Hey, just got back from visiting in Utah for several days. Talk about amazing mountain views!! Incredible and breathtaking like we thought it would be.
My hubby had lots of interviews at his company and we think they went really good. IF he's offered the job, it looks like the salary range is really the big issue now. We are just very concerned about the super high housing prices and if the salary would be high enough to cover that and the usual family bills & needs, charities, and activities so our family could have a life while there, too.
IF this happens, East Layton is definitely our favorite for location & family stuff to do. And it's right by where he'd work, plus right by Ogden for their many activities and restaurants, while still living on the outskirts instead. Thanks for those very helpful hints you've given me & others on the area!
We also really liked Harrisville & North Ogden. Talk about beautiful!! Just to find an affordable house where we can still have a life, is the key. Hoping as the weeks go by more houses of better prices come on the market. Hubby should find out sometime this week either way if he's being offered or if he's accepting whatever might be offered him. I'll let ya know when I hear something.
Hey, important questions. What do you think of Syracuse? Is it too 'smelly' from the lake? Heard they get a 'smell' coming in off the lake. How often is this 'lake effect' smell? Does the lake affect weather at all in Syracuse? Could Salt Lake flooding be a future issue? How are mosquitos there vs. living in East Layton or North Ogden, etc?
BTW, we had seen more affordable prices online and went to visit the places which were in Clinton. But it was creepy, so we kept driving. Now we know why those houses were less. But they also had expensive houses there, which made no sense. Is Clearfield ok? I haven't heard much on that. Do many go to the rec. center there or to an Ogden one? I can't find a rec. center in Layton. With there HUGE population almost same size as Ogden, I was very surprised they don't have a huge Family Rec. Center offering all the different type of activities. I see they have an aquatic Surf-n-Swim. Sure wanted to live in a city that had all these things nearby.
The guy that worked in the Ogden (Weber Cty.) Tourist Bureau was super helpful. He sure fits that job well. Anybody we talked to while visiting was very nice to us. That was a great thing. We're friendly people, too, so that helps. And God answered so many prayers on our trip, so that was a great blessing as well. \
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We really liked the boss out there, too. He was so friendly & helpful about the area. Well, we only want the Lord's greater will for where we should live, so that's what we're praying for. Will let you know what we find out soon.
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