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In the Northeast here, you should definitely look at Philly for a big city and Providence for a smaller one. Public transit in the former is robust. Job possibilities should also be good, though the competition is likely tougher than in a small city. If you don’t have to do a daily commute you could even look for work in Atlantic City, with its casinos and entertainment. But if you enjoyed New York, Philly might fill the bill. There are first class hospitals and health care in both Philly and Providence thanks to Ivy League medical schools. I know little about mass transit in Providence, however.
Out west, the Las Vegas area might deserve a looksee. Lower rents and probably lots of techie/AV work what with all the casinos and conventions. Again though, I don’t know what public transit there would be like. I’d guess relatively weak
could you drive, or do you just not want to?
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The most important question you have to ask yourself is if you want to continue down the same path you're already on. If you want to continue working as a technician then you can't really go wrong with any of the cities as there's contractors looking for technicians everywhere. All of those cities see a good amount of new construction as well so there should be plenty of projects for those contractors (though if the potential recession hits, it could be a drag on that).
Charlotte and Atlanta. I've never been to either but based on your criteria and industry background it would make sense. Several large A/V manufacturers and integrators have a good presence in both areas.
In the Northeast here, you should definitely look at Philly for a big city and Providence for a smaller one. Public transit in the former is robust. Job possibilities should also be good, though the competition is likely tougher than in a small city. If you don’t have to do a daily commute you could even look for work in Atlantic City, with its casinos and entertainment. But if you enjoyed New York, Philly might fill the bill. There are first class hospitals and health care in both Philly and Providence thanks to Ivy League medical schools. I know little about mass transit in Providence, however.
Out west, the Las Vegas area might deserve a looksee. Lower rents and probably lots of techie/AV work what with all the casinos and conventions. Again though, I don’t know what public transit there would be like. I’d guess relatively weak
could you drive, or do you just not want to?
I have looked into Philadelphia and regret not visiting when I lived in NYC. I do think I would like Philly but I worry it would be too expensive (especially for a one bedroom) and it might be a way harder city to settle down in than the ones I originally listed.
I've also looked in Las Vegas but I'm newly sober so it sounds like a bad idea to move there if I want to stay sober. And while I know Las Vegas is busy for my industry I've also heard you have to be in a union and those might be hard to get into.
I'm just curious as to what other boarders have to say about Houston as a choice. It'd be the easiest move for me as I'm in Dallas right now and I have family in Houston.
Simon22: What is your definition of an affordable apartment? When looking at mass transit are you happy with a robust bus system or do you need subway/light rail? Do you need Amtrak connectability to get between cities? Have you thought about working for the government, either state or federal?
Like someone else said above: Move where you want to live, and will likely enjoy your time off, vs. just where a job and family are likely available/nearby.
Simon22: What is your definition of an affordable apartment? When looking at mass transit are you happy with a robust bus system or do you need subway/light rail? Do you need Amtrak connectability to get between cities? Have you thought about working for the government, either state or federal?
-An affordable apartment's rent should be about a third or a fourth of what I make in a month.
-I'd prefer a subway/rail over a bus.
-The Amtrak isn't necessary
-Working for the government is fine but I've never had any luck when I've applied for government jobs in the past.
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