Chicago

neebelung · 12-19-2010, 09:55 PM

I posted in the ladies' room, but meant to post it out here:

In short, I've been asked what it would take ($$$ wise) to move us to Chicago; nothing definite, but there's a chance my job will require it sometime in 2011....

So, advice? Areas to look at (the job would be in the western burbs), areas to avoid? I understand it's HUGELY more expensive than North Florida, so just how hugely more expensive are we talking?

I spent years playing gypsy (4 states in 2 years), but I've been pretty rooted for the last 11 years, so while it's not even a big blip on our radar just yet, I'm wanting to research it as much as possible before committing to the idea.

Trip · 12-19-2010, 10:09 PM

Good luck, pizza and st patricks is the only thing I can think of when thinking of Chicago. You can go see Oprah.

neebelung · 12-19-2010, 10:12 PM

Pizza = good
St Paddy's Day = Better
Oprah = Yeah, so maybe we'll stay in FL afterall

Trip · 12-20-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Oprah = Yeah, so maybe we'll stay in FL afterall

Just make sure to go to one of those days where she takes you to Australia or gives away a ton of free shit. I could deal with Oprah for an hour if I got a ton of free cool shit.

neebelung · 12-20-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Just make sure to go to one of those days where she takes you to Australia or gives away a ton of free shit. I could deal with Oprah for an hour if I got a ton of free cool shit.

Hmmm, ok, yeah, I'd just have to look at it like one of those 'vacation ownership' seminars - listen to an hour of BS to get free shit!

Rider · 12-20-2010, 08:20 AM

North of Wrigglyville is good and so is the west sububrbs but you uare looking at long commute times. Avoid south of town at any cost.

racedoll · 12-20-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Which brings us back to weather....

It wouldn't be all bad. You just have to learn new things for when you can't ride.

azoomm · 12-19-2010, 10:24 PM

Neebs, I've got a list for you

neebelung · 12-19-2010, 10:26 PM

Which list is longer - the pros or the cons?

azoomm · 12-19-2010, 10:37 PM

Cons.

12-19-2010, 09:55 PM	#1
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Chicago I posted in the ladies' room, but meant to post it out here: In short, I've been asked what it would take ($$$ wise) to move us to Chicago; nothing definite, but there's a chance my job will require it sometime in 2011.... So, advice? Areas to look at (the job would be in the western burbs), areas to avoid? I understand it's HUGELY more expensive than North Florida, so just how hugely more expensive are we talking? I spent years playing gypsy (4 states in 2 years), but I've been pretty rooted for the last 11 years, so while it's not even a big blip on our radar just yet, I'm wanting to research it as much as possible before committing to the idea.

12-19-2010, 10:12 PM	#3
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Pizza = good St Paddy's Day = Better Oprah = Yeah, so maybe we'll stay in FL afterall

12-20-2010, 08:20 AM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	North of Wrigglyville is good and so is the west sububrbs but you uare looking at long commute times. Avoid south of town at any cost.

12-19-2010, 10:24 PM	#8
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Neebs, I've got a list for you

12-19-2010, 10:26 PM	#9
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	Which list is longer - the pros or the cons?

12-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#10
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Cons.