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swissmtndog398 t1_j5l0pm1 wrote

Reply to comment by finallyalright in Would it be a good idea to move to PA just for work? by finallyalright

Yeah, I'm dating myself here, but I grew up in berks County in the 70s and 80s. I was there as a young kid when the Klan used to hand out literature at my town square. They aren't THAT open here, but the attitude is very familiar. Like, the music shuts off in the bar when a POC walks in.

I've lived in the SE portion of the state and the north central. In the present, this area is the worst per capita I've seen. It's beautiful country, lots of open space if you're into the outdoors (we're not even impressed seeing eagles anymore), VERY inexpensive (My house payment for a 3br on 10 acres is less than the rent on a 1br apartment, but it's backwards. Good luck in whatever you decide.

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Logical-Cheetah-0519 t1_j5n3law wrote

The 70s and 80s was a looong time ago. People here have changed in PA for the better.

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agiab19 t1_j5znqt1 wrote

I agree. I’m an immigrant and I had no issues so far. People are mostly very nice and polite. There are a few grumpy people around but nothing directed at me personally.

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