Any Pittsburgh Chatterers?

j_crazy 7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,623 posts 30 reps Joined Nov 2009

Tue, May 22, 2018 12:15 PM

I'm mulling a prospective Job Offer that would take me out of the OKC area and put me back east in the Pittsburgh area. On paper, it's a slightly better job for me, however the relocation is a little weak and I'll stand to lose about $30K in equity on closing costs that aren't being reimbursed. My question is of the folks here that live in the Pittsburgh area, what are your thoughts? What areas of town should a guy focus on for a home? Any pros/cons you could lend would be appreciated. Things I'm not considering that you have dealt with. Fun things to do with family?

Some added background here, we are a family of 4, 9 yr old and 6 yr old kids, so schools are important. The job is in Southpointe (Canonsburg) and we are sort of suburban/country centered people (not looking for metro living).

QuakerOats Senior Member

11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009

Tue, May 22, 2018 3:14 PM

Yinz'll fit in well with them there Stiller fans.

Commander of Awesome Senior Pwner

24,621 posts 244 reps Joined May 2010

Tue, May 22, 2018 3:18 PM

posted by j_crazy
I'll stand to lose about $30K in equity on closing costs that aren't being reimbursed.

Damn, that would make the decision an easy one for me. What are the reasons for even considering it?

j_crazy 7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,623 posts 30 reps Joined Nov 2009

Tue, May 22, 2018 5:38 PM

posted by Commander of Awesome
Damn, that would make the decision an easy one for me. What are the reasons for even considering it?

Sick mom and MIL, chance to work closer to family that I've never had before (moved away to Wyoming out of school and bounced around the Southern/Western US since then). Technically the job is for more money (though not a huge amount of money) than what I currently make. Final reason is a general unhappiness with my current work situation.

justincredible Honorable Admin

37,969 posts 246 reps Joined Nov 2009

Tue, May 22, 2018 5:53 PM

I don't know anything about Pittsburgh, but good luck. Hope everything works out well for you.

QuakerOats Senior Member

11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009

Wed, May 23, 2018 11:02 AM

I like Pittsburgh; there is a lot going on there. Best of luck.

Verbal Kint Senior Member

1,062 posts 16 reps Joined Jul 2017

Wed, May 23, 2018 10:28 PM

posted by j_crazy
I'll stand to lose about $30K in equity on closing costs that aren't being reimbursed.

I was thinking that you would have more buying power moving, surprised that Pittsburgh was above OKC for cost of living, but apparently it is food and transportation (what does that mean? gas prices? Airline cost? public transit?) cost, housing is much cheaper in western PA

Cost of Living Indexes	Oklahoma City	Pittsburgh
Overall	87	88
Food	89	101
Housing	70	61
Median Home Cost	$129,300	$112,700
Utilities	93	97
Transportation	99	108
Health	96	95
Miscellaneous	98	99

j_crazy 7 gram rocks. how i roll.

8,623 posts 30 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, May 25, 2018 11:48 AM

Took the job. Just waiting for all the pre-employment stuff to clear before setting a start date, quitting here and starting that process.

First job I've ever quit. Feels like shit.

QuakerOats Senior Member

11,701 posts 66 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, May 25, 2018 12:12 PM

Not easy, I am sure; hang in there, and good luck with the new opportunity.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843

9,465 posts 98 reps Joined Nov 2009

Fri, May 25, 2018 12:15 PM

posted by j_crazy
Took the job. Just waiting for all the pre-employment stuff to clear before setting a start date, quitting here and starting that process.

First job I've ever quit. Feels like shit.

Good luck! I wouldn't worry about it too much, just a part of life. Don't think that they wouldn't get rid of you for a second if they had to.

like_that 1st Team All-PWN

29,228 posts 321 reps Joined Apr 2010

Fri, May 25, 2018 1:17 PM

Hopefully your salary can afford to purchase a couple rape whistles.

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