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Denver, and CO in general is about as laid back as it gets. Very few people that I know (working professionals from other places) have traditional 8-5 jobs or get dressed up to go to work, and even if they do, employers are generally very flexible with work arrangements and respectful of time off requests. The state is a major vacation destination, but unlike some other very touristy states, it has a high proportion of educated people and forward-thinking industries. Tons of roof racks on cars and equipment in apartment hallways, as it is expected that a person would take advantage of the recreational opportunities to the west. Very little religious overtones and a tolerant, communal attitude. Overall, people seem much more interested in your hobbies than your work, and it is expected that you're going to take some time to pursue them. Much more of a "live and let live" attitude than anywhere else I've spent time, especially compared to the east coast.
Denver, and CO in general is about as laid back as it gets. Very few people that I know (working professionals from other places) have traditional 8-5 jobs or get dressed up to go to work, and even if they do, employers are generally very flexible with work arrangements and respectful of time off requests. The state is a major vacation destination, but unlike some other very touristy states, it has a high proportion of educated people and forward-thinking industries. Tons of roof racks on cars and equipment in apartment hallways, as it is expected that a person would take advantage of the recreational opportunities to the west. Very little religious overtones and a tolerant, communal attitude. Overall, people seem much more interested in your hobbies than your work, and it is expected that you're going to take some time to pursue them. Much more of a "live and let live" attitude than anywhere else I've spent time, especially compared to the east coast.
Which US major cities or surrounding areas of major cities are the most laid back overall? Not too fast paced, not too uptight but more friendly and more easy going?
I guess every big city has at least some of that going on but overall which ones would you consider to be the most laid back?
San Diego and Tampa are the most chilled out cities I have seen in America, although I have to hold my breath while calling Tampa a "city" since it's really more like a big overgrown office park.
Atlanta is in the south, and it's DEFINITELY not laid back. It's not as fast paced as a DC or a NYC, but let's make no mistakes, it's hardly laid back. Way too much sprawl, way too much traffic, very old school and conservatives coporate culture, very materialistic people, and a ton of back stabbing goes on in offices in Atlanta.
I was surprise to come out West and notice how different things are out this way. The work environments are WAY more laid back. And the in the Bay Area, employers and the cities acknowledge the traffic problem. They make tons of accommodations for people commuting to work.
Unlike Atlanta where everyone is expected to drive everywhere, deal with horrific traffic, and most companies are out of touch with this fact, and if they do know it, they don't care. Many companies don't offer a car pool or any sort in Atlanta. Offices environments in Atlanta are robotic, dead, and full of no life.
MAYBE the out of work environment in Atlanta is more laid back than NYC. But good luck making friends who will take your seriously without a big house, and a luxury sports car. I think in NYC, you're less judged by your material possessions than you are in Atlanta. I guess LA may be similar, but never been to LA before.
Wrong. I'm sure Atlanta and Dallas would like to have a word with you.
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