Tired of the constant gray and unfriendly atmosphere (Dallas, Austin: rental, appliances)

[happycrow]

Grand Prairie public schools are actually very good, IF, and ONLY if, you make sure that your students are "tracked high" no matter what their level of academic success. They won't satisfy the oikophobes who dominate the Dallas forum, but for a general education where Ivy-Leage admittance and credentialing *aren't* an obsession, they are absolutely adequate to the purpose.

[Hacker1234]

People in TX pretend to like you then talk about you behind your back.

[lepoisson]

Originally Posted by Hacker1234

People in TX pretend to like you then talk about you behind your back.

That's not a Texas thing, it's a Southern thing. It's rampant in small towns.

I suspect that's why Southerners think Northerners are rude, because they are blunt and honest to someone's face.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by happycrow

Grand Prairie public schools are actually very good, IF, and ONLY if, you make sure that your students are "tracked high" no matter what their level of academic success. They won't satisfy the oikophobes who dominate the Dallas forum, but for a general education where Ivy-Leage admittance and credentialing *aren't* an obsession, they are absolutely adequate to the purpose.

Interesting use of the word "oikophobe" there. I personally am not afraid of my household contents.

Originally Posted by lepoisson

That's not a Texas thing, it's a Southern thing. It's rampant in small towns.

I suspect that's why Southerners think Northerners are rude, because they are blunt and honest to someone's face.

I love that about Northerners.

[JmesLag]

Originally Posted by EDS_

My guess is with some phone calls, emails and a couple of interviews you could probably arrange a job in advance of moving. Experienced Millwright and especially IM work is really in demand around here.

Really? That much in demand? Out here they're absolutely hurting to get qualified/experienced millwrights but do little to retain them. I've witnessed 6 leave for other states since I relocated last year. I haven't pulled the trigger yet on applying due to giving the NW a chance. Any more months of gray may help make my mind up a lot faster.

[JmesLag]

Originally Posted by hell_storm2004

Texas is an absolute winner when it comes to the people. Calling them fantastic, is an understatement. There are mean people out there for sure. But there would be always a few around everywhere. The numbers are negligible. Weather-wise, i would say stick to the grey. Its not good here.

I myself am torn about it. Want to leave because of the heat and no proper winter. But then i think, where will i find people like this? Oh the dilemma!

About alternatives: Come to Richardson, we got cookies!

The funny thing I've experienced about the small town of 5000 people I live in is they are friendly and welcoming. That is if you're only passing through. Buy a home out here and boom! People are negative. They think because you had to spend a little extra to get a decent home, you're well-to-do, rich, snobby, or downright loaded. There's tons of people that have their own groups and stick with them. No outsiders, no transplants, nothing.

I live for the Spring storms in Midwest. The winter out here has been 5 months of rain, ice, snow, and misery. I lived in Vegas for 20 years before moving to Oregon and well, there's zero heat out here. I thrive in 100 degree temps. Before Vegas, we lived in El Paso and Columbus, GA so the humidity isn't an issue. But you have cookies so we're good!

[EDS_]

Originally Posted by JmesLag

Really? That much in demand? Out here they're absolutely hurting to get qualified/experienced millwrights but do little to retain them. I've witnessed 6 leave for other states since I relocated last year. I haven't pulled the trigger yet on applying due to giving the NW a chance. Any more months of gray may help make my mind up a lot faster.

DFW sports lots of manufacturing IM is crucial for that. DFW also sports all manner of warehousing and a large number of refrigerated warehouses ice cream, frozen foods etc. As you know the required compressors use ammonia as refrigerant and those things have to run perfectly with no big leaks or everyone around dies.

[hell_storm2004]

Originally Posted by JmesLag

The funny thing I've experienced about the small town of 5000 people I live in is they are friendly and welcoming. That is if you're only passing through. Buy a home out here and boom! People are negative. They think because you had to spend a little extra to get a decent home, you're well-to-do, rich, snobby, or downright loaded. There's tons of people that have their own groups and stick with them. No outsiders, no transplants, nothing.

I live for the Spring storms in Midwest. The winter out here has been 5 months of rain, ice, snow, and misery. I lived in Vegas for 20 years before moving to Oregon and well, there's zero heat out here. I thrive in 100 degree temps. Before Vegas, we lived in El Paso and Columbus, GA so the humidity isn't an issue. But you have cookies so we're good!

Might be. I do not interact with my neighbors that much. Coz basically my time and my neighbors times do not match. Work, gym and come home, by then all my neighbors are asleep. And the age gap. I am 32, single homeowner, all my neighbors are 60+, married, kids, grand kids etc...! So i dont really fit in. But doesn't matter, I am transplant too. But i got all my friends through bars, and i have enjoyed their company absolutely. Of course, i say this, coz i do not have much experience with the northern people. I would assume, some of the cosmopolitan cities in the north east would be far more welcoming. I do not have any idea about north west.

[happycrow]

Originally Posted by BigDGeek

Interesting use of the word "oikophobe" there. I personally am not afraid of my household contents.

But there's certainly an irrational terror regarding homes on this forum, you must admit.

Originally Posted by BigDGeek

I love that about Northerners.

You've clearly never been to Minnesota. The Upper Midwest makes Southern "nice to your face, stilettos from the rear" look like absolute amateurs -- with a truckload of passive-aggressive thrown in for good measure.

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by happycrow

But there's certainly an irrational terror regarding homes on this forum, you must admit.

I think there's an irrational terror of living outside of certain suburbs, maybe.

You've clearly never been to Minnesota. The Upper Midwest makes Southern "nice to your face, stilettos from the rear" look like absolute amateurs -- with a truckload of passive-aggressive thrown in for good measure.

Correct, I've never been to Minnesota. You make it sound so lovely.

When I say "Northerners" I'm referring to Pennsylvania, New York, and the whole of New England. I adore how blunt they are.