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Old 04-02-2012, 08:34 PM
 
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My boyfriend got a job promotion that he has been working his ass off for, except the the job is in Atlanta. We're very serious & would like to eventually end up together. He asked me to move down there with him, but I am a bit unsure. I have lived on the Upper East Side in NYC for my whole life. Never lived anywhere outside of it. I'm currently a student; and working as a part time bartender in NYC making a pretty good amount of money.

All I know about ATL is what is depicted on TV (the "gangsta rappers" etc.) but my boyfriend has been to ATL numerous times and assures me its beautiful. I trust his word on it. I have a couple of questions...

Would you guys consider the move from NYC to ATL a "culture shock"?
What are some of the "safest" areas to move into? I most likely will get a car; and won't mind the drive from the suburbs to the city. Money isn't my main concern. Its safety and environment. I would like somewhere where its not predominately African Americans; but a similar mixture to the Upper East Side in NYC; which is an even mix of 60% whites, 20% hispanics, and 20% African Americans. I'm trying to stay as close to the Upper East Side as I can while still moving.

Also, regarding jobs, I will be transferring schools there; but I wouldn't want to live solely off my boyfriend & parents; I would want to keep part time bartending. What are some happening areas of clubs/bars that I should try and look for employment? I am a 5'4'' pretty face nice body blonde and that made it easy in NYC to find employment as a bartender. Will this be the case in ATL???

thank you so much for your responses.

xoxo

NYCblonde
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Old 04-02-2012, 08:37 PM
 
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For purely legal reasons, I wouldn't make any major lifestyle changes for a boyfriend. Now if the boyfriend were a 'husband', then, yes.
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Old 04-02-2012, 09:01 PM
 
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But we are pretty serious; and do have talks of engagement & marriage. It's just at this moment neither is feasible. I want to graduate school first & him get settled in his career more.
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Old 04-02-2012, 09:31 PM
 
Location: ATL
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It's so much I want to say about this post but I will just leave it alone lol but to answer your question you should not have a problem bartending here. Look at bars in buckhead, midtown, downtown, the highlands, etc.

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Old 04-02-2012, 09:36 PM
 
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Buckhead and Midtown will have to most bars. These areas are younger and have a good scene, but Buckhead is more mature. That being said, there are bartending jobs all over the area. Do you know what uni you will be transferring to?


Unfortunately, what Prettygyrl777 said is true. We are one of the most litigious societies that I have ever seen.
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Old 04-02-2012, 09:41 PM
 
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Buckhead and Midtown will have to most bars. These areas are younger and have a good scene, but Buckhead is more mature. That being said, there are bartending jobs all over the area. Do you know what uni you will be transferring to?


Unfortunately, what Prettygyrl777 said is true. We are one of the most litigious societies that I have ever seen.

I have no idea what uni I will be transfering to just yet.. I will find something. My main priority right now is to find an area to move into!
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Old 04-02-2012, 09:43 PM
 
Location: Atlanta
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It's so much I want to say about this post but I will just leave it alone lol
agree
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Old 04-02-2012, 10:16 PM
 
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Default *Cough*

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It's so much I want to say about this post but I will just leave it alone lol but to answer your question you should not have a problem bartending here. Look at bars in buckhead, midtown, downtown, the highlands, etc.

Thirds here.

As to one of the questions, moving anywhere for the first time is a culture shock. That's a given. I've moved from state to state, country to country.
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Old 04-02-2012, 11:50 PM
 
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LOL.. What's really sad is she's being honest. I will say this. I have seen many instances where couples have moved to Atlanta and the man went crazy around so many beautiful women or the woman didn't like the area because there were so many beautiful women.
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Old 04-03-2012, 12:27 AM
 
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You need to change your TV watching habits if the only impression you have of Atlanta is gangster rappers.

Atlanta is a beautiful metropolitan area. Realize that the Upper East side of NYC is not very representative of the rest of the US. Have you at least traveled and visited other cities

Due to traffic, you happiness in this area is going to be directly impacted by your commute. For that reason you need to find a place that is convenient for both you and your boyfriend. You did not mention what area of town he will be working in? What type of school you will be continuing.
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