I have been looking at Salt Lake as a place to relocate. Every time I mention this, I get a look of despair and pity. "You'll never make it out there! It's all Mormons!" I lived in Idaho Falls as a teenager, and heard stories from my dad's workplace of unqualified people getting promotions because they were LDS, or of qualified workers not recieving them because they weren't. I am not LDS, and am not interested in becoming one. I would like some feedback as to the working situation in SLC. Are the managers fair? What is the atmosphere like on the unit? As an RN, I am not looking for management, but I don't want a horrible schedule, or for my raises to disappear. Also, I saw a post here about a certain hospital in the area with a reputation for rough nurses. Is this related to religion and as seen from outsiders? Are these fears reasonable? I would appreciate all feedback, LDS and non-LDS. Thanks!
SLC is a good place to be a nurse. You will find just as many Non LDS as LDS. Most people are friendly. IMHO, the "anti mormons" are worse than the mormans. You get a lot of religon bashing from the anti's. Most non mormons just keep their opinions to themselves, like anywhere else.
I grew up here and work in Provo. (the shadow of BYU, Happy Valley.....) Cost of housing is pretty low, cost of living in general is low. The only gripe I have is we have a fairly high state tax.
Hehe, yeah but its kinda freaky when you drive into a neighborhood and everyone waves as you drive by, and you have no idea who they are.
I don't see the area as being more courteous than other places I have lived but in general the crime rate is low, cost of living is low and the mountains are really pretty here.
That just sounds like a small town to me - you'll be driving down the road, someone will pass you going in the other direction and wave (not like a BIG wave, just sort of wave their fingers over the steering wheel), you wave back, and then think - who the heck WAS that?
It's great to hear about SLC. I'll be going there over spring break for a visit and have been contemplating relocating there myself, so I'm eager to take a look around at what jobs are available, salaries, etc. Plus the pictures I've seen are beautiful. Can't wait to go!
If you're going to SLC, do yourself a favor and check out The Roof Restaurant. I've eaten in places much more expensive, but I haven't had a better experience. We were in a private room (glassed in) with a view of the sun going down - first between the steeples of Temple Square and then behind the mountains. It was breathtaking. The fellows were so impressed with the acoustics. At a round table of 14, every word was audible to every person. The service was impeccable. No alcohol, no coffee or tea of course. But the fruit drinks were to die for. Check out this rating and the reviews....
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I'd love to visit for the scenery and I have heard it is very clean and friendly too. Good luck w/ your move!