Hi Teryn my family and I are moving to Frisco in may .we are excited and nervous at the same time, coming from a cold state to a hot one can be difficult, I've heard about snakes and scorpions being an issue ..😬 As a virgo I find it very hard to make friends who share my interests because most people classify me as boring because on a Friday I'd rather be at barnes and nobles haunting for a new book than at a bar.Never had 1 single friend in my life after my best friend and I split almost 20 years ago.Its my dream to find a best friend before I turn 35 and I hope to do so while in Dallas .Thank u for such an in depth video
That’s so exciting! Frisco is really nice, I spent some time up there. The Star has a lot of things to do. I followed the news pretty closely and never heard much about scorpions or snakes, but an occasional bobcat or mountain lion - not to scare you! Is it never too late to make friends and there are plenty of bookworms. Maybe there’s a book club local to the area that may meet on Zoom for now that you can look into. You’re welcome! I’m so happy this video is helping people! I wish you and your family a safe and stress-free move!
@@TerynAParker thank you so much. I hope to make at least one friend I could trust.Ive heard very nice things about Frisco too.o am pretty much excited but nervous at the same time.Yhe house we are eyeing is also in a quiet nice new neighborhood, am quiet shy 😬..so I dont even think I will be knocking on any new doors saying hi to neighbors 🤣.but thank you for putting my mind at ease about the snakes and scorpions..I appreciate it
You're welcome! I'm happy to help! A lot of people introduce themselves and their family in the Nextdoor app so that might be a good way to start out and also joining the groups in there to see if anyone shares common interests with you. I definitely believe you'll make friends!
Just told my mom that I'm seriously considering leaving NY and moving to Texas. She, born and raised in Texas, said "it's too hot there. I don't like heat." Well, currently living in NY is very expensive and I need a change.
I hear about a lot of people from NY to the South! There are a lot of transplants all over and from all over. It's definitely hot, but worth the money saved I think.
You did great on your review of Dallas. Coming from NC and years in GA, the biggest thing for me to adjust to here was the lack of trees(especially in the northern suburbs) and it being flatter. Other than that, I love it!
Thank you so much! The lack of trees and flatness was an adjustment I didn’t realize I needed to make 😂 I met a lot of people from the Carolinas in Dallas! People I met there that have visited would always mention how pretty and green it is.
Thank you so much! I met a lot of people in Dallas that had moved from Charlotte. Definitely explore, there are a lot of cool neighborhoods and things to do!
Shout out to my NC folks. I live in Dallas, but from Greensboro, NC. I’ve spent a lot of time in Charlotte over the years. Austin(size-wise) is very similar to Charlotte. Welcome to Dallas!
What people must understand when they move to Dallas is that it is a segregated City or still suffering from the after-effects. The northern part of Dallas is majority-white and Mexican mixed in with blacks and other ethnicities. The southern side of Dallas is majority-black mixed in with Mexicans with also majority-black suburbs. If y'all move to Dallas and want to be around your people move on the southern side of Dallas
That is the case with most cities in the South and really all over the U.S. I am aware of the demographics by area; I researched it before I moved there.
@TerynAParker yes maybe I'm wrong but it sound like you insinuated although you did say there are black people in the southern areas of Dallas, that doesn't have a black culture if you live on the southern side of Dallas you are going to feel like you're in any majority-black situation in the south like Atlanta you can shop eat dine and do everything else around people that look like you. I grew up in southern Dallas my schools were majority-black my church was majority-black and the only time we saw white people was on TV our police were black and the mayor was black we never used to go to the Northside of Dallas. Dallas natives are southern people we share the same dialect culture and cooking as anywhere else in the south so I can't see what the difference is even with you coming from South Carolina. But if you up in the north you have blacks from everywhere across the country so so surely they might be different.
@@TerynAParkeryou also didn't mention Desoto, Lancaster and Cedar hill tx majority black suburbs as destinations for blacks where alot of the middle to wealthy people live in Dallas. But maybe you didn't know this at the time
You are wrong. You also don’t know me. Please do not seek out an argument on my video. Based on your username, I will assume you were born in 1958. Your experience is not the same as everyone else’s. You are also not teaching me anything. Southern dialect, culture, and cooking varies by region actually. It’s interesting you say that as a Texan.
Thanks for sharing. I live in NC and if there's no humidity in Dallas then that's a good thing. I am considering moving to Dallas but if the housing and interest rates gets too ridiculous then I geuss I will have to wait
No problem at all, I’m happy to! I’ve heard some people there say it’s humid in Dallas, but it doesn’t compare to what I’m used to. The housing market is ridiculous right now so I get it!
They are similar! I actually looked in jobs in Charlotte prior to moving to Dallas. My hometown is a little over an hour from there so I go there often and I like it!
Hate it here, don't do it, the people are rude, especially native Texans, no state taxes but they nickel and dime everywhere, streets are raggedy highway & neighborhood, and the dating seen is non existent, racism is 2.0👎👎👎
I like Oak Lawn! Yes, you can walk to restaurants and Kroger. 4123 Cedar Springs is an apartment complex I remember being pretty close to everything in that area. There’s not as much for shopping, there is a thrift store nearby. I would say to be careful walking because it’s near the airport and people drive a bit wild. I would say it’s a safe area. Dallas is a big city so of course crime rates will be higher. I recommend to use the LexisNexis Community Crime Map to anyone to see what’s going on in the area you are or want to move to. Getting a Ring Doorbell and using the Nextdoor app are very helpful too. I hope this helps!
Thank you for this video. I want to relocate but I can't decide between Dallas and Charlotte. Your video is helpful. I am an introvert to. May I ask, did you get your job prior to moving? I would prefer to have a job prior to moving.
Happy New Year! Thank you so much! Yes, I got my job prior to moving and I definitely recommend doing so especially given the current state of living we’re in. Dallas and Charlotte both have great job markets. I applied to jobs in both cities and cost of living is comparable. Let me know if you have any other questions! I grew and live not too far from Charlotte.
Hello, I can help a bit as I’m from NC and have lived in Atlanta and Dallas. Both Dallas and Charlotte are similar in that they are great places to raise a family and have great job markets. With that said, keep in mind that Dallas is much larger than Charlotte. Charlotte is more compatible to Austin TX. Google the Metro population and not the city limits. It’s really going to come down to what you are looking for and proximity to family etc. I just wanted to point out the size difference and it’s not an Apple to Apples comparison.
@@TerynAParker hi I’m torn between Charlotte and Dallas. Which have the worst tornados? What part of Charlotte have affordable apartments not in the hood and near shopping centers?
@@classybootz6142 Dallas would be more likely to have tornadoes I would think. Affordability would be hard because of how much it’s *grown*. I would look for places near South Park and Ballantyne to be close to places to shop!
@@TerynAParker I have been really drawn to Dallas. I know that Fossil and JCPenney are the two biggest there but I am looking for smaller companies as well.
@@bradcannon839 Those are good options especially Fossil for accessory design! You can also look into Mizzen + Main, The Tot, Bioworld, and maybe Zales/Signet Jewelers. Design positions are somewhat limited in Dallas so you may have to expand your search unfortunately.
I get it! Definitely check out Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, and Austin. I’ve seen positions open in those cities on LinkedIn. There are also some outdoor and sporting companies in Colorado and Washington that may have accessory design positions available. Best of luck!
I miss my friends there and restaurants I enjoyed, but overall not so much. It honestly just didn't have everything I was looking for, but it's still a good city.
So like I mentioned in the video, I moved there for a job. Career-wise, there weren’t any opportunities to further my career. I also felt like I could have taken a similar job in Charlotte and not have had to spend hundreds of dollars on flights to visit family and friends. I also realized I missed being near the beach and mountains and seeing trees. 😂
From what I know you can find more affordable houses in the greater DFW area than in Dallas proper. Arlington, Fort-Worth, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Mesquite, DeSoto, Denton, Plano, and many other cities are near and affordable. It depends on what you’re looking for of course. There are a lot of new townhomes in the city now.
Are you moving to Dallas? If so, what area are you moving to?
@@damienwilder9811 Thank you!
Hi Teryn my family and I are moving to Frisco in may .we are excited and nervous at the same time, coming from a cold state to a hot one can be difficult, I've heard about snakes and scorpions being an issue ..😬 As a virgo I find it very hard to make friends who share my interests because most people classify me as boring because on a Friday I'd rather be at barnes and nobles haunting for a new book than at a bar.Never had 1 single friend in my life after my best friend and I split almost 20 years ago.Its my dream to find a best friend before I turn 35 and I hope to do so while in Dallas .Thank u for such an in depth video
That’s so exciting! Frisco is really nice, I spent some time up there. The Star has a lot of things to do. I followed the news pretty closely and never heard much about scorpions or snakes, but an occasional bobcat or mountain lion - not to scare you! Is it never too late to make friends and there are plenty of bookworms. Maybe there’s a book club local to the area that may meet on Zoom for now that you can look into. You’re welcome! I’m so happy this video is helping people! I wish you and your family a safe and stress-free move!
@@TerynAParker thank you so much. I hope to make at least one friend I could trust.Ive heard very nice things about Frisco too.o am pretty much excited but nervous at the same time.Yhe house we are eyeing is also in a quiet nice new neighborhood, am quiet shy 😬..so I dont even think I will be knocking on any new doors saying hi to neighbors 🤣.but thank you for putting my mind at ease about the snakes and scorpions..I appreciate it
You're welcome! I'm happy to help! A lot of people introduce themselves and their family in the Nextdoor app so that might be a good way to start out and also joining the groups in there to see if anyone shares common interests with you. I definitely believe you'll make friends!
Just told my mom that I'm seriously considering leaving NY and moving to Texas. She, born and raised in Texas, said "it's too hot there. I don't like heat."
Well, currently living in NY is very expensive and I need a change.
I hear about a lot of people from NY to the South! There are a lot of transplants all over and from all over. It's definitely hot, but worth the money saved I think.
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Don’t feel bad! I’ll be visiting a lot! I enjoyed Dallas, it just wasn’t right for me.
@@TerynAParker i feel you
@@TerynAParker i do understand
Do you like it?
You did great on your review of Dallas. Coming from NC and years in GA, the biggest thing for me to adjust to here was the lack of trees(especially in the northern suburbs) and it being flatter. Other than that, I love it!
Thank you so much! The lack of trees and flatness was an adjustment I didn’t realize I needed to make 😂 I met a lot of people from the Carolinas in Dallas! People I met there that have visited would always mention how pretty and green it is.
Lancaster, cedarhill, Desoto Tx are majority black suburbs on the southern side of Dallas.
Great video!! I recently moved to Dallas myself from Charlotte, NC. Still getting settled so hoping to get out and explore soon
Thank you so much! I met a lot of people in Dallas that had moved from Charlotte. Definitely explore, there are a lot of cool neighborhoods and things to do!
Shout out to my NC folks. I live in Dallas, but from Greensboro, NC. I’ve spent a lot of time in Charlotte over the years. Austin(size-wise) is very similar to Charlotte. Welcome to Dallas!
Hi everyone, I looking to make new friends!!! I live in Arlington Tx
I hope you find some great friends!
What people must understand when they move to Dallas is that it is a segregated City or still suffering from the after-effects. The northern part of Dallas is majority-white and Mexican mixed in with blacks and other ethnicities. The southern side of Dallas is majority-black mixed in with Mexicans with also majority-black suburbs. If y'all move to Dallas and want to be around your people move on the southern side of Dallas
That is the case with most cities in the South and really all over the U.S. I am aware of the demographics by area; I researched it before I moved there.
@TerynAParker yes maybe I'm wrong but it sound like you insinuated although you did say there are black people in the southern areas of Dallas, that doesn't have a black culture if you live on the southern side of Dallas you are going to feel like you're in any majority-black situation in the south like Atlanta you can shop eat dine and do everything else around people that look like you. I grew up in southern Dallas my schools were majority-black my church was majority-black and the only time we saw white people was on TV our police were black and the mayor was black we never used to go to the Northside of Dallas. Dallas natives are southern people we share the same dialect culture and cooking as anywhere else in the south so I can't see what the difference is even with you coming from South Carolina. But if you up in the north you have blacks from everywhere across the country so so surely they might be different.
@@TerynAParkeryou also didn't mention Desoto, Lancaster and Cedar hill tx majority black suburbs as destinations for blacks where alot of the middle to wealthy people live in Dallas. But maybe you didn't know this at the time
That wasn’t the purpose of this video. I’m actually very well aware, but most single people are not looking to head to the suburbs when new to a city.
You are wrong. You also don’t know me. Please do not seek out an argument on my video. Based on your username, I will assume you were born in 1958. Your experience is not the same as everyone else’s. You are also not teaching me anything. Southern dialect, culture, and cooking varies by region actually. It’s interesting you say that as a Texan.
Me manifesting this 🥺for next month I’ll be living there soon ☺️speaking it into existence
Yes, I love this! I hope you enjoy living there! 🤎
Thanks for sharing. I live in NC and if there's no humidity in Dallas then that's a good thing. I am considering moving to Dallas but if the housing and interest rates gets too ridiculous then I geuss I will have to wait
No problem at all, I’m happy to! I’ve heard some people there say it’s humid in Dallas, but it doesn’t compare to what I’m used to. The housing market is ridiculous right now so I get it!
You try charlotte out charlotte reminds me of Dallas
They are similar! I actually looked in jobs in Charlotte prior to moving to Dallas. My hometown is a little over an hour from there so I go there often and I like it!
@@TerynAParker i from south carolina what part south carolina are you from
@@jerrydavis3548 Columbia!
Hate it here, don't do it, the people are rude, especially native Texans, no state taxes but they nickel and dime everywhere, streets are raggedy highway & neighborhood, and the dating seen is non existent, racism is 2.0👎👎👎
What are your thoughts on Oaklawn area of town? Is it safe for a single female? Walkability and access to restaurants and shopping, etc.? Thank you!
I like Oak Lawn! Yes, you can walk to restaurants and Kroger. 4123 Cedar Springs is an apartment complex I remember being pretty close to everything in that area. There’s not as much for shopping, there is a thrift store nearby. I would say to be careful walking because it’s near the airport and people drive a bit wild. I would say it’s a safe area. Dallas is a big city so of course crime rates will be higher. I recommend to use the LexisNexis Community Crime Map to anyone to see what’s going on in the area you are or want to move to. Getting a Ring Doorbell and using the Nextdoor app are very helpful too. I hope this helps!
@teryn Thank you so much. It's appreciated.
You're welcome! I’m happy to help. 🤎
It is hard to find a job at this pamdamic time
I’m not sure since I don’t live there anymore. I think it depends on your role and industry, but Dallas overall is great place to find a job!
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You’re welcome!
Thank you for sharing this video!
It’s no problem! 🤎
I appreciate you sharing these tips
You’re welcome! I’m happy to share! 🤎
Thanks for the information can u do more
Thank you! I think I’m going to put out a “part two” because I wasn’t able to fit everything in one video.
Thank you for your interesting and detailed story about Dallas. It's very nice to see and listen to you ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you so much! That is so kind and I love your name on here!
@@TerynAParker Awww thank you very Teryn🌹❤️
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I uploaded a "Part Two" where I go into the best detail that I can about buying a home in the area! ua-cam.com/video/2wj69bwtMnw/v-deo.html
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You're welcome!
Thank you for this video. I want to relocate but I can't decide between Dallas and Charlotte. Your video is helpful. I am an introvert to. May I ask, did you get your job prior to moving? I would prefer to have a job prior to moving.
Happy New Year! Thank you so much! Yes, I got my job prior to moving and I definitely recommend doing so especially given the current state of living we’re in. Dallas and Charlotte both have great job markets. I applied to jobs in both cities and cost of living is comparable. Let me know if you have any other questions! I grew and live not too far from Charlotte.
@@TerynAParker Happy New Year! Thank you so much! I appreciate it.
Hello, I can help a bit as I’m from NC and have lived in Atlanta and Dallas. Both Dallas and Charlotte are similar in that they are great places to raise a family and have great job markets. With that said, keep in mind that Dallas is much larger than Charlotte. Charlotte is more compatible to Austin TX. Google the Metro population and not the city limits. It’s really going to come down to what you are looking for and proximity to family etc. I just wanted to point out the size difference and it’s not an Apple to Apples comparison.
@@TerynAParker hi I’m torn between Charlotte and Dallas. Which have the worst tornados? What part of Charlotte have affordable apartments not in the hood and near shopping centers?
@@classybootz6142 Dallas would be more likely to have tornadoes I would think. Affordability would be hard because of how much it’s *grown*. I would look for places near South Park and Ballantyne to be close to places to shop!
Hi Teryn! I am an accessories design student and I am curious what companies you worked for/know of that I could apply to?
Hi Brad! Are you looking in Dallas or a different city?
@@TerynAParker I have been really drawn to Dallas. I know that Fossil and JCPenney are the two biggest there but I am looking for smaller companies as well.
@@bradcannon839 Those are good options especially Fossil for accessory design! You can also look into Mizzen + Main, The Tot, Bioworld, and maybe Zales/Signet Jewelers. Design positions are somewhat limited in Dallas so you may have to expand your search unfortunately.
@@TerynAParker thanks for the advice. I am really just trying to avoid large cities like nyc...
I get it! Definitely check out Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, and Austin. I’ve seen positions open in those cities on LinkedIn. There are also some outdoor and sporting companies in Colorado and Washington that may have accessory design positions available. Best of luck!
Do you miss being in Dallas.
I miss my friends there and restaurants I enjoyed, but overall not so much. It honestly just didn't have everything I was looking for, but it's still a good city.
@@TerynAParker like what? i wanna go there im n ny but what were u looking for?
So like I mentioned in the video, I moved there for a job. Career-wise, there weren’t any opportunities to further my career. I also felt like I could have taken a similar job in Charlotte and not have had to spend hundreds of dollars on flights to visit family and friends. I also realized I missed being near the beach and mountains and seeing trees. 😂
Move out of NY. Money don’t stretch there!
Unfortunately 🙁
Where can u find. A cheap
From what I know you can find more affordable houses in the greater DFW area than in Dallas proper. Arlington, Fort-Worth, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Mesquite, DeSoto, Denton, Plano, and many other cities are near and affordable. It depends on what you’re looking for of course. There are a lot of new townhomes in the city now.