Charlotte vs Denver vs Seattle vs Others for computer IT industry (sales, apartments)

[raptorjesus]

I'm 28 years old single white dude from Atlanta. I like to work then go out to drink and pass out in a ditch. This is what I'm looking for in order of importance list:

1. Good IT computer economy where someone can get a job *not* working in their field of training. (I've been an auditor, network admin, 3d modeler, animator, compositor, etc., but mostly trained in graphics) I know scripting but not hardcore C++ or anything. I just want to move out of Atlanta and be able to get a $20+ hour job relatively fast doing something with computers, preferably not entertainment industry. Been building PC's since the intel 486dx (when I was like 12?) so enjoy working with hardware too and wouldn't mind some kind of hardware sales or servicing if it pays decent.

2. Atlanta has 5 million metro population, poor city planning, sprawl, and poor public transportation so there is too much traffic and it just feels too crowded in general so I would like something smaller or better quality at least.

3. For living arrangements, I want a rental unit that has restaurants and shops below or around it and apartments above or whatever. Either that or regular apartments with a short walk to buy food from some kind of eatery.

4. When I'm walking around the environment/city, I don't want to feel like I'm walking around in a rap video, religious theocracy, mexico, or a dukes of hazard episode. I will settle for a rap video without any actual stabbings or gunshots fired though if need be.

Whats the best options out of the choices in my topic or possibly other places?

[bandibadji]

Sounds like Stockholm or Oslo would work. I sure like it in both places.

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by raptorjesus

I'm 28 years old single white dude from Atlanta. I like to work then go out to drink and pass out in a ditch. This is what I'm looking for in order of importance list:

1. Good IT computer economy where someone can get a job *not* working in their field of training. (I've been an auditor, network admin, 3d modeler, animator, compositor, etc., but mostly trained in graphics) I know scripting but not hardcore C++ or anything. I just want to move out of Atlanta and be able to get a $20+ hour job relatively fast doing something with computers, preferably not entertainment industry. Been building PC's since the intel 486dx (when I was like 12?) so enjoy working with hardware too and wouldn't mind some kind of hardware sales or servicing if it pays decent.

2. Atlanta has 5 million metro population, poor city planning, sprawl, and poor public transportation so there is too much traffic and it just feels too crowded in general so I would like something smaller or better quality at least.

3. For living arrangements, I want a rental unit that has restaurants and shops below or around it and apartments above or whatever. Either that or regular apartments with a short walk to buy food from some kind of eatery.

4. When I'm walking around the environment/city, I don't want to feel like I'm walking around in a rap video, religious theocracy, mexico, or a dukes of hazard episode. I will settle for a rap video without any actual stabbings or gunshots fired though if need be.

Whats the best options out of the choices in my topic or possibly other places?

I know that you said preferably not entertainment, but if I were you, I'd look at NFL Films. (non-union, good rep as an employer) It's a suburban location, but there is a light-rail line into Philly & if you get an apartment within walking distance of that, take the train to Philly & get drunk as a skunk, no worries..

[PeytonC]

I've heard Los Angeles has some nice ditches.

[Hoagie58]

Harlem man!

[DawnW]

If the number of 5M population is too much for you, you should not be looking at Seattle or Denver.

So, you want a smaller city where you can pass out in ditches......sorry, I don't know city ditches enough to comment, but I hear Arizona has a fairly large ditch where people actually have gone to stay overnight.

Dawn

[QC Misfit]

Why not take the attitude out of the post like everyone is against you and be a little mores serious? You can get some good help on here but the way you come across will determine the answers you will recieve.

Why not just stay in Atlanta. I think you will be able to find what you are lookign for there.

Waht price point are you wanting to spend on a rental? This will tell you if Charlotte is the place or not for you.

Good Luck!

[raptorjesus]

Originally Posted by QC Misfit

Waht price point are you wanting to spend on a rental? This will tell you if Charlotte is the place or not for you.

I hope this is a joke because Charlotte is dirt cheap for housing compared to Seattle and most other cities. If you can't afford to live in Charlotte then you can't afford to live anywhere.

[QC Misfit]

Can you just not answer a question? On $20 an hour that $40,000 per year. You want to be broke all the time and pay High on rent or not? What is your budget?

[raptorjesus]

Originally Posted by QC Misfit

Can you just not answer a question? On $20 an hour that $40,000 per year. You want to be broke all the time and pay High on rent or not? What is your budget?

I pay $650 now for a large 1 bedroom apartment in a good place. Charlotte is basically the same if not cheaper

Originally Posted by anifani821

YAWN. Raptor Redux.

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