I would weigh my options before moving here
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1/16/2018
I have now lived in Dallas for 3 years and I have tried to like it here. I am not going to complain about the heat, I am from the deep deep South so the heat is nothing here. Heck I actually miss the humidity. I understood in moving here that the traffic would be thick, so like most economic refugees, I was prepared to take the good with the bad. I needed a living wage! I have never in my life experienced the degree of unprofessionalism that I have experienced here, nor have I ever had a boss yell at me and personal insult me simply because I am not from Texas. The degree of pettiness is unreal and the cost of living sucks. I moved here from Florida and I was told how great the DFW was. This place sucks. There is diversity, but no culture. Dallas rivals Austin for most superficial city in Texas (lived there too). I am not a fan of the schools here, I am underwhelmed on a daily basis . No, not even in the suburbs. I do miss that about Austin. The education offered here is marginal at best and I am in a constant battle not to snatch up my family and run. Why don't I, because of my job. I agree with others about the lack of basic fun here. I have never drank and ate so much, until I moved here; and I grew up in South Louisiana. Everything revolves around sex, booze and food. Oh and the adultery is sooo real here, so if you are single, be prepared. The pay is mediocre and most companies/ agencies are unorganized at best. Don't waste your breath discussing politics, history,race, religion or Mario Kart. You will be met with blank stares. Keep it to booze, food and sex. That they get here! Oddly enough I do like Texas, but I cannot stand Dallas. It's just not a fit. I do understand that to some Dallas is great, but not this gal. I thrive on diversity, culture and proper merging. Oh, yeah street lights, lane dividers, and warning signs on highways are optional. Driving here is like jumping double dutch and why can they not comprehend what the word MERGE means! Yeah, I think it is time to transfer out of Dallas. Good luck to all and God Bless.
Renee | Dallas, TX