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Old 08-03-2011, 09:23 PM
 
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Here's the deal. I am in my late twenties and have been considering a move to Chicago. I have done significant research (e.g. neighborhoods, cost of living, jobs, pros/cons, etc.) and visited the city several times. Basically, if you have moved to the city or suburbs from michigan, what has been your overall experience? Are you satisfied with your decision? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
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Old 08-03-2011, 09:31 PM
 
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You will never regret it. Half the state is here. You can always move back if you get older...sometimes I think about it. I know maybe 50 people from MI who moved here...I never met anyone who moved back.
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Old 08-03-2011, 11:23 PM
 
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I'm not from Michigan, but there are many many many people from Michigan in Chicago.

In fact, as a native Chicagoan, I often feel outnumbered by Michiganders! If you are from Michigan, you will probably have an easier time making friends here than people who move from other places due to the Michigan connection.
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Old 08-04-2011, 01:36 AM
 
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I never met anyone who moved back.
I know several.
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Old 08-04-2011, 06:49 AM
 
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I went to college in Michigan and there a ton people from Michigan here, at least in their 20s-30s.

I'm not a native to MI but based on what I saw there, Chicago isn't really that big of a change aside from the aspect of Urban living. It's still a midwest town. I doubt there would be much culture shock.
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:28 AM
 
Location: Chicago, IL SouthWest Suburbs
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Here's the deal. I am in my late twenties and have been considering a move to Chicago. I have done significant research (e.g. neighborhoods, cost of living, jobs, pros/cons, etc.) and visited the city several times. Basically, if you have moved to the city or suburbs from michigan, what has been your overall experience? Are you satisfied with your decision? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
I work in Chicago live in the sw burbs
Seems to me a very high concentration of Michiganders in the area
Always friendly and i am sure most welcome you
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