5 month report/living in Delta CO
Delta really is a pretty nice small city. The locals have been quite inclusive of us newcomers and we have already made some nice friends. The weather has been quite hot and dry, so much different from Wisconsin. But I've adjusted well and use a ton of moisturizer every day. The city services are quite satisfactory and working with city hall re: building permits has been a hassle-free experience. The train rolls through the city throughout the day and night. I like it. What retail stores that aren't here, are in Montrose, just a short drive south. They're opening a JC Penney and Target store there. I think Delta is just fine with a Wal-Mart as the sole "big box" store. (Walgreens is coming) There are a number of retail stores up and down main street, practically everything you need.
I've taken to doing alot of walking as I live just a block off of main street. Since I filled the gas tank on May 18th, I've put 45 miles on my car. We moved three vehicles here and I could really do without my car. Should have sold it back in Wisconsin. The major disappointment is available employment and the low wage and salary offered here. I'm so glad we didn't opt for one of those new subdivision properties. We kept it simple and moved into a 900sq ft house in the main part of town. Mortgage payments are $600., quite do-able. I've applied for at least 5 "good-paying"' jobs and haven't gotten my foot in the door yet. If you move here from a large city, the one thing you need to be aware of is the "small town chatter". I mean it, most everything you do is up for conversation. I am working for a local retail merchant and was exploring another opportunity. My boss came to me and asked when I was leaving! I hadn't even filled out an application, I just asked some questions at a social function. Oh, also...it's basically who you know not what you know that gets you into the decent jobs here. I do like the $8.50/hr job I have right now. I just settled into the notion that I can't come here and blow them away with my resume. It's going to take time. But I just keep my resume out there and sooner or later something will hit.
My husband is retired and I work about 30-35 hrs a week. If you just understand that you might have to live simply at first, you'll adjust much better. I like it here alot and I don't think I'd move back to Wisconsin, the recreation here is great and if we miss the hub-bub of a larger city Grand Junction is fairly close.
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07-17-2007, 12:11 PM
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