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Old 02-03-2009, 01:19 PM
 
Location: State of Superior
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You haven't been to Greenville in a very long time, have you? There are so many options for food that it is crazy, the dt area sort of reminds me of Seattle/Tacoma in that it seems like every other business is a restaurant. As far as it being conservative, I find the town to be a good mix.

Come back and visit again and see the changes.
I was coming at this from the stand point of a 25 year old , single Yankee.

Greenville area , and the North west SC highlands , is a great place for retirement folks. The trend to retire in the mid- south has been going on for some time. However , that still does not make these places great for young people from the North..... I have been to Greenville 3 years ago , last time. I have friends that live in the area. Places , like Asheville , Atlanta , and Knoxville are better suited for young people starting out in a new career .
Atlanta is expensive but there are jobs , , not so much in Asheville , maybe Knoxville is better middle ground, depending on your job search.
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Old 02-03-2009, 01:35 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX - Displaced Michigander
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Actually, Greenville is one of the best places for jobs in the country right now. This really is a pretty 'happening' place right now.

Asheville from what I am hearing is very expensive and the pay is low. Atlanta is one of those places that people either love or hate, there doesn't seem to be any sort of middle ground. Another place the origanal poster might check out is Nashville. The job market there is pretty good, the winters are mild, there is no state income tax, and in fact they have one of the lowest tax burdens of any state.
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Old 02-03-2009, 01:57 PM
 
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SC has one of the highest unemployement rates in the country, greenville is one of the lowest in the state of SC but that does not say much, and it is no where near being one of the best in the country. Unemployment soars in Greenville and in South Carolina | GreenvilleOnline.com | The Greenville News ...Just some insight here from a person who grew up one of the the fastest growing counties in the country, Wake co in NC(Raleigh,Cary Durham) The secret was let out years ago and people have been flocking into the area for years, so yes there is lots of population growth. The problem is that the jobs are not here and never really were. retirees and people who cashed out on homes at the right time did well and and banked money, but thats over now. this area has gone up in regards cost of housing while other areas have been deflating so the picture has changed. Raleigh was big for IT and now that is laying off. Its gonna be bad here going forward for folks needing to work same in SC,not as bad as Mich but you never know lots of people moving down all needing jobs and there arent any. My advice avoid the trendy follow me like a moth to the flame states, and find the next hidden treasure and be ahead of the curve not behind it. Good luck
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Old 02-03-2009, 06:21 PM
 
Location: Fly over country U.S.A.
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The south is pretty but I couldn't take the humid weather in the summer. I retire in 4 years and it looks like the west for me. Warmer winters and dry climate. Maybe Nevada, Utah.
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Old 02-03-2009, 08:19 PM
 
Location: State of Superior
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Actually, Greenville is one of the best places for jobs in the country right now. This really is a pretty 'happening' place right now.

Asheville from what I am hearing is very expensive and the pay is low. Atlanta is one of those places that people either love or hate, there doesn't seem to be any sort of middle ground. Another place the origanal poster might check out is Nashville. The job market there is pretty good, the winters are mild, there is no state income tax, and in fact they have one of the lowest tax burdens of any state.
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The south is pretty but I couldn't take the humid weather in the summer. I retire in 4 years and it looks like the west for me. Warmer winters and dry climate. Maybe Nevada, Utah.
Give NM a look . Great state, " land of Enchantment " Santa Fe ,area- Taos and points up north are very nice , and dry heat. Snow in winter. great skiing.
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Old 02-03-2009, 08:36 PM
 
Location: On the brink of WWIII
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Give NM a look . Great state, " land of Enchantment " Santa Fe ,area- Taos and points up north are very nice , and dry heat. Snow in winter. great skiing.

Isn't that my line??
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:17 PM
 
Location: St. Joseph Area
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Well, I'm not thrilled about leaving home. But since I have to, I'm looking at Illinois, Iowa and the Rockies. (an odd combination, I know) I've heard Utah is an AMAZING place. So are Colorado and Idaho. But I also like the midwest. The culture the familiarity and proximity to my family and friends are important to me.

Not a fan of the south outside the bigger cities. Somehow, being an American History Teacher in South Carolina sounds...shall I say....awkward?
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:19 PM
 
Location: MI
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I moved to Durham, NC from Hazel Park, MI and love it. It has everything you're looking for, and I hear Asheville, NC is similar...but you're not going to find great employment out there (or so I hear). Durham is much better because it has RTP (google!) nearby.
I've heard nothing but good things from everybody who lived/lives in NC, but i'm trying to avoid that state in particular due to my career choice. I'm graduating optometry school in May, and it is very difficult to get a state license for NC. They only grant a small number of licenses each year, and i'd rather not deal with the headache, as most other states will be relatively easy to find a job opportunity.
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Old 02-03-2009, 09:40 PM
 
Location: MI
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I was coming at this from the stand point of a 25 year old , single Yankee.

Greenville area , and the North west SC highlands , is a great place for retirement folks. The trend to retire in the mid- south has been going on for some time. However , that still does not make these places great for young people from the North..... I have been to Greenville 3 years ago , last time. I have friends that live in the area. Places , like Asheville , Atlanta , and Knoxville are better suited for young people starting out in a new career .
Atlanta is expensive but there are jobs , , not so much in Asheville , maybe Knoxville is better middle ground, depending on your job search.
Thanks for your input. I am definitely looking for a place that will be suited for the mid-twenties/early thirties age group. Somewhere that has a decent nightlife is a must. I don't think i would be happy in a place that was mainly a retirement spot, although...more old folks might be good for business
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Old 02-03-2009, 10:02 PM
 
Location: San Antonio, TX - Displaced Michigander
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Well, I'm not thrilled about leaving home. But since I have to, I'm looking at Illinois, Iowa and the Rockies. (an odd combination, I know) I've heard Utah is an AMAZING place. So are Colorado and Idaho. But I also like the midwest. The culture the familiarity and proximity to my family and friends are important to me.

Not a fan of the south outside the bigger cities. Somehow, being an American History Teacher in South Carolina sounds...shall I say....awkward?
Why in the world would that be?
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