I currently am livingin Philadlephia, pa and i am interested in moving to Chicago.?

Besides it being cold and more cold, there are plenty of jobs here in chicago. There's plenty to do as a single woman, but just like any other big city, use common sense about staying safe, especially if you're out at night.

Chicago is great for a single woman. Lots of single women live here. You don't mention your age, but there are lots of places to meet men (or women if that is your thing). There are a lot of singles groups connected to churches (you mention you're a religion major so I just wanted to throw that in there). There are also a lot of sports and social clubs that arrange co-ed events and activites for singles. We have decent public transportation (although the price of it is going up soon), so you don't need car. Most neighborhoods have everything close by like a grocery store, dry cleaners, etc. so you don't have to travel far to get things.

One thing is that you have to be aware that this is a big city (like Philly) and women have to be careful. There were a few attacks this past summer on women in the Lincoln Park and Lakeview area, as well as in other parts of the city, so you have tobe on your toes. A lot of women fall into the trap of thinking that because their neighborhood is full of young urban professionals who look a lot like them and like a lot of the same thing (if you catch my drift) that everything is OK. then they go to the bar, have a little to drink and rather than catch a cab home, they decided to walk. Not a great idea. if you walk with someone else you trust or catch a cab, you reduce your chances of getting jumped. even in a cab you have to be careful.. Some of those guys can be pretty nutty too.

but overall its' a great place for a single women. lots of job opportunities. new major corporations are moving here all the time. just do a search on monster.com or careerbuilding.com and see what comes up.

You should be able to find a job if you have a background in Recruiting....it might not be your dream job right away....but once you are there for a little while you can find something better.

Chicago is awesome...still has more of the midwestern feel compared to places like Boston. Very friendly people....big on the sports....plenty of entertainment. Not the crazy fast feel of NYC ...little slower but that is what makes it nice in comparison to the east coast. Downtown is really great and housing/apt prices are pretty reasonable for living in or near a major city.

I would go for....you will like it so much more than Philly!!!! Good luck!

Chicago is great! I used to live there and I still miss it after almost 3 years. I have answered a couple of questions about Chicago. If you go to my profile, you can see for yourself. Actually I might be moving to Philly in a month, I should be asking you questions!

My mom just moved back to Chicago from Allentown, Pa. It really isn't any colder here than it is in Philly, but I do think that there are more things to do socially here for a single woman. There are plenty of Universities in Chicago as well, if you need any help please let me know.

I lived outside of Philadelphia (S. Jersey) for 5 years and I can tell you that Chicago is a thousand times better. Better shopping, museums, arts, bars, sports, and, most importantly, better people. I would never want to live on the east coast again.

Hmm, properly I stay in Chicago and in common terms dream of shifting to Southern Cali. i might've enjoyed turning out to be up available. yet, I do love Chicago thoroughly. i might say the all human beings is greater right down to earth here for the main section. individually, i might %. San Diego, in step with threat because of the fact i'm a college pupil seeking to get out of here..yet thats only me.