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First of all, 20 g's is not a lot of money. Secondly, most of the people picking Mobile have obviously never lived in a big city. There is no way in the world I would give you the amenities of Philadelphia for Mobile for that amount. Most of you would move back immediately after you discovered that the locals "ain't too tolerant for your types."
It's actually a 50k difference in extra money picking the Mobile job, not 20k, due to COL.
I don't think so. For the most part I think people acknowledge that Mobile is a much smaller city than Philadelphia in a much different climate with a different type of build and some major cultural differences. It's a simple matter of preference and this forum tends to be weighted heavily toward more urban. I think most residents of Mobile who are happy there are thrilled that Mobile isn't similar to a Northeastern city. Why is it an issue that people on this forum tend to prefer Philly? It's nothing personal.
I know Mobile has beaches and a seaport (so does metro Philly, by the way), but those two factors pale in comparison to other important factors (size, urbanity, culture, etc) which is why I choose Philly.
Im from NY and spent a lot of time in Philly (crew racing). I still think I would prefer the warm weather and coastal breezes. I might even try to like the bubba culture.
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People forget that Mobile is a Beach City/Seaport. I would take 85K and be pretty happy living on the gulf coast
Mobile is not really a 'beach' city, no more than is Orlando FL. It's on the northern edge of a very large bay. Having said that, there are some very lovely (and incredibly affordable) neighborhoods there. The biggest challenge is that it's not really a city accustomed to transients ie Atlanta of Charlotte, so assimilation might be a bit more difficult there.
Having said that, the beaches near Mobile are gorgeous, the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is amazing, and for $85,000 (vs $65,000 for Philadelphia? Please.) you can live a fabulous lifestyle. The choice for me (and I qualify this by saying I am a native Southerner) would be easy.
Im from NY and spent a lot of time in Philly (crew racing). I still think I would prefer the warm weather and coastal breezes. I might even try to like the bubba culture.
Mobile is not really a 'beach' city, no more than is Orlando FL. It's on the northern edge of a very large bay. Having said that, there are some very lovely (and incredibly affordable) neighborhoods there. The biggest challenge is that it's not really a city accustomed to transients ie Atlanta of Charlotte, so assimilation might be a bit more difficult there.
Having said that, the beaches near Mobile are gorgeous, the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is amazing, and for $85,000 (vs $65,000 for Philadelphia? Please.) you can live a fabulous lifestyle. The choice for me (and I qualify this by saying I am a native Southerner) would be easy.
Dauphin Island is about 30 minutes from there. You cab get to Gulf Shores in about 40 min.
First of all, 20 g's is not a lot of money. Secondly, most of the people picking Mobile have obviously never lived in a big city. There is no way in the world I would give you the amenities of Philadelphia for Mobile for that amount. Most of you would move back immediately after you discovered that the locals "ain't too tolerant for your types."
I'm from NYC and I choose Mobile, I don't think it has to do with if you've lived in a big city or not, just preference, the big/mega city thing has been done to death for some, it's burnt out and unappealing to me. 20 G's is A LOT, especially when you factor in the cost of living.
Lol I'll amenity myself a nice house, nice car, etc., if I want a big city I'll visit one. If there is a problem, the "locals" could kick rocks, I'm not going anywhere (until I want to).
First of all, 20 g's is not a lot of money. Secondly, most of the people picking Mobile have obviously never lived in a big city. There is no way in the world I would give you the amenities of Philadelphia for Mobile for that amount. Most of you would move back immediately after you discovered that the locals "ain't too tolerant for your types."
And you know any of this how? Have you ever left the DMV? How do you assume that people that would ***gasp*** pick Mobile have "obviously never lived in a big city" just by this simple choice?
That is an AWFUL lot of assumption packed into such a small post.
Did any of you guys think about picking Philly and living in new jersey or delaware where the money will take you far like it would in mobile?
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