Analysis of Pittsburgh (2014, condo, house)

[jay5835]

Originally Posted by Outlander77

I work with some hipsters. They refuse to mature ... They wear backpacks with seat belt buckles and the same clothes everyday. It's not that I don't like students, but a city is suppose to have differing areas. I have no desire to rent after this year as I have rented for the last 5. I wasn't implying that riding the bus was hip, if you read my post you may see that . I moved from DC which has a robust public transportation system that I used often. I also biked to work frequently when the weather was good, 7 miles to be precise. I understand the misconception you may have, if you have never lived or visited other cities it's hard to understand another person's perspective of analysis.

I lived most of my life in DC, Outlander, and I can tell you Pgh. is never going to have the "robust public transportation system" you miss. And if you're seriously resentful towards hipsters, you ought to move back now to the Land of Superannuated Student Council Presidents instead of sticking it out, buying a house in a place where you're as unhappy as you sound. I say this with authority because I once lived in a city I didn't like (not DC), and nothing could change my attitude short of moving. When I did, I felt appreciably happier.

That's my analysis.

[theta_sigma]

Oh, I see people with seat-belt-buckle backpacks. They probably work at a start-up and make four times my salary. I just can't in good conscience call those people "hipsters." They're young professionals that work at places that don't have dress codes.

[doo dah]

"I want to live someplace where there are hipster amenities but not hipsters."

[charisb]

Originally Posted by doo dah

"I want to live someplace where there are hipster amenities but not hipsters."

Bingo!
Greenfield is in the East End, convenient, and largely without hipsters. Houses are pretty affordable and while they may need updating, they are often in great shape.
And who cares if people wear backpacks? maybe that's what is the most comfortable and useful for them.

[Outlander77]

Originally Posted by jay5835

I lived most of my life in DC, Outlander, and I can tell you Pgh. is never going to have the "robust public transportation system" you miss. And if you're seriously resentful towards hipsters, you ought to move back now to the Land of Superannuated Student Council Presidents instead of sticking it out, buying a house in a place where you're as unhappy as you sound. I say this with authority because I once lived in a city I didn't like (not DC), and nothing could change my attitude short of moving. When I did, I felt appreciably happier.

That's my analysis.

Perhaps you're right, maybe I just don't like the Pittsburgh culture. You all are missing my point about the hipster comments. It's generally a lack of professionalism,. I was use to a work environment where typical dress was a dress shirt and slacks. I'm now surrounded by people that typically refuse to wear polos. Jeans and tennis shoes are preferred apparently.

[doo dah]

Originally Posted by Outlander77

Perhaps you're right, maybe I just don't like the Pittsburgh culture. You all are missing my point about the hipster comments. It's generally a lack of professionalism,. I was use to a work environment where typical dress was a dress shirt and slacks. I'm now surrounded by people that typically refuse to wear polos. Jeans and tennis shoes are preferred apparently.

People who work in offices downtown tend to dress more formally.

[theta_sigma]

Originally Posted by Outlander77

Perhaps you're right, maybe I just don't like the Pittsburgh culture. You all are missing my point about the hipster comments. It's generally a lack of professionalism,. I was use to a work environment where typical dress was a dress shirt and slacks. I'm now surrounded by people that typically refuse to wear polos. Jeans and tennis shoes are preferred apparently.

I lived in DC out of college and moved back to Pittsburgh because I couldn't stand the DC culture of dressing up all the damn time . I lasted a year and a half there and just couldn't deal with the formality and status-seeking. I wore a dark plum purple dress to work once and no one could shut up about how colorful my clothes were (because they weren't black or navy blue).

If it honestly bothers you that much, you should definitely find some place that hasn't hitched its horses to the tech wagon, though, because dressing down is pretty much the start-up dress code.

[UKyank]

Originally Posted by Outlander77

Perhaps you're right, maybe I just don't like the Pittsburgh culture. You all are missing my point about the hipster comments. It's generally a lack of professionalism,. I was use to a work environment where typical dress was a dress shirt and slacks. I'm now surrounded by people that typically refuse to wear polos. Jeans and tennis shoes are preferred apparently.

Myself & all my co-workers (regardless of position) have to wear a suit every day so this is something that varies by employer.

[sskink]

This thread is funny.

Before SCR finds this thread and re-posts his usual "hipster" cartoon, maybe he can find one that represents both sexes, marrieds with kids or not, all clutching fistfuls of highly-coveted disposable income.

[ebyrnes]

Hi Outlander, it sounds as if you are over the honeymoon of a major move and are beginning to see the faults of your new place. HCurtis gave you some really good advice on neighborhoods; in fact, I think that the Mexican War Streets almost perfectly suits what you are looking for (I live on the northside and an not familiar with East End, so can't comment on his other suggestions).

You are right, our public transit really does pale in comparison to East Coast cities; I loved being able to take the train when I lived in Philly and really miss that. Are our bike trails that bad? I don't bike, but from what I can see at bikepgh.org, there are pretty extensive trails.

If you like the laid back attitude for the most part, maybe you would consider sticking around for a while longer to explore. But if you are really set on leaving - go if you don't have any pressing reason to stay. Life is to short to live somewhere that you cannot see yourself being happy (been there in Raleigh NC - shudder).

Oh, almost forgot to mention: if you have not yet been here for football season, you should probably prepare yourself for seeing a bit too much black and gold (ugh, not my cuppa tea, either); but that might be a good change from the hipster wear.

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Originally Posted by Outlander77

I recently moved from the DC area to Pittsburgh for work. After 6 months of renting and thinking about for housing I've come to a few conclusions...Pittsburgh caters to college aged children to the point where there aren't any good places to buy housing close to the city other than Squirrel Hill. The housing that is close to the proximity of the city is dilapidated and run down. These lack of options are truly surprising. This catering additionally extends to the public transit system. I heard recently "students ride for free." I was looking into the price range coming from the south hills into Pittsburgh. It costs more to ride public transit for a work week then it does to fill up my vehicle for the week. This city needs to understand that young professionals are discouraged from putting down roots in Pittsburgh because of the obsession of a type of hipster college environment. DC had its hipster spots, but had more to offer to those in different areas of life . Basically, those who don't want to rent with 7 others guys have to look into the suburbs for housing. The lack of bike trails is also a let down, only if you live in the immediate city can you find paths. I honestly like the laid back feel of Pittsburgh but I'm let down by the lack of options and general areas of arrested development.