Do you love where you live?

Hey y'all! I'm a nursing student that graduates in May. Myrtle Beach is an area I'm looking into for relocation and any suggestions would be welcome. Tell me the good and the bad and feel free to make alternate suggestions. Is SC facing the same drought conditions as other southern states? Thanks for your famous hospitality! heatherh

Hi Heather.  It definitely depends on what you are looking for.  MB is very commercial...lots of tourists.  I live in the Charleston area and absolutely LOVE IT. As for the drought, I think all of the south is having those problems but the lowcountry area is fairing a lot better than most.

I had a small town feel in mind when I was thinking of MB but I've never been there. Thanks for the heads up. I've read that Charleston has a serious crime problem but other than that it sounded nice. Obviously, you don't feel that the crime issue is big enough to act as a deterent, good to know. I'll be reconsidering Charleston. I'm so paranoid about running out of water. I can't believe that's something I'm weighing in my decision, but better safe than sorry. Thanks so much for your response! heatherh  

MB is a very fun but busy town.  We try to head there often.  Its close enough to home to get away without everyone being able to find you. (2 hours away) I live in Summerville, right outside of Charleston, and I too Love it.  The only draw back is happining everywhere...growth. Charleston has much to offer as far as intertainment, and our beaches and plantations are beautiful. The call for Nurse's is high at MUSC, Trident Medical Center, Summerville Medical Center, Roper Hosp, East Cooper and others.  I don't think you'll have trouble finding a job...the hard part would be deciding where to live in this great city. Deb

Deb,

I really enjoyed reading your response. It is evident you do love where you live. You and Susan certainly make a persuasive case for Charleston/Summerville. Great info on the med centers. having an actual name is extrememly valuable in seeking out new grad programs.

Thank you very much!

heatherh

I am in Charleston and love it, now.  I grew up here and could not wait to get out after college.  Needless to say I moved back in 1996 and would not dream of leaving.  Not too sure about living in MB, love to visit.

We are not as bad as GA in way of the drought but it is pretty dry here.

OH, warning, in the summer here, the heat can be brutal!  Julie

Hi Julie,

It seems Charleston is a winner. I feel like I was really digging up the wrong tree on MB. Probably better to visit than live.  Thanks for the drought info and I welcome the heat at this point. I am freezing right now!

thanks! heatherh

 

Heather,    I am a Carolina girl through and through.  I grew up in Charleston and will never leave.  I married a man from Portland, OR, but he knew that there was NEVER any question of moving me.    The medical scene here is great.  I would suggest researching Roper Hospital and of course the Medical University.      Charleston has been consistantly voted the friendliest city in the nation.  There are high crime areas, but I have never been in any situation where I feel afraid, I just don't go to those parts of town.    We have incredible beaches, lots of rivers with canoeing and kayaking, tons of festivals, Spoleto being the most famous.  And of course there are plently of format WLS surgery support groups and MUSC and an informal group of friends that meet and LOVE to welcome new people.     Good luck with all of your research Mary

Jill just moved here from Boston, a little over a month ago.  She came to visit a few times first.  Maybe you should go visit MB and Charleston.  Keep in mind this is the off season for MB, and in the summer you can times the people and traffic by 10. Maybe it is time for us WLS gang to plan another MB trip...

Hello there!  Well I am a cali girl.. living in a lil tiny town called St. George, about 40 minutes from Downtown Charleston (if theres no traffic) I live in the ultimate SMALL TOWN!!  it has it perks... like for instance I have two small children... and people know them... know my family so theres a real community feeling.  But its a commute to get to anything... thats the bad thing. But then again... at night, I can sit on my porch and its DEAD quiet outside and every star God created is right there! So we stay in our SMALL TOWN. As a commuter I suggest the Summerville area. Real Estate is reasonable, there are two MAJOR hosiptals nearby and you dont have to deal with DOWNTOWN!.  Dont get me wrong... Downtown is FUN and all... but this drought is temporary so when the rains come... and they will come.... DT floods. I dont know about you, but I dont want my Nikes soaked to my socks before I can get inside. There are lil towns surrounding Charleston, like Goose Creek, MOncks Corner, Ladson... these are smaller towns that have lower crime than Charleston itself.

The crime in Charleston is really isolated. ... dont let it scare you away.  Good Luck with your search!