The ATLanta $

When I glanced at my offer letter, I cringed at the minor raise and nominal amount given to me by the company to actually make the move down. After my attempt to negotiate, I was told by my HR manager “the cost of living in Atlanta is so cheap”. Fine. Signed the offer letter and here I am. .. Sitting in an airy loft that would cost an EASY $3000 in downtown Boston; (exposed duct work, high ceilings, grainte countertops, stainless steel appliances, huge bathroom) Our cable & electric is less & we steal internet from a neighbor. Parking lots running around $5 for a full-day (compared to $25 in Boston), $1 beer happy hours, a rooftop gym included in my rent with a midtown view, and last but not least…. NO TOLLS! All pros. On the contrary, $15 drop-in yoga classes ($35 if you want to be a yogi at the Aquarium next to the fishies) , $6 blueberries…. The pros definitely out-weigh the cons, not to mention, ALTs just a 6-hour drive to the Florida shores and a $250 flight to Puerto Rico…