Boise LACKING in many "GROWING" city amenities. .
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2/23/2006
I admit, Boise is a great place to raise kids, the K-12 schooing is very high quality. If you like to ski or snowboard, it is a snowhounds dream. The population has grown dramatically over the years, but due to the tightwad employers in the area, YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET FIRED THAN TO GET A RAISE. It amazes me that the cost of living factor is so low...because it isn't. These jobs DO NOT PAY AT ALL. PERIOD. People are lucky to find entry level jobs paying more than $10.00/ hour. PATHETIC. However, if you're college educated, there is vast untapped potential for the home or small business. But the college is VERY POOR, it is cheap, and you get what you pay for. The football team is more important than academics, and most of the classes are disgustingly under par. The Californians have invaded as well, bringing a dash of their LA/Compton culture with them. There has been a very STRONG RISE IN VIOLENT crime, and property crimes are on the rise. I didn't mind living here for 6 years, and I would come back if I could get a decent education. DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL AT BOISE STATE. Trust me on this. So I am moving to Arizona, I guess this makes me sound hipocritical, but there are MANY BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES there, and ASU has a better reputation as a fun and diverse college. Please DONT MOVE TO BOISE if you look to strike gold working at 1 of the 2 decent paying jobs. Serious.
Abhd | Boise City, ID