Reviews & Comments
Madison, WI
Nice town but too few good jobs -
5/18/2006My wife and I moved here a year ago because she is a resident at St. Mary's Hospital. Since, with a masters in biology and undergrads in bio and chemistry I have been totally unable to find a job in my field. There are jobs available if you want to work restaurant or service but good luck getting two careers going. I have run into more unemployed and underemployed professionals here than anywhere I have ever been. The guy that sold us our dryer was and electrical engineer!! I run into so many people in my boat at the local dog park that we could probably start a professional temp business. The town is nice but not as great as most locals make it out to be. It compares favorably culturally to big Midwestern cities like Cincy, Indy or Chicago but fades quickly when you realize that you are paying East Coast cost of living on Midwest wages. Its also a mediocre college town: see Austin TX, Boulder or even Bloomington for great college towns
Madison, WI
Pretty city but clueless -
5/18/2006My wife and I moved here a year ago because she is a resident at St. Mary's Hospital. Since, with a masters in biology and undergrads in bio and chemistry I have been totally unable to find a job in my field. There are jobs available if you want to work restaurant or service but good luck getting two careers going. I have run into more unemployed and underemployed professionals here than anywhere I have ever been. The guy that sold us our dryer was and electrical engineer!! I run into so many people in my boat at the local dog park that we could probably start a professional temp business. The town is nice but not as great as most locals make it out to be. It compares favorably culturally to big Midwestern cities like Cincy, Indy or Chicago but fades quickly when you realize that you are paying East Coast cost of living on Midwest wages. Its also a mediocre college town: see Austin TX, Boulder or even Bloomington for great college towns