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U/stult explains why no one should ever move to Dallas, TX
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What are the Pros and Cons of living in DFW?
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My work is headquartered in DFW area (northern Richardson specifically). I currently live in UT but there are always opportunities to transfer to the headquarters facility. I don't know a lot about DFW, what are the pros and cons of living there? What do you love about living in TX? living in DFW? What isn't so great? What is the culture/community like? Where would you suggest is the best part of the area to live that is about 30 min or less from northern Richardson/Plano area. Also, some additional info, I'm married and we have 2 kids, so any insights on what it's like raising a family there as well would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any input.
EDIT: Wow, thank you to everyone that gave input, but I think I'm thoroughly convinced that DFW is not my number 1 choice if given the option to relocate. I don't think I would hate it, but I don't think I would like it more than where I'm at right now.
Top Comment: Pro: Fairly diverse city (lots of specific 'ethnic enclave' sort of hubs scattered around the city) Relatively cheaper housing, though it is not as affordable as it used to be. Good job market Solid steak and Texmax (and various other style of restaurants ) School systems in the area you are moving into are pretty solid. Fairly good place to raise a family, if you are looking for that type of neighborhood. Con: Outdoor activities, especially hiking is lacking. (before anybody mentions Cedar Hills and claim DFW has legitimate hiking....please don't) Pretty boring suburbia....It basically is copy & paste of SFH communities + stripmalls with a slightly different flavor throughout the city. Hot as fuck during the summer, you will be homebound for about 1/3~1/4 of the year due to 100~110 degree weather outside. People drive like maniacs, and you can't avoid them since you have to drive everywhere.
Moving To Texas: Tell Me Everything About The Dallas-Fort Worth Area
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I will be moving from California due to a myriad of problems. I am 43, White male, leans conservative, likes guns, likes nature and history, and I don't mind the heat. No family or kids, but something I want soon.
After doing some research, one thing that is holding me back is the weather...
I hear there are horrible storms and tornadoes. And it snows. Can someone tell me what the weather is like year-round in the DFW area?
Another reason I am fixed on Texas is the lower cost of living. I pay $1650 a month for a 575 sq ft apartment in a cramped apartment complex. To move to a nicer and quieter area starts at about $2200 a month. Right now, my budget per month is around $4200.
How well could I do with the same budget or slightly less?
I have a biology degree and have worked a few years in the field but gave up on it due to politics, no permanent positions, and low pay.
I started freelancing and contracting. I used to do copywriting and I barely made a living (I kind of hated it and got burned out). I just didn't know how to grow it bigger, while not stressing myself out. This was my first time making money on my own and learning some business skills.
I then started doing contract IT work in Los Angeles. I sort of fell into this. I have no degree or certifications I learned everything hands on. I am more of a installer, but I do have some technical know-how. Been doing this since February 2022.
I pick up on concepts quick, I am a pretty smart guy. I am not set on doing only IT work, or doing it long term. If a better/greater opportunity comes by I will seize it. At the end of the day, I need to make a living.
As far as being social, I am sort of a mixed bag. I am not much of a person that goes out to restaurants, bars, shopping, chasing the crowd and chaos on the weekends, etc. I prefer hanging out at home, BBQs, hiking, shooting guns, hanging in nature, gardening, attending music events and festivals (sometimes), etc. Though I am open to try new things. But I am a very no-nonsense type of guy.
What's it like in DFW, and would a guy like me fit in well?
Thanks
Top Comment: There’s storms, tornados, and it snows. Our rain comes down hard and fast, it’s not a light drizzle like NYC. Also the metros are blue so if you’re fleeing because of politics... good luck to you. If $4200/month is your housing budget, you’ll do fine. If it’s your total budget, people have gotten by for less but I wouldn’t call it comfortable unless you really prefer a simple modest lifestyle.
DFW-Texas used to be so friendly, what happened?
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I grew up in Fort Worth Texas . One of my favorite things was that people seemed to always have manners and super friendly. I moved to California, which isnt known for its manners. I would come back summers (sometimes I’d skip a summer) and I noticed every time I came back the people were just a little ruder. Its been 10 years since I moved, and Im back in Texas again. What happened to the people? So rude, so impatient, no manners, entitled. I feel like I’m in California. Is it all the new people coming in from other states, leading to the Native Texans to start being assholes themselves? Are Texans frustrated? I just really wanna know whats going on cause the change is drastic.
Top Comment: I’m in FW and still am friendly! lol