Possible move to Columbus (Cleveland, Cincinnati: find a job, university, income)

[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?

[LMS7689]

Don't know about willingness to hire Franklin grads, but I think Columbus is a great town. I also have not been looking for a job recently either. I had some friends with experience and degrees who were looking for work here, and it took them 4 and 6 months to find jobs (business and finance), but they did eventually find good jobs. Columbus is a pretty progressive city, for the midwest, and there are lots of things to do here compared to other Ohio cities.

Personally, in this economy, I would look for a job first, and then move. If you want to try Columbus, consider subleasing for a little while. Pack light, come down, see how you like it, and look for a job. If it doesn't pan out, you can always try another area or be ready to move if you find a job somewhere else. Just my two cents.

[scolls]

Originally Posted by LMS7689

Don't know about willingness to hire Franklin grads, but I think Columbus is a great town. I also have not been looking for a job recently either. I had some friends with experience and degrees who were looking for work here, and it took them 4 and 6 months to find jobs (business and finance), but they did eventually find good jobs. Columbus is a pretty progressive city, for the midwest, and there are lots of things to do here compared to other Ohio cities.

Personally, in this economy, I would look for a job first, and then move. If you want to try Columbus, consider subleasing for a little while. Pack light, come down, see how you like it, and look for a job. If it doesn't pan out, you can always try another area or be ready to move if you find a job somewhere else. Just my two cents.

I don't plan on moving without a job. I have a lot of relatives in the Twin Cities and that is also a more progressive area so I was considering that area as well, along with Detroit. One problem with me is that I don't seem to adapt well to different environments. I tend to struggle to meet people at times. At least with Detroit and the Twin Cities, I already know people.

[LMS7689]

Originally Posted by scolls

I don't plan on moving without a job. I have a lot of relatives in the Twin Cities and that is also a more progressive area so I was considering that area as well, along with Detroit. One problem with me is that I don't seem to adapt well to different environments. I tend to struggle to meet people at times. At least with Detroit and the Twin Cities, I already know people.

I think you're smart to look for a job first. As far as whether or not Columbus is a good place to work and live, I would say yes. On that basis, I would say add it to your list of cities in which to look for a job.

Based on your personality, if you're worried about meeting people, and you don't think you'd be able to adapt well without some familiar faces, that might be something to consider. My opinion is that people here are friendly, but it's a very subjective thing to judge. I think I'm fairly outgoing, so my perception might be different than someone else's. I will say that a lot of people in Columbus, in my experience, are from someplace else and are generally willing to make friends.

Good luck!

[Tenzo]

I've found the Columbus job environment to be very favorable to white collar and grads. Within 10 days of looking I had two job offers.

[sauerkraut145]

Columbus has high umemployment right now, but it normally has some of the states lowest unemployment rates. The Twin Cities are too cold for me, but I hear they have alot of jogging trails there. have you thought about Omaha? They have low unemployment, low cost of living and no city income taxes likw Columbus, Ohio has.

[streetcreed]

Columbus has high umemployment right now, but it normally has some of the states lowest unemployment rates. The Twin Cities are too cold for me, but I hear they have alot of jogging trails there. have you thought about Omaha? They have low unemployment, low cost of living and no city income taxes likw Columbus, Ohio has.

Almost every large city has decently large unemployment numbers. We are in a recession.

On the other hand, Columbus is expected to be one of the first cities in the US to recover and lost nearly a fraction of the number of jobs of most cities. Columbus is by most accounts wearing the recession better than most cities and is a good place to be looking for a job in the midwest/east coast.

[scolls]

Originally Posted by sauerkraut145

Columbus has high umemployment right now, but it normally has some of the states lowest unemployment rates. The Twin Cities are too cold for me, but I hear they have alot of jogging trails there. have you thought about Omaha? They have low unemployment, low cost of living and no city income taxes likw Columbus, Ohio has.

Omaha is too far from Detroit. I would like to stay as close to Detroit as possible. Minnesota winters don't bother me. I don't mind the cold. I know every city is going to have high unemployment right now, but it seems Columbus and Minneapolis are more poised to rebound than Detroit.

[streetcreed]

Omaha is too far from Detroit. I would like to stay as close to Detroit as possible. Minnesota winters don't bother me. I don't mind the cold. I know every city is going to have high unemployment right now, but it seems Columbus and Minneapolis are more poised to rebound than Detroit.

Yes current estimates say Columbus will rebound before Minneapolis. Columbus is expected to rebound, from the recession, sooner than any other midwestern city. Plus Columbus is a larger metro than Omaha. Whoever suggested Omaha over Columbus is not in a realm of reality. Columbus is a much more founded city than Omaha and has a stronger geographical location (with nearby cities and the east coast), and cultural institutions.

[scolls]

Yea I've been through Omaha and did not like at all.