Relocation Stories: Zach Wyer
1. Name and what you do for a living?
Zach Wyer and I work as an Associate Marketing Manager at Yum! Brands.
2. How did you end up in Louisville?
Born and raised in San Diego, completed school in Arizona, and found work with Yum! which brought me to Louisville.
3. What did you think of Louisville before you moved here (if anything?)
There are tons of stereotypes about Kentucky (not so much Louisville in particular) - that it's still all country, nobody wears shoes, everyone has a thick drawl, incest runs rampant as do banjos, over-alls are the only fashion, and fried chicken and bourbon is the staple. There are some positive associations as well, such as the Derby, Slugger, KFC, Ali, and bluegrass music.
4. What preconceptions did you have about Louisville that have changed since moving here?
I didn't expect to find much of the aforementioned stereotypes, but also didn't expect to find such a vibrant night life, music scene, and variety of restaurants.
5. How do you like living here?
It's very nice and centrally located. It seems that we're 5 hours from everything in Louisville. If I were considering a family at this point in my life, I think it would be ideal, with all of the parks and children activities. Since I'm more into the going out and partying scene, I'm pleasantly surprised to find that side of things as well... especially living in the Highlands.
6. What's your favorite thing about Louisville?
You mean besides the bourbon and fried chicken? Definitely the people. I've always heard how nice people are in California, but they're only cool if you know them or know them through someone else. Louisvillians will smile and say "hello" in passing, strike up random conversations, help you with loading your car, etc. That said, an interesting dynamic exists - you can spark up a conversation with anyone and get along nicely over a beer or two, but native Louisvillians have entrenched circles of friends that they tend not to break out of on a longer term basis. I'm way social and make lots of friends at bars and in soccer, but never hang out with them beyond these venues.
7. What is Louisville missing (for my money it's a good creperie)?
Professional sports
8. What's the one thing people should know about Louisville?
Most of us wear shoes. And cost of living makes this a wonderful location.
9. What's your favorite restaurant in Louisville?
I should probably say KFC, Taco Bell, or Pizza Hut, but I'm going to have to go with Jeff Ruby's on the high end meals and Nio's for tapas style plates.
Zach Wyer and I work as an Associate Marketing Manager at Yum! Brands.
2. How did you end up in Louisville?
Born and raised in San Diego, completed school in Arizona, and found work with Yum! which brought me to Louisville.
3. What did you think of Louisville before you moved here (if anything?)
There are tons of stereotypes about Kentucky (not so much Louisville in particular) - that it's still all country, nobody wears shoes, everyone has a thick drawl, incest runs rampant as do banjos, over-alls are the only fashion, and fried chicken and bourbon is the staple. There are some positive associations as well, such as the Derby, Slugger, KFC, Ali, and bluegrass music.
4. What preconceptions did you have about Louisville that have changed since moving here?
I didn't expect to find much of the aforementioned stereotypes, but also didn't expect to find such a vibrant night life, music scene, and variety of restaurants.
5. How do you like living here?
It's very nice and centrally located. It seems that we're 5 hours from everything in Louisville. If I were considering a family at this point in my life, I think it would be ideal, with all of the parks and children activities. Since I'm more into the going out and partying scene, I'm pleasantly surprised to find that side of things as well... especially living in the Highlands.
6. What's your favorite thing about Louisville?
You mean besides the bourbon and fried chicken? Definitely the people. I've always heard how nice people are in California, but they're only cool if you know them or know them through someone else. Louisvillians will smile and say "hello" in passing, strike up random conversations, help you with loading your car, etc. That said, an interesting dynamic exists - you can spark up a conversation with anyone and get along nicely over a beer or two, but native Louisvillians have entrenched circles of friends that they tend not to break out of on a longer term basis. I'm way social and make lots of friends at bars and in soccer, but never hang out with them beyond these venues.
7. What is Louisville missing (for my money it's a good creperie)?
Professional sports
8. What's the one thing people should know about Louisville?
Most of us wear shoes. And cost of living makes this a wonderful location.
9. What's your favorite restaurant in Louisville?
I should probably say KFC, Taco Bell, or Pizza Hut, but I'm going to have to go with Jeff Ruby's on the high end meals and Nio's for tapas style plates.
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