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Old 10-26-2010, 08:24 AM
 
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Something crazy happened this week, I got a job offer in Des Moines. I can honestly say that Des Moines is a place I never thought I would consider. I have done some research and think is sounds like a nice place. I am from Michigan so the winters don't bother me. So my question, what does the city have to offer? I am a single 32 year old female. What is the night life like? Is there a lot of stuff to do? My other option is a much larger city but the job in Des Moines would be a great move for my career.

Thanks in advance!
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Old 10-26-2010, 02:10 PM
 
Location: Des Moines, IA
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What do you like to do?
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Old 11-01-2010, 03:11 PM
 
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I moved here from CT ten years ago because my husband received a great job offer. Like you, Des Moines was never on our radar screen. However, our family has flourished here - and I now own a community transition consulting company that "fills in the gaps" between what realtors and recruiters can do to help "transplants" successfully integrate into the community. Check out my website
([url]www.strategicrelo.com[/url]) and then contact me if you want to have a conversation. In the meantime, you might also want to look at the Design Sponge city guide for Des Moines. ([[url]www.designspongeonline.com/2009/09/des-moines-guide.html]Design*Sponge[/url] » Blog Archive » des moines guide)
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Old 11-01-2010, 04:33 PM
 
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Here's some nice press:

Des Moines, West Des Moines rank sixth on new “Best Cities” list | Des Moines Register Staff Blogs
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Old 11-04-2010, 02:05 PM
 
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Default What kind of job offer did you get?

I am thinking about moving to the area and I was wondering what type of jobs are available there.
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Old 11-06-2010, 06:20 PM
 
Location: North Dakota
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I really enjoy Des Moines. I have relatives there and I have always found things to do. You have a decent amusement park; Adventureland, a good nightlife, the Iowa Cubs, the Barnstormers, and decent bands come in for concerts. You also have all the shopping you can handle. In general it's a pretty nice place.
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Old 11-08-2010, 08:19 PM
 
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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This should give you some encouragement. Des Moines made Newsweek's short list of top cities poised for recovery....

The Top 10 Places in America Poised for Recovery - Newsweek
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