LDNbisKIT OP t1_j88qe2d wrote on February 12, 2023 at 2:23 PM

Reply to comment by dpceee in Moving From Dallas to Worcester in a month - Any advice regarding housing, do’s & dont’s and generally anything that would be helpful is much appreciated. by LDNbisKIT

Thanks for this. Super helpful!

dpceee t1_j897sgb wrote on February 12, 2023 at 4:31 PM

The other advice I'd give you is to drive a stick shift, but that's no longer universal knowledge!

LDNbisKIT OP t1_j89bak2 wrote on February 12, 2023 at 4:55 PM

I have 20 years of knowledge in a manual so I’m good! 😆

dpceee t1_j89ppjv wrote on February 12, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Oh, then you actually could find on older one for cheap, because people don't know how to drive them! Between the snow tires and the stick shift, my Corolla was like q tank in the snow.

I used to drive in snowstorms with that car.

LDNbisKIT OP t1_j8aqy7c wrote on February 12, 2023 at 10:49 PM

This might be a good idea if the budget allows for it.

dpceee t1_j8arhrf wrote on February 12, 2023 at 10:53 PM

Luckily used car prices have been dropping. This is not 2021 or 2022's environment anymore. There is no real easy way to slice it either. You basically need a car to engage with normal life in Worcester and Central Massachusetts. You might be able to get away without it in specific parts of the city, but you will be stranded anywhere else, since the WRTA (bus system) is, uh, lacking.

LDNbisKIT OP t1_j8arupj wrote on February 12, 2023 at 10:56 PM

I needed to read that because I want to make sure I’m prepared for the winter and life in general there. Thank you mate!

dpceee t1_j8asb40 wrote on February 12, 2023 at 10:59 PM

Have you ever experience a proper winter before? I am not sure what the weather is like where you've lived, but for some the winter can be tough. Normally, it's cold and snowy, but that hasn't been totally true in the past few years.

The shortest day of the year ends at 4:30ish. Normally wintery weather can be expected between November and March. There are freak events, like the once in a lifetime ice storm, or 2021's snow in May with 90 degree weather next week. Springs are nice, falls are nice, summers can get hot, but they might be mild to you!

If you rent, you might get away with not needing to shovel, but you will need to deal with snow and ice existing!

LDNbisKIT OP t1_j8b27y7 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 12:13 AM

Truthfully, no lol. I’m actually intrigued by how ridiculous it could get especially since life hits a wall down here in Dallas at the sight of a snowflake 😂. I am really looking forward to the seasonality of Massachusetts and the distinct seasons. Like you said, should be okay for the summer! Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it!