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Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:44 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:48 pm to yellowfin
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Does it have the jobs to support its population if Phoenix wasn't there?
Maybe, but a main draw to it is the proximity to Phoenix
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:48 pm to lsunurse
There are plenty of wealthy people that live here. They're all retired. They have no advice to give.
"How'd you get to where you are."
"Huh, I got lucky."
"How'd you get to where you are."
"Huh, I got lucky."
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:50 pm to lsunurse
Isn't a lot of the entertainment/culture in Scottsdale though? That's kind of how it seemed when I was there but I was like 12.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:54 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I choose country and have them help raise animals and take care of the land. Learn some old fashioned hard work. While making sure they do other activities they are interested in doing.
Earn money selling the animals where a good portion goes towards college and the rest for them to mange.
Earn money selling the animals where a good portion goes towards college and the rest for them to mange.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:54 pm to lsunurse
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Maybe, but a main draw to it is the proximity to Phoenix
Then it's a suburb
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:56 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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Isn't a lot of the entertainment/culture in Scottsdale though?
Not any of the major pro sports teams. Most of them in Phoenix, other 2 technically in Glendale. But otherwise, yes....better entertainment/culture options in Scottsdale.
But if it was just in the desert by itself with no other cities around it...I don't think it would have as huge a draw to it. I'm sure you have many people (like myself) that work in Phoenix but live in Scottsdale. There isn't a major airport in Scottsdale either...it is also located in PHX. The airport they do have here is for those with private jets (celebrities, etc).
Posted on 11/17/15 at 5:59 pm to lsunurse
isn't Scottsdale like 8 minutes from downtown Phoenix?Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:01 pm to CAD703X
That is how many of the suburbs are...they all border around Phoenix. You can be driving and not realize you just drove into Phoenix and then into Tempe unless you are paying attention.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:02 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
I am currently trying to answer this for my family. We are currently in a small town and happy with work, school, and everthing really. The big city is calling with big money and big opportunity. I'm at a serious fork in the road.
This post was edited on 11/17/15 at 6:05 pm
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:03 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Here, I'd pick NE part of the City of Atlanta or one of the nicer inner burbs (Decatur, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven)
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:03 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
Country with a close proximity to the conveniences of suburbs / city living. Kids can roam free and explore.
But don't choose the country if all you and your family does anyway is watch TV at night or go shopping / play soccer on the weekends...might as well live in the burbs.
But don't choose the country if all you and your family does anyway is watch TV at night or go shopping / play soccer on the weekends...might as well live in the burbs.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:25 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
What's your definition of a city? Chicago, Atlanta or are we talking about the city of Mobile, Alabama?
When I think of the suburbs, I think of the real suburbs of major cities.
And what is the country? The country makes me think of 100s of acres, very few people, maybe a post office somewhere nearby, but you're travelling a good ways to go to the store and such. Other than that, it's just land and land.
When I think of the suburbs, I think of the real suburbs of major cities.
And what is the country? The country makes me think of 100s of acres, very few people, maybe a post office somewhere nearby, but you're travelling a good ways to go to the store and such. Other than that, it's just land and land.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:43 pm to lsunurse
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And how much you would make in each setting
This really surprises me that you said this. What difference does it make how much you make if you are where you want to be, you are happy, and your kids are healthy/happy.
Money is overrated. Choose to be happy.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:45 pm to gingerkittie
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Gingerkittie
No outside social interaction at all? You don't see a problem with that?
Hopefully, you don't call your grandkids by all three names.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:48 pm to Crusty
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What difference does it make how much you make if you are where you want to be, you are happy, and your kids are healthy/happy.
Cost of living in city settings are typically higher than in country settings.
If you made enough money, you could have the lifestyle you wanted for your family in the city. That's why I mentioned it. It's a very valid point. A reason why many move away from major cities once they have children....they can't afford the lifestyle they would want for their families there...but can in the suburbs or out in the country.
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Money is overrated. Choose to be happy.
Only people that have never been poor say stuff like that
You see how "happy" your life is if you can't afford to live in a safe neighborhood, or send your kids to a safe school, etc, etc. Money is never overrated.This post was edited on 11/17/15 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:52 pm to John Keating
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Completely agree. Suburbs are generic and boring as hell.
There are some awesome suburbs out there. This thread will be full of regurgitated generalizations.
For me, small city/town.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 6:58 pm to lsunurse
Ok I took your comment as you would go where you did the best regardless of what you really wanted for your kids. So, maybe I took it wrong.
And not to get into a who was more poor growing up pissing match, trust me, I know what it's like to be picked on because we were poor. I do ok now but I still remember what it was like.
And not to get into a who was more poor growing up pissing match, trust me, I know what it's like to be picked on because we were poor. I do ok now but I still remember what it was like.
Posted on 11/17/15 at 7:02 pm to Crusty
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Ok I took your comment as you would go where you did the best regardless of what you really wanted for your kids. So, maybe I took it wrong.
Yeah I only meant that what someone makes could influence where they live at, that's all
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And not to get into a who was more poor growing up pissing match, trust me, I know what it's like to be picked on because we were poor. I do ok now but I still remember what it was like.
Gotcha. I mean, I get what you were saying. And money is certainly not everything (for how many rich celebs do we read about with messed up lives?). However, it's pretty important and can certainly make one's life easier if used the right way.
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