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Well the economy has gotten so bad in Ohio that we almost feel forced to move. My bf and I both have lost our jobs and now we are looking everywhere for jobs. He has a good possibility in/around Baton Rouge, La. We're so wishy washy on it that I thought it would be a good idea to post here and see what people have to say about Louisiana.
We have figured that it's a little bit more expensive for rent in Baton Rouge. Have also heard that crime is pretty bad but I know you have to compare of course. I have a feeling that Columbus, Oh might be more crime infested. Any tips/advice about moving to Louisiana would be greatly appreciated.
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A couple of months after roo last year, I moved down to Bossier City/Shreveport (northwestern LA) with my parents. I'm originally from PA. The economy down here is a bit better, cost of living is significantly cheaper, as is food, gas, etc. Actually, around here in Shreveport, there are a lot of jobs, and if you can't find one right away, the temp agencies work wonders. If your planning on moving into Louisiana, move to this part(just don't mention your a Yankee).
Not to hinder your decision, but I've become miserable from missing my friends so much (and needing to get out of my damn parent's house). Just remember also, its a totally different world down here than it is in the north.
If you have any other questions, I can try to answer them.
Hopefully I can provide some insight as well. I was born in Lafaytte, LA and have been here all my life. Personally, I sometimes have a hard time understanding why anyone would want to move here, but then again that may just be because I'm ready to get the hell out to experience new things and whatnot.
Even though I don't live in Baton Rouge, I go there often for concerts and Whole Foods Market and whatnot. It's around 45 minutes to an hour away from me. So, although I cannot exactly tell you what it's like to live in that city, you must know that it's a college town through and through. The city gets crazy whenever there's a game and pretty much everyone bleeds purple and gold. Still, that's not to say that you wouldn't find that same thing somewhere else in the state, say like in New Orleans.
Louisiana is known for it's rich culture, delicious food, warm hospitality and some pretty cool nature, but it's also behind in some areas, I believe. Education, for example, is not really a priority. Oh, and the humidity can really suck sometimes.
At the same time, I do see how it may be beneficial for you to move here if you're looking for an opportunity to escape a weakening economy. Especially if you guys are looking for a job in the oil field...those always seem to be available.
I feel bad for being kind of pessimistic, so let me say that there are some things that I enjoy about living here, such as being taught since kindergarten to speak French, Festival International de Louisiane, Jazz Fest, and the marshes/swamps. And, I know that I'd more than likely begin to miss it if/when I move away.
Just let us know if you have any more questions or want specifics. I know for sure that there are a few other Louisianians that get on Inforoo quite often.
Especially if you guys are looking for a job in the oil field...those always seem to be available.
very true, there is a ton of natural gas being found all of Louisiana, as well as oil rigs galore off the shore. I work with a land & mineral title company that is funded by Chesapeake Energy, one of the main natural gas companies around here. Maybe I can get you guys a job. Or you can take mine when I leave?
Post by xjenNjuicex on Feb 9, 2009 13:19:21 GMT -5
I grew up about an hour and a half from Baton Rouge. I really like it there. It's close to New Orleans, plenty of shopping, good places to eat, and of course LSU!
I'm used to the college town thing...I about ten minutes from Osu's campus. So i'm not worried about that. I've never lived outside of Ohio and my children don't seem to want to move. But when your unemployed in a state that has one of the highest unemployment rates it makes you at least consider moving. My bf has a possible job in BR and the whole thought process is....What if we don't find jobs here and the economy gets worse! Also because we're not that familiar with Louisiana we worry that we would be moving for not enough money. The economy is very scary right now and i'm very fearful of making the wrong choice. By the way both me and my bf are Libra's so it's obvious why the indecisiveness.
Also, how accepting are Louisianians of newcomers...especially ones from up north??????
Most are very accepting, hence the "southern hospitality" everyone talks about. However, some when you tell them you are a yankee, just say "damn yankee" and turn the other cheek. They are hardcore republicans down here, and therefore don't like change, a.k.a. us northerners coming down to the dirty south.
Really, if its the economy that has you moving, the south is a great place to run to. Its much cheaper, building up quicker and bigger, leaving more and more opportunities.
The whole yankee/southerner thing isn't really as prevalent as it seems, at least not with the more educated crowd (i.e., not rednecks). It's more of a joke now really, as coco said.
Definitely take time to come down to Nola and have a good time. It's a totally different world. And maybe even see if y'all could find comparable jobs down here. Since the storm, we're much more isolated from many of the housing/economy problems in the rest of the country (we can only go up). I would say it's worth it to get away from the monotony that is BR. Plus it's hell on game days.
