[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

It was never my intention to stay longer than a year, life happens.
Thing I hate the most is cold, winter depression...

My friend did that in Germany. 1 yr stint turned into wife, house, kids etc.

[damnitBobby]

Originally Posted by P1et

Tejas is awful. Very warm, mediocre food, unwelcoming people, and dangerously close to the Mexican border. Texas would be a bad, bad choice.

Will have to agree with this here. Although I don't care that we border with Mexico, everything else that was stated above is pretty much true, especially of SE Texas. Only come here if you are about the tobacco dipping, trailer park living, horsepiss beer drinking, animal hunting, sex with your cousin, stupidly big pickup driving, white trash life. That should sum it up. Having said that if I had to pick a nice place in Texas it would probably be Austin or a nice suburb of Austin. But since you have the opportunity to choose anywhere in the US, Texas should be towards the bottom of your list.

[P1]

Originally Posted by damnitBobby

Will have to agree with this here. Although I don't care that we border with Mexico, everything else that was stated above is pretty much true, especially of SE Texas. Only come here if you are about the tobacco dipping, trailer park living, horsepiss beer drinking, animal hunting, sex with your cousin, stupidly big pickup driving, white trash life. That should sum it up. Having said that if I had to pick a nice place in Texas it would probably be Austin or a nice suburb of Austin. But since you have the opportunity to choose anywhere in the US, Texas should be towards the bottom of your list.

Definitely don't come to Austin. It's essentially a small version of Dallas. Very pretentious, full of hipsters and nouveau riche turds. I'd suggest a nice place in Oregon, that's still relatively unmolested.

[UncleWede]

Iowa??? My dad had 11 brothers and sisters. There is only one of them still in Iowa, and he's dying from cancer.

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

My friend did that in Germany. 1 yr stint turned into wife, house, kids etc.

same here

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

same here

Well you can move from Iowa to somewhere civilized in the US pretty easy. Its harder to get your wife to cross the atlantic to live in a country that she doesn't speak the language etc.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

It was never my intention to stay longer than a year, life happens.
Thing I hate the most is cold, winter depression...

Yeah I am not a fan of the cold either but I think the people and atmosphere make Iowa better than other places I have lived.

I won't live here forever, but I will raise my family here for sure.

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Yeah I am not a fan of the cold either but I think the people and atmosphere make Iowa better than other places I have lived.

I won't live here forever, but I will raise my family here for sure.

same here

[Germanauto]

Originally Posted by P1et

Definitely don't come to Austin. It's essentially a small version of Dallas. Very pretentious, full of hipsters and nouveau riche turds. I'd suggest a nice place in Oregon, that's still relatively unmolested.

Oregon is the very definition of mediocre. It is the shitty version of WA state to its north. Oregon literally has zero redeeming qualities over any other place on the west coast (and most of the country in general), save for 0% sales tax and slightly lower cost of real estate.

If you think Austin has hipsters you haven't seen Portland.

[fecurtis]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Florida has everything (and not overrun with illegal immigrants lol).

LOL

[Senilsson]

It's difficult to get some time off to sit down and think about what you want in life, but here's a shot.

Weather:
Ideally mild weather. I hate snow just as much as super hot humid weather. Sure, it can be fine a month or two but long periods of extreme weather is nothing I desire. With that said, I prefer sun over snow since I'm used to cold, dark weather from October - May.

Terrain and surroundings:
I'm not the "active" type that loves to skii, hike and go live in a tent for a week and a beach isn't necessary for me either, not for living anyway. If the weather is fair and there's parks etc in the city that's more than enough for me.

Political:
This one is difficult since I have no clue what it means living in a blue or red state/city.
I have no idea what to expect from people, are republicans religious nutjobs and are democrats marxists!? Slightly exaggerated but I've yet to see some balanced opinions.
I'm quite reserved and conservative myself in some areas and very liberal in others, I guess that means I should live in a 50/50 voter state..

Taxes:
Don't care. I live in a country with the second highest taxes in the world which has it's up and downs. Other things matter more in this case.

Guns:
I don't want to die. No guns then?

Housing cost:
I would need to rent an apartment to begin with. I don't know how much the rent differs from city to city but I'll bring enough money to buy a new 3-series and hope that money lasts until I can get a job.

Cost of living:
Same as above. I'm used to plan my economy and never live above my assets. As long as I find a decent job I don't see a problem with paying extra.

People:
This is one of the most important things. I hope to make friends of course, despite my accent and the fact that it would take some time before my english gets more fluent. I can hold my own in a conversation but I lack in quickness, if you understand?
I don't think the language will be a problem after a few months, but I just need to get a foot in somewhere.

City or suburbs:
Definately city or at close proximity! I have lived in a small town my whole life and am tired of it.
Somewhere around 250 000 and up is a number I guess..
I do care about the city not feeling run-down or worn tho. I like clean and modern enviroments.

Nightlife:
I'm not out partying every weekend and it's not my biggest interest. I think any city is fine honestly. Drugs and violence - no thanks.

Activities/Hobbies
I like to explore a little bit of everything! I'm curious as a person.
Main interest must be hockey and cars tho. I follow the NHL every day and would love to get the opportunity to live close to an AHL or NHL team.
Cars isn't too hard to figure out since I'm here. But I don't want to work on my own car neither do I feel the need to go to a racetrack or a car meet.

As any other guy in their mid 20's I like to travel, work out, fiddle with new stuff, meet new people and what not.

This ain't easy but I hope it helps!

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Senilsson, still waiting for a list of priorities you have. Might help you.

Example
Weather
Temp ranges, max, min, typical
Beach, mountains, etc
Political, liberal, moderate, conservative
Taxes big deal or not
Guns yes or no
Housing cost.
Cost of living
Car inspections or do whatever
Shoot off fireworks or none
Stay out at bars after 12 on saturdays
Hot single women or family life
Live in apartment in a city or house in the burbs
Activities you want to do
Steady weather all year or seasons
Etc. Prioritize them, pick what you want, and add what I missed you feel is important to you

[Alfisti]

Austin or Nashville but weather may be too hot. TBH you're looking at california.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Austin or Nashville but weather may be too hot. TBH you're looking at california.

No; he's looking at Seattle. He said he "doesn't want to die."

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

No; he's looking at Seattle. He said he "doesn't want to die."

Also said good weather.

Just move to Australia ffs, less severe weather and every second person isn't packing a rocket launcher.

[UncleWede]

Sounds like you need to look in the south-east corner of the nation. Carolinas, Georgia. Your accent will make you cool and get your foot in the door with friends.

[infinitekidM2C]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Also said good weather.

Just move to Australia ffs, less severe weather and every second person isn't packing a rocket launcher.

Australia...good idea.

[Alfisti]

[Senilsson]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Austin or Nashville but weather may be too hot. TBH you're looking at california.

That's a lot of options, could you motivate what makes them attractive?

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

No; he's looking at Seattle. He said he "doesn't want to die."

To rainy in Seattle.

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Also said good weather.

Just move to Australia ffs, less severe weather and every second person isn't packing a rocket launcher.

Not possible.

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Sounds like you need to look in the south-east corner of the nation. Carolinas, Georgia. Your accent will make you cool and get your foot in the door with friends.

Might be interesting, can you recommend some cities?

Originally Posted by infinitekid2002

Australia...good idea.

Nope.

Originally Posted by Broken_Gearbox

Scottsdale AZ

Why?

[MightyMouseTech]

Originally Posted by Broken_Gearbox

Scottsdale AZ

If you want to live in a blast furnace.

[Alfisti]

Your issue is you don't want it too hot or cold which either leaves very red states (batshit crazy gun laws and stuff) or California (over populated, expensive and batshit crazy lefties).

The two are conflicting.

Also some of the the more moderate weather is in bumfuck nowhere.

[Senilsson]

Originally Posted by Alfisti

Your issue is you don't want it too hot or cold which either leaves very red states (batshit crazy gun laws and stuff) or California (over populated, expensive and batshit crazy lefties).

The two are conflicting.

Also some of the the more moderate weather is in bumfuck nowhere.

Look, the weather isn't the most important part. It's just a bonus

[Alfisti]

Oh and as for Austin and Nashville, small/medium sized cities but not too small. Outstanding night life and general things to do, solid job prospects too.

Not sure of the weather in Nashville but it may be too hot and Austin is fucking plenty hot. Austin is, by all reports, an outstanding city but congestion becoming an issue.

Beauty with Austin is you get the advantages of a blue city in a red state so win/win.