What are people like?

CrunchRN, ADN, RN · Apr 25, 2006

I moved to DFW over 2 years ago from the west Coast. I have found people here to be extremely friendly. It is a whole different culture which takes getting used to, but people are really nice as a whole. That has been my experience. I really like living here now. However, my fist several months I hated it. There is an adjustment period!

carachel2 · Apr 25, 2006

Just like anywhere, you are going to encounter stereotypes but overall I would say people are down to earth, friendly and mostly genuine.

Is there a particular reason why you are choosing Houston ? It is warm, muggy, crowded and people here in DFW refer to it as the "armpit" of Texas.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Apr 25, 2006

I moved from Southern California to the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area 5 months ago. Texans are not as fast-paced as Californians; rather, they're more laid-back. People tend to be friendly and more prone to strike up conversation in stores with strangers. Native Texans tend to be enormously proud of Texas, whereas native Californians don't display the same amount of pride in California.

Christianity seems to play a larger role in the lives of Texans as evidenced by the sheer number of churches around town with parking lots that are filled to capacity every Wednesday and Sunday. After all, Texas is a major buckle of the mighty Bible Belt region.

labcat01, BSN, RN · Apr 26, 2006

Generally nice people-but BAD DRIVERS :) Where in Houston do you want to live? It also varies depending on the suburb that you live in.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Apr 26, 2006

Generally nice people-but BAD DRIVERS :)

There are many HORRIBLE drivers on Texas highways. It is probably related to the fact that the TX Dept. of Public Safety simply handed out drivers licenses to anyone who applied (without even administering a field driving test) for over 5 years in a row.

**NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN** · Apr 26, 2006

Thanks for the info. I was looking at houston because I noticed lakes nearby. I have never been to texas but my fiancee has. He likes it. I just like the idea of the cost of living being so low while salary still is pretty decent. At least from what I've heard and seen. Cali's just too expensive. We could never afford a house. we can barely afford an apartment

Thanks for all the info!

Is it true they don't sell beer on sundays? I'll just have to remember to stock up on saturdays.

ree-nee · Apr 26, 2006

Thanks for the info. I was looking at houston because I noticed lakes nearby. I have never been to texas but my fiancee has. He likes it. I just like the idea of the cost of living being so low while salary still is pretty decent. At least from what I've heard and seen. Cali's just too expensive. We could never afford a house. we can barely afford an apartment
Thanks for all the info!
Is it true they don't sell beer on sundays? I'll just have to remember to stock up on saturdays.

You have to wait till 12:01pm to buy beer on Sundays; no liquor though.

carachel2 · Apr 26, 2006

Thanks for the info. I was looking at houston because I noticed lakes nearby. I have never been to texas but my fiancee has. He likes it. I just like the idea of the cost of living being so low while salary still is pretty decent. At least from what I've heard and seen. Cali's just too expensive. We could never afford a house. we can barely afford an apartment
Thanks for all the info!
Is it true they don't sell beer on sundays? I'll just have to remember to stock up on saturdays.

If you like lakes but don't want the big city scene, you could try looking into Granbury. Very cute lake town and quite a few healthcare opportunities. We have some people who work the TDA (two day weekend plan) and commute from Grandbury and stay home on the lake the rest of the week !

East Texas is also well known for their lakes and a smaller town atmosphere (although admittedly it might be too small for some people !).

The Bryan-College Station area is a GREAT area that is young at heart, smaller in size and has equa-distant access to Houston and Austin and lots of lake areas nearby. There are at least 2-3 hospitals that I know of and they pay quite well from what I understand.

labcat01, BSN, RN · Apr 26, 2006

I've also heard that the Lake Conroe area is nice. It is pretty close to Houston (and a little pricey-relatively speaking).

nytxmom · Apr 26, 2006

Texans are very friendly for the most part; many know no strangers. Texas is laid back but the smaller towns are even more relaxed. Don't be surprised if standing in the grocery store line you get angry because the cashier and their current customer are having a long conversation; you would have thought they were life long family friends...how's your mom, where are the kids, and so on. Texans are very family oriented, family usually comes first over work. I realized this last opinion after moving to Maryland from Texas. We didn't last long up there before moving back home to Texas.

Hope you enjoy your experience if you do decide to move this way. Linda

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Apr 26, 2006

If you like lakes, perhaps you might want to look into the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. I am an LVN with no prior experience who earns $18.50 hourly in Fort Worth. There's Benbrook Lake and Lake Worth, 2 neighborhoods in west Fort Worth that offer affordable lakeside housing.