Desoto area

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Nov 26, 2009

Hi, there. I currently live on the Fort Worth side of the metroplex.

However, I wouldn't mind living in Desoto. The area has easy freeway access, plenty of shopping, and other conveniences. Some people will tell you that Desoto is a terrible place to live, but I think that these people are basing their opinions on emotion and stereotypes rather than reason. Good luck to you!

NURSET2007 · Nov 26, 2009

Are you sure you want to work at the Dallas VA?????? :eek:

LPN_2005/RN_10 · Nov 26, 2009

I currently work at a VA Hospital, and transferring will be easy. I originally wanted to work for the VA Fort Worth outpatient clinic, but they have yet to finish building it or posting new jobs. What's wrong with the Dallas VA?

Are you sure you want to work at the Dallas VA??????

LPN_2005/RN_10 · Nov 26, 2009

Thanks for replying! I already know the sterotypes that Desoto have, but is going to visit there in March to see how it truly is.

Hi, there. I currently live on the Fort Worth side of the metroplex.
However, I wouldn't mind living in Desoto. The area has easy freeway access, plenty of shopping, and other conveniences. Some people will tell you that Desoto is a terrible place to live, but I think that these people are basing their opinions on emotion and stereotypes rather than reason. Good luck to you!

MNurse76 · Nov 29, 2009

I work in Desoto, and live about 5 miles north.

It really depends where you go in Desoto. To me though even the more rougher parts of Desoto are not too bad other than some not so freindly people.....but you will find friendly people as well.

There are a couple of walmarts. There is one off 35 and beltline, and a newer one a few miles down beltline going towards 67.

There is a kroger off pleasant run and 35 and some clothing stores, office store, a star bucks, some resturants and fast food chains.

On hampton and pleasant run is probably the area I would avoid. Not that I would consider it dangerous, but I have came across a lot of rude and irrate people in that part of Desoto.

The side of Desoto that is closer to Cedar Hill is nicer than the east side closer to 35, and there is a lot more shopping and community there in my opinion.

I would not mind living in Desoto.

If you need help when you get here contact me and I will be more than happy to help.

LPN_2005/RN_10 · Nov 29, 2009

Thanks for your reply! In February, I will be visiting Dallas to check out Desoto and other areas to see which area is best for me. Since Dallas is so huge, the chose of areas to live is overwhelming! And I've been reading conflicting opinions on which areas are good and bad. Thanks again!

I work in Desoto, and live about 5 miles north.
It really depends where you go in Desoto. To me though even the more rougher parts of Desoto are not too bad other than some not so freindly people.....but you will find friendly people as well.
There are a couple of walmarts. There is one off 35 and beltline, and a newer one a few miles down beltline going towards 67.
There is a kroger off pleasant run and 35 and some clothing stores, office store, a star bucks, some resturants and fast food chains.
On hampton and pleasant run is probably the area I would avoid. Not that I would consider it dangerous, but I have came across a lot of rude and irrate people in that part of Desoto.
The side of Desoto that is closer to Cedar Hill is nicer than the east side closer to 35, and there is a lot more shopping and community there in my opinion.
I would not mind living in Desoto.
If you need help when you get here contact me and I will be more than happy to help.

MNurse76 · Nov 29, 2009

What kind of area are you used to living in?

Do you prefer to live closer to work and in the city or do not mind driving a little.

I know some people who move to Dallas and prefer a more laid back area will move to Waxahachie(South on 35 about 25 minutes South of Desoto) and do not mind driving about 30 or 35 minutes to work to Downtown (depending on traffic). Most people I know who have moved to Waxahachie has like it. It still has a lot of stores s has some historic buildings and homes, but to me has a small town feel.

Seagoville or Terrell in about 20 of 30 minutes East on 20 (from Desoto) and is more rural area.

But really places like Desoto, Duncanville, Grand Prairie, Oakcliff, Lancaster have pockets of good and bad areas. I would find places you like and check with the local police reports to get statistics for the area, and maybee talk to some neihbors.

My wife and I live in Oakcliff, which has a repution of being bad. However the community we live in has a great neiborhood watch, security and police that work with us. I have seen the crime go down to barely nothing at all in the past few years. We had an incedent in the complex across the street but the police force came in and got the crack heads out. We do prefer to shop outside of Oakcliff because in many stores and resurants the employees act annoyed by your buisness and can be very rude. I have called several corporate offices complaining and have seen some change.

We do not mind driving 15 minutes to Cedar Hill for more pleasant shopping.

LPN_2005/RN_10 · Nov 29, 2009

I'm used to living in the city, traveling no more than 20 minutes to work. Right now, I live in a suburb outside of the city that has various shopping options less than 5 minutes away. A commute to work of less than 30 minutes is very important to me at this time, until I get familiar with the city. I have until July to move, so I will be doing a lot of research and traveling to Dallas to find the best area for me!

NURSET2007 · Dec 1, 2009

If you want you can PM me and we will chat. :nurse:

CurlyGirlie · Dec 5, 2009

nurset2007 what makes the va hospital so undesirable? i'll be graduating with my rn in may, and i am interested in working at the va hospital.