What a mistake
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12/11/2009
We moved here eight years ago from Atlanta for a job offer. The company was great, but quickly sold to British firm two years later and both my husband and I found new work downtown because we had already bought a house. The jobs are fine but we get out of Cleveland as often as we can just to recharge our batteries and remind ourselves that not every place in the country is so depressing.
We came here young and vibrant and hope to get out with our health intact. It is very difficult to live an active, healthy lifestyle like we were used to living in Florida and California. Half the year it is too cold and the other half, you have to drive 30 minutes away to get out of the pollution and to see some decent scenery. It seems the main activity for most people is watching sports in bars, and drinking. I can't blame them with all these low grey clouds.
Also, the health care and schools were touted by our realtor as in the top five in the country. Don't believe it - we have not noticed any difference in health care here than in any other city, and the schools are nothing to write home about...most are run down and underfunded. I'm not sure where people who tout the virtues of Cleveland get their facts. Probably wishful thinking, or they never had a chance to compare it to another city that is not in the "rust belt".
On a positive note....people tend to be friendly...albeit a bit set in their ways. I hope someone has the vision and capability to improve it someday.
Abhd | Chardon, OH