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Old 02-08-2012, 07:17 PM
 
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Hey my name is Avriana Im from Arkansas which Im still currently in now but moving to Phoenix,AZ me and my 1 year old, with my cousins until my husband comes back from deployment in December he`s in the Navy Im very nervous never been here or this far before, what should I expect and will I like it i mean I am going to be there for like half a year almost? Help!
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Old 02-08-2012, 07:37 PM
 
Location: Mesa, AZ
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Avriana, welcome to the Phoenix forums. For other members to be able to accurately respond, you will have to divulge more information about your lifestyle... etc etc. You, just like myself, will get many useful advices from lifelong Phoenix residents.

ps: I knew an Avriana back in Romania. Not suggesting you are from there... just making a note
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Old 02-08-2012, 09:46 PM
 
Location: Metro Phoenix, AZ USA
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You are only going to be here for 6 months, and you will be with family. It is always a bit scary to go somewhere new-- I think you will be fine.
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Old 02-09-2012, 05:00 PM
 
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I don't think anyone can tell you if you will like something or not - esp because we don't know you you just never know. I don't see why not, but if you don't, it's just for 6 months, or you could leave early I suppose? I would think being with family would make it nice.
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Old 02-10-2012, 08:11 AM
 
Location: Southeast Valley
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I haven't ever been to Arkansas, but I imagine the freeways and the traffic might be a little overwhelminig at first. Once you get settled in a community though, there is usually plenty of shopping and things to do that you won't need to drive very far.
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:13 PM
 
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Hey my name is Avriana Im from Arkansas which Im still currently in now but moving to Phoenix,AZ me and my 1 year old, with my cousins until my husband comes back from deployment in December he`s in the Navy Im very nervous never been here or this far before, what should I expect and will I like it i mean I am going to be there for like half a year almost? Help!
Moving permanently to PHX was the best decision I have made in a longtime. I have worked at a company based out of PHX for many years. Yet, I lived in NY and got gauged with higher taxes and lousy weather. The move here has rejuvenated me. Seeing temps in the 70's while having the flexibility to drive a couple hours on the weekends to see snow is stimulating. I choose the 3.6% tax bracket. However, many AZ employees choose 2.7% state income tax withheld option. Regardless, the 3.6 leaves me with more than NY did.

The one negative. Lower taxes means less funding towards education and many of the schools in AZ leave something to be desired.
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