Raleigh-Durham
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- showpony0
I lived in Raleigh for about a decade. As far as quality of life goes, Raleigh is a great place to live and raise a family. Like ukit2 mentioned, there's a big different between Raleigh and Durham. Durham has a few sketchy spots, but is overall nice. Chapel Hill is pretty awesome, but more of a college vibe.
Job-wise, there are a few good companies down there. A lot of the agencies are pretty conservative, I've found, largely because they cater to RTP (biotech + pharma etc.). That's not to say that they're bad, but just know that that's pretty common.
The last thing I'll say is that folks down there tend to stay in the same job for longer. As a result, I've found that there tends to be slightly fewer openings. Just know that going in.
I love Raleigh still, and think it's a great place to be. Best of luck! Feel free to email me if you have any specific questions... happy to help.
- see_bee0
I was born and raised in the Bull City. It's a good place for a kid to grow up.The people are friendly, well educated, and much more liberal than those in the surrounding small towns. Great place for college basketball, BBQ, Durham Bulls baseball, nature, and you are close to the beach and mountains. Unfortunately, the region is sprawling out of control; having a car is a must.
- slinky0
Wow. I can't believe I started this thread almost a year ago.
We've finally moved down to Raleigh area (Wake Forest).
- utopian0
^^^ How do you like it Slinky? The pros and cons....
- slinky0
well. only been here since Saturday. But generally people are much nicer, less traffic and a lot less to buy a home (we're building one right now and will be ready in 6-7 mo).
we're going to get out and explore more once we've unpacked...
seems to be a great combination of indoor/outdoor things to do... some very good restaurants and eateries.
no real cons yet... but i am sure they will come about.
- slinky0
showpony? you still in the area?
- aslip0
Considered moving my family there myself. Sick of the Midwest winters. The outdoor appeal is what's calling me. Heard mtn. biking is pretty nice there.
Any input on the job market?
- slinky0
^^^ aslip... my company in virginia let me work full-time remote here. But I had looked around and it seems like there is a lot going on here with design/dev jobs. Obviously not as much as back in the DC market, but it seems very solid.
We're going to check out Falls Lake here soon and some other outdoor stuff. Whatever my little 3.5 year old boy can handle.
- I see. I'll need to do some more homework before I get serious. Thanks & enjoy!aslip
- newuser0
Can you still smoke everywhere?
- Depends on if you're in the "old part" or "new part" of whatever town you're in.hellobotto
- trendkill0
I live in Raleigh. I like it here. Not to big, not too small. It's growing too.
- ohhhhhsnap0
fucking wish i could live there.
- slinky0
yea, it felt like Northern Virginia, but with a lot less traffic. and a little newer feeling (at least in some areas like Morrisville)
- ukit20
Raleigh and Durham are pretty different. Raleigh is mostly upscale suburban neighborhoods with a pretty small and mostly deserted downtown area. Durham is a big, dirty city with more of an urban feel. Overall, it's an OK place to live, but despite the large number of people from other states, you still feel very much in the South culturally. Also, North Carolina has taken a sharp turn to the right politically recently.
- hellobotto0
Moved from N.C. to NoVA and am back in N.C. ukit2 summed up the difference between the R and the DU pretty neatly. While things can be pretty quiet, it's easy and convenient to get out of town to decent beaches or mountains, up to RVA or down to ATL.
It is similar to D.C. in that there is line inside the Belt, but if you manage to venture outside it every now and again you'll richly rewarded. Also cost of living is considerably less, but then again not a lot of folks outside of the hubs are having luck finding work.
Good luck on the job prospect.