[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Liv19

Yes, absolutely. We are choosing CT mainly because my fiancé is from a town of about 7,000 in Iowa, and is not very keen on the idea of living in the city itself. I am from a larger city of around 300,000 in Central Kentucky, and so we are trying to find a good medium. My fiancé recently graduated with his degree in Accounting, and as we were researching CT we saw that Stamford has a good amount of opportunity in finance, as well as a direct commute to NYC for me. He would rather not work in the city itself. All that being so, do you think we are choosing a good area?

Do you already have jobs in New York lined up? Have you considered other towns/cities in Connecticut? It would be very hard to go from a town of 7,000 to anywhere in the New York metropolitan area, even Connecticut. Stamford is a small city but there is definitely a big city vibe to it. Even towns like Greenwich or Darien are a lot bigger. I am not sure he is going to like it.

May I suggest looking in the Hartford or New Haven areas for jobs instead. That way you could live in a quieter area not far from a city and you can visit New York when you want. Jay

[MikefromCT]

Originally Posted by Stylo

You don't have to worry about safety at the train stations, not even Bridgeport. Stamford is a pretty safe city. Greenwich would be the best commute if you can swing it.

Can you find anything for under $2,000 a month there, though? Stamford probably, but I don't know about Greenwich.

[NewJeffCT]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

Can you find anything for under $2,000 a month there, though? Stamford probably, but I don't know about Greenwich.

there were a handful of rentals in Greenwich for under $2,000 when I checked this morning.

[Stylo]

I have a friend that rents in Greenwich for under $2,000 in Byram.

[Liv19]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Do you already have jobs in New York lined up? Have you considered other towns/cities in Connecticut? It would be very hard to go from a town of 7,000 to anywhere in the New York metropolitan area, even Connecticut. Stamford is a small city but there is definitely a big city vibe to it. Even towns like Greenwich or Darien are a lot bigger. I am not sure he is going to like it.

May I suggest looking in the Hartford or New Haven areas for jobs instead. That way you could live in a quieter area not far from a city and you can visit New York when you want. Jay

Yes, I do have a job lined up in New York. Thank you for the suggestions, I will look into these areas further.

[Liv19]

Thank you all for the suggestions! I appreciate the help.

[whome224]

I hear there's at least one accounting job opening up in Stamford this spring.

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by whome224

I hear there's at least one accounting job opening up in Stamford this spring.

Oh no, please don't encourage him....

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by Stylo

Oh no, please don't encourage him....

Yes, please don't. Jay

[CTartist&musician]

Originally Posted by Liv19

Yes, absolutely. We are choosing CT mainly because my fiancé is from a town of about 7,000 in Iowa, and is not very keen on the idea of living in the city itself. I am from a larger city of around 300,000 in Central Kentucky, and so we are trying to find a good medium. My fiancé recently graduated with his degree in Accounting, and as we were researching CT we saw that Stamford has a good amount of opportunity in finance, as well as a direct commute to NYC for me. He would rather not work in the city itself. All that being so, do you think we are choosing a good area?

I am grew up in Stamford and I took the train into NYC to go to school. I am a petite female and I am aware of the fact that I am an easier target because of my small size and gender. Even so I always felt OK going out of the Stamford train station during the day during rush hour. If I had night classes I would go to the Noroton Station and park if I were coming home late at night. Noroton in a section of Darien and it is VERY safe.

I see you are from a city of 300,000 so you are probably savvy about detecting and being aware of danger so you would be just fine in Stamford. If you are a young couple I think you would enjoy what Stamford has to over in way of fun and entertainment. My husband and I and all our friends always had a good time in Stamford in our youth. I am young at heart so I still have a good time in downtown Stamford.

Here is a basic tip if you are looking for an apartment in Stamford. Look north of I-95 for an apartment as the areas of Stamford below the thruway are not the greatest except for the Cove and Shippan areas near the water.