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I'm thinking about relocating next month to Raleigh. I work from home, so no issues with employment, but I am grappling w/ moving from an urban/suburban area like the DC metro area to Raleigh.
If you have already made this move, please provide me with some advice. This is a major undertaking. I don't want to pack up and move to Raleigh, only to feel like it was a mistake. I did visit Raleigh, and I liked the slower paced environment, but I do worry that I may grow tired of not living next to any major cities (with ample amenities/culture).
For those who have moved from the DC metro area, what do you miss or regret the most?
I'm not sure if I want to leave or stay!! If you're curious as to why I am even thinking about leaving, it's due to the high cost of living in the DC metro area. I've thought about relocating to a far out place like Frederick MD (which is more affordable) but still accessible, I'm just not sure if it will be as nice as living in Raleigh.
I've never actually lived in DC, but I know it very well. But really the advice is the same for anyone moving from a big city.
Raleigh is not DC. If you move to Raleigh make sure you live "inside the beltway" right downtown or in Cameron Village or other nearby neighborhoods. It will give you the most urban experience Raleigh can offer.
However you have to accept you are moving from a very large, significant metro area to smaller metro area. I like this area, and really does offer a lot for it's size, but it can't compete with big boy cities, which of course it shouldn't be expected to.
I've never actually lived in DC, but I know it very well. But really the advice is the same for anyone moving from a big city.
Raleigh is not DC. If you move to Raleigh make sure you live "inside the beltway" right downtown or in Cameron Village or other nearby neighborhoods. It will give you the most urban experience Raleigh can offer.
However you have to accept you are moving from a very large, significant metro area to smaller metro area. I like this area, and really does offer a lot for it's size, but it can't compete with big boy cities, which of course it shouldn't be expected to.
I am interested in relocating to Raleigh, I'm just a little worried that I'll get bored.
its less about culture but lack of density and not walkable
this isn't dc
adult typically go to work and go home
it's a family raising suburbs small urban cores and office parks
are you single?
what are you doing now that might not transfer
Yes, I am single. I was hoping that maybe I'd meet a nice Southern gentleman, but now I'm not so sure... I guess most people in the South come home from work, eat dinner and go to bed.
I spent 20 years in Annandale, then moved to Western NC (tooooo slow), and have been in the Triangle area for over 10 years. I don't miss DC one bit. I especially don't miss the 50 minute commute to drive 14 miles (on a good day).
Honestly, there aren't a ton of amenities up there that aren't available to some degree down here.
Can you identify specifically what sorts of things you think you'll miss by moving? What is it that you do up there that keeps you from being bored? We'll be able to better tell you if you'll have it down here.
Yes, I am single. I was hopeful that maybe I'd meet a nice Southern gentleman, but now I'm not so sure... I guess most people in the South come home from work, eat dinner and then go to bed.
Maybe I should look into Charlotte or Atlanta???
hahah we're not that bad just crank up yer dating app and you'll stay plenty busy
IMO people aren't as dumb and social climbers as you typically encounter in DC
there's lots of stuff happening esp in the cities i think u could be pretty happy
I guess most people in the South come home from work, eat dinner and go to bed.
Well that's not necessarily true ...
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