Raleigh is Okay, but could be better
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4/14/2013
I came here of my own free will, seduced by the laid-back Carolina style and the lush greenery as well as proximity to the coast and the mountains. NC is truly a beautiful place, but much of it has been sprawled over, especially in the Piedmont. Then there's the thing about Raleigh people. The native NC folks are very friendly, but there are a lot of people who've moved in from elsewhere so that this place no longer really resembles the South, especially in terms of friendliness and Down South hospitality. It can actually be fairly cold depending on who you're talking to, and when you combine that with the crazy high taxes, an entrepeneur like me just doesn't want to hang around. I will probably be back in Texas in another 2 or 3 months where people are truly laid back and friendly, and the state is very business-friendly.
All in all, there are several reasons why I'm leaving. The climate, while hot in summer, is not really one of them though. It is a lovely climate, especially in spring and fall. The winters are not really too bad, but the summers can be steamier than I like. The 2 main problems I have with NC are self-created: 1) They don't value entrepeneurship over government which makes it too expensive to enjoy a good quality of life here, and 2) The people who move here from elsewhere do not bring the friendliness that has always been a characteristic of this state.....so sad, because my businesses would have grown to create a huge economic boost. Oh well, onward to Texas!
Bp | Raleigh, NC