Charlotte or Columbus or ?

[jus10dk]

I grew up in Chicago... then moved to Nashville for a while, and in Nashville I met my wife. She was from Charlotte originally. Now we both live in Columbus. From visits and sharing our lives together in all of these places... I would most definitely choose Columbus.. especially for the longterm move.

[GeminiGal]

Originally Posted by ZnGuy

I don't see crime worse in CLT than Columbus. I guess if you are living in the bad part of town you may be likely to see crime. There is alot of illegal immigrants due to the growth and past construction jobs which have slowed down. Some of the illegals are heading back to home country because of decline in job market.

HUGE misconception! Crime IS worse in CLT - and because the economy is worse there than here the crime has risen as well. Illegals are NOT leaving these areas in large numbers to head back "home" - why would they when life is better in the US even without work - healthcare, education and social services are still free for the taking!

There was a big uproar in ATL a few weeks surrounding the Dialysis clinic at Grady Hospital (THE trama center for the metro area). They wanted to close that clinic because it was BLEEDING money. Come to find out, the uproar came from the patients and their advocates (lawyers), appears that the overwhelming majority of the dialysis patients were ILLEGAL immigrants. Grady even offered to fly them back to their home country and find them a clinic, but illegals still balked.

[14thandYou]

Originally Posted by GeminiGal

HUGE misconception! Crime IS worse in CLT - and because the economy is worse there than here the crime has risen as well. Illegals are NOT leaving these areas in large numbers to head back "home" - why would they when life is better in the US even without work - healthcare, education and social services are still free for the taking!

There was a big uproar in ATL a few weeks surrounding the Dialysis clinic at Grady Hospital (THE trama center for the metro area). They wanted to close that clinic because it was BLEEDING money. Come to find out, the uproar came from the patients and their advocates (lawyers), appears that the overwhelming majority of the dialysis patients were ILLEGAL immigrants. Grady even offered to fly them back to their home country and find them a clinic, but illegals still balked.

%$#^ those illegals, they ruin everything.

[Mary444xyz]

When people arrive in Columbus, Ohio and mention that they are from another city or area of the country, such as Denver, Atlanta or Boston, people in Columbus either:1.) Have a look on their face and act like they have no idea of where that is or anything about that city or area of the country (including other cities and areas of Ohio). They act totally ignorant about anyplace outside the Columbus Bubble and for a good reason, they are. The visitor or newcomer just shake their head and call Columbus a certain type town.2.) Act very rude, narcissistic and arrogant, with an attitude that their hometown is better than everyone else's. This unfriendly attitude tends to **** off people who are from other places outside the Columbus Bubble. Instead of welcoming people to Columbus, they are down right rude to them. Then when the visitor or newcomer, realizes that the rude and arrogant person was born and raised in Columbus and has never left the Columbus Bubble, they just shake their head and call Columbus a certain type town.

[14thandYou]

Originally Posted by Mary444xyz

When people arrive in Columbus, Ohio and mention that they are from another city or area of the country, such as Denver, Atlanta or Boston, people in Columbus either:1.) Have a look on their face and act like they have no idea of where that is or anything about that city or area of the country (including other cities and areas of Ohio). They act totally ignorant about anyplace outside the Columbus Bubble and for a good reason, they are. The visitor or newcomer just shake their head and call Columbus a certain type town.2.) Act very rude, narcissistic and arrogant, with an attitude that their hometown is better than everyone else's. This unfriendly attitude tends to **** off people who are from other places outside the Columbus Bubble. Instead of welcoming people to Columbus, they are down right rude to them. Then when the visitor or newcomer, realizes that the rude and arrogant person was born and raised in Columbus and has never left the Columbus Bubble, they just shake their head and call Columbus a certain type town.

I love ridiculously broad generalizations such as this that are no doubt based upon very limited interaction. Columbus is a city with a regional population of nearly 2 million people. I lived there for 26 years, and never once did I encounter anything such as you describe--nor did I ever hear someone use the term "Columbus bubble." Perhaps the problem isn't the people of Columbus?

[Andrea-ColumbusChamber]

If you are considering moving to Columbus, Ohio, I can offer you some resources to help you get connected. First, check out liveworkplayColumbus.com. It provides information and links to resources to help people get to know Columbus, from neighborhoods to arts & culture to information about the economy/industries/employers.

According to US News & World Report, America's soon-to-be retirees should consider Columbus, Ohio for their golden years. Great neighborhoods, access to arts & culture, excellent cost of living. Here's the link:

America's Best Affordable Places to Retire - US News and World Report

There are many, many people who live in Columbus who are just like you: they are from someplace else. And they love living here! Columbus is a community of great diversity so, no matter your background, you will likely find your place here. Welcome home!

[14thandYou]

Originally Posted by Andrea-ColumbusChamber

If you are considering moving to Columbus, Ohio, I can offer you some resources to help you get connected. First, check out liveworkplayColumbus.com. It provides information and links to resources to help people get to know Columbus, from neighborhoods to arts & culture to information about the economy/industries/employers.

According to US News & World Report, America's soon-to-be retirees should consider Columbus, Ohio for their golden years. Great neighborhoods, access to arts & culture, excellent cost of living. Here's the link:

America's Best Affordable Places to Retire - US News and World Report

There are many, many people who live in Columbus who are just like you: they are from someplace else. And they love living here! Columbus is a community of great diversity so, no matter your background, you will likely find your place here. Welcome home!

Andrea, you do not contribute to the forum (nor contribute to the image of your city) when you copy and paste the same message in multiple threads. It's not at all helpful.