Happy with my Relocation
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7/11/2008
I've been wanting to move to Charlotte for several years and I'm finally here! My primary incentives were the weather and the promised hospitality of local residents. I had a sister (California), an aunt (Colorado), and another sister (Michigan) all relocate to Charlotte during the latter part of 2007.
It's only been three weeks, but I'm really happy with my decision. Thank God, most days are very sunny and the beautiful blue skies are a welcome sight to this Michigan native. It's really hot every day---regardless of the degree of sunlight---and the extreme humidity is tolerable as long as one has air conditioning. Temps have consistently been in the high 80's to low 90's for the past month.
In briefly interacting with people in stores, etc. most have dispositions that range from indifference to very genuine and downright friendly. I look forward to getting to know others on a more personal level. Interestingly, many people living here are not natives of Charlotte. I hear there is a quite a lot to do recreationally and socially, but that there are hidden gems throughout the area that you have to seek out.
The city per se has a semi-rural look (except downtown, which is "uptown") and turned out to be smaller than I anticipated. That's actually pretty nice because travel does not take too long to most destinations. The job market is excellent and continues to boom. I've already found an excellent position!! Construction is everywhere---a sure sign of a growing economy and the suburban neighborhoods and shopping malls are phenomenal.
I'm living in a 1300 square foot apartment that rents for only $900 in the University area! It includes three bedrooms, two full baths, washer/dryer connections, front and back patios, gated entrance, attached garage, tennis courts, exercise room, and car care center. AMAZING!
On the down side, everyone drives way too fast, as if there's no regard for the speed limit---so stay sharp. Also there IS a lot of crime, so I'm selective as to where I go and when, but then I'd think that would be general protocol for most places these days, particularly any fast-growing urban area experiencing a population explosion. I read last year 2000 people were moving to this area each month...
I wish good fortune to anyone who decides to make Charlotte their new home!
Danita | Charlotte, NC