Is Dallas for me?
#31
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: fwp blood diamond, dykwia uranium
Posts: 7,251
We’re fine with people who don’t look like us, as long as they think like us.
I will visit there one day and see for myself.
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I'm moving there for a job, and I wouldn't call it taking advantage of job opportunities... People apply to jobs in cities different than the ones they live in, no? All financial institutions have branches and offices everywhere, but my job is not a bank teller. The jobs I do are mostly scattered in and around Dallas.
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I'm moving there for a job, and I wouldn't call it taking advantage of job opportunities... People apply to jobs in cities different than the ones they live in, no? All financial institutions have branches and offices everywhere, but my job is not a bank teller. The jobs I do are mostly scattered in and around Dallas.
hopefully you won't see any open carry or xenophobia
#33
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: AA PLT, AA 1MM, Marriott GLD
Posts: 473
Based on the tone of the last several posts, I'm going to say no.
Dallas has access to a busy DFW hub and a lot of options for flights. It has modern living arrangements available and access to plenty of good food, shopping, etc. Public transportation is a little sporadic but if you are along the
DART line then it's quite convenient. All in all, I think it could suit your lifestyle, but based on the fact that you don't really want to live here, I would continue to explore my options.
Dallas has access to a busy DFW hub and a lot of options for flights. It has modern living arrangements available and access to plenty of good food, shopping, etc. Public transportation is a little sporadic but if you are along the
DART line then it's quite convenient. All in all, I think it could suit your lifestyle, but based on the fact that you don't really want to live here, I would continue to explore my options.
#34
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Montebello, CA, USA
Posts: 2,365
Yes, there are native Dallasites, but in the 17 years I have been here, my opinion is that Dallas has an odd identity just because so many people have come from other states and countries. And to reiterate, I said odd, not bad. I don't think anyone in Dallas would act poorly towards anyone else who came here for a job.
The demographics of the area tell part of that story:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demogr...las–Fort_Worth
#35
Why does it have to be "take advantage" of job opportunity? If you had a great opportunity at a place different from yours, you would turn it down because it would require you to move somewhere just to "take advantage" of a job opportunity? If you are in pharma somewhere outside of NJ, does moving to NJ for a good job at Merck mean that you are taking advantage of something? I don't understand why moving somewhere for a job is so heinous.
#36
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: YYJ/YVR and back on Van Isle ....... for now
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#37
It's about the cost of living. No state income tax, sales tax is about 8.25%, gas price is one of the lowest in the US, and you can get a good house for the money. There is also abundant IT, finance, accounting, and health care jobs in the DFW metroplex. Those are the reasons that have kept me here. I personally wouldn't mind living in Seattle or Vancouver, but the cost of living is so much higher.
#38
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Dixie
Programs: AA
Posts: 6
Everyone has mentioned Uptown but, I feel that you're getting a very narrow cross-section of...views here.
There is an area called Turtle Creek that is near to Uptown but, separate, and is slightly older and more established. It fits what you're looking for perfectly.
The difference between the two is not much on the surface. It would best be described as, like, Uptown is for the young and upwardly mobile. Turtle Creek is for those who have arrived and are there to stay.
Dallas is a cosmopolitan city - I recall that executive-level turnover is something on the order of 40% yty. Cur's comments are not representative of your demographic, or where you want to live.
The sterotypes - lifted trucks and overt gun culture - are much more...ingrained in the Northern suburbs. The culture up in McKinney, Frisco, Plano, etc...the Ed Hardy, lifted F250, and 3K dollar AR-15 - all bought on credit - is simply not present in the high-rise...culture that exists in Downtown and Turtle Creek.
One thing that you need to keep in mind. You're going to be driving more here than in DC.
There are several websites dedicated to high-rise living in Dallas. I suggest checking those out.
Good luck. Hope you find what you're looking for.
There is an area called Turtle Creek that is near to Uptown but, separate, and is slightly older and more established. It fits what you're looking for perfectly.
The difference between the two is not much on the surface. It would best be described as, like, Uptown is for the young and upwardly mobile. Turtle Creek is for those who have arrived and are there to stay.
Dallas is a cosmopolitan city - I recall that executive-level turnover is something on the order of 40% yty. Cur's comments are not representative of your demographic, or where you want to live.
The sterotypes - lifted trucks and overt gun culture - are much more...ingrained in the Northern suburbs. The culture up in McKinney, Frisco, Plano, etc...the Ed Hardy, lifted F250, and 3K dollar AR-15 - all bought on credit - is simply not present in the high-rise...culture that exists in Downtown and Turtle Creek.
One thing that you need to keep in mind. You're going to be driving more here than in DC.
There are several websites dedicated to high-rise living in Dallas. I suggest checking those out.
Good luck. Hope you find what you're looking for.