Sell me on Colorado--thinking of moving (Denver: rent, college, living)

[auburnc]

Hello,
I'm a 22 year old girl and recent college grad from Alabama. I'm looking for a drastic change of scenery and I've always been drawn to Colorado.
In my research I've found that Denver is a good place to for young professionals, that there's a lot of job opportunity and a lot to do there.
So basically, sell me on Colorado: why should someone like me move there? or should I not?

[Count David]

Originally Posted by auburnc

Hello,
I'm a 22 year old girl and recent college grad from Alabama. I'm looking for a drastic change of scenery and I've always been drawn to Colorado.
In my research I've found that Denver is a good place to for young professionals, that there's a lot of job opportunity and a lot to do there.
So basically, sell me on Colorado: why should someone like me move there? or should I not?

Because you're young, female, and educated. I'm only selling you on Denver/Northern Front Range, the rest of it won't serve your needs (job opportunities, things to do, other professionals).

Only thing I would warn you about is the high cost of living.

[Vision67]

A recent grad in what?

Actually, way too many people are moving here and driving rents to the moon.

[auburnc]

I recently graduated with a degree in English, and I'm currently working in marketing/communications.

I heard rent average is $1,000 a month?

[MN_Ski]

Average rent is more like $1,200-$1,400.

To be honest, just focus on applying for jobs here to line something up first. In the meantime, takes lots of vacations here to get immersed to make sure you end up liking it.

Lots of people are drawn to Colorado, but those who have not been here yet have a very skewed view of the city and state. It's a great place, but it's nothing like what you are probably expecting it to be.

[NW Crow]

I am not selling anything here. I sometimes answer questions but I don't sell.

[pikabike]

Ummm, yeah, CO doesn't need anyone to sell it.

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by auburnc

I heard rent average is $1,000 a month

LOL.
With a roommate.

[StealthRabbit]

22 Yr old, looking for change of scenery?

1) NZ (very nice, especially south Island, look into work near Queenstown or Invercargill)
2) Australia

1- 2 yr work visa for those under age 31, it would do wonders for your resume and world experience.

Now is a great time of yr to head to southern hemisphere (summer is coming soon!)

From there.... head to Thailand, Cambodia, or Vietnam and teach English (while learning thai ...) A Colorado friend (English major) who did that ended up with a superb international job based in Singapore. (Drafts international trade agreements.)

Colorado is a great place to visit. (lived there for 28 yrs)

For a career move, look to Utah. There is a lot of competition in CO and employers can pay accordingly.

Nice scenery.? (yet in USA)... look into Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish, MT, Very pretty, next door to Glacier NP, near Canada, not so much competition for jobs, awesome outdoors and skiing venues.

Of all our moves / jobs / adventures. I would not have wanted to miss the international ones (the younger you are the better, best as a single / no kids.... ) International jobs / destinations are plentiful, scenic and interesting, there are 10's of thousands of German young adults doing that gig.

[JohnCurtisEstes]

Originally Posted by StealthRabbit

22 Yr old, looking for change of scenery?

1) NZ (very nice, especially south Island, look into work near Queenstown or Invercargill)
2) Australia

1- 2 yr work visa for those under age 31, it would do wonders for your resume and world experience.

Now is a great time of yr to head to southern hemisphere (summer is coming soon!)

From there.... head to Thailand, Cambodia, or Vietnam and teach English (while learning thai ...) A Colorado friend (English major) who did that ended up with a superb international job based in Singapore. (Drafts international trade agreements.)

Colorado is a great place to visit. (lived there for 28 yrs)

For a career move, look to Utah. There is a lot of competition in CO and employers can pay accordingly.

Nice scenery.? (yet in USA)... look into Columbia Falls, Kalispell, Whitefish, MT, Very pretty, next door to Glacier NP, near Canada, not so much competition for jobs, awesome outdoors and skiing venues.

Of all our moves / jobs / adventures. I would not have wanted to miss the international ones (the younger you are the better, best as a single / no kids.... ) International jobs / destinations are plentiful, scenic and interesting, there are 10's of thousands of German young adults doing that gig.

I lived in OZ for a few years at a top-secret USAF/OZ Airforce base north of Adelaide (in the outback) in a town called Woomera.

Best assignment I ever had and we got to take the USAF jet over to NZ for free to ski. Flew to Queenstown and skied the "Southern Alps" as they call it.

Not very great skiing (as compared to CO.) but it was beautiful and the people are all very friendly and they love beer too.