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Living in Natchitoches, La
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:31 am
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:31 am
I got approached about a job at NSU. It pays well and would be a huge advancement in my career. However, it is in Natchitoches and we don't know anyone there. In theory, I could take it for a few years and move back down here, but how bad would those 3 years suck?
Married with a 4 year old. We like where we live, and my kid has started school. Any advice?
Married with a 4 year old. We like where we live, and my kid has started school. Any advice?
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Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:32 am to CoachChappy
Are you afraid of meeting new people? If yes, don’t take the job. If not, expand your horizon and take the job.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:33 am to CoachChappy
I'd move to Natchez in a heartbeat.
Beautiful town. Lots of inexpensive real estate.
Small town with nice people and lots of culture.
Great brewery.
Edit:
I evidently needed a cup of coffee before answering.
Natchitoches is a cool town as well, though not as nice as Natchez. I could definitely spend 3 years there.
Beautiful town. Lots of inexpensive real estate.
Small town with nice people and lots of culture.
Great brewery.
Edit:
I evidently needed a cup of coffee before answering.
Natchitoches is a cool town as well, though not as nice as Natchez. I could definitely spend 3 years there.
This post was edited on 10/8/18 at 9:26 am
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:33 am to CoachChappy
“You call that living?”
-The OT
-The OT
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:34 am to CoachChappy
Three years will be an adventure and worth it to advance the career. Do it. I moved to the desert for three years when I was younger. Unlike your option, I couldn’t just drive home on the weekend to catch an LSU game. You will survive.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:34 am to CoachChappy
Pros:
1. You get to move out of Scott
2. You are closer to Toledo Bend
3. It is a cool little town
4. You are farther away form Opelousas
Cons:
1. Don't know anyone
2. You are closer to Alexandria
1. You get to move out of Scott
2. You are closer to Toledo Bend
3. It is a cool little town
4. You are farther away form Opelousas
Cons:
1. Don't know anyone
2. You are closer to Alexandria
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:34 am to CoachChappy
Great small college town. Go meet some new people and make some money. Your child At an easy age to move so go give it a try and if it does not work out you move back
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:34 am to Salamander_Wilson
Hmm.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:35 am to CoachChappy
For only a few years, do it for your career and then get out.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:35 am to CoachChappy
I could think of worse places to be than Natchitoches
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:36 am to CoachChappy
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Boudin Capitol of the World
You currently live in Scott? Natch-A-Trash is an upgrade plus cool Christmas parade. Couple of private schools like St. Marys for the kiddos
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However, it is in Natchitoches and we don't know anyone there.
Basically equal distance to Houston, Dallas and under 3 hours to BR. Winning.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:36 am to CoachChappy
Natchitoches is a very welcoming town. You will know a lot of people before you leave in 3 years. Cost of living and housing is great compared to the Baton Rouge, Mandeville, New Orleans markets. There isn't a whole lot to do there but they have enough places to enjoy yourself.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:37 am to Janky
quote:
Cons:
1. Don't know anyone
2. You are closer to Alexandria
That's some big cons
We are 3 minutes form our her parents. (I like them)
and 15 minutes from my parents (I like them too.)
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:38 am to Salamander_Wilson
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Natchitoches
quote:
I'd move to Natchez in a heartbeat
Thats a different town than the OP was asking about, but ok.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:38 am to TigerStripes06
Reading comprehension on this board is often lacking.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:39 am to Salamander_Wilson
Natchez and natchitoches aren’t the same.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:40 am to CoachChappy
Why do you already assume it’ll suck and y’all will move back?
Natchitoches is one of the better places to live in the state. It’s a beautiful town. Nice countryside as well. Medium-small sized so there are some food options. Shreveport isn’t too far away to get more of a city taste. Give it a chance at least.
Scott? Dude come on.
Natchitoches is one of the better places to live in the state. It’s a beautiful town. Nice countryside as well. Medium-small sized so there are some food options. Shreveport isn’t too far away to get more of a city taste. Give it a chance at least.
Scott? Dude come on.
This post was edited on 10/8/18 at 8:43 am
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:40 am to CoachChappy
Wait you live in Scott? Its a no brainer and a big upgrade for you. Sign the contract and get there.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:40 am to CoachChappy
There are dozens of worse towns in La than Natchitoches. In fact, it might be near the top of a lot of peoples list to live in the State
If you're into outdoors and history, you'll enjoy it.
If you're into outdoors and history, you'll enjoy it.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:41 am to CoachChappy
I live in Natchitoches and it has its ups and downs. The people here are wonderful. If you're married with a 4 year old, we're probably the same age range I would guess. Look into joining Natchitoches Young Professionals or the Natchitoches Area Jaycees. Both are great groups and a great way to meet people once you're here.
One of the biggest negatives I have about Natchitoches is food. If you are coming from South LA, you are going to be disappointed. Luckily, as somebody already mentioned, you're not that far from some great cities for weekend trips....Dallas, Houston, New Orleans. Shreveport, surprisingly enough, has come a long way on what foods they have to offer and is only an hour north.
The NSU community is great. If you're working in athletics I know all of the administration very well and you won't find a better group of people to work with.
One of the biggest negatives I have about Natchitoches is food. If you are coming from South LA, you are going to be disappointed. Luckily, as somebody already mentioned, you're not that far from some great cities for weekend trips....Dallas, Houston, New Orleans. Shreveport, surprisingly enough, has come a long way on what foods they have to offer and is only an hour north.
The NSU community is great. If you're working in athletics I know all of the administration very well and you won't find a better group of people to work with.
This post was edited on 10/8/18 at 8:46 am
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