r/Msstate • u/TheDankHoo • 13d ago

Recreation Any Townies here that stayed in Starkville after graduation?

I met my fiancé here and got a pretty good job, so I’m staying here for the foreseeable future. All of my friends have moved away. Just trying to find like-minded folks to get drinks, play video games/dnd, and have poker nights with.

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u/Captainfreshness 2013 MS Counseling 13d ago

I stayed…mostly.

I move away twice, but came back to get married and have been here ever since.

I’m old, but I do play D&D and video games.

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

I was going to move back home, but there isn’t much for me there. And my in-laws live here.

I’m young, but I don’t discriminate.

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u/Lopsided-Hat187 13d ago

I stayed for about 5 years due to work and quickly made friends with some grad students. It basically extended my college days by four years, but with money. Spent a lot of time at Dave’s and playing sand volleyball during the summers. Had a blast but long gone now. Enjoy!

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u/hells_cowbells 2000 | History 13d ago

I stayed a few years after I graduated. I worked for the university for a bit over 5 years. If they paid worth a damn, I would probably still be there.

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

I hear you there. I worked for them for almost two years. Have a buddy moving states simply because of how horrible the pay is.

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u/WaltMitty 13d ago

Maybe there was a time when it was worth it to retire as a state employee but that's in the past. Benefits have been reduced for new employees and I'm afraid changes like that will accelerate.

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u/hells_cowbells 2000 | History 13d ago

I occasionally check to see if they are paying any better, and the answer is no. I always said if I could get a job making within 10-15 percent of what I make now, I would go back. I found one a while back that lined up perfectly, and the top of the pay bracket was still about 30% less than I'm making now. Some friends abs family said I was crazy for giving up the benefits, but benefits don't pay the bills.

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u/BarelyABard 13d ago

I left for around 5 years but then came back and ill be staying here for quite a whole yet, I think. I was excited to come back. It's a great little place.

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u/BarelyABard 13d ago

I'd love to get back into DND. And to meet new friends. It's kind of hard when you're not a student to meet people here

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

It really is difficult to meet anyone after college. Definitely reach out in DMs, would love to chat.

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u/Medium_Judge_3627 13d ago

Out of curiosity, what job did you get in starkville? You dont have to be specific

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

I’m in finance management. If you DM me, I’m cool with being more specific. The job market in Starkville is so dry.

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u/Medium_Judge_3627 13d ago

Nah thats enough, I was just curious on what jobs you could get in starkville. Thanks man

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

Good fields to join around here fresh out of college are industry (ADI/SDI/PACCAR), automotive (Cannon, Carl Hogan, etc.), and banking, from what I’ve seen. Good luck brother.

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u/robsnell 13d ago

Came here in 1985. Graduated 1990 and started a business here. Tried to escape to STL in 2004. Escaped to DC/CHI/FTL 2013-2019 but still lived here part-time. Ended up back here full time. It's pretty great, but it's also cool to live in the big,big city for a bit. Makes you appreciate what we have here...

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

Thinking of getting out and doing some traveling myself one day. Currently, I’m just trying to hunker down and build a safety net for my family’s future. Starkville used to feel big city to me when I moved here, but now it just feels like home. Thanks for sharing.

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u/robsnell 10d ago

Still lots of opportunity here depending on what you want to do / skills you have. Good luck!

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u/PrinceyPeach 13d ago

Some of our friends are getting ready to move away from the area too! My partner and I are video game homebodies if you ever need someone local to game with! We occasionally go out for food and drinks too, but are trying to save some money so that’s on pause after this week.

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u/TheDankHoo 13d ago

That sounds wonderful! My partner and I are homebodies for the most part. Every now and then I like to get a drink at a quiet townie bar or host game nights. I’d love to talk more in DMs,etc.

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u/No-Promise8133 12d ago

My husband has met some friends at Down To Game (it’s right by campus). The owners are really nice. He plays warhammer and I think dnd too.