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Hey guys, I am a recent college graduate in my Mid 20's and have been offered a job in Hickory. I am from Atlanta, so I am used to the larger city. I really like outdoor activities as well. I don't know a lot about Hickory, I did get a chance to drive around there last week. Does anyone have input on the social atmosphere around Hickory for someone my age? I am also heavily considering commuting from Outer Charlotte (485 and 16) area. Charlotte seems to offer more for me, and also has a climbing gym, which for me is a big plus. Has anyone done this commute?
Hey guys, I am a recent college graduate in my Mid 20's and have been offered a job in Hickory.
I am from Atlanta, so I am used to the larger city.
Does anyone have input on the social atmosphere around Hickory for someone my age?
How long do your employers expect this assignment to last?
6 mo's to a year? You tough it out.
Longer? You ask to go somewhere else altogether.
If you had a young family, I'd recommend putting some roots down in Hickory and getting involved in the community, especially for the kids.
However, Hickory is nothing compared to Charlotte for a young single professional, especially if you are coming from Atlanta. If you don't mind commuting, US 321 from Gastonia is another alternative, depending on where you live and work on each end. I found commuting to be a lot more tolerable when I was young and single (many years ago).
You would have a reverse commute heading away from Charlotte when everyone else is trying to get in to town so that might not be a bad idea. Except for on days when you are really tired or the weather is treacherous. Something to thing about. Charlotte absolutely is better for a young person though without kids. Hickory is very family friendly. For the young and single not so much but Charlottes not far.
How often will you go to work, and how often will you go climbing at the gym? I'd give Hickory a chance first, knowing that Charlotte is available as a back-up. You're used to the big city, but you might like the small one as well. It's a good time of life to try different things. (And you won't be the only person your age.)
Statesville also has a climbing gym and is about half an hour away from Hickory.
Yeah, Hickory is less than an hour from CLIMBING Mountains. Mountain biking, kayaking, tubing, fishing, all kind of stuff is close to HICKORY. If you really like the out doors, you should love Hickory. You are a little over an hour from WS and Greensboro---they are not Atlanta but they have about all anyone should need. EZ drive, if not downright boring. Actually, you are not that far from Charlotte either.
Winston-Salem is another urban option that, while farther in miles from Hickory than Charlotte, probably wouldn't be much longer of a commute (and less everyday traffic, I suspect)? Then you'd also have Greensboro at your disposal on weekends.
Thanks guys, well I do have a lot of options. I did end up taking the job. I think what I will do is look at an apartment near 485 and 16 maybe even up towards Denver. Or should I look more west of between Gastonia and 485? I figure thats a good middle ground for getting to work and being near Charlotte. Charlotte has a small climbing gym as well as the National Whitewater center which for me would be great. Winston Salem just seems a tad far mileage wise.
I had looked at Moresville/Huntersville, but I hear the traffic can be bad on 77 and that route seems to add mileage. Hows Morganton? Since that close to Asheville?
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