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There still aren't enough details as to what to look for, other than probably northern states. What line of work? What city size range? Without that, I'll just throw out Spokane, Salem (OR), Boise, Boston.
I work in healthcare, I'm preferably looking for a city with 500,000+ (or at least a sizeable metro to compensate for something around/above 2.5mil ish). I'm also a student looking to transfer (STEM Major-healthcare related). Also a musician - music scene is a must. A bit of a recluse which is why I prefer a more, extroverted city - but it doesn't have to be NYC/LA/SF where everyone is looking for an excuse to throw their personality in your face.
I work in healthcare, I'm preferably looking for a city with 500,000+ (or at least a sizeable metro to compensate for something around/above 2.5mil ish). I'm also a student looking to transfer (STEM Major-healthcare related). Also a musician - music scene is a must. A bit of a recluse which is why I prefer a more, extroverted city - but it doesn't have to be NYC/LA/SF where everyone is looking for an excuse to throw their personality in your face.
That definitely helps. A strong music scene will point to very specific places. I'm a musician too, and value a "music scene". Beyond Austin and the cities you mentioned, the only other ones that come to mind are Nashville and Chicago. TN is favorable to me, and people there are friendly and down-to-earth. You might have to stretch your assumptions and preferences a bit to find the ideal next home. I've had my share of cultural weirdness in places, but have found TN to be relaxed.
Beyond Austin and the cities you mentioned, the only other ones that come to mind are Nashville and Chicago.
Yeah, I love Chicago but the cold and lack of natural attractions - not to mention the difficulties owning a vehicle, really turn me off about living there. I've looked into Nashville, and it seems really awesome. Definitely glad it was mentioned so I have the idea in my head again. How "big city" does it feel? I plan on visiting this summer.
Nashville has a big city feel, without excessiveness. It's got the necessary life and activity, but doesn't stretch for miles and miles like NYC or Chicago.
Hrrm...I'm not sure I'd say that Pittsburgh is a friendly city, but it's certainly easier to make friends here than Minneapolis (or where I grew up in New England). I mean, I'm married with kids now and settled down, but within six months of moving here back in...2005...I had three good friends, an active social life, and a better dating life than I had ever had before.
Hrrm...I'm not sure I'd say that Pittsburgh is a friendly city, but it's certainly easier to make friends here than Minneapolis (or where I grew up in New England). I mean, I'm married with kids now and settled down, but within six months of moving here back in...2005...I had three good friends, an active social life, and a better dating life than I had ever had before.
Could you tell us your experience with Minneapolis? How long you lived there, etc?
Minnesota Deserves his reputation as being hard for outsiders to feel welcome. I’m a bit surprised at Minneapolis suffers from the same condition though because there’s lots of younger people and transplants in many of the vibrant neighborhoods where I would think it be easier to make connections in the city than living in the suburbs or Outstate communities.
Minnesota Deserves his reputation as being hard for outsiders to feel welcome. I’m a bit surprised at Minneapolis suffers from the same condition though because there’s lots of younger people and transplants in many of the vibrant neighborhoods where I would think it be easier to make connections in the city than living in the suburbs or Outstate communities.
Most of the people in MN live in the Twin Cities metro area.
Minnesota Deserves his reputation as being hard for outsiders to feel welcome. I’m a bit surprised at Minneapolis suffers from the same condition though because there’s lots of younger people and transplants in many of the vibrant neighborhoods where I would think it be easier to make connections in the city than living in the suburbs or Outstate communities.
I'm not sure what you mean by vibrant communities. A lot of neighborhoods appear dead, the only vibrance you'll see is around the lakes where people are afraid to make friends. There's tons of good looking communities with almost unparalleled greenery and water, but as a youngster transplant you'll be bored or lonely quickly. To people from rural WI/MN it might seem vibrant, but once you're living here it dulls out quickly
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