Tucson RIGHT for 22yrold graduate gal??? (Phoenix, Scottsdale: job, home, college)

[RecentGrad88]

I am a recent college grad who is interested in Phoenix/Tucson. I have had my heart set on living in a city without much experience. I have heard that Phoenix offers great opportunity for young professionals. What is Tucson like as for the job market for a young, single girl with meeting people/ going on dates/ making friends and having a very active social life/nightlife top on my priorities list??? Right now I've been bombarded with advice that city life isn't like what we see on TV & in the movies... Am I expecting too much?


Are there any young people in my situation living in Tucson/Phoenix with my same priorities who LOVE it?

[DaveV]

If you want "city life", I would suggest you look at other metro areas that are more than a collection of suburbs and have an urban core..

[Desert Bimmer]

Originally Posted by RecentGrad88

I am a recent college grad who is interested in Phoenix/Tucson. I have had my heart set on living in a city without much experience. I have heard that Phoenix offers great opportunity for young professionals. What is Tucson like as for the job market for a young, single girl with meeting people/ going on dates/ making friends and having a very active social life/nightlife top on my priorities list??? Right now I've been bombarded with advice that city life isn't like what we see on TV & in the movies... Am I expecting too much?


Are there any young people in my situation living in Tucson/Phoenix with my same priorities who LOVE it?

My suggestion to you given the information you provided...I would say that the Phoenix area is a much better fit for someone like yourself. Not that we wouldn't love to have someone like you in our (Tucson) area but for those opportunities of job, dating, social scene...The Phoenix metro area is the place to be. Good luck to you wherever you decide to choose.

Ruben

[BillyBaroo]

Originally Posted by Desert Bimmer

My suggestion to you given the information you provided...I would say that the Phoenix area is a much better fit for someone like yourself. Not that we wouldn't love to have someone like you in our (Tucson) area but for those opportunities of job, dating, social scene...The Phoenix metro area is the place to be. Good luck to you wherever you decide to choose.

Ruben

I agree Ruben. I moved to Phoenix when I was 23 and I had a blast when I was young and single. Fifteen years later I took a job in Tucson and I ended up getting married within the year. That worked out great for me because I think Tucson is a very good place for someone married with children.

[Desert Bimmer]

Originally Posted by BillyBaroo

I agree Ruben. I moved to Phoenix when I was 23 and I had a blast when I was young and single. Fifteen years later I took a job in Tucson and I ended up getting married within the year. That worked out great for me because I think Tucson is a very good place for someone married with children.

Thanks Billy.

Well there you have it RECENT GRAD...a few more votes for the Phoenix Metro area....I really love Scottsdale though...check it out!

[Readdict]

I have to agree with Billy. I have lived in both Phoenix and Tucson and I love both cities for very different reasons. I think that you may like Phoenix better if you are looking for a large social life. You can pretty much find whatever you need any time of the day there.... If you are looking for hard core partying Tucson almost shuts down at 11:00 on a weeknight.

....or maybe I dont know where the good spots are ;-) anyone, anyone?

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by Readdict

I have to agree with Billy. I have lived in both Phoenix and Tucson and I love both cities for very different reasons. I think that you may like Phoenix better if you are looking for a large social life. You can pretty much find whatever you need any time of the day there.... If you are looking for hard core partying Tucson almost shuts down at 11:00 on a weeknight.

....or maybe I dont know where the good spots are ;-) anyone, anyone?

I'm not into night life (actually, it's not that I'm not into it, but I'm a smoker and that combined with not being able to go anywhere without driving pretty much equals no social life, or at least enjoyable social life ), but I know people who have pretty decent party lives.

Here are some places:
Local Nightclub Listings | www.tucsoncitizen.com ®

[Kabluey]

Originally Posted by Readdict

I have to agree with Billy. I have lived in both Phoenix and Tucson and I love both cities for very different reasons. I think that you may like Phoenix better if you are looking for a large social life. You can pretty much find whatever you need any time of the day there.... If you are looking for hard core partying Tucson almost shuts down at 11:00 on a weeknight.

....or maybe I dont know where the good spots are ;-) anyone, anyone?

I think the places around La Encantada and Sullivans and places like that stay open after midnight even during weekdays.

[Readdict]

I think the places around La Encantada and Sullivans and places like that stay open after midnight even during weekdays.


The Mall??? The restaurants there?

[Desert Bimmer]

Ok here's the link to La Encantada La Encantada | Home

They have the new Armitage Wine Lounge that just opened up as well as North and RA Sushi bar that open late and service a nice upscale crowd.

Also in the St. Phillips plaza they have a wine/bistro called 58 degrees and holding Welcome to 58 Degrees & Holding Co. - The Definitive Wine Destinationwhich is nice and also a trendy club/bar called Level Level Bar | Lounge: Tucson's Newest Nighttime Destination

Check them out!