So I am at a point right now where I really need a change of location. Right now I'm stuck living at home and spending more than 500 a month on gas, toll, parking. Not to mention insurance, time stuck in traffic, etc. There are also some personal issues I will leave out but has me also wanting a move.
I considered moving near to my place of work but for the money I can afford (young, single) I'd be stuck with a studio or crappy 1 bedroom coop, which would then have the inconveniences of having to go to a laundrymat, street parking, and other headaches. Not to mention the neighborhood I'd be choosing from are not so great.
So I did a bit of research and seems that there are several places in Texas I can make a decent wage and the cost of living is much lower I'd be able to afford a decent single family home and much lower commuting time and cost, and put a lot of distance between my other problems.
Right now the place that stands out to me is Edinburg and the Doctors hospital there. It seems like a large hospital (which where I work I am used to) and has good ratings (ugh where I work now is frustrating with supplies and stuff sometimes).
I would be waiting until February to start applying anywhere so I will have a full 2 years experience.
Can you give me any insight on what it is like to live in Texas? Anyone familiar with both NY and Texas can tell me what I might expect? Anyone have specific experience with Edinburg and the Doctors hospital there?
By the way I am RN and my experience is on a medical Med/Surg floor.
So I am at a point right now where I really need a change of location. Right now I'm stuck living at home and spending more than 500 a month on gas, toll, parking. Not to mention insurance, time stuck in traffic, etc. There are also some personal issues I will leave out but has me also wanting a move.
I considered moving near to my place of work but for the money I can afford (young, single) I'd be stuck with a studio or crappy 1 bedroom coop, which would then have the inconveniences of having to go to a laundrymat, street parking, and other headaches. Not to mention the neighborhood I'd be choosing from are not so great.
So I did a bit of research and seems that there are several places in Texas I can make a decent wage and the cost of living is much lower I'd be able to afford a decent single family home and much lower commuting time and cost, and put a lot of distance between my other problems.
Right now the place that stands out to me is Edinburg and the Doctors hospital there. It seems like a large hospital (which where I work I am used to) and has good ratings (ugh where I work now is frustrating with supplies and stuff sometimes).
I would be waiting until February to start applying anywhere so I will have a full 2 years experience.
Can you give me any insight on what it is like to live in Texas? Anyone familiar with both NY and Texas can tell me what I might expect? Anyone have specific experience with Edinburg and the Doctors hospital there?
By the way I am RN and my experience is on a medical Med/Surg floor.
LifeCrisis, you've got excellent advise here already from those who were smart enough to leave NY long time ago LOL. 5 years ago instead of moving here we've moved from Brooklyn to Northern NJ (that's some "upgrade" haha). One thing is for sure. Consider visiting area first, look and drive around. I'm also in the North Texas. DFW are is a huge metroplex, so you'd want to live close to where you work for sure. Also, there are some toll roads in and out of Dallas, but most of the time you could avoid using those. Hower, be prepared for rush hour traffic. At the peak time it could be as bad as NYC/NJ traffic. I'd recommend Northern TX as it has wheather seasons. Yes, we moved during last summer, so this heat sucks. But it's usually for 2-3 months. We have temps now lower than in Tri-State area especialy in early morning hours. I don't know what your personal situation is and if living near good schools is a concern for you? It was for me, that's why we've picked northern suburb of Dallas called Plano. But there are many more up and coming communities here. Check out Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson. I love it here. Hope it helps and good luck on your move.
Although it's fun just to sit here, munch my popcorn and watching the show, I'll wade in.
To PPs who are deriding Tx opinion of Yankees.... think about it. How would you feel toward folks who are openly derisive of your home - location, people, culture, etc - but continue to move here in droves because our economy is working and theirs is not.
This is nothing new. Just after the war between the states (known by Yankees as the "civil war"), Tx was overrun by Scalawags (come here, take advantage of the money & go back north when it runs out) and Carpetbaggers (same actions and motivations, but they stayed). "Yankee" may seem to be a pejorative term, but we tend to use it as a collective noun to describe anyone who hails from anywhere up north. Heck, to me, it could be applied to anyone who lives north of Waco - LOL.
Yeah, we're different. Houston is (as evidenced by the 2010 census) the most diverse city in the US. Texas is home to 3 of the 10 fastest growing cities in the nation. We don't have strong social support programs - that could be either "good" or "bad", depending on your personal philosophy. Every able-bodied person is expected to support him/herself. But the flip side is that we also have a very low tax burden. Houston is the epitome of 'rugged individualism'... we don't even have zoning (never have, never will). And you know what? We're used to 'non-Texans' (see, I didn't use the word Yankee) insulting our state, our culture, our people, our schools, etc.. In fact, if you do it in a clever and funny way, we'll enjoy it too.
But, don't be hating - while you take advantage of the very things that you're insulting. That's hypocritical & just plain bad manners.
Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.
I am not a republican christian and the people of Texas have treated me just fine. Great actually. Both my husband and i have found this to be true. DFW is really a melting pot, but the people who have been here forever treat yankees just fine - LOL.
And yes, you can get a very nice house in your price range here. People are moving here from all over so I am not going to try to convince you. Traffic is bad enough already! :)
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I don't live near the valley but if you're considering that move I suggest you learn Spanish. Even in the southern part of Texas I live in they have postings where they prefer someone bilingual & will choose someone who is. I would never move down any father sound than Kingsville. They are always hiring in the valley but with everything that is going on, you couldn't pay me enough.
I've lived in Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Houston. They are all very different. I've spent most of my life in Houston and absolutely love it. There is no place more diverse (and I lived in Los Angeles for 6 years). Everything you can imagine, we have. I'm sure it would take a bit for you to get used to, but you will. I loved the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as well but I find the culture and people in Houston to be much more diverse and friendlier. Austin used to be the place to live but it's now overcrowded, pricey, and traffic is a nightmare. Also, I think it would be much more difficult to find a job there. Texas is a place like no other - you will have to experience for yourself to understand. Houston has quite a few very nice suburbs with their own hospitals and of course we have the world-renowned medical center which every hospital in the area anchors itself. In fact, Houston was named last month, the most desirable city in America to live. I'm very certain that you can have a brand-new home for $200k, in a desirable area. I wish you luck and strongly advise that you visit this great state and the cities that we offer. You will find your place here. Most do.
P.S. You do NOT have to be a christian/conservative/republican to be here. Trust me. I'm not, and my family isn't either and they've been here for over 100 years.
I don't live near the valley but if you're considering that move I suggest you learn Spanish. Even in the southern part of Texas I live in they have postings where they prefer someone bilingual & will choose someone who is. I would never move down any father sound than Kingsville. They are always hiring in the valley but with everything that is going on, you couldn't pay me enough.
Thank you for the info, I may have to reconsider since I only speak English
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That it she is one of those Yanks that judges Texans for their conservative views.