![]() You might be very lonely for the first 2-3+ years you live there. But be aware that in that sub-culture, someone new or different can sometimes be perceived as a kind of "threat". You seem young (in your 20's?), and you might find it somewhat easier to assimilate into WI culture I notice people in general (anywhere you go) seem easier on a stranger if that stranger is young, so you may be able to make friends a little easier than say, a middle aged woman or man. Now for the negatives: I need to be honest with you: Not all, but many of the people I have come across in WI honestly find it hard to warm up to someone from a different state or region! Some eventually do become friendly to an "outsider", but many are suspicious and even very clique-ish, especially the women. I'll give you the positives first: Pretty landscape affordable housing (compared to CA), a casual atmosphere - you rarely come across overdressed, overly sophisticated & stuffy individuals, and many small towns are quiet and peaceful. I moved to WI from CA because my husband is from the Upper Midwest. How long will you both agree to 'try it out?' However, I would make a plan with your boyfriend on what to do if you end up being truly miserable. Minnesota and Wisconsin both have excellent school systems, great medical facilities (overall), beautiful natural features, and must have less tax than California. The nice thing about LaCrosse is that it is on the border, so also look at teaching jobs in Minnesota. I have heard good things from the surrounding towns, as well. It is hard sometimes to not be around family.however sometimes it is also a blessing! And family is only a plane ride away. And why would your parents be disappointed? You have found a man that loves you to the end, has a good job, you obviously have a good job that you love and you can continue to do so in your new local. Remember that everywhere has positives and negatives and that it is much easier to only think of the negatives while living there and easy to remember the positives once we are gone. If you really want to go, then embrace that adventurous side of yours and do it. ![]() You will only notice the negative things about LaCrosse. If deep down you do not want to move, you will end up resenting your boyfriend and the entire state of Wisconsin. ![]() And we are here to follow my husband's career. Currently, I am living in Arizona-a waaay different landscape and social landscape than the north where I have lived. I have moved around a lot in the last ten years and have never lived too close to family. And plenty of people not only go outside during winter (well, obviously everyone except that are homebound), many, many people thrive in winter sports.īut I think your main issues are stepping out of your comfort zone, not neccessarily with Wisconsin. There is sunshine yearround, with November being the one exception. Milwaukee City's opinion, although definitely shared by some, are not the reality most of us see. ![]()
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