New place to move to

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: G Wizard

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

sounds like you have more problems with the people youre hanging out with, than the state.
Dude, if you cant live in Dallas as a half Black / Half Spaniard, then youre not noticing demographics or youre out in the 'burbs.

-The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American...

so, you're in the majority. remember that when moving somewhere else.
There's good things about Texas, there's bad things. Like anywhere else. I for one don't miss people's pompous attitude. Some posts in this thread is a great example of that.

Let me guess, you where born and raised in New Orleans and then moved to Texas? I ask because with that math it appears you graduated from our great N'awlins publik skewl edukation system.

Texas counts latino/hispanic as a cultural classification, independent of race.

 

[MBrown]

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: G Wizard

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

sounds like you have more problems with the people youre hanging out with, than the state.
Dude, if you cant live in Dallas as a half Black / Half Spaniard, then youre not noticing demographics or youre out in the 'burbs.

-The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American...

so, you're in the majority. remember that when moving somewhere else.
There's good things about Texas, there's bad things. Like anywhere else. I for one don't miss people's pompous attitude. Some posts in this thread is a great example of that.

Let me guess, you where born and raised in New Orleans and then moved to Texas? I ask because with that math it appears you graduated from our great N'awlins publik skewl edukation system.

Texas counts latino/hispanic as a cultural classification, independent of race.

Not just Texas, but the US Census.

 

[manlymatt83]

Boston!

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: MBrown

Originally posted by: MrPickins
Texas counts latino/hispanic as a cultural classification, independent of race.

Not just Texas, but the US Census.

Interesting. I guess I learned my fact for the day.

 

[Darwin333]

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: G Wizard

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

sounds like you have more problems with the people youre hanging out with, than the state.
Dude, if you cant live in Dallas as a half Black / Half Spaniard, then youre not noticing demographics or youre out in the 'burbs.

-The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American...

so, you're in the majority. remember that when moving somewhere else.
There's good things about Texas, there's bad things. Like anywhere else. I for one don't miss people's pompous attitude. Some posts in this thread is a great example of that.

Let me guess, you where born and raised in New Orleans and then moved to Texas? I ask because with that math it appears you graduated from our great N'awlins publik skewl edukation system.

Texas counts latino/hispanic as a cultural classification, independent of race.

So a little over 15% of the Hispanic/Latino population is classified as white, black, or other?

 

[PepePeru]

The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American, 2.91% Asian, 0.54% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 20.24% from other races, and 5.33% from two or more races. Non-Hispanics whites accounted for 34,56% of the city's population. Hispanics outnumbered African-Americans for the first time in the 2000 census as the largest minority group in Dallas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas,_Texas

there. dont shoot the messenger.

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: MBrown

Originally posted by: MrPickins
Texas counts latino/hispanic as a cultural classification, independent of race.

Not just Texas, but the US Census.

Interesting. I guess I learned my fact for the day.

Yup. I can technically claim Latino status, since I grew up in Ecuador. But I don't, because I have a feeling the admissions committees would feel cheated and reject me out of spite.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: Darwin333
So a little over 15% of the Hispanic/Latino population is classified as white, black, or other?

My brother in law is a Gonzales, but he's blond haired, blue eyed and lighter skinned than I am.

On the other end of the spectrum, guys like Sammy Sosa are also considered hispanic.

 

[Darwin333]

Originally posted by: G Wizard
The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American, 2.91% Asian, 0.54% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 20.24% from other races, and 5.33% from two or more races. Non-Hispanics whites accounted for 34,56% of the city's population. Hispanics outnumbered African-Americans for the first time in the 2000 census as the largest minority group in Dallas.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas,_Texas

there. dont shoot the messenger.

Evidently it was MY good ole Loosiana education at fault. My apologies.

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: eaj0010
refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? .

im half mexican half german... my friends always make fun asking if i want beans and brats.

 

[MetalMat]

What kind of work do you want to do? Office work, design, field work, sales..... ?

 

[hanoverphist]

Originally posted by: jagec

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: MBrown

Originally posted by: MrPickins
Texas counts latino/hispanic as a cultural classification, independent of race.

Not just Texas, but the US Census.

Interesting. I guess I learned my fact for the day.

Yup. I can technically claim Latino status, since I grew up in Ecuador. But I don't, because I have a feeling the admissions committees would feel cheated and reject me out of spite.

i tried to get in on the hispanic thang in college, but apparently it wasnt enough to make them feel sorry for me and give me buckets of cash. it worked for my mom and my bro tho.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

It's sounds like the real problem is that your so called friends are a bunch of jackasses IMO.

I live on the north side of Atlanta and can say that it's a decent place to live.

I moved from South FL (Ft. Lauderdale, Miami area) and don't miss it one bit.

 

[xochi]

When you move back to Texas, try San Antonio its a great city.

 

[polarmystery]

Well, I currently work at a product engineer designing switchboards but I'm hoping for something else in engineering rather than power. I like semiconductor design and IT style jobs sounds fun as well.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

don't confuse dallas for the rest of texas.


edit: and you need to find something to give your friends shit about.

 

[MetalMat]

Originally posted by: eaj0010
Well, I currently work at a product engineer designing switchboards but I'm hoping for something else in engineering rather than power. I like semiconductor design and IT style jobs sounds fun as well.

Well, you can cross out Louisiana since most jobs will be oil field or chemical related. Semiconductor would be Northwest, Northen Cal, and the southwest. IT style jobs can be found anywhere.

I just moved to Dallas a year ago and I like it here, weather is alot better than in Louisiana and there is more to do. Course I would rather live in Portland, OR given the choice.

 

[MyThirdEye]

Originally posted by: ZappDogg
Texas is the O'Doyle family of America. If you can't understand just how much O'Doyle rules, then by all means, we'd rather you live in Minnesota.

O'Doyle Rules!

 

[miketheidiot]

you sound like you need minneapolis

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: mjuszczak
Boston!

So you can have your own personal assistant to make every decision in your life?

 

[michaelsslave]

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: G Wizard

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

sounds like you have more problems with the people youre hanging out with, than the state.
Dude, if you cant live in Dallas as a half Black / Half Spaniard, then youre not noticing demographics or youre out in the 'burbs.

-The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American...

so, you're in the majority. remember that when moving somewhere else.
There's good things about Texas, there's bad things. Like anywhere else. I for one don't miss people's pompous attitude. Some posts in this thread is a great example of that.

Let me guess, you where born and raised in New Orleans and then moved to Texas? I ask because with that math it appears you graduated from our great N'awlins publik skewl edukation system.

i think you fail to realize that there are other races then white, latino and black on the planet

 

[Linflas]

Originally posted by: michaelsslave

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: G Wizard

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

sounds like you have more problems with the people youre hanging out with, than the state.
Dude, if you cant live in Dallas as a half Black / Half Spaniard, then youre not noticing demographics or youre out in the 'burbs.

-The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American...

so, you're in the majority. remember that when moving somewhere else.
There's good things about Texas, there's bad things. Like anywhere else. I for one don't miss people's pompous attitude. Some posts in this thread is a great example of that.

Let me guess, you where born and raised in New Orleans and then moved to Texas? I ask because with that math it appears you graduated from our great N'awlins publik skewl edukation system.

i think you fail to realize that there are other races then white, latino and black on the planet

Yep one of the most wonderful things we have been busy doing since the 1970's is separating ourselves into an ever increasing number of races and ethinic groups, all the better to judge and fight with one another over every perceived slight and insult ever perpetrated against our group by the "other".

 

[Darwin333]

Originally posted by: michaelsslave

Originally posted by: Darwin333

Originally posted by: G Wizard

Originally posted by: eaj0010

Originally posted by: xochi
What Texas city do you currently live?

I live in Dallas.

And the good riddance remarks is part of the reason why I am not a fan of the state...happens all the time. I thought about Austin to work for AMD (I got a buddy that used to work for them) but I never got the call back. Now I wouldn't be sure they'd even hire me with all of the recent AMD troubles. I get discriminated against more times than I can count and I am just plain sick of it because I am a mulatto man (half spaniard from Spain, half black), and most of my friends are white and all of them were born and raised it Texas and refer to me as the token black guy who eats fried chicken and drinks orange soda...I'm HALF black...can we stop living in the dark ages please? I don't listen to rap, I don't wear negatively portrayed cultural clothes, I don't talk with "ethnic slang". I just want somewhere where I can live out my life normally and die in peace because Texas... AIN'T it.

sounds like you have more problems with the people youre hanging out with, than the state.
Dude, if you cant live in Dallas as a half Black / Half Spaniard, then youre not noticing demographics or youre out in the 'burbs.

-The racial makeup of Dallas was 48.89% White, 40.41% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 25.88% Black or African American...

so, you're in the majority. remember that when moving somewhere else.
There's good things about Texas, there's bad things. Like anywhere else. I for one don't miss people's pompous attitude. Some posts in this thread is a great example of that.

Let me guess, you where born and raised in New Orleans and then moved to Texas? I ask because with that math it appears you graduated from our great N'awlins publik skewl edukation system.

i think you fail to realize that there are other races then white, latino and black on the planet

How exactly did you come up with that?

I was pointing out that adding the 3 groups up gave a number higher than 100%. At the time I failed to realize that Hispanic/Latino is a cultural classification as I pointed out in a later post. How that equals that I don't realize there are other races than those is beyond me.

 

[WildHorse]

you may find some good EE jobs around Boulder Colorado.

 

[thepd7]

Sorry to hear that, OP. I love Dallas and I have experienced quite a bit of cultural diversity in the same field as you. I went to UTD and graduted in may with my BSEE, however I haven't started a full time job yet. I will be moving to Austin to start in January. Tons of Indians, some blacks, some hispanics in my classes though. I didn't see anyone pulling shit like your friends, maybe they just suck.

Where is Dallas btw? I am assuming N Dallas/Plano since you are EE.

Originally posted by: MasterOfKtulu109
I wouldn't want to live in Dallas either. I've heard that it fits the Texas stereotype. I might be moving to Houston next year and I've heard it's a lot less texan and much more cultured.

Yeah around here we all ride horses to work every day, wear spurs and hate the "colored" folk.

Seriously, though it's a metroplex of 4 million people (Dallas is the 9th largest city in the US, Fort Worth is 18th, I count them together since they are a 30 minute drive apart). Just like Houston, which is the 4th largest city in the US, you have diversity everywhere. Anything you would possibily want you can find within an hour's drive.



edit: side note, before I checked wikipedia I would have bet you a lot of money that Boston has more people than El Paso. I would have lost a lot of money.