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Old 10-31-2007, 03:56 AM
 
Location: Denver Colorado
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Any and all opinions are welcome -
So, what is the BEST thing about living in Houston??
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Old 10-31-2007, 03:57 AM
 
Location: Denver Colorado
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Also, how is the cost of living?
I hear the tech job field is incredible!
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Old 10-31-2007, 04:05 AM
 
Location: DFW Texas
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I lived in Houston in 1993 and also in 2003.......in my opinion??
Good things......Close to the Gulf Of Mexico, NASA, Beautiful Skyline, Galleria.

Bad things......Smog (the air stinks), Heat/Humidity (might as well live in a Steam Bath), Traffic (LA like GRIDLOCK), People (kinda backwoods).


But thats just MY opinion!!

If your looking for an area with High Tech related job.......try Austin or the DFW area.
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Old 10-31-2007, 04:07 AM
 
Location: DFW Texas
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As far as cost of living, well in reference to what area?? Where are you now?
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Old 10-31-2007, 05:22 AM
 
Location: Denver Colorado
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I'm in Denver Colorado right now.
I'm getting lots of offers for tech jobs in Houston.
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Old 10-31-2007, 06:50 AM
 
Location: Denver Colorado
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I lived in Houston in 1993 and also in 2003.......in my opinion??
Good things......Close to the Gulf Of Mexico, NASA, Beautiful Skyline, Galleria.

Bad things......Smog (the air stinks), Heat/Humidity (might as well live in a Steam Bath), Traffic (LA like GRIDLOCK), People (kinda backwoods).


But thats just MY opinion!!

If your looking for an area with High Tech related job.......try Austin or the DFW area.
Does the air smell like oil, OR, is it just a smoggy - like smell?
Is Austin better than Houston?
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Old 10-31-2007, 07:06 AM
 
Location: Texas
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As crazy as this may sound to some people, I like the weather. I get sick pretty easy when it's cold. I HATE cold weather. Right now, it's about 55 degrees and I have the heat on.
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Old 10-31-2007, 07:26 AM
 
Location: Denver Colorado
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As crazy as this may sound to some people, I like the weather. I get sick pretty easy when it's cold. I HATE cold weather. Right now, it's about 55 degrees and I have the heat on.
Dosen't sound crazy to me at all - I like hot weather and humidity!
I prefer humidity over cold dry weather anytime.
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Old 10-31-2007, 09:40 AM
 
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It only smells in a few areas, most of Houston is like every other part of the country. The things I like best in Houston? I love the restaurants as well as the friendly atmosphere most places you go.

I also like the fact that I can build and live in a large custom home for about the same price as a lot of people purchase tiny homes in other cities.
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Old 10-31-2007, 10:05 AM
 
Location: Houston, TX (Bellaire)
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Austin is better than Houston, but Houston is pretty good overall.
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