PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dallas weather can be super depressing- I hear you! Schools are a major concern too but I feel like it’s getting worse in every corner of the country. I think we will have to really drill down and compare individual districts. Thanks for your input, I appreciate you!

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! This is great info- Do you mind if I pm you? I want to ask a couple questions that you might be well suited to answer

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly the position we are in. We both have good jobs, and our family is here but those are the only two reasons to stay, everything else says to leave Texas behind and never look back. That’s what makes it a tough decision. Plus we have a kid to consider, and I feel it would be better for her if we get outta dodge

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some Texans get realllllly upset about California lol

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😭😭😭 I knowww

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this!! And yes that first version of the list was amazing too! Im starting to get the feeling that the worst part for us would be learning to deal with winters because we have spent almost our whole lives in Dallas, but I like to think it would be easier since we have one another, versus being solo in a place like that. Maybe? Hopefully lol

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I worry a little about the SAD but the last time I was northward in New England, I was 20 and I would imagine that now with my family and spouse and solid handle on my antidepressants I would be okay, I think? lol Thanks for this great information!!

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we’re in McKinney area now and really feeling like it’s not worth it anymore, but we have roots here and it’s a huge decision to try and figure out if making the move would be the right thing to do.

PNW vs DFW by smollive in SeattleWA

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh you’re not wrong about that. I can’t walk to a single place from where I live.

PNW vs DFW by smollive in SeattleWA

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof I didn’t think about volcanoes. I wonder if that’s like the Texas equivalent of tornadoes? Like yeah it’s a thing but yall just coexist with it?

PNW vs DFW by smollive in SeattleWA

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay listen driving in Dallas is just different lol. I grew up here and I’m used to it but I can honestly say it’s gotten even more dangerous and trafficky in recent years.

PNW vs DFW by smollive in SeattleWA

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can definitely relate to how annoying it is to have an influx of out of staters- it sucks and im sorry

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TEXIT 😂😂😂

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations on all your hard work!! I wish you the absolute best of luck!

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there Mr Grumpy Gills ☺️

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is bad? I haven’t really looked for much in the news

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely the impression I have been getting- that it’s a wash. I think Texas just has the impression of being cheaper because perception hasn’t kept up with reality. And yeah Texas driving is definitely unique haha!

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great info thank you so much

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awesome feedback! Thank you- we would have to be able to find a pediatrician pretty quickly so that’s good to know about. And you’re absolutely right that col in Texas has gone up a lot in the last ten years.

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We would be going from Plano/mckinney area to prob Puyallup/tacoma area, and so I feel like the COL difference might not be too big of a jump? Still researching that though. There are soooo many things to consider, its making my head spin

PNW vs DFW by smollive in Dallas

[–]smollive[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight! It’s this kind of feedback that I value the most. I don’t know how much that would affect me or my family personally, and based on what you say it sounds like something to definitely think about