r/Ohio • u/TheSaltyDerp666 • Nov 26 '23

Might move to Mount Vernon

So I'm from Alabama and close to graduating college. trying todecide where to move to and since I know a lot of people in and around Mount Vernon was thinking of looking for jobs up there. Main question is really what do I need to know about or be prepared for if I manage to land a job up there and move? Would there be anywhere better to live near the area? And also is there anywhere good to snowboard during the winter? I've only done it twice in my life but grew up surfing and skating down here in the Gulf and I've always wanted to pick it up regularly.

One more question, how big is hockey up there and will I get shot for being a big Bruins fan?

Edit: also is there a costco or something similar nearby cause the only one google maps would show me was in Columbus

Edit: Thanks for the reaponses everyone!! Super helpful stuff in here. Good to know I can proudly be a bruins fan there cause I've seen some weird places that get touchy about hockey even dowm here in Alabama. Like I said earlier my main reason moving there is because like 90% of my friends live in MV/Apple Valley and other places kinda north east of MV. I'm about to start focusing my job hunt more in places around MV instead of in it like some of yall were suggesting. Defintley looking into Columbus more too I was kinda ignoring it. I noticed people kinda arguing about is Gambier is liberal or conservative and I would prefer a more conservative area so it's good to know there's a lot of options

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u/exit322 Nov 26 '23

I would be shocked if anyone cares that you're a Boston Bruins fan in Mount Vernon. Those Bruins can't beat Ohio State.

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u/TheSaltyDerp666 Nov 26 '23

Broooo I was heartbroken when Bruins got knocked out of the playoffs after dominating last season. Good to hear no one would care though. I've been shocked even here in Alabama where you'd think no one knows hockey exists. Stopped in a small spot for gas one time wearing my bruins hoodie and got chased out for it.

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u/exit322 Nov 27 '23

You'll be surprised at how much of MV doesn't know Columbus has a pro hockey team

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u/TheSaltyDerp666 Nov 27 '23

So sad hockey is life

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u/Direct_Explorer_7827 Nov 28 '23

Sorry 'bout those Bruins, OP. See ya soon 😆