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I'm wondering about moving somewhere new, maybe next year. I'm hoping to find somewhere with decent job market in tech, bearable traffic, manageable COL.

So far my list looks like
Houston - relatively afford, lots of energy tech companies
NC Raleigh area
Atlanta area
Chicago area

Any thoughts from people that know these areas or other areas I should consider?
 
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lBasket said:
I'm wondering about moving somewhere new, maybe next year. I'm hoping to find somewhere with decent job market in tech, bearable traffic, manageable COL.

So far my list looks like
Houston - relatively afford, lots of energy tech companies
NC Raleigh area
Atlanta area
Chicago area

Any thoughts from people that know these areas or other areas I should consider?
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Wow. Some big cities in that list. Way different than your current locale. Houston is humid but has great food. Also, tree roaches are impressively durable. Don't forget fire ants. Chicago is COLD in the winter and your jeep will rust. No direct knowledge on the other 2.
 
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Woodrow said:
Wow. Some big cities in that list. Way different than your current locale. Houston is humid but has great food. Also, tree roaches are impressively durable. Don't forget fire ants. Chicago is COLD in the winter and your jeep will rust. No direct knowledge on the other 2.
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I am starting to think living somewhere I can only work remote is limiting and precarious, so if I'm going to go somewhere I should probably not end up in that situation again
 
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Houston, one of my least favorite places on planet earth. But that's MHO. I don't like big cities to begin with. It's hot and humid. It's got several areas that are below or at sea level. If they get a hurricane there's going to be flooding. The city sounds like a continual roar due to the traffic and several million people. I have to go there once a year and I dread it every time. Don't forget the killing fields between Houston and Galveston.

Galveston is just ok. Kinda dirty.
 
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JMT said:
Maybe think about smaller to mid-size cities in the 100,000-500,000 size.
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Yeah I'd probably be happier like that. I don't like city but I can handle suburbia I think. I was thinking Houston because it specifically has a large energy-data industry which is what I do and somewhat niche.

I was under the impression there are decent suburbs within 30mins drive of this energy hub area
 
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lBasket said:
I am starting to think living somewhere I can only work remote is limiting and precarious, so if I'm going to go somewhere I should probably not end up in that situation again
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What area has the best opportunity for the type of work you want to do?

I know you're in tech, wouldn't Austin be a better choice than Houston for that? You could go wheel with Bob in Texas.
 
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Are you going to pick a place or see what is best based on where the company has a location for potential in office work?

I am am medium sized town person. Somewhere big enough to have things going on but small enough to get around the town without excessive traffic. I haven't lived there but after spending some time in each Chicago and Atlanta would not be my choice.
 
Apparition said:
What area has the best opportunity for the type of work you want to do?

I know you're in tech, wouldn't Austin be a better choice than Houston for that? You could go wheel with Bob in Texas.
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I'm not 100% sure how to even figure that out honestly. Austin might be a good option too, I just know a coworker told me about all the energy stuff in Houston.
 
lBasket said:
Yeah I'd probably be happier like that. I don't like city but I can handle suburbia I think. I was thinking Houston because it specifically has a large energy-data industry which is what I do and somewhat niche.

I was under the impression there are decent suburbs within 30mins drive of this energy hub area
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I've never been to them, but I know an old member from here named Pat moved just N of Houston. I can't remember if it was Conroe. But yes, there are suburbs. I think mostly N is your best bet; the Woodlands, Tomball. You know where your industry is and where you need to be to make that happen. YOu can always set a goal to do what you need to there and move out when you get older.

Don't know anything about the other areas you mentioned.
 
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Apparition said:
I know you're in tech, wouldn't Austin be a better choice than Houston for that? You could go wheel with Bob in Texas.
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@Ibasket, yes, there is better wheelin' around Austin, TX. There's nothing around Houston. Bob is close and you could meet up at Hidden Falls maybe 45 minutes outside Austin. I think you should make your decisions solely based on wheelin!
 
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JMT said:
I've never been to them, but I know an old member from here named Pat moved just N of Houston. I can't remember if it was Conroe. But yes, there are suburbs. I think mostly N is your best bet; the Woodlands, Tomball. You know where your industry is and where you need to be to make that happen. YOu can always set a goal to do what you need to there and move out when you get older.

Don't know anything about the other areas you mentioned.
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Yeah I think I'd likely end up wanting to be somewhere remote like I am again in the future but in this stage of life it is starting to feel a bit limiting, as much as I know I'll miss it
 
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JMT said:
@Ibasket, yes, there is better wheelin' around Austin, TX. There's nothing around Houston. Bob is close and you could meet up at Hidden Falls maybe 45 minutes outside Austin. I think you should make your decisions solely based on wheelin!
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Might be blasphemy but I'm not sure how many vehicles will make the trip with me...
 
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How does one figure out general job market in an area? LinkedIn?
 
BDub said:
No state tax in TX would be nice. I think they are also exploring removing property tax as well.
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I agree that that seems very nice. Especially since I'd probably rent for at least a year before committing to a house... A small tax burden year
 

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