Ft. Wayne or Angola

[Clif45]

So work has just told me I can go to Fort Wayne or Angola. I will be a meter reader and will be assigned routes through the areas. Looking for opinions on what the residents there would choose. Also looking for the likelihood of finding a decent cheap place to live, whether it is a hotel or a small apartment or something .

 

[JetGirl]

Live just outside of the Fort... cheaper.
There's more to do there, plus they have more LGSs than Angola.

 

[Clif45]

IncomE will be less, so lgs won't matter much, but I'm leaning towards fw. Any areas to look for or avoid For housing. Probably looking for studio apartments

 

[UNCLE HARLEY]

Angola is in "Lakes Country", lots of places to hunt & fish. Ft Wayne is...well, Ft Wayne. If you like city life then that's the ticket.

 

[mschlatter]

Angola. Love the lake!

 

[dekeshooter]

Will you be working for a utility, or for a meter reading contractor?

 

[nmcqueen469]

North side is great. We've lived up here for 6 years and really enjoy it.

 

[Ltrain]

Stay away from the southeast.

 

[Clif45]

Nipsco

 

[dekeshooter]

Nipsco

Great company to work for. I've been with them nearly 6 years. Started reading meters myself.

 

[Clif45]

Yeah, that great company thing wore off 7:30 yesterday. I knew something similar to this was coming, but nothing to this extent was in anyones mind. At least I get to keep what little seniority I have and hopefully can bid back to the other side of the state shortly.

 

[Super Bee]

Stay away from the southeast.

Agreed. The SE side of Fort Wayne can be a little rough. I would stay away from downtown too. Hundreds of apartment complexes in town, and many are very pricey. You may be able to find a entire house to rent for the price of an apartment.

I have a friend who rents homes/duplexes. If you are interested send me a PM. Craigslist is also a good place to start. Good luck.

 

[handkaudio]

I live in between the 2, and my call is angola, but cant stand Fort Wayne and big towns, lol