Comments on Detroit Army: DOES THIS STORY SOUND FAMILIAR?

I posted a comment several weeks ago about a Flori...

2008-10-23T19:40:00.000-04:00

I posted a comment several weeks ago about a Florida native making an unusual move from Chicago to metro-Detroit. The move was welcomed with unbridled enthusiasm and hoped to spur others to follow. Sadly the young man's Detroit journey is ending due to the concerns Aaron mentions above. After several promising jobs failed to put money in his bank account, he is being forced to move back home

When deciding where to move, it's not always a sim...

2008-09-24T14:13:00.000-04:00

When deciding where to move, it's not always a simple question of where you want to be. There are monetary and other requirements for going to different areas for a few years before deciding to move back. Some people have student loans or other obligations for not moving back to Michigan immediately.

I'm sure that is not the case for all or even most people, but it is an important

I agree 100% As someone who has no intention of l...

2008-09-22T09:59:00.000-04:00

I agree 100% As someone who has no intention of leaving southeast michigan, i often get weird looks, but it's good to hear from like minded people. The biggest thing working against us is the negative perception ppl have about the area - from those outside the state and those from michigan. It's sort of a self-esteem problem. People matter to me more than place, but our generation is often

Fantastic - Amen.

2008-09-19T10:56:00.000-04:00

Fantastic - Amen.