A_Man_Who_Writes

A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j6wcfa5 wrote

Reply to Life in Worcester for young professionals? by carboncopy222

There will be the rare individual who tries to tell you how terrible Worcester is, but please take everything they say with a massive grain of salt. As far as cities in MA go, Worcester is just fine, and I’d even say it’s great. It’s come a very, very long way.

I live 25 minutes from Worcester, and I typically go there for nightlife/food and other activities, especially since it’s such a hassle getting into Boston. Yes, you will be trying new restaurants forever, as there are always new ones opening up. Very diverse ethnically.

No shortage of bars, clubs, and basically any other establishment you can think of. Amenities and grocery stores are plentiful. Gyms, venues, parking, you name it.

They have the commuter rail which sucks but is set to get better. I have no idea about the buses. Beautiful parks and old architecture.

The city is actively being revitalized and being heavily invested in. There are many people that love Worcester and want to see it develop. It’s one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. There are several colleges/universities and lots of young people. I see them every time I go.

The thing to keep in mind is that Worcester is, at root, a working class mill town. These are cities in the Northeast that were built and sustained by the blood sweat and tears of blue collar workers. Once all the industries moved out, these cities were mostly left for ruin. You still see that in Worcester. But it’s not nearly as bad as some other cities in MA. Some neighborhoods are trashy. Lots of triple deckers that used to house the mill workers. Lots of these neighborhoods ended up housing low income families. But of course now most apartments are unaffordable for these people, so within the next century you’ll see Worcester become completely gentrified in my opinion. The next Boston.

There are 200,000 people in Worcester. It’s small but very populated. There’s something and someone for everybody.

Just don’t shy away from that working class feel and charm. People who hate on Worcester either have lived there for decades or are from a yuppie white suburb in metro west and have never so much as set foot in a real city with real people.

It’s very down-to-earth. You’ll meet plenty of awesome and friendly people!

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j6pewcw wrote

Reply to New homeowner from Texas & first winter. I've never seen temps like what's forecasted. What do I need to know? (septic & well) by MysteryOil

Everyone has covered everything, but just to calm your nerves a bit, we get short bouts of extreme cold yearly, and so as a region we’re very prepared for it. This will only be 36 hours of extreme cold. Everything will be fine. No one will lose power over the temperature. Wind is another issue, but dry leafless trees can take strong winds. The only real concern in my opinion is freezing pipes, which is easily preventable.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j6mkoce wrote

Reply to Ideas for adventures or activities to spend girlfriend's birthday in Boston? by LordeLordeYaYaYa

“Or anywhere in MA.”

Lol dude that’s a broad category. Where are you even from? If the day is somewhat mild you can just walk around the city and pop into places. If it’s freezing cold I suggest doing something indoors, unless you don’t mind the cold. Cross country skiing is pretty fun. There are plenty of entertainment centers around, like Apex, Level 99, bar arcades, etc. Just use Google my friend.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j6mjoo4 wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Random question for this sub but figured I’d give it a go: by [deleted]

Does it matter? Is Reddit not a free-for-all? It’s a valid warning. Especially if this is OP’s first tattoo. It’s not like they’re getting a little sticky tattoo from the fruit loops box. A real tattoo is permanent, so it’s not something you want to rush. Since some people are older and more experienced, I think they have the right to give their honest opinion. OP can take it or leave it. What do you care?

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