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Posted: 8/16/2008 7:48:05 AM | | Hey folks. I'm looking for some input here. I've lived in Pennsylvania all my life and quite frankly, I'm sick of it. I've always wanted to just pack up and move south. Preferably Alabama (don't know why, just something stuck in my head and heart). Can I have a little bit of input regarding economics, general flow of life and is relocating that far away as difficult as my mother tries to make it sound. This would be my maiden voyage........ any advice? | |
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Posted: 8/16/2008 7:58:30 AM | | One suggestion would be to visit the Alabama forums...you may get some helpful insight from local people who can tell you the good and bad things the state has to offer. | |
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Posted: 8/16/2008 8:04:01 AM | | Try www.alabama.gov regarding living and working and other stuff. | |
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Posted: 8/16/2008 9:49:27 AM | Be prepared for the culture shock you will undoubtably experience. You will also spend a lot of time, at first, wondering what people are saying to you,, experssions and accents are very different in the south.
But, you will find warm people and the best food you ever ate! Southern folk can cook! Did I mention sweet tea? The drink of the South!
tb | |
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Posted: 8/16/2008 2:15:35 PM | | Good choice. I took vacation in Alabama couple of times in my life and swore I'd move there too... I would even clean the boats just to make a living! The sea is great there... | |
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Posted: 8/16/2008 5:26:21 PM | | Sometimes a new city can make all the difference on the world to you. Where in Alabama do you wish to live? I moved to Nashville last year and I must say I have found Nashville and TN in general to be much better than I had hoped. I wish I had moved here years ago. | |
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Posted: 8/16/2008 10:21:12 PM | | Ten years ago I packed a uhaul and moved to Gulf Shores Al--I had visited many times because of the beach, the things holding me were removed and I left a medical practice of many years, a good living, and never looked back. Never one regret. It is very peaceful, or fun with lots to do--whatever you want..I did not know ANY one and the day I moved in to my dream home, on the water, my new neighbors and now long time friends ask me 'over'-they were cookin'--Everyone here is very outgoing, and friendly--its the kind of life where everyone speaks to you, smiles, and become your best friend..Thats the way it is in the south--I have lived in the north and all over because of military transfers with my dad-- I have seen, folks in the north are more to themselves, rushed, and just do not take the time to live---Reality, this is a touristy area, busy in the summer--but wow, what the options are!!! guess it depends what you are looking in job or financial areas--I am a retired (early) nurse but no aims to do that any more--I don't know much about the northern Al--its pretty, mountains and all that--but you can go visit anywhere--'they' come to the beach...ha I will give you any information I can--but as we say here, people come to visit and just don't back to 'normal' life--Its all good----------Its like that deep breath you are waiting to take--and ask yourself, what took me so long----------- | |
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Posted: 8/17/2008 9:36:03 AM | Well If your not wanting to go the the beach area. The best place in Alabama career wise is probly Huntsville, one of the fastest growing citys not just in Alabama but the US. Its pretty clean and not as bad as Birmingham/Montgomery crime wise. Me personally I live in athens just a few miles west of Huntsville, its like mayberry same sherrif for the past 25 or so years. | |
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Posted: 8/17/2008 11:04:30 AM | | It is all going to go with what lifestyle and job situation you are looking for---I know most go to Mobile or Pensacola for employment out of the hospitality or realty industry--I love Fairhope--accross the bay from Mobile--artsy and village atmosphere with lots of great shops--and houses---Look at GS on GS.com, or anywhere---I just dont like 'big' city inland living---anymore--ie, Huntsville B'Ham--but its just a choice--something to consider----life is waaay too short--jump into it--- | |
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Posted: 8/17/2008 11:22:27 AM | Being born and raised a Hoosier, all i ever knew was the snow and cold in winter and heat in the summer and of course you love what you know. I have traveled everywhere and lived all over. Im the type person who adapts and adjusts everywhere i go. :)
People say thats a good thing. I guess it is. :)
My two older daughters were born in the south. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Very hot and humid. Rains every single day just a little and youd think it would cool things off, right?
NOT!!! Just makes it more humid. lol
I learned that prejudice still exists in the SOUTH. But i didnt allow it to exist in my heart. Just the way im made.
So If you are the type person that loves life and adjusts whereever you go, you would LOVE it there. Mardi Gras festivities. But go to Metarie, not the New Orleans itself. Metarie is FAMILY oriented.....unless youre a party girl, that is. Metarie has over 82 parades , etc. and they make sure to toss the beads to the babies and KIDS if you have them.
lets see......crawfishin.....i learned to love that and my taste changed too!!! YUMMM!!!!
i could go on
I also love the WEST!!!! Nothing like living in AZ!! on the reservation. omg! i would love to go back!!!! Navajo Indians ROCK!!! | |
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Posted: 8/19/2008 12:33:19 PM | | Aaawwww......... y'all are so sweet. I've actually been touring some Alabama websites geared toward the Huntsville area. Trying to stay away from low-lying or flatlands. Not a fan of the detriment of potential weather issues. Real estate seems to be decently priced yet, job availability is fair to good as well. It's the overall environment I'm looking forward to. I'm not your typical uptight northerner despite the fact I've lived here my whole life. I am such a take-it-easy, let-it-roll-off-your-back kind of person. I've just always been charmed by the southern way of life. AND GOOD-LORD............. the food. Yum, yum. Thanks for the info. I'd like to hear more. | |
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