Wolf-Pup (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 26, 2011 3:48 pm I want to say congratulations, but you didn't really wanna come here Awww heck...Congratulations. I used rent.com to find my apt if that is any help.

Thanks for the congratulations. I have high hopes for my time in Pittsburgh, however long that may be. There are a number of very positive aspects to this move.

I've been scanning sites like rent.com and also Craig's List to do a preliminary housing search. I'm confident I will find something good.

In this spirit of confession I must admit that I lived in Wilkinsburg and worked

at Bettis.

The area I lived in was a hotbed of racial distrust. I accidently moved in among

the Irish, who hated the Italians who lived down the road. I met a Polish girl who

was concerned that I would be shocked that she knew a black person. If I walked

into a local bar there would be dead silence.

I left when the snow melted.

I live very close to the border with Churchill, and the Brittany Apts have indoor parking, so it is all good. I usually go to Penn Hills or Edgewood for grocery shopping. Sometimes Walmart, which is cheaper but a longer drive. I would not guess it is a LGBT fridnly neighborhood, but the apt building is nice enough for me.

Sweetpickle (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:02 pm In this spirit of confession I must admit that I lived in Wilkinsburg and worked

at Bettis.

The area I lived in was a hotbed of racial distrust. I accidently moved in among

the Irish, who hated the Italians who lived down the road. I met a Polish girl who

was concerned that I would be shocked that she knew a black person. If I walked

into a local bar there would be dead silence.

I left when the snow melted.

I absolutely want to avoid neighborhoods like this. Chicagoland has a very diverse population and, at least downtown and in many suburbs, everyone seems to get along just fine. There are, however, a number of Chicago neighborhoods I would be very reluctant to walk through.

Anyway, I still may wind up in the south suburban area. I've also been told by my doctor and other professionals working with trans folks that no one will give me a second glance. I don't totally buy that, even t

Wolf-Pup (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 26, 2011 5:34 pm hough I've never had a problem. So I want to be cautious.

I live very close to the border with Churchill, and the Brittany Apts have indoor parking, so it is all good. I usually go to Penn Hills or Edgewood for grocery shopping. Sometimes Walmart, which is cheaper but a longer drive. I would not guess it is a LGBT fridnl

y neighborhood, but the apt building is nice enough for me.

I don't live in a particularly LGBT-friendly neighborhood now. What it has, though, is a diverse population that generally seems tolerant.

Danya (imported) wrote: Tue Jul 26, 2011 1:38 pm Thanks again to everyone for all the valuable info! There is now 100% certainty

Danya (imported) wrote: Sat Jul 23, 2011 6:59 pm that I will move to Pittsburgh.

Good luck with your new adventure. Is the job temporary contract or permanent?

The building is well integrated racially speaking. A mix of young and older as well. It is hard to judge how tolerant any given person would be...plus I keep to myself mostly...

I was becoming increasingly anxious about moving to Pittsburgh, for this particular job, Monday and Tuesday of this week. At first, I wasn't quite sure why and I'm still not totally certain. Pittsburgh is a fine city located in a beautiful area.

In the weeks leading to my decision, in early 2010, to move to Chicagoland I had some trepidation. I always thought I would remain in Minnesota for the rest of my life. But I had a fairly constant feeling over many weeks that this change was right for me, even though I was unemployed and had no job waiting for me here. During the week before I left Minnesota for Illinois, I was also anxious. Back then though, I was anxious to leave one place for another. With some bumps along the way, everything worked out fine.

I psyched myself up for Pittsburgh because I want and need to work. I was excited that a company was interested in what I could do for them, even in this dismal economy. By Tuesday morning, though, I was starting to feel that relocating to Pittsburgh would be a mistake. At least for now when I have other options.

Talks with several friends and my doctor helped me clarify things. As a result, I made the decision to not move to Pittsburgh. I am emotionally exhausted frustrated. I absolutely need a job. Still the fact that I will get a much larger unemployment payment than I expected made the choice easier.

It is too late for me to go into details. The summary version is: this is not the right time, or job opportunity, for me to jump of the cliff.

It means a lot to me that folks here have been so willing to provide useful informaton, help and good wishes. I cannot thank you enough.

I'm sorry to hear you going through such turmoil, Danya...But, now that you've made a decision, I hope it has abated...You seem to be very hard on yourself...as many of us are..

Smooches Jackie

Moving and a new job are big traumas for anyone.

You have to do what is good for you.

I would also suggest Regent Square, which is an easy commute downtown, has a lot of fun restaurants, and is quite gay friendly. Be sure to stop at the Square Cafe for wonderful breakfast and lunch!