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In reply to the discussion: Best Part of Living in a Red State? [View all]okaawhatever
(9,565 posts)16. You also have the cicadas depending on where you're heading. Cicadas only come out once every
13 or 17 years. The sound will drive you nuts. Here's a minute and a half video of cicada fun.
Seriously, as to the South. You should do well because you were educated elsewhere, you will be paid much more than if you started out here (companies usually keep the salary the same for transferred employees) and if you're being transferred with a good company you'll probably be locating in a pretty high-end area. Many of the issues you'll avoid because you'll have high pay, a good education, and a company that won't jerk you around. Companies that move from blue states don't start acting like red-state companies for years. They know their workers won't tolerate it.
Where in the south are you moving? If you don't want to be too specific just give us an idea.
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I lived in a red state that progressed to red-red-red. I didn't see much upside to it and the cost
RKP5637
Apr 2014
#3
Well, it's pretty country and the weather is decent for more of the year than it is
Warpy
Apr 2014
#6
You also have the cicadas depending on where you're heading. Cicadas only come out once every
okaawhatever
Apr 2014
#16
One chigger can drive you slap damn crazy and do almost anything to get rid of it.
Are_grits_groceries
Apr 2014
#68
Huntsville may still be Alabama but what made Huntsivlle is the Federal government and the people
okaawhatever
Apr 2014
#33
I know a great one. If you happen to be a writer, boy oh boy will you have MATERIAL! nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#42
Have to agree with you. If I was unlucky enough to have to live in a red state,
bluestate10
Apr 2014
#49
Take all of that money you are saving and move back east as soon as you can. nt
kelliekat44
Apr 2014
#76
You also learn that you and your conservative neighbors do have common ground
Algernon Moncrieff
Apr 2014
#88