Thinking about leaving Ohio??? Get in line and fill this out (Columbus: apartment, vehicle registration)

[xwideopenskyx]

Originally Posted by schwinnie

TELL IT LIKE IT IS

1) Current or former Ohio location: Small town in SW Ohio

2) Why do you want to leave or have left?: I have never wanted to leave. I'm happy here.

3) Where outside of Ohio and why: As a small child I lived in KY, GA, AL, VA, WV and CA. I moved to Ohio when I was 7 years old, so I grew up here.

4) 2nd and 3rd Place Choices: Ohio is my only choice.

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving if you haven't already left?: I have family and good friends here. I have an excellent job and a beautiful home. I have lived and visited many places, but haven't been sufficiently impressed to move anywhere else.

6) Anything else you want to say? I find that my own attitude and the people I surround myself with affect my happiness more than the location I live. I know people who have moved for "better weather", and they aren't happy where they are now. Let's face it, no matter where you are, you deal with weather of some sort. I love all the seasons in Ohio and take each one as they come.

Well, someone has to stay in Ohio. Might as well be someone who enjoys it .......By the way, this is a thread about leaving Ohio, in case you didn't notice

[Alaskapat528]

Originally Posted by xwideopenskyx

1. Cleveland, Ohio
2. Poor economy, high crime and lousy weather
3. Southern Arizona for abundance of sunshine
4. None
5. Moved 2 years ago and it was the best decision I ever made
6. My only regret is that I didn't move sooner

Yes, I'll give you that Cleveland is in a mess right now. Poor leadership; lack of jobs, crime. However, Cleveland is not the entire State of Ohio. As far as Arizona, no way, bugs, heat, problems with illegals. You see it's like the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

[xwideopenskyx]

Originally Posted by Alaskapat528

Yes, I'll give you that Cleveland is in a mess right now. Poor leadership; lack of jobs, crime. However, Cleveland is not the entire State of Ohio. As far as Arizona, no way, bugs, heat, problems with illegals. You see it's like the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Did I indicate anywhere that Cleveland is the entire state? Or, are you reading more into my answers then there is? Go ahead, you can put down my new state if you wish, to each his own. But since you started it, I'll say that I wouldn't live in Alaska even if you paid me!

I love the AZ heat! You don't have to shovel sunshine.....
AZ Rocks in comparison to OH, and there are many, many ex-Ohioans enjoying living in this state. It is a great change!

As far, as bugs, heat and illegals.......Ohio has it's share of bugs, humid summer heat and the illegals that pass through AZ on their way to points east.

[Trickmystir700]

1. Dayton, Ohio
2. Abysmal economy, horrendous weather, corrupt leadership (I have left)
3. Texas Hill Country
4. Florida, North Carolina
5. Moved a year and a half ago and it was the best decision of my life.
6. Ohio is the armpit of america.

[Traveler87]

Originally Posted by xwideopenskyx

Did I indicate anywhere that Cleveland is the entire state? Or, are you reading more into my answers then there is? Go ahead, you can put down my new state if you wish, to each his own. But since you started it, I'll say that I wouldn't live in Alaska even if you paid me!

I love the AZ heat! You don't have to shovel sunshine.....
AZ Rocks in comparison to OH, and there are many, many ex-Ohioans enjoying living in this state. It is a great change!

As far, as bugs, heat and illegals.......Ohio has it's share of bugs, humid summer heat and the illegals that pass through AZ on their way to points east.

Ok lets not bash Alaska just to make AZ look good . Seriously, I know many from Phoenix who have moved to NE Ohio. Crime, pollution, and the heat, they also mention their water problems. They could only use a certain amount of water or they were charged extra! Like you said, to each their own, a great phrase to go by. AZ my be perfect to you, but Ohio and Alaska are perfect to others.

[Traveler87]

Originally Posted by Trickmystir700

1. Dayton, Ohio
2. Abysmal economy, horrendous weather, corrupt leadership (I have left)
3. Texas Hill Country
4. Florida, North Carolina
5. Moved a year and a half ago and it was the best decision of my life.
6. Ohio is the armpit of america.

I would say Michigan for that one.

[buckeye79]

Originally Posted by Mikieo415

Not everybody in Ohio is in love with it, so I am starting this post for those who want to leave, or have left to tell us why.

TELL IT LIKE IT IS

1) Current or former Ohio location:
suburb of akron

2) Why do you want to leave or have left?:
can not find another job here.

3) Where outside of Ohio and why:
chicago

4) 2nd and 3rd Place Choices:
southern california--if i could afford it.

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving if you haven't already left?: working on it. my child is attached to her school and i cant sell my house to save my life.

6) Anything else you want to say?

go buckeyes...but now its time to say goodbye

[buckeye79]

Originally Posted by Periwinkle04

Akron is a fantastic place to live.

hmmm...
ive lived in akron for the majority of my life and I cant say that I agree....
Highland square is nice....but its small.
not much to do, not many creative types here...more a family place, so if that is ur thing, then akron is a great place for you.

[IonRedline08]

1) Current or former Ohio location:Canton, Ohio (left in November 05)

2) Why do you want to leave or have left?: Lack of jobs, Weather

3) Where outside of Ohio and why:Virginia Beach, VA and now San Antonio, TX

4) 2nd and 3rd Place Choices: Raleigh North Carolina, Tampa, FL

5) What’s currently holding you back from moving if you haven't already left?:

6) Anything else you want to say? Some things I miss about Ohio, but I would never come back unless a job doubled my current salary

[Trickmystir700]

Originally Posted by Traveler87

I would say Michigan for that one.

Actually if I was being honest I would say the whole widwest!