Brand new to colorado

[goodro wilson]

Haven't made the move but planning on moving to colorado just for a change of scenery. I've been asking my wife for a few years now and she finally gave the to ahead. Anyways long story short we are months from moving and I'm tryi to get an idea about how colorado is where should I move to? Better yet where are there jobs? I know it's kind of a broad question and y'all are probably tired of people asking about moving to co haha but I'm positive the economy is entirely different than here in texas I do have two small children so that's a big factor in the locale I'd assume idk just swing if any friendly stoners could help out. Anyone know of any rentals? Haha worth a shot i figured riu is good for all kinds of help

 

[Lurkdewitt]

Well it all depends on what type of scenery or living you want? City? Mountains? Mountain town? Plains? The western side of the continental divide is much greener and IMO much nicer. If you want Texas weather half the year, move east. As for jobs, what kind of work do you do?

 

[goodro wilson]

I do construction/la dscaping but have done all kinds of things retail sales cust service I can and do pretty much anything. I'm not a big city type I'd rather live out of the way but not too far outta the way. Basically I'd live almost anywhere. If there was enough work.

 

[OrganicOne]

I do construction/la dscaping but have done all kinds of things retail sales cust service I can and do pretty much anything. I'm not a big city type I'd rather live out of the way but not too far outta the way. Basically I'd live almost anywhere. If there was enough work.

Hey there,
I moved to Colorado three years ago after spending my entire life in dreadful KC, Missouri.
It was the best decision I ever made. The people of Colorado are open minded, interesting,
and most are environmentally conscious (my favorite thing about Colorado).

I chose the western slope (near telluride) because it was away from the City, but you
still get plenty of culture, music, the arts, and everything a city has to offer without
the bling bling and flashy BS. There are many interesting mountain towns on the western
slope. Look into Paonia, Ridgway, Telluride, Ouray, and others. If you're in construction -
you'll find something. If you have a college degree, it may be a little harder to find something..

 

[chef c]

Closed. Stay out. Hahajaaaaaaaa just kidding! Denver is a chill city and there's lots of up and coming bars, restaurants, entertainment and venues, and the old standbys, hiking, fishing, biking, all the cool stuff to do on a mountain snowboarding, skiing (if that's your thing), skydiving... Expansion and our own lil version sprawl has a grip of people happily? employed. Ya, weed is legal here too.

 

[JackTheBongRipper]

If you like dogs, you'll fit in here.

But, if you want a job, well... I've been looking for 5 years since I was laid off from a great career and the jobs are all crap now. $8-15/hr to start for everything. Construction, offices, copywriting, management, semi-skilled labor, web development, customer service, technical support, marketing, admin, etc, etc, etc. No matter your experience or training.

My wife and our 3 1/2 year old daughter are struggling, and we shouldn't be compared to our experience/skills. The mid-west has more jobs. I'm originally from Iowa and went back recently, WAY more job opportunities. People just don't like living in the mid-west, and that means more openings there. I moved out here 15+ years ago, and now I'm thinking I could've been better off if I hadn't. Don't even ask about the insane cost of living and incredibly higher rental rates and home prices here.

Good luck bro. Sorry to tell you the straight truth from my perspective. Think about it hard first, that's all I'm saying. If you've got the means, well then come on in. We'd love your tax receipts. Otherwise, have a 100% certain job lined up before getting here.

 

[JackTheBongRipper]

Oh, to actually answer one of your questions: Look in Arvada/Broomfield/Louisville/Lafayette/North or East Denver for renting, or parts of Westminster/Broomfield/Northglenn for decent priced homes in good neighborhoods. I've looked recently, and you can't beat Arvada for renting a somewhat decent place for the cheapest price you can get close to Denver. Some are kind of "ghetto" fabulous though. Lots of cops/firetrucks/bums at night. Welcome to colorful Colorado!

Out from there it gets more expensive and you get better neighborhoods. You'll be centrally located in this area to get a job in Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Denver tech center(southern Denver), etc. If you live on the western slope(western Colorado) you'll love the scenery and hate the lack of opportunities. Towns are small and miles between. But that's just my opinion from the front range(the cool side).

 

[JackTheBongRipper]

You know what, they're doing a shit ton of construction on hwy36 from Boulder to Denver and I25 south of downtown in Denver. Arvada would put you close to both. From what they said they'll be doing it for years.

There's also the floods that recently fucked a lot of roads and bridges north of Boulder up to Estes Park that will need construction people. Could be some jobs there.

Don't mean to spam your thread. My brother lives in Austin, I've been there. Anything to help someone relocate. Bwahahaha!

 

[AlGore]

I moved to co a few months ago(AND FUCKING LOVE IT!!).

Originally wanted to live in Boulder or Aurora but I found a decent rental house in Brighton at the "right" price, about 40 min from Denver and Boulder.

Cost of living is def pretty high, I had a nicer rental house in Kissimmee FL for half the rent I pay now.

The advice I was given most often is, "Not Pueblo".