American Citizen currently in Melb. Aus. looking to go back the US....please help!

[iromotnemom]

Originally Posted by nowincal11

Take with a grain of salt that most on the forum are older with different priorities and a pointedly different view of what's appropriate for a 20/30 something young professional. A smattering of "young people" in an area like Richmond or Des Moines where the bars "seem packed" some of which hold "upper level" jobs like accounting, law, IT, doesn't mean it's a good fit for a young professional who is not from that city or region.

Dallas is a huge haven for young professionals. It has been for the past 10 years. Lots of opportunities, both professional and socially. Austin as well, but Austin is a far smaller city.

Hey thanks for that....like I said have been researching Dallas and Austin....Just have come across a lot of bad aspects of the Dallas area...As I said size of the city really doesn't matter, my number one priority will be to find suitable employment...I did have a job offer in Omaha recently but the pay wasn't to well....unless I'm not factoring in the cost of living in that area...I may be to used to Australian wages!!!

[iromotnemom]

Originally Posted by Cruzincat

Since you will not be bringing a vehicle with you, you might want to add a requirement that the area you move to would be a good place to live without one. If you have a law degree, I would look at Washington, DC as a good starting place. Jobs are still somewhat plentiful around here, and you could get by for a time without a car, living inside the beltway.

I have an international driving license so if I need a vehicle it should not be a problem, D.C. area is not what I am after!