re: Possible Move to Midland, TX

I don’t regret the move. I’m in Midland proper (bought the house during a downturn so got it at a great deal). Finding people is key. If you’re at a service company in the field all the time it seems like all there is to do is work and drink. That’s what it seemed like for my first year out here. After I got involved in some community organizations life became way more enjoyable.

When buying a house just stay away from the Betenbough neighborhoods. The houses look nice, but they’re so cheaply made that the FD won’t even try to save it if there’s a fire. The wind and dust are tough to get used to, but you do eventually acclimate.