Most people don't give Corpus a Chance
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1/29/2008
I moved here a little over a year ago, knowing no one or nothing about Corpus Christi. I had lived in Coastal cities before (San Diego, Pensacola) and was pleasantly surprised by how pretty the bay area downtown was.
I took the first job I was offered (no, it did not pay $5-7, it was about $10 and hour) and worked there until I could corner a better position. Afte a few months and a couple interviews, I was offered not one, but two jobs that paid well over the median income of 20,000.
Many people expect to step into town and get offered the dream job at dream pay. What people fail to remember that even though jobs pay less, the cost of living and housing are far less than the US Average. The Cost of living here is on average 10-12 points below US Average. And Housing is closer to 20 percent lower. There are downfalls here- crime is worse than I would like, and there is little nightlife for the under 30 crowd - but I like it. Work hard, network, and you will find a nice life here in Corpus.
Stacy | Corpus Christi, TX