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I have a job offer pending in Hartofrd,CT? Is Hartford a goodplace to live for a white single 27 year old male

The job is actually in Bristol,CT. I would be moving from the San Fernando Valley portion of Los Angeles. I have a job offer pending with a company in Bristol,Ct. I'm concerned that Connecticut may be to country/suburban for me. Another concer of mine is limited service to Bradley airport. Most flights require a plane change in Las Vegas, Chicago, Dallas or Atlanta.

Does anyone think this is a good move if I get offered the job? The job only pays $25,000 anually.
This job is for ESPN networks.
I got my BA degree in radio-tv and film almost 4 years ago.

ESPN would be a good company to start off with.

Asked By: confidential0908 - 4/21/2008
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Bristol CT is pretty much central CT. So it depends if you decide to live close to where you work and how much you are willing to travel to work. Bristol is about 2hours from NYC and less than 2hours from Boston. Then those cities airports could be used. If you choose to live say maybe 40-50 min from your job in the direction of say NYC you would be in an area of Ct that you would probably be more comfortable say close to Danbury or New Haven. And could frequent the city often. Just don't relocate to the north west area of CT which tends to be much more countryish. If you choose to live closer to Boston West Hartford or Manchester would be Good choices depending on what area. CT is not like most states its not that horrible of a drive to other states in any direction. Even Providence isn't that far away and they have an airport you could check into though its not as big as Boston's and NY's.

I will say though that 25k is not alot for this area. I dont know what you make now or what potential for future earnings you will have at this job but I would really think twice about moving here for that. Our winters suck our roads and taxes do too. It doesnt really sound worth it to me. I live here because I was born here and also I like the country life so it works for me but I hate the winters.

OH....espn......I have had many clients that work at espn all seem to love it there. It seems to be a very nice place to work and they have recently added a huge workout gym for their employees. They are owned by Disney I believe so the perks and benefits are great I hear. If you go on a Disney vacation I think theres a lot of discounts. Never mind you probably would have an "in" say if you want to transfer outta CT and work elsewhere for Disney. ESPN isnt in the heart of Bristol either,its across from the amusement park,(lake compounds) right off the Highway route 84 so you could live and socialize in numerous surrounding towns and/ or cities. Cheshire isnt too bad a place to live if you get married and have kids it is considered one of the best school systems. New haven is not far from Cheshire and has a lot of places to hang out, good eats, shows and clubs etc. Mohegan Sun casino is about 45minutes away for entertainment so there are some things to do. It depends what you like to do for fun. We dont really have a major sports team unless they bring the whalers back so you'd have to travel to Boston or NY to see a game. Wait what am I saying you'll be working for ESPN!

Route 84 can get a bit backed up in rush hour time though especially through Waterbury and Harford so if you dont like to sit in traffic work irregular times or plan a different commute. Gd luck.
Answered By: Isabella Raine - 4/21/2008
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No. i have a friend who took a job in harford a few months ago. he is so lonely there. there are no young people in the area. it's a really bleak place. and there's actually a lot of crime in the area.


also, there's no way i would take a job for only 25,000. even if it was ESPN. if you do take the job, negotiate the sallary so you can at least get a few thousand more out of them. i mean really. i'm a 24 year old working for a nonprofit, and i make 15,000 more than that. and i'm not even happy with my salary. you should expect more as a 27 year old and from espn.
Answered By: Kristen K - 4/26/2008
I'd think long and hard before moving here. At the very least, visit a few times before you make a decision. The way of life is very hard to get used to. I love New York, but I'm still trying to adapt to life here eight years later. People are pretentious, selfish, oblivious, rude, and think Connecticut is the center of the universe. Every stereotype of this region really is true. Someone once said, "Connecticut is where fun comes to die." I can't say anything about this state that would sum it up better. Also, that salary seems very low for this region.
Answered By: Loucindy - 4/22/2008
ESPN is a great place to work for. The area is not country, but it is very suburban. There are nice parts of Hartford and downtown was hit hard by a number of factors but is rebounding, if you like city life. Also West Hartford is sophisticated but somewhat older. There are cheap suburbs like Newington nearby. You can live in Bristol if you want but the city is small and insular, and not exciting. Hartford is the cultural epi-center of the region so if you want real night-life etc. you should live somewhat close to Hartford, not the other direction.

Many native-Nutmeggers put down Connecticut but that is just their way, it's not the worst place in the world by any means. Good luck!
Answered By: Matteo M - 4/22/2008
Hartford is not a bad city (if your in a good part of the city) my father lives in Rocky Hill which is literally a ten minute drive from downtown (30 minutes from bristol). It is a nice town not as urban as Hartford but not so uncity like some other parts of CT. Most flights have one stop in them to refuel so the layover in another city isn't a big deal. $25,000 is not a lot of money but it is a good startting point for you are only 27. Before you make the decision i would fly out and check it out first before you leave everyhting behind in CA

hope that helps
Answered By: Krissi - 4/22/2008
Lol.. CT blows. 25K a year?!?!? In CT?!! Is this job at Burger King? Even 50K a year is barely enough to maintain a normal lifestyle here.

Bristol is the white trash section of CT, not only that no major highways really run through bristol, it always takes me forever in commuting if i need to be there so i generally avoid it whenever possible.

Hartford is crime-ridden and downtrodden, you will find the nightlife here to be dismal. A few bars and clubs that are usually packed with dudes and ugly women. Crackheads, homeless people, and gangbangers are always wandering around, night and day. I have an office in a nice section of downtown Hartford, i still have to dodge these people walking in.

My advice would be get a place more south towards New Haven and go off their urban atmosphere. Its crime ridden too but at least it has a cool nighlife scene on weekends.

Im in my last stretch finishing my degree and then I'm OUT! My advice, just stay out of CT. Chalk this 25k job up there with the top bad ideas you've ever had.
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Answered By: Andrew C - 4/21/2008
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