Cities in the US that the party crowd heads to AFTER college. (real estate, insurance)

[turkeydance]

"...this means the south and Utah are out of the question due to the religious fanatics."

son, a preacher's daughter.

[ClemVegas]

I have never heard of any religious people in the south trying to ban alcohol and I'm not sure how they would know if a person has been drinking and engaged in 'hedonism'.

There are bars and strip clubs all over the south.

If they did know, what legal power do they have to punish you for it.

Most of the opposition to drinking is based on fact drunk drivers kill a lot of people every year. It has nothing to do with religion or being goody goody.

[mjlo]

Originally Posted by dozener

Something to consider too is that the singles you'll meet in the expensive cities and some of the moderately priced cities will be an entirely different class of singles than the ones you'll meet in the inexpensive cities

If this is a way of thinking please give me the singles in the cheapest cities you can find so I can dispense with the pretentiousness. I'll take down to earth over the veneer of sophistication every time.

[TCHP]

Not tough to figure out, simply look at where the Millenial population already is or is moving to.

Already covered by this topic here: http://www.city-data.com/forum/city-...opulation.html

[bungadow]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

No assumption at all, the OP stated he had a degree which doesn't usually translate into working as a bartender or waiter unless a History or Philosophy degree graduate for example. I too worked in those positions earlier in life in lieu of college, and while you allude a paycheck to paycheck existence for professionals in that industry...salaries usually exceed what those on the higher education track (Bachelors or Masters) earn.

Any chance someone can have a full time 9 to 5 and work at a bar on the side?

[bluecarebear]

Originally Posted by ClemVegas

I have never heard of any religious people in the south trying to ban alcohol and I'm not sure how they would know if a person has been drinking and engaged in 'hedonism'.
There are bars and strip clubs all over the south.

If they did know, what legal power do they have to punish you for it.

Most of the opposition to drinking is based on fact drunk drivers kill a lot of people every year. It has nothing to do with religion or being goody goody.

Clear indication the poster is right out of college. Such a skewed view of the US. FYI, Nashville has been labeled the Bachelorette capital of the US for years.

ClemVegas gave some good advice, go south. Oh, and travel more to learn what they didn't teach you in college.

[TCHP]

Originally Posted by bungadow

Any chance someone can have a full time 9 to 5 and work at a bar on the side?

Anything is possible, but I'd think this would be pretty rough to pull off on long term basis based on how late some bars close. Of course you might find some place that only wants a part time bartender during busy weekend hours that meshes perfectly with your 9-5 gig.

[Vincent_Adultman]

Originally Posted by jjbradleynyc

Cities where 23-30 somethings can party and live up the single life:

Expensive cities, but with tons of bars, clubs, parties and singles to meet--
NYC
Boston
San Fran
LA
DC
Seattle

Moderately priced cities with plenty of hotspots and singles that go out and mingle--
Chicago
Miami
Atlanta
Austin
Nashville
Dallas
Portland
Denver

Best Bang for buck--inexpensive living with great nightlife/bar scene/singles scene--
Kansas City
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Tampa
Cleveland
Detroit
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Baltimore

This is spot on.

[TheStat]

NYC is probably the best city for 20 year olds looking to have a good time while also starting their career.

[edsg25]

Chicago is a giant Big Ten bar.