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Old 12-30-2008, 08:00 AM
 
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I think this statement has more meaning than you anticipated. What it shows you is, no matter where you live or relocated to, after awhile it all starts to look and feel the same.


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Welcome to life in the city. I've got friends across the country--from San Diego to New York--who complain about the same thing. Sorry that you have sucky neighbors, though.
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Old 12-30-2008, 06:19 PM
 
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I think this statement has more meaning than you anticipated. What it shows you is, no matter where you live or relocated to, after awhile it all starts to look and feel the same.
Actually, that wasn't at all what I was saying. I've lived in both Columbus and Washington, DC, and there's very little about the two that remind me of each other. I have another family member who moved from Baltimore to San Diego, and there's nothing about the latter that reminds her of the former. I suppose there are a lot of suburban areas that look and feel similarly; if I lived out in the boonies of the DC metro area I'm sure I could find some similarities to Worthington or Dublin, for instance. But I don't know anyone who would mistake a DC or Philadelphia for a Columbus or Indianapolis, for instance.

My point was that you can have crappy neighbors wherever you live. That is something that is as true in Columbus as it is in New York, Chicago or San Francisco. City cultures and streetscapes may widely vary, but human behavior frequently doesn't.
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Old 12-31-2008, 08:04 AM
 
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Never said that's whay you're saying. I was stating how your statement could have another aspect to it......... all of which I mean in a good way.



Ron


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Actually, that wasn't at all what I was saying. I've lived in both Columbus and Washington, DC, and there's very little about the two that remind me of each other. I have another family member who moved from Baltimore to San Diego, and there's nothing about the latter that reminds her of the former. I suppose there are a lot of suburban areas that look and feel similarly; if I lived out in the boonies of the DC metro area I'm sure I could find some similarities to Worthington or Dublin, for instance. But I don't know anyone who would mistake a DC or Philadelphia for a Columbus or Indianapolis, for instance.

My point was that you can have crappy neighbors wherever you live. That is something that is as true in Columbus as it is in New York, Chicago or San Francisco. City cultures and streetscapes may widely vary, but human behavior frequently doesn't.
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Old 12-31-2008, 11:19 AM
 
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I've lived here for 45 years. It's hard to believe there are worse places than this. The thing that makes it so bizarre is that when they come to destroy your neighborhood, your neighbors will side with the bad guys even if they apparently get nothing out of it. People here are sadistic and enjoy just watching innocent neighbors suffer. They laugh it off. And once members of the growing number of sociopaths move in next to you, it will be too late to change address because no one will want your property. It's now part of their personal insane party zone. S'pose I shouldn't complain because it's apparently worse in Cleveland. But, when yer up at 1-5am with psychotic neighbors, and the police have quit coming when you call, what else ya gonna do? That's life in Columbus.
Do you live in a bad or run-down area? I can't fathom living in a neighborhood as you've described it...sounds awful. My neighbors are great. It's very quiet and peaceful and I live in Columbus. We have two gatherings as a neighborhood each year, one for a BBQ and another for Christmas
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Old 01-02-2009, 12:44 AM
 
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After visiting C'bus for the holidays I'm convinced now more than ever I want to move there. It may not be perfect but it seems like an easy place to live. Now, finding a job might be a bit of a challenge but I'm going to give it my best shot.
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Old 01-02-2009, 01:21 AM
 
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You'll find C-town to be a very enjoyable place to live. If you need additional activities you can always ride to Cincy or Cleveland or even Dayton. Than you could always fly to Chicago or Indy......


Have fun and enjoy life. It's to short to grip about little things such as "not enough things to do".



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Ron

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After visiting C'bus for the holidays I'm convinced now more than ever I want to move there. It may not be perfect but it seems like an easy place to live. Now, finding a job might be a bit of a challenge but I'm going to give it my best shot.
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Old 12-03-2009, 02:52 AM
 
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Want my opinion. Here it goes!

Cons: Rude people (another thread discussed this, but was closed) I try to do errands as I normally would when I would live other cities, it takes literally a nerve pill to keep calm from talking with the rude over sensitive closed minded unqualified people that I have to deal with here, immature drivers (1/2 inch of snow creates a panic, people only drive 10 miles per hour during those times), terrible pollution. Lost job, been looking for months, haven't found one yet.

Pros: Diverse, Lower cost of living, Nice parks

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Old 12-03-2009, 11:42 AM
 
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I've been here 2 1/2 years. I have lived in other states and I can say - I'm getting out as soon as the housing market picks up.

I live in a good neighborhood with friendly neighbors, but the job market is tanked. The salaries are nothing to brag about.


The drivers are the worse I've ever encountered and I'm originally from NY and have traveled throughout the country!

Crime - I find it exceedingly high here(my opinion of course) I had to stop watching the news at night. Too many shootings, murders, etc for me!

The sun seldom shows here too. I can't tell you, how depressing the overcast skies become.

The grass isn't always greener on the other side. We moved here from Kansas, which to me was so much better now that I'm thinking about it!
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Old 12-04-2009, 07:13 AM
 
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I wouldn't hold your breath on any drastic changes to the housing market. The housing market in Central Ohio was pretty reseliant throughout this recession when compared to other parts of the country or even the state. Things just didn't fall off as much as they did in other parts of the country. Considering the unemployment is where it is and not getting better for at least a couple years, I don't see any major changes for at least the next 5 years.
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Old 12-05-2009, 09:16 AM
 
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After visiting C'bus for the holidays I'm convinced now more than ever I want to move there. It may not be perfect but it seems like an easy place to live. Now, finding a job might be a bit of a challenge but I'm going to give it my best shot.
Finding a job in Columbus is easy.
The three major employers are expanding.
Gub'ment, Gub'mint, and schools
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