Possible move to Columbus

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by scolls

I recently graduated from Franklin University in Columbus and I may consider moving there. I currently live in the Detroit area so it's a real struggle up here. I am seriously considering the Twin Cities, but Columbus popped into my head. From what I read it seems to be an up and coming town, and more white collar than most Midwest cities. It's also not that far of a drive from Detroit. I have been through Ohio, in Cleveland and Cincinnati, but never Columbus. Frankly, I didn't like Ohio but Columbus seems different. Anyone have any opinions on Columbus? I also hear Columbus employers are more willing to hire Franklin grads, is that true?

Have you ever considered Indianapolis? Its similar to Columbus in a lot of ways. Its slightly larger in population. But it has pro sports teams, very affordable cost of living, better job market than the Rust Belt as a whole, and friendlt people. And its best point.....it isnt in OH.

[krock1dk]

Originally Posted by scolls

I do live in SE Michigan. Harper Woods is a small suburb on the Detroit border. I'm literally 4 blocks from Detroit. The problem is, the metro area is 4.5 million but there is not enough jobs. There are way more people than jobs, and we still haven't seen the fallout from GM and Chrysler yet. I love Detroit and would like to stay, but I have to start creating options.

Columbus has really moved up on my list. According to mapquest, it's only 3.5 hours from Detroit. I could come back to Detroit on weekends, go to Tiger games, hangout at the casinos and come back to Columbus. The more I talk to people in Minnesota, the more unfriendly they seem. Sure I have family there, but if the people are that unfriendly and uninviting, it doesn't seem like a good fit, plus I'd be 10-12 hours away from Detroit.

What are some of the major employers in Columbus I could look into?

Also, I'm not going to get murdered in Columbus being a Michigan fan am I?

Have you ever considered Indianapolis? Its similar in a lot of ways to Columbus. Its slightly larger in population, has 2 pro sports teams, very affordable cost of living, more jobs than the Rsut Belt as a whole, is much more 'liveable' and safer than Detroit, and friendly people. Most importantly....it isnt in OH.

[Tenzo]

Read an article in 'Columbus Magazine' yesterday.
It had the top ten reasons Indy was better than Columbus.
Now I don't agree with them all.
But it was a wierd article to have in a Columbus Magazine