Atlanta bound
Found out a few days ago husband been offered job in Atlanta by his compnay. So we are off- 3yr contract we think. Excited but also v.nervous as haven't even been there.
I have a few concerns which might be totally unfair and simply based on ignorant sterotypes- so i'd be really pleased to hear from people who can give me the low-down on living in that part of the world. first- we are coming from London which I feel is the most cosmopolitan part of the UK- bit anxious about swapping it for the Deep South. I am British Asian and husband is white- I know friends (he white she black) who found some wierd attitudes when they travelled in parts of US.[ I know you get idiots all over the world-but its not a thing you generally run across in middle class London.] also- God. I am a committed atheist and husband has usual English attitude which is probably believes in a god but would be acutely embarrassed if anyone mentioned it and would move quickly away from them ! Is it going to be tricky to get intergrated without religion? Would be really keen to hear about peoples views . thank you !!:) |
Re: Atlanta bound
People of colour do live in Georgia and appear to do fine. From what I've heard I wouldn't say that it is free of racism, but there is also a good degree of tolerance also. I have a bi-racial cousin out there who appears to be having a great life and have heard nothing untoward from her.
This should be the least of your worries (if you should be having any!) Congratulations, and enjoy your time out there! :thumbsup: |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by nooj
(Post 7266092)
Found out a few days ago husband been offered job in Atlanta by his compnay. So we are off- 3yr contract we think. Excited but also v.nervous as haven't even been there.
I have a few concerns which might be totally unfair and simply based on ignorant sterotypes- so i'd be really pleased to hear from people who can give me the low-down on living in that part of the world. first- we are coming from London which I feel is the most cosmopolitan part of the UK- bit anxious about swapping it for the Deep South. I am British Asian and husband is white- I know friends (he white she black) who found some wierd attitudes when they travelled in parts of US.[ I know you get idiots all over the world-but its not a thing you generally run across in middle class London.] also- God. I am a committed atheist and husband has usual English attitude which is probably believes in a god but would be acutely embarrassed if anyone mentioned it and would move quickly away from them ! Is it going to be tricky to get intergrated without religion? Would be really keen to hear about peoples views . thank you !!:) |
Re: Atlanta bound
thanks mellybrown- its stupid really- i think i'm still reeling a bit about the whole idea of going. been trying to get my head around various neighbourhoods- i've heard that commutes can be quite bad. Husb. will be working slightly to the north and west of city centre. we've got 2 children 3yrs and 5yrs and therefore schools and family type area will be key.
We all love city type things really- urban parks, festivals, concerts etc. but it will be quite fun to try and become a bit more out doorsy as the surrounds of atlanta look amazing. where's good to live wld you say? did you get in with an expat group of people? |
Re: Atlanta bound
Have PMed you ;)
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Re: Atlanta bound
:) I don't think you will have a problem. I lived in Buford, Ga, for two years, and now live in SE Tennessee. Not too much difference really. Traffic was, and still is, the biggest problem all over Atlanta. Welcome and enjoy your stay.
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Re: Atlanta bound
As Melly has said, religion is not 'in your face' as much in Atlanta as it is in the smaller rural areas of Georgia, ethnicity is also not a major problem according to the Indians I work with. Mixed marriages between all sorts of different nationalities can be found, I have an Indian friend whose wife is from Columbia and they have 2 beautiful kids who take after their father in appearance and they have never had any issues when I spoke with him today. The city has grown up so fast based on growth of the large american and multinational companies who are based here it seems almost no one is from Georgia orginally.
You will enjoy life here providing hubby doesn't have too long a commute |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by Vimto
(Post 7269064)
As Melly has said, religion is not 'in your face' as much in Atlanta as it is in the smaller rural areas of Georgia, ethnicity is also not a major problem according to the Indians I work with. Mixed marriages between all sorts of different nationalities can be found, I have an Indian friend whose wife is from Columbia and they have 2 beautiful kids who take after their father in appearance and they have never had any issues when I spoke with him today. The city has grown up so fast based on growth of the large american and multinational companies who are based here it seems almost no one is from Georgia orginally.
You will enjoy life here providing hubby doesn't have too long a commute |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by mellybrown
(Post 7269238)
ah yes the joyous commute :blink:
have a look here for rental properties www.rentlist.net Dont worry about the move, you'll like it out here... |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by mellybrown
(Post 7269238)
ah yes the joyous commute :blink:
So is the main problem people coming in from the outskirts? Is there any way of being smart about it ? (other than living under your desk?) I'm going to be doing the school run- at the moment a 12 minute walk- is that unlikely....???::unsure: |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by nooj
(Post 7271337)
ah yes I've heard all about this. it seems to be the main gripe people have with Atlanta.
So is the main problem people coming in from the outskirts? Is there any way of being smart about it ? (other than living under your desk?) I'm going to be doing the school run- at the moment a 12 minute walk- is that unlikely....???::unsure: If you want to have a look at the traffic - look here: http://www.georgia-navigator.com/cameras/ |
Re: Atlanta bound
oh yay
we are moving and i have the joy of a 285 commute every day lucky me.... *hmmm* :sneaky: |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by mellybrown
(Post 7272673)
oh yay
we are moving and i have the joy of a 285 commute every day lucky me.... *hmmm* :sneaky: Where you moving to? |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by dh010447
(Post 7273096)
Oh you lucky lucky lucky lucky person!
Where you moving to? |
Re: Atlanta bound
Originally Posted by mellybrown
(Post 7274768)
Tucker - a nice big house - but no more living 2 mins from work lol!!
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