Should I consider Akron? (Hartford, Florida: how much, public schools, to live)

[SquareBetterThanAll]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Except that Connecticut is 9 times smaller than Ohio in land area, and it is part of a metro of 20 million people (New York City), and is in the shadows of another metro of 4 million (Boston). Population here is very dense.

If he can't find what he likes here, he's not finding it anywhere.

Your reply makes no sense in the context of the comment.

So you're saying that because of CT's small size, that somehow makes the 4 million people in this region less relevant? A region that is almost exactly the same geographic size? So if he is looking for a date and 4 million are within say 60 miles that doesn't matter because.... what? The same amount if people in the same amount of space don't matter because the states boundaries are different? I'm sorry, what????

Or that if he can't find what he's looking for in the NE he can't find it anywhere? Except for, oh, I don't know, the job offer he has here, which is what this whole thread is about?

Or throwing in Boston which is... what, a 2 hr commute? How is that even relevant? Hey guess what Detroit-Toledo-Pittsburgh-Columbus are all more or less in that radius. Let's tack on an extra 8 million people just in case we wanted to make some more irrelevant points.

Your statements are factual but did you actually read the thread first?

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by SquareBetterThanAll

Your reply makes no sense in the context of the comment.

So you're saying that because of CT's small size, that somehow makes the 4 million people in this region less relevant? A region that is almost exactly the same geographic size? So if he is looking for a date and 4 million are within say 60 miles that doesn't matter because.... what? The same amount if people in the same amount of space don't matter because the states boundaries are different? I'm sorry, what????

Or that if he can't find what he's looking for in the NE he can't find it anywhere? Except for, oh, I don't know, the job offer he has here, which is what this whole thread is about?

Or throwing in Boston which is... what, a 2 hr commute? How is that even relevant? Hey guess what Detroit-Toledo-Pittsburgh-Columbus are all more or less in that radius. Let's tack on an extra 8 million people just in case we wanted to make some more irrelevant points.

Your statements are factual but did you actually read the thread first?

Relax, cowboy. My statement makes perfect sense - simply because there seems to be a complex doesn't mean it's untrue. I was in no way implying Ohio's resident's don't matter. Not sure where you squeezed that from.

What "job offer" are you talking about? The guy simply looked at job postings and saw a few openings in Akron, and thought "hmm". That's all. No job offer there buddy.

My point was that, as you discuss your bustling population, Connecticut is part of one of the largest metros in the world with every type of person you can imagine at it's doorstep (and sitting in traffic on it's highways). In the eastern part of the state, a Boston commute (which, by the way - where did I say anything about a Boston commute??) is less than an hour.

I was not saying anything good, bad or indifferent about Ohio. I was informing the OP (who has a grass is greener syndrome - look at the threads they've started) that if they're concerned about meeting a lot of different people, living a gay lifestyle and being accepted for whoever they are, they can find it in their backyard.

Again - relax, pal.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Relax, cowboy. My statement makes perfect sense - simply because there seems to be a complex doesn't mean it's untrue. I was in no way implying Ohio's resident's don't matter. Not sure where you squeezed that from.

What "job offer" are you talking about? The guy simply looked at job postings and saw a few openings in Akron, and thought "hmm". That's all. No job offer there buddy.

My point was that, as you discuss your bustling population, Connecticut is part of one of the largest metros in the world with every type of person you can imagine at it's doorstep (and sitting in traffic on it's highways). In the eastern part of the state, a Boston commute (which, by the way - where did I say anything about a Boston commute??) is less than an hour.

I was not saying anything good, bad or indifferent about Ohio. I was informing the OP (who has a grass is greener syndrome - look at the threads they've started) that if they're concerned about meeting a lot of different people, living a gay lifestyle and being accepted for whoever they are, they can find it in their backyard.

Again - relax, pal.

I already wrote in another thread (in the CT forum) that I am having a lot of trouble finding a better place than metro Hartford. But something is just missing from Hartford, and that is, that it just lacks people in my age group and the dating pool is not so great, because of that. Sure, it's a gay friendly area, but it's certainly not a gay mecca either. It only has two gay bars, while Akron has five. I mean, that's pathetic. Not that I'm a bar kind of guy, but it's still an indicator. There's just no gay social scene in the Hartford area, unfortunately. I missed that aspect of living in NYC, but don't want to live in a BIG city again.

Besides, I'm also trying to find a specific type of job opportunity, and for some reason, Hartford is running low on them. So, if I move away, it's very much a career driven decision; not just personal lifestyle preferences. What's wrong with that? It seems like your solution to everything is to just stay in CT forever, no matter what one's situation is.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by nep321

I already wrote in another thread (in the CT forum) that I am having a lot of trouble finding a better place than metro Hartford. But something is just missing from Hartford, and that is, that it just lacks people in my age group and the dating pool is not so great, because of that. Sure, it's a gay friendly area, but it's certainly not a gay mecca either. It only has two gay bars, while Akron has five. I mean, that's pathetic. Not that I'm a bar kind of guy, but it's still an indicator. There's just no gay social scene in the Hartford area, unfortunately. I missed that aspect of living in NYC, but don't want to live in a BIG city again.

Besides, I'm also trying to find a specific type of job opportunity, and for some reason, Hartford is running low on them. So, if I move away, it's very much a career driven decision; not just personal lifestyle preferences. What's wrong with that? It seems like your solution to everything is to just stay in CT forever, no matter what one's situation is.

The only reason why I'm suggesting you stay in Connecticut is because you post in random city boards citing stereotypes of each city, and ask if it's true. Sometimes they are, sometimes not, but it seems you're not ready for actual change. Furthermore these places do not have the job accessibility of the urban Northeast with the crowd you seek. Basically, you have the "grass is greener" syndrome. But maybe it will take you moving away to appreciate what CT has to offer - the highest quality of life in the nation by human development (health, wealth, etc), open-mindedness (so when you do find that special someone, you can marry), access to major cities, and job availability.

Nep, given your credentials with accounting, you should really look in the Stamford area since it seems the lily Hartford suburbs are boring you. You can get to Midtown Manhattan on the 30 minute express should you desire that scene, and you can still enjoy leafy suburbia. Hartford is an upper middle class corporate powerhouse (lots of 50-75k jobs) but if you find the scene to be sterile, you would definitely like the southern part of the state.

Additionally, I think you might like San Francisco. It's pricey, but you can definitely make do with your salary.

[shakeababy]

upper-middle-class = 50-75k jobs? hahahahahha lol

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by shakeababy

upper-middle-class = 50-75k jobs? hahahahahha lol

Well lets see. Two people making 65k = 130k household. So yeah, statistically on a national scale where the average per capita income is $42k, that's upper middle class.

For Connecticut, where the per capita income is the highest in the nation, you're working class. For Ohio, where the per capita income is lower than the national average, you're top dog in the neighborhood.

[shakeababy]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Well lets see. Two people making 65k = 130k household. So yeah, statistically on a national scale, upper middle class.

For Connecticut, you're working class.

Your original post about salary mentioned nothing about two peoples' salaries.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by shakeababy

Your original post about salary mentioned nothing about two peoples' salaries.

Please take the time and re-read my post. Even going by ONE person's salary, on a national scale, that's considered upper middle class. Doh!

[SquareBetterThanAll]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Relax, cowboy. My statement makes perfect sense - simply because there seems to be a complex doesn't mean it's untrue.

From reading your other comments there is obviously more context behind this than what's in this thread, which makes a little more sense than your original semi-out-of-context post.

[RatKing216]

Originally Posted by nep321

I'm currently living in the Hartford, CT area, and noticed that there are some excellent job opportunities with First Energy in Akron. It would be a good career move for me. However, I want to know if it would be a good place to live for me.

A little about myself...28 year old gay male. I prefer a suburban/urban lifestyle, as long as its safe and clean. There should be a reasonable gay population, as I'm single and looking to date. Are Ohio people in that area very conservative and anti-gay? I'm also an atheist. Generally speaking, I'm on the quiet side and mind my own business type of person. I don't like highly sophisticated or expensive places. I don't need anything fancy like expensive restaurants, high fashion, etc. I like places that are more middle class and people aren't chasing money all the time. I prefer places that are moderate/slow paced and not stressful.

From what I've researched, it sems like the Akron area in general is kind of a S***hole. Is this true? I am probably going to look for an apartment up to $1,400. Can I find anything good for that in the area? I like a spacious living space that's quiet, preferably modern and clean.

Also, is the lifestyle/culture vastly different than New England? I enjoy experiencing new places, but don't want culture shock either. Are Ohio people and midwesterners nice in general?

Lastly, is First Energy a good company to work for? I heard mixed things (people working super long hours, etc., but great pay...).

Thanks!

If I were you I would really just forget Akron COMPLETELY and move to Lakewood. You'll fit right in. And that comes with my 99% Guarantee or your money back!!! Hmm... I guess you never paid anything in the first place did you. Well I did say 99%.