Why does Cincinnati and all of Ohio have such a bad rep? (Beavercreek: apartment, motels)

[Sarah Perry]

Not trying to speak for Montrell, but maybe a better choice of words would have been "manufacturing based." And yes, somewhere there has to be manufacturing, but in the 21st Century that place is more and more anywhere except the U.S. Places that depended on manufacturing jobs are going to be hurting for the foreseeable future. Look at the amazing number of abandoned factories in this area. Many sport the same for-sale signs they had when I arrived 9 years ago.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by Spartan06

While weather is relative, most people prefer warmer, drier, and sunnier climates

And isn't it funny how those are the people who whine about their air conditioning bills being too high because it's so hot, or the difficulty in maintaining a green lawn or a flower garden because it's too dry.

[kjbrill]

Originally Posted by [I

Sarah[/i] Perry;14274882]Not trying to speak for Montrell, but maybe a better choice of words would have been "manufacturing based." And yes, somewhere there has to be manufacturing, but in the 21st Century that place is more and more anywhere except the U.S. Places that depended on manufacturing jobs are going to be hurting for the foreseeable future. Look at the amazing number of abandoned factories in this area. Many sport the same for-sale signs they had when I arrived 9 years ago.

I understand your outlook. But what are you contending will provide the same level of middle class jobs, stable family situations, etc? Are you saying our technology superiority will keep us ahead? If so, just keep surfing the net. The rate at which technology is dispersed worldwide is astounding. And global based companies have no particular allegiance, it is just a fact of the best opportunity today.

[Sarah Perry]

Sadly, I'm not contending anything will replace the old manufacturing based economy. Agree with you about the dispersion of technology. I think we're all going to have to face an international economy where the goodies we've enjoyed in the US are spread around a lot more equally. In fact, I think we're already there.

[Spartan06]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

And isn't it funny how those are the people who whine about their air conditioning bills being too high because it's so hot, or the difficulty in maintaining a green lawn or a flower garden because it's too dry.

Yep, you're absolutely correct. I always think about people that move down to the Atlanta area, then complain about the water restrictions and droughts.

I like the weather in Ohio, including the clouds, rain, and snow( I actually love snow). Ohio's climate keeps the vegetation lush and green, making it even prettier when the sun does come out. One of the first things I noticed upon moving here is how green everything is. So pretty!

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by Spartan06

Yep, you're absolutely correct. I always think about people that move down to the Atlanta area, then complain about the water restrictions and droughts.

Yeah; I hope Bill Nuti from NCR, who wouldn't move to Dayton after he got the job and then moved the whole company down to Atlanta, never ever ever sees a green blade of grass in his lawn! *evil grin*

[fleetiebelle]

While weather is relative, most people prefer warmer, drier, and sunnier climates;

The thing with Cincinnati's climate is that it's not all that different than the climate of Chicago, or New York, or Boston, or Philly. You know, those areas with tiny populations. It's only widespread use of air-conditioning that makes life in parts of the south and west possible. In Cincy you can live without AC. There are a couple of weeks in August that are dicey, but it's doable.

[Cincy-Rise]

There's a reason why Cincinnati never really clinched a "Rust Belt City" status... The city's economy quickly diversified itself.

I'd say the department store industry, consumer based products, and financial market quickly took over.

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Yeah; I hope Bill Nuti from NCR, who wouldn't move to Dayton after he got the job and then moved the whole company down to Atlanta, never ever ever sees a green blade of grass in his lawn! *evil grin*

And may his yard be taken over by kudzu!!!

But, BOT: When we lived in Boise, ID, I heard the locals yammer on FOREVER about how those Californians were moving in and were the cause of everything negative in the whole darn state... I LOVE Ohio, glad we retired here and wouldn't trade it for SC's humidity for all the world!!!

[PhillytoCincy]

Since moving to Ohio I have met plenty of people who have moved here and love it here, and love the quality of life.

It seems like that is your perception right now. The problem is, every state out there has a bad reputation. From the central plain states, to out west, down south, and up in the north east. From poverty and hillbillies with no education down south, to sprawling polluted cities out west with no water. It depends on the individual and how they look at a state. Being a Pennsylvanian, we always got a bad rep from the Northeast states. They always would call us Pennsyltucky.