Relocating to CO from FL & NC (Denver: job market, living in)

[TD Ryan]

Hi all;
I'm Tyler from Florida (currently rehabbing in Mtns of NC) and have lived virtually on the entire East Coast haven't found a place that makes me feel like I'm home. Tired of the heat & humidity so decided to move West. Currently looking at Colorado though not sure where exactly, that's what led me here to all u wonderful folks for insight and advice on the area. Friends I've met while in Chicago tell me moving to Denver as a single man is like a death sentence?

1. Looking to live in a place that gets SNOW! I've lived places that get snow but it's gone by the next day w/ no traces, to me that's not living in snow.

2. Want small town appeal w/ Big City Options.

3. A must is friendly people.

Thanks In Advance for your input!

[ColoWeb]

Not sure why moving to Denver would be a death sentence. Many things to do (winter does have limits) but that all depends on your interests.

The snow in Denver metro will often melt in a day or two, sometimes ( like this week) if you have cold temperatures the snow of last week will remain on the smaller (not city plowed) roads. The mountains, on the other hand, is different. For the most part it is snow -> warmer temperatures -> snow melts (some remains on grasses and North facing yards).

I still say most people are friendly. Once in a while - like in any city - you may see something 'different' but for the most part people are really nice and welcoming. At least that is my experience.

I guess the best thing to do is come for a visit, see how it goes, check the job market, and make a decision based on that.

Good luck!

[2bindenver]

I'd look into Idaho or North Dakota