Anybody from the Lubbock area or close?

byHISway · #1 24th July 2009, 02:48 PM

I've been thinking to relocate there for the past year. I have family there, but it's just a huge jump for me. I want to have everything in place like of course a residence, job, schools, daycare..before I actually do it. Its been such a personal struggle the past few years. I just want to make this transition as smooth as possible. I know we cant always get everything just so-so, but to have the ground work pretty much laid out would really help me feel more comfortable in helping the kids adjust and not have to struggle from the get-go.

My main questions are:

The best/safest "smaller feeling" schools? Ive heard that the ones on the southwest end of Lubbock pretty much fit into what Im looking for.

I need some nursing connections down there. I wont be able to work nights. There are a couple of nursing agencies that provide employment in the local area. Has anybody had any experience with these companies as in employment turnover/benefits/pay?

Daycare outside of school hours...any suggestions?

Churches? Non-denominational, but I tend to attend the Assembly of God churches. One with a great youth ministry. I want my kids involved as much as possible in that area.

Best renting companies? I will eventually buy a home there, but I dont feel Im in the position to handle buying one right now. I could afford to get started, but as for upkeep and such...I just dont want to go there right now.

Anything else you can suggest or advise on, I'd appreciate it.