot in the summer) and housing affordability are two reasons people have given for moving to the area. Business 2.0 recently wrote a story about real estate hotspots and continue to mention the Southwest, especially the Phoenix area, as growth region for the next 10-20 years.
1088022
Nope, I have lived in New York, Las Vegas, California (briefly), and Idaho (Lewiston), as well as Tucson, Arizona where I currently am.  None of the above were particularly clean, safe, or economically secure.  \n\nIf you want cleanliness, safety, and economic development, move to a suburb or a rural area, and commute to work if you need to.
726774
Sorry, honey. Your offer is tempting but I live in Ohio. Ever think about moving from New England?\nD
778846
move to New York, LA, London or Paris
577089
I'd like to see that happen being from the Phoenix area myself. Go Suns!!