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

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.

neebelung · 12-19-2010, 11:04 PM

LOL... Ok, well, that's the info I need to know.... Like I said, nothing definite at this point, just trying to weigh our options. It would take a lot to get us out of FL.

Amber Lamps · 12-19-2010, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azoomm

Cons.

Me too... Cons, cons, cons....

Homeslice · 12-20-2010, 12:03 AM

Chicago is awesome, it's the best big city in flyover country

Restaurants are as good as NYC, & great singles scene

Definitely more expensive than Jacksonville (what isn't), but not as bad as DC or LA or NY/NJ. I'd say it's about like Atlanta.

Weather isn't great, and the roads are mostly flat and straight, but other than that.....

Trip · 12-20-2010, 12:08 AM

Quote:

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.

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

12-19-2010, 10:24 PM	#4
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	#5
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	#6
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Cons.

12-19-2010, 11:04 PM	#7
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	LOL... Ok, well, that's the info I need to know.... Like I said, nothing definite at this point, just trying to weigh our options. It would take a lot to get us out of FL.

12-20-2010, 12:03 AM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Chicago is awesome, it's the best big city in flyover country Restaurants are as good as NYC, & great singles scene Definitely more expensive than Jacksonville (what isn't), but not as bad as DC or LA or NY/NJ. I'd say it's about like Atlanta. Weather isn't great, and the roads are mostly flat and straight, but other than that.....