Living in Chicago

You are an expatriate living in Chicago, or you used to  work and live in Chicago.

Share your expat experience!

How would you describe life in Chicago?

Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? 

Is it complicated to make friends in Chicago?

What would you recommend to people who would like to live in Chicago?

Thanks in advance for your participation

For me everything was easy, I found an apartment on craigslist. Settling down has been easy too, Chicagoan are really friendly, there are so many things to do here we are never bored and many places to go out and make friends ! So I wouldn't worry about coming over here ! :)