Hate AZ
- We moved here from Seattle over 3 yrs ago to get away from the rain. Little did we realize that there isn't anything to do here but eat. We did join a bowling league, but other than that we can't find anything else to do. There is no downtown with stuff to do. Every once in a while there are street fairs to go to. We will just have to get out and explore some more.
- —Guest Brenda
No place on earth like it
- I lived in PHX for 12 years but was transferred to Seattle 8 years ago for a job. The rain here has been difficult. I experience this ache in my heart when I remember Arizona. I love the outdoors, the dry heat of the desert. I cannot see how people can say there is no color. There is amazing color in Arizona. It is soft, subtle color and it is everywhere. Artists have loved it for centuries. Arizona's landscape is ancient, odd, amazing, and unique. It is unlike anywhere else on earth. Watching the sunset over the Superstition mountains is burned in my memory. It has a magic to it that is only for certain people but if you love it, it's true love. Phoenix is not a great city. There were nasty conservative people who are uneducated and hateful but I ignored them and met wonderful people from all sides of the political fence. The job situation was TOUGH if you aren't highly trained. I traveled extensively in Arizona and wrote so boredom wasn't an issue. I'm moving back this year.
- —rvgirl2
I love it!
- I just move here from the East Coast. I find everyone much more friendly and outgoing. I have had more conversations with complete strangers welcoming me to the area in the last month than I did in the 8 years I live in the Virginia suburbs if D.C. My salary is very comparable. Yes, the taxes here are higher, but the cost of housing is lower so I guess it has evened out for us. I don't think I will ever go East again. Phoenix is now home!
- —Guest Susan Bast
Don't really like it
- I lived in Phoenix for 3 years and hated it. It's boring really, not the kind of culture and nightlife any other major city has, people are too laid back and stupid, way too hot in the summer, too dry and dusty, and too much crime. Can't wait to get out. I really hate it!
- —Guest Aaron
Mixed feelings- Attn International Folks
- I've been in phx metro area for over 8 years. My job was great and that was the only thing that I had going for me that i liked here. The weather is truly a non issue especially if you have a nice car with a/c. The good parts are the weather 10 months of the year. The bad parts is: THERE is nothing to do. Worst is weekdays/weeknights, there is absolutely nothing to do except maybe go to the movies. If you have a small family, stay away. The people here from my international perspective are not very smart. I am a physician and you would be hard pressed to find people who are smart enough or can hold an intellectual conversation. The other professionals you meet are either folks in the mid fifties or young folks who are not very social. There is no urban culture. There is no diversity. The views are on the conservative side which usually translates into people with strong religious beliefs. Their is no green mountains or outdoors, so forget camping.
- —Guest phoenix resident
Phoenix
- The only reason I'm here is because I don't have the money to leave, I was lied to as to the weather only 2 mos. of heat what a lie this was, and it's so boring here takes hours to go anywhere special.
- —Guest Sophia
Sounds Just Like Orlando, FL to Me !
- It sounds in many of the discreptions just like Florida. People from all over the place , flock in and compare it to the place they came from originally! Why make the move if you hate it so much , what happens is they come for a vacation , love the weather in mid winter and then compare it to where ever else they come from and get a piece of of the summer and all of a sudden hate it because things just arent like the place they grew up in . get a grip , you F-ed up on impulse and now the area sucks. Do your self a favor before you relocate , check out city-data sight and take a look at the crime, the employment , housing cost and make a good discion the first time and stop whinning becuase your stuck in traffic or there is to much crime or you don's make squat . Fess up and be a adult!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST SAYING .
- —Guest Buffalo Mike
Arizona is expensive
- People should come and try Arizona for themselves. You may have good luck here especially if you have a good job and no money problems. It is expensive to live here. We have plenty of things to do if you have more than one car and a place in the high country to get away when the weather gets to be 90 plus degrees. If not get a place with a pool with water sprinklers to help cool off in the hot desert sun. It is the desert and it gets extremely hot most of the year. Many people go to the malls to keep cool. If not your a/c bill will be enormous! The school system is not the best. Its one of the worst in the country. Lots of dropouts. Plus the teachers are not paid accordingly. Generally, the pay scale is not good for most professionals. The average pay scale is $12/hr and lower for non-professional workers. Arizona is a non-union state and can fire at will, which means your employer can fire you without a reason. Extremely conservative politically. Basically a welfare state literally. You cannot trust anyone. Most people are looking to use you financially if you are not careful. Check and double check service repair people and anyone you want to fix your house etc. because many of these people will scam you left and right. No kidding. Happened to me several times. Health care is expensive too. Make sure you come here with a job with good benefits if possible. If not, you may have to get assistance like many people here. There is high unemployment in this state. So good luck and best wishes to all. Another advice, try and make sure you have money to last for about a year before you do relocate finding a job may not be that easy. Good luck! Oh, if you do not drive, do not come to Arizona, the public transportation is not good, mainly students and bums take the bus. My observation is the population is mainly Caucasian, Hispanic, Native Americans and small percentage of African Americans and others. There is some diversity but not that significant. The food is okay, not the greatest.
- —Guest Janene
Move Back?
- I was born in Phoenix, but into a military family, so did not live there until I was in the military myself. AZ is my mom's home, and she loves it dearly. I live in Mississippi now, considering moving back to AZ. I find that people who say they hate a place will usually hate anywhere they live. It's not the place...it is the person. MS has wonderful aspects, but I miss the desert air, the sunsets and (most of all)...the lack of tiny biting bugs! I love the diversity of AZ, the ability to be in the desert and in the mountains the same day. For those living in AZ, can anything beat the smell of greasewood in the morning, or after a rain? I'm grateful we live in a country where we can choose where to live, and have so much to choose from! Also, I consider myself a native and welcome anyone from the rest of the country who falls in love with AZ. Whether to live or just to visit, enjoy all AZ has to offer!
- —Guest mcdavidst
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- many rasist people in usa,especially in Phoenix,AZ
- —Guest my opinion
i love it
- i love it here in phoenix ... its fun in the summer we can chill by the lakes, feel the warmness in the sun and its a great breez out here I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
- —Guest connie padilla
native
- sorry if some of you can't stand the people here,but 98%of phoenix's population is from somewhere else.if it's so bad why did you come here anyway.if you can't stand the heat leave.were the desert not snow capped alaska wouldn't take much to figure that one out.our population is so big because most everyone is from somewhere else.i personally liked it before it was invaded.it was definitely friendlier with alot less crime.the 98% non natives need to go back to wherever they came from.and then maybe us 2% could have our city back.
- —Guest cc
i love it
- i dont understand how people can say there is nothing to do here, if that is how they feel then they simply havent looked, there is meetup.com a great place for making friends and there are literally hundreds of local groups with all different interests that anyone can join, and showup.com that lists all kinds of cultural events and dozens of museums not to mention many arcades with go-carts and bumper boats, then on top of all that each community has a rec center offering many interesting and fun classes and activities for little cost and some for no cost. yes it does get hot here but its the desert what did you expect? but absolutely everywhere is air conditioned, besides I'll take the heat over snow any day. and being a desert there isn't as much green scenery but at least the highways are nicely decorated and made to be pretty as with most of the neighborhoods.
- —Guest fromyoohtophoenix
Love it!
- My husband and I are from Salt Lake City. We are planning to move to Phoenix within the year. We can't wait to get away from the cold and snow and in a lot of cases, the predominant religion. Diversity will be a nice change for us and we are looking forward to all the activities that Phoenix has to offer. All we need are jobs and to sell our home. We are hoping to be AZ residents within a year! See you there!
- —Guest Cathy
I love it
- Maybe I love it because I don't live there? But, living in New York all my life you sure do like the clear, dry, warm days the wonderful sunsets, And all the things to do! I travel there 2-3 times a year and have never had any issue with traffic! the roads are wonderfully taken care of. Do you know what pot holes are? try driving over them at 60 mph.. does wonders to your car. I believe the people out there are like people everywhere, there are good and bad, it’s up to us to hang with the good ones. Everyone I’ve met out there have been wonderful good people. I'm planning to move here all I need is to find work~~ goodbye NY.. and the highest taxes in the world!
- —IPUD
