How's it looking in GJ?
I'm waiting to hear back about an apprenticeship in GJ and would be moving from Las Vegas. The first year I'd be by myself until my family joins me next year. Looking for a place hasn't been too hard considering 1bd rooms/studios are about $1k which is a little surprising for a small city but it is what it is. I looked at the crime map and it looks like it's mainly assault and drug crimes so I'm not too worried since I live in Vegas now and that's everywhere and then some. What are areas I should stay away from?
I also have been seeing people say they hate it in GJ, tons of roaches everywhere and high food prices. I expect to be busy with school and work most of the time and will probably be tired the rest of the time but I have to check out the town and see if it's good for my family to move here in the future. I don't drink anymore and quit smoking weed for the apprenticeship so I'm totally sober.
What's GJ been like these days and what should I expect as far as people, places to see, places to eat and good areas to live? I like to snowboard, do photography, going to the shooting range and just got into archery.
I'm born and raised in Chicago, I saw there's a lot of people from Chicago and the areas around it, where do you guys hang out?
I'm open to living in Fruita, Palisade, Redlands and I've found one place in Mack but a little worried about being stuck in traffic or standstill from an accident.