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Relocation: Atlanta or New Orleans? (Update pg5: Central City here we come!)
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:07 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:07 pm
So a little background: I'm a mid to senior level exec for a multinational company. In order to keep moving up the ladder I need to relocate. Well my two options are in the ATL metro or in New Orleans (Alpharetta and Central City specifically). While I have travelled to both cities several times, I'd just like to get some more input. For the record, I have a wife, a 4 year old and a newborn. Oh and I'd like to live near those offices so I can bike to work.What is your opinion on where I should plan to live in long term?
Thanks!
Thanks!
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 9:39 pm
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Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:08 pm to I Ham That I Ham
be more specific about central city, because you may be mistaken, its a pretty rough area and I can't think of many offices around there.
Schooling in New Orleans can be expensive, I am not sure what it is like in Atlanta. Housing is currently expensive. Insurance is expensive.
New Orleans is a lot of fun and I certainly wouldn't move but unless you really put some stock in to the music and food scene or the proximity to fishing, etc. it may not be worth it for you.
Schooling in New Orleans can be expensive, I am not sure what it is like in Atlanta. Housing is currently expensive. Insurance is expensive.
New Orleans is a lot of fun and I certainly wouldn't move but unless you really put some stock in to the music and food scene or the proximity to fishing, etc. it may not be worth it for you.
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:09 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Nola. Always something to do.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:09 pm to Sneaky__Sally
I don't want to get too specific. It's a fairly well known corporation
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:09 pm to Large Farva
New Orleans... no question. Especially if you're young, single, like to go out and all. new orleans is poppin
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:10 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Atlanta. Pains me to say it.
I love New Orleans, but it's not where I'd want to raise my young children. Definitely not in Central City.
I love New Orleans, but it's not where I'd want to raise my young children. Definitely not in Central City.
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:10 pm to I Ham That I Ham
I see what you did here...
Biking to and from work in Central City?? This is not a good idea!
Biking to and from work in Central City?? This is not a good idea!
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:10 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Despite being from NO, I'm gonna vote ATL here.
Especially if it's Alpharetta. That's a decent area I'd be much more comfortable biking in.
Lot's more opportunities to change companies as well.
Especially if it's Alpharetta. That's a decent area I'd be much more comfortable biking in.
Lot's more opportunities to change companies as well.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:11 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Central City? That's a war zone.
I'd pick NOLA because you can live in nice suburb 5-30 minutes away whereas Atlanta is larger and might be longer commute if the immediate area is a slum shithole.
PS - Biking to work you'll sweat your arse off even early in the morning and probably get bike-jacked.
I'd pick NOLA because you can live in nice suburb 5-30 minutes away whereas Atlanta is larger and might be longer commute if the immediate area is a slum shithole.
PS - Biking to work you'll sweat your arse off even early in the morning and probably get bike-jacked.
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:12 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Well if you work after dark, i personally wouldn't be too comfortable biking home a lot if you are actually in central city.
As others have said, Alpharetta is nice and if you plan on living close enough to bike to work the main detractor from the are, traffic, is a nonfactor. Unless you put stock in to some of the above stuff i mentioned food/music/festivals/etc. I am not sure what the benefit of living here would be that you couldn't get with vacations.
As others have said, Alpharetta is nice and if you plan on living close enough to bike to work the main detractor from the are, traffic, is a nonfactor. Unless you put stock in to some of the above stuff i mentioned food/music/festivals/etc. I am not sure what the benefit of living here would be that you couldn't get with vacations.
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:13 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Atlanta. Alpharetta is great place to raise a family. It won't have the uniqueness that Nola has, but it's very scenic and much better overall. **I lived in Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area of Atlanta for four years, and grew up in SELA.**
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:13 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Oh boy.
This is the OT, most people are going to tell you Atlanta is the opening to Hades and you'll be lucky to be alive in 3 months.
This is the OT, most people are going to tell you Atlanta is the opening to Hades and you'll be lucky to be alive in 3 months.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:13 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Hope you are making OT level money as private school tuition is gonna kick you in the arse.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:14 pm to I Ham That I Ham
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I don't want to get too specific. It's a fairly well known corporation
Who gives a shite who you work for? You want advice or naw? Like another poster said, NOLA is a big city, and the part you said is ghetto as hell.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:14 pm to The Mick
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I'd pick NOLA because you can live in nice suburb 5-30 minutes away
Didn't realize atlanta had no suburbs.
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Central City? That's a war zone.
OP specifically said central city and alpharetta. I've personally never been to central city, but based on your own description this looks like alpharetta in a landslide.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:14 pm to I Ham That I Ham
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I have a wife, a 4 year old and a newborn
That right there rules out NO.
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:15 pm to 3deadtrolls
Didn't read all of OP, this is troll thread.
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:15 pm to I Ham That I Ham
I don't work late that often but sometimes I will pick up and drop off the 4 yr old to daycare on the way to work. Like this: 
I'm hoping I can continue this arrangement in our new city
I'm hoping I can continue this arrangement in our new city
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:15 pm to I Ham That I Ham
Surely you mean the CBD and not Central City?
Posted on 4/5/16 at 3:16 pm to I Ham That I Ham
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Job relocation decision: Atlanta or New Orleans?
I don't work late that often but sometimes I will pick up and drop off the 4 yr old to daycare on the way to work. Like this:
I'm hoping I can continue this arrangement in our new city
Central city is not an option for you.
here is the crime map link LINK
check that out and if you are actually in central city, you will see what everyone means.
This post was edited on 4/5/16 at 3:18 pm
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