The Never Ending Thread

[jsarno]

SS, how come you guys don't cover Arena Football league? Contractual issues there too?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

The average salary is 52k...for 9 months work, that is DAMN good.
The beginning salary is 37ish, that's not bad.
I'd be started at around 40k, and I think for 9 months of work, that's wonderful.

But for the cost of living in this area it is not enough. You have to have a second job and a spouse that works just to make ends meet.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

But for the cost of living in this area it is not enough. You have to have a second job and a spouse that works just to make ends meet.

Well, across the country a second income seems to be required. But how much is the average house out there?
I know that my wife will be getting 60-100k, so I can afford to make 40k, but I'm talking in the Denver area where it will cost me 250k or so for a house.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Well, across the country a second income seems to be required. But how much is the average house out there?
I know that my wife will be getting 60-100k, so I can afford to make 40k, but I'm talking in the Denver area where it will cost me 250k or so for a house.

Small houses in this area are in the 400,000 to 500,000 price range. It's crazy!

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

Small houses in this area are in the 400,000 to 500,000 price range. It's crazy!

Damn, that sucks...that's why I won't move back to Boston. My brother got a place in Wakefield (not the best of towns, but not bad) only 1650 square feet, and was built in the 1940's ish, he bought it for 610k. He pays over 4500 a month in mortgage. I pay $540...hahaha. Point is, that is f-ing retarded! I WONT pay it.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Damn, that sucks...that's why I won't move back to Boston. My brother got a place in Wakefield (not the best of towns, but not bad) only 1650 square feet, and was built in the 1940's ish, he bought it for 610k. He pays over 4500 a month in mortgage. I pay $540...hahaha. Point is, that is f-ing retarded! I WONT pay it.

My brother bought a home in Woodbridge 1 year ago. He paid 400k for a small 3 BR. I cannot remember the SQ Footage, but it isn't big at all. Elsewhere in the country you can damn near get a mansion for that kind of money.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

My brother bought a home in Woodbridge 1 year ago. He paid 400k for a small 3 BR. I cannot remember the SQ Footage, but it isn't big at all. Elsewhere in the country you can damn near get a mansion for that kind of money.

Hell yeah...not that anyone wants to live here, but I have a 2000sq ft house with a hot tub, and it's worth about 110-120k. If I paid 400k for a house here, it could be over 5k sq ft easy. Or 3k-4k sq ft on the river!
I've already looked at houses in the Denver area (centennial area seems to be the best) and I can easily get a 2000-2300 sq ft house for 250k.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Hell yeah...not that anyone wants to live here, but I have a 2000sq ft house with a hot tub, and it's worth about 110-120k. If I paid 400k for a house here, it could be over 5k sq ft easy. Or 3k-4k sq ft on the river!
I've already looked at houses in the Denver area (centennial area seems to be the best) and I can easily get a 2000-2300 sq ft house for 250k.

I was looking at Real Estate near Houston not too long ago. Beautiful and huge homes for about 350-500k. If I could find an employer to relocate me there I would do it in a heartbeat. Then I would be able to pick on Dallas fans on a regular basis.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I was looking at Real Estate near Houston not too long ago. Beautiful and huge homes for about 350-500k. If I could find an employer to relocate me there I would do it in a heartbeat. Then I would be able to pick on Dallas fans on a regular basis.

Houston is waaaay too hot man. I dont care for it there. It's not as nice as people say.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Houston is waaaay too hot man. I dont care for it there. It's not as nice as people say.

The place that I was looking at was about 1 hour away. It was a gorgeous area. I agree that I am not fond of the heat, but I would suck it up for one of them homes. Yes I would be willing to comute 1 hour to and from work everyday.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

The place that I was looking at was about 1 hour away. It was a gorgeous area. I agree that I am not fond of the heat, but I would suck it up for one of them homes. Yes I would be willing to comute 1 hour to and from work everyday.

That's actually a 2 hour commute every day, and that would suck. If you worked an 8 hour day, you're actually looking at a 10 hour work day. No thanks.
San Antonio is much nicer, and much cheaper FYI.
Galveston is a great place to vacation, it's a different world down there. It's only about 45 minutes away.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

That's actually a 2 hour commute every day, and that would suck. If you worked an 8 hour day, you're actually looking at a 10 hour work day. No thanks.
San Antonio is much nicer, and much cheaper FYI.
Galveston is a great place to vacation, it's a different world down there. It's only about 45 minutes away.

I was already putting up with that kind of commute here for a while, before i started working nights. At least there it would not be bumper to Bumper getting to and from work. I checked the traffic congestion level, it's lower than here.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I was already putting up with that kind of commute here for a while, before i started working nights. At least there it would not be bumper to Bumper getting to and from work. I checked the traffic congestion level, it's lower than here.

That is true...DC is pretty bad. The only places that I have seen worse are NYC / Boston / and L.A.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I was already putting up with that kind of commute here for a while, before i started working nights. At least there it would not be bumper to Bumper getting to and from work. I checked the traffic congestion level, it's lower than here.

Move to Denver man...it's a great city, traffic isn't that bad, and they pay very well for the cost of living. Plus the scenery is top notch.

[jsarno]

Alright man...great talk tonight
It's time for bed...see you tomorrow.