Arizona is a tough place to live...
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9/10/2012
I've lived in Arizona for 11 years now, and I'm not a fan to say the least. It's dry, hot, dusty and there are no four distinct seasons.
If you're looking to move here, don't fall for the "lines" they throw at you. The most common are "it's a dry heat", "the palm trees make you feel like you're on vacation", "it's only hot 3 months out of the year", etc.
If you're from a part of the country that experiences "normal weather", you will not like it here. It seems nice at first, but it wears down your soul as times passes.
I was suckered into moving here, and now I'm trying to get out. The economy and job situation is the only thing keeping me here. I owe more on my house than it's worth thanks to the over-inflated real estate market that burst a few years ago.
People are rude, angry and there is a distinct crime problem in Arizona. Coming from the South where people wave and you can strike up conversations with strangers, it's a culture shock. I don't know my neighbors and they don't wave as you pass by. Everyone just wants to be left alone.
I'm not trying to change your mind about moving to Arizona, but please do your research. The people in your ear telling you about the good things about Arizona are hiding the negative aspects. Whoever is in your life trying to convince you to start a desert lifestyle has some personal (or professional) reason they want you there. Maybe it's family wanting you closer, maybe it's that promotion you wanted. All I can say is, dig deeper...learn the truth about life in Arizona.
Thanks, and good luck.
No Arizona | Gilbert, AZ