[sammm421]

I recently got offered a job to work for GM. Salary is about 110k.

I currently live in CT and I don't know what to expect. I need to make a decision this week of whether I should move to Detroit or not.

What things should I be considering? How safe and comfortable would I be? With a 110k salary I could probably afford an apartment on the riverfront, unless I move to bloomfield hills (I heard thats a really nice town)

Pardon me for sounding like a newbie.

[aoletsgo]

At $110k you can afford just about anything in metro Detroit, you get much more for your $ here vs CT.
I would spend some time and read all the posts about moving to Detroit that people have already responded to.
Then repost yours with more background info and more specific desires - an apartment on the Detroit River versus Bloomfield Hills is more than apples and oranges, more like watermelon and peas.

[zthatzmanz28]

Provided GM survives the killer ignition switch, $110K will do pretty good in most areas. If you want to spend $1500 plus a month so you can say my address is Bloomfield or West Bloomfield you will then need a car to keep up appearances. Especially if you are single. May be you can get a great GM discount on the new 2014 Corvette?

If you are at GM downtown(?) I would look in the northern burbs like Troy, Rochester, or even Birmingham or Royal Oak.

[sammm421]

Originally Posted by zthatzmanz28

Provided GM survives the killer ignition switch, $110K will do pretty good in most areas. If you want to spend $1500 plus a month so you can say my address is Bloomfield or West Bloomfield you will then need a car to keep up appearances. Especially if you are single. May be you can get a great GM discount on the new 2014 Corvette?

If you are at GM downtown(?) I would look in the northern burbs like Troy, Rochester, or even Birmingham or Royal Oak.

I dont mean to sound like a douche, but I drive a Mercedes.

I am taking into account different aspects of life, I still make a healthy 70k for a great billion dollar company here in CT and my girlfriend and sister are 15-20 minutes away from me.

GM offered me the job, and wants me to make a decision by tomorrow, and be ready to work in 3 weeks. I would be working for their legal department so I would be immediately involved in the mess. Im not sure what decision to take.

That being said, I am middle eastern and there seems to be tons of hookah bars in the area to entice me.

Thanks for your tips.


Do you think a 24 year old would enjoy living in Royal Oak more or perhaps Farmington Hills/Auburn Hills/Bloomfield townships?

[animatedmartian]

Probably would enjoy Royal Oak a little more. It has a small downtown with some bars and restaurants and one or two high rise condos. The other suburbs are pretty much all sleepy but great residential areas.

Metro Detroit has a pretty sizable middle eastern population so the adjustment would be pretty easy as far as that goes.

[YAZ]

Sam,

Are you going to work downtown at the HQ? (RenCen).

R.O. might be a good fit.

Dearborn (not a slam......but he is middle eastern).....

The climate is pretty much the same, and you won't have to choose between two sports cities either.

(Not sure if you're into that).

[xfactor85]

Originally Posted by sammm421

I dont mean to sound like a douche, but I drive a Mercedes.

I am taking into account different aspects of life, I still make a healthy 70k for a great billion dollar company here in CT and my girlfriend and sister are 15-20 minutes away from me.

GM offered me the job, and wants me to make a decision by tomorrow, and be ready to work in 3 weeks. I would be working for their legal department so I would be immediately involved in the mess. Im not sure what decision to take.

That being said, I am middle eastern and there seems to be tons of hookah bars in the area to entice me.

Thanks for your tips.


Do you think a 24 year old would enjoy living in Royal Oak more or perhaps Farmington Hills/Auburn Hills/Bloomfield townships?

That might be a problem.....
Metro Detroit is ok.... 40k bonus would probably make me move as well.

[teachbeach]

You'd be fine~your money will buy loads of airline tickets back to visit GF and sister. See if you can get a short term rental of a few months while you take the time to look around. You may find that your co-workers will offer great suggestions, advice, and you'd have some evenings/weekends to scout out areas. The relocation/human services department should be able to help you find a corporate 3 month lease.

Welcome to Mittengan!

[tuebor]

I've spent a lot of time in the New Haven/Hamden area over the years. My opinion: No contest! Make the move! If you don't want a long-distance relationship, propose to your GF and bring her out after you get settled. If she can't find a job she likes, let her be a stay-at-home mom -- you'll be making enough to support a family and buy a house. Or dump her and get a better GF here.

[xfactor85]

Originally Posted by tuebor

I've spent a lot of time in the New Haven/Hamden area over the years. My opinion: No contest! Make the move! If you don't want a long-distance relationship, propose to your GF and bring her out after you get settled. If she can't find a job she likes, let her be a stay-at-home mom -- you'll be making enough to support a family and buy a house. Or dump her and [b]get a better GF here.

Now that might be a little harder to do.... lol