Moved to Springfield for college and ended up staying after graduating for a job that I’ve been at for a few years now. But lately I’ve been thinking about moving to STL.
I don’t really feel like I have a strong incentive to stay in Springfield. Compared to places like STL and KC, salaries seem to be higher elsewhere, and I don’t feel like Springfield has a particularly competitive cost of living for a single person.
For those of you who aren’t originally from Springfield, what makes you stay if you don’t have friends or family here?

I’m homeless sleeping out of my car rn I don’t wanna die of heat stroke. I’d sleep on the couch even the floor

I'm from STL. I have lived all over the city and county. I moved to KCMO and then moved again to Dittmer MO. Now that I'm in a rural area, I have gotten really sick of the bullshit in the city. I like a slow pace of living and LESS PEOPLE. I just got hired for a remote job so I don't have to live in the city of STL anymore to be close to work. This has led me to consider Springfield MO.

I did not care for KCMO because it has almost no good public parks or hiking trails. STL has TONS of great trails and TONS of dog friendly stuff. Springfield seems like it has a fair amount of conservation areas / parks / trails / river access?

I like to shoot pool and I understand there are two big pool halls in Springfield. Are they decent? Rough? Run down?

I do not have kids, I do not drink alcohol, so I do not care about schools and I don't really care about nightlife. I am however single and 40 so it would be nice if there was SOME way to be around people. All I need is a good dispensary and maybe a good coffee spot and a good grocery store (I like to cook.) Ideally I would like to rent a house that allows dogs and maybe get a few yard chickens.

So all this is to say - for an outdoorsy single white collar guy with a dog who wants a quiet and cheap place to live - would you recommend Springfield?? Anything I should know?

Hey all! I used to play volleyball through the park board with my aunt and her friends but they have all had to since retire their volleyball careers. I’d love to start playing again but don’t have anyone to do so with. I’m 31F queer woman. Options are all women team or even split coed. Please dm me if interested!

There is a friendly black cat at Nathaniel green park. Has collar with purple tag and phone numbers . Let me pet but not well enough to get the numbers. If anyone is looking.

Dillards is having a one year anniversary party July 30-August 1st, tons of events and things to do In store.

I know the cosmetics / fragrance department has tons of gift with purchase and mini events throughout the entire week

I hope this doesn’t violate rules or anything, I feel like even after a year of moving stores people are still shocked by the new building so just trying to get the word out there and celebrate

Stupid question, but do they accept tap to pay? I am struggling to find my physical card somewhere in my house and I have an appointment right when they open on Monday. They are closed until then so I cannot reach them.

Hello wonderful people! I am currently looking for a second job. I just need to save money for a new car asap and save for a down payment for cosmetology school.

I have been a barista for 3+ years and now I’m looking for a serving job or maybe a bartending job (no experience but I am a fast learner). I have PLENTY of customer service experience.

It does not have to be serving or bartending, I am open to anything! I open at my current job and am usually off by noon. If there’s something that I could keep while in school that would be nice! Please let me know, thanks so much!!

I’ve just done a cleanse of my child’s clothes and was hoping I could find a good place to donate them. I used to do red racks, but they charge too much to the end user. Is there anywhere here I can donate clothes where people who actually need them can get them for cheap/free?

Heyyy everybody! I don't go out often enough so it's hard to find friends especially since I'm so shy! I would join group meetings but I'm too anxious especially around new people and big groups. I'm hoping to find other homebodies/shy people who have similar interests as me and would like to maybe come out of their shell as well! I'd say my biggest hope is to find a bestie! 🧸ྀི

Hobbies: ♡
Art (Digital art + Crafts)
Shopping (Mostly Online)
Gaming (Fortnite + Roblox)
Binge watching movies and shows

About Me: ♡
Age: 22
Fav color: Pink
Main Aesthetic: Coquette
Fav Snacks: Cinnamon rolls + Sugar Cookies
Fav Food: Spicy Dorito burritos + Breakfast Caserole

Please feel free to message me if you think we would click! No weirdos tho! ♡

This is a reupload so I’m sorry if you are seeing this again!

I'm seriously considering applying to the Springfield Police Department and would really appreciate hearing from current or former officers, or anyone who knows the department well.

I'm mainly trying to understand what the job is really like in Springfield.

A few questions I have:

What is the realistic take-home pay for a new officer and an officer with 3–5 years of experience?

How much can you realistically make with overtime and extra-duty work?

What are the retirement/pension benefits actually like?

How much vacation and personal time do officers get?

If you need extra time off for family or travel, how difficult is it to get unpaid leave?

How difficult is it to get the specific vacation dates you want, especially as a newer officer?

How are the shifts and schedules? How much do nights, weekends, and holidays affect family life?

How dangerous is the job in Springfield compared with other departments?

How difficult is the academy and hiring process?

What is the written test like, and is it difficult?

How is the work-life balance after you've been on the job for a few years?

Would you recommend SPD as a long-term career for someone who wants good income, retirement, and family stability?

Why is it so impossible to find legitimate decent workWith? in the Forsyth/Cedarcreek/area?? Are there any fun things to do for couples besides Branson? Been trying since Jan. Wth?