Atlanta All The Way
“We just couldn’t do it anymore,” said Public-relations executive Scott Merritt, 35, who, along with his teacher wife and two kids, left New York for more-affordable Atlanta. “Eventually we had to say enough was enough. It was just no way to live, and I could see no way out.” Merritt, who made an “above average”…
“We just couldn’t do it anymore,” said Public-relations executive Scott Merritt, 35, who, along with his teacher wife and two kids, left New York for more-affordable Atlanta. “Eventually we had to say enough was enough. It was just no way to live, and I could see no way out.” Merritt, who made an “above average” salary as a PR exec, and his family joined an estimated 40,000 New Yorkers who opted for the warmer, and more affordable, climes of Atlanta between 2000 and 2005. [NY Post]
Petebklyn…exactly how long have these teachers been at it and where do they teach that pays them close to 100 large? I know a teacher with a PHD who has been at it for a about 12 years and doesn’t make that much. I taught for a year and even with my J.D. (which according to NYCDOE pay scale is equal to a PHD) I only made 52k.
I have also considered heading to Atlanta, but have some doubts about the transportation issue. I don’t drive (I’ve never had a license – ever!) and rely on my blue and white limo (aka the B63 bus).
Rob – did you hear NeNe is broke? Ha!
“Forced to live in his parents home”… arrghhhhhhhhhh…
Give me a break…
“One of the main reasons to live in NYC is because you DON’T have to get in your car to go anywhere.”
Yep, keep chuckling smugly to yourself when the MTA service cuts kick in.
I’m loving the holiday spirit here today.
oh they are from Greenlawn, LI. who the frell cares.
good for them and good for nyc. one less family to coward everything in.
have you even SEEN the Real Housewives of Atlanta!?! gack. tho i did love NeNe 🙂
*Rob*
Good F—– Ridddance.
Seriously – Atlanta? One of the main reasons to live in NYC is because you DON’T have to get in your car to go anywhere.
Where the hell is Greenlawn, LI???