by Expanded-Mind 13 Replies latest jw friends
Thanks for ALL the responses! Each was helpful in its own unique way.
Waton: No visions of an early Armaggedon for me! - laugh!- Just that I really want to stay in one place for a LONG while!
Biahi: I replied to your messages... thanks for sending them!
Personally, I'd be choosing the place I love, because that's where you'll be spending most of your time. Areas change and we often have rose colored glasses when it comes to history. Just because it was great when you grew up, doesn't mean it was actually great, nor that it remained great.
I'd be looking at more objective measures such as commute, crime rates and school quality over nostalgia. I personally stay as much away from the inner cities as possible.
Thank you Anony Mous!
If you have kids, pick the one in the better school district whichever that may be.
If you tend to get involved in your community, pick the nicer location. If you can ignore your neighbors and stick to yourself happily, pick the nicer apartment.
If you're a homebody or work at home, pick the nicer apartment. If you work at home also consider internet connectivity.
I think if it were me, I'd tend not to settle down long term yet. I'd probably go for the nicer location with crappy apartment, sign a short lease and continue looking for a better apartment while living in and getting to know the area and available rentals. You might not get all three things right away: nice location, nice apartment, and long term living situation.
