skrilledcheese OP t1_ivpah2b wrote on November 9, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Reply to comment by openwheelr in I need Advice from Scranton/Wilkes/Hazleton area residents by skrilledcheese

>Scranton is pretty dead.

Dang. I was kinda hoping to have the option of somewhere kinda walkable.

>There are bars, etc but you're not going to have much of a dating pool. Serious brain drain problem in Northeast PA going back forever. People who get an education get out.

While I am open to falling in love again with another educated woman, my intentions are more casual right now.

Don't get me wrong I am a hopeless romantic, but after 10+ years of commitment, I'm not really itching for a LTR. Especially after I just had my heart ripped out through my wallet.

Hell, I was initially considering moving to lake Wallenpaupack until the Scranton area caught my eye. A city of 80k has to mean a higher number of females, educated or otherwise... right? Lol.

Idk, I figure I got a better chance of meeting people near Scranton than I do on a mountain somewhere.

cutiecat565 t1_ivphw3p wrote on November 9, 2022 at 5:42 PM

Scranton isn't dead! Downtown can be great. There are great activities like First Fridays, and tons of great restaurants full of wonderful people! Tons of activities people in their 30s who are also working professionals. Lots of historical events, open mic nights, and art galleries. There is also softball which you mention in your main post. Opportunity is here if someone wants it.

skrilledcheese OP t1_ivpm7qz wrote on November 9, 2022 at 6:10 PM

If you aren't on the payroll for city of Scranton's chamber of commerce... You should be, lol.

Thanks for this. It is encouraging to hear.

openwheelr t1_ivpcnxs wrote on November 9, 2022 at 5:08 PM

Check out the Scranton and NEPA subreddits.

The area is insulated and old-world. Kind of tribal. Outsiders are looked on with suspicion. I married into it, found out for myself lol. But we live 2+ hours away. For a family, there are areas I'd recommend. But as a single dude...Pose the question on r/Scranton and see what they say.

Also - met my wife 25 years ago and not in that area. Brain drain took her away after college. No work.

skrilledcheese OP t1_ivpf4iy wrote on November 9, 2022 at 5:24 PM

Thanks for the idea! I didn't even think to check if a Scranton sub existed. And I get how tribal rural PA can be. I have family in areas like that.

The work thing isn't an issue for me personally. Remote job. And not to brag, but with the money I'll be getting out of my house, I could make ends meet for years up there without having to work at all.

Anyway, thanks for your perspective and suggestions!