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re: Anybody move back to Baton Rouge in your late 40’s/early 50’s?
Posted on 4/26/22 at 8:52 pm to camoedoutlander
Posted on 4/26/22 at 8:52 pm to camoedoutlander
You miss the weather? Where did you move that BR weather is to be desired?
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Posted on 4/26/22 at 8:57 pm to kciDAtaE
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You miss the weather? Where did you move that BR weather is to be desired?
IDK about that poster.
But frick another winter in Chicago.
Posted on 4/26/22 at 9:29 pm to camoedoutlander
I’ve lived in a number of places (including DC), but it’s tough to replicate the people and culture in South Louisiana.
Certainly there are areas with better schools, functional government and less crime but I think my life and my families life has been much richer for being here.
Kids are often mentioned on here as a reason to relocate. I think my kids have a well rounded experience and benefit greatly from the social dynamics. Education is important but they are socially mature in a way that will benefit them in the working world. They also attend schools that have graduates that thrive at top colleges so I’m not too worried that they will be at a disadvantage academically.
The social dynamic is just so unique. So much energy is put into having fun and incorporating friends and family in those efforts. Incredible bonds are forged through these shared experiences.
I have close friends in much more functional cities, ones that are often mentioned on here as aspirational destinations. They are jealous of what I have in New Orleans, not the other way around.
Certainly there are areas with better schools, functional government and less crime but I think my life and my families life has been much richer for being here.
Kids are often mentioned on here as a reason to relocate. I think my kids have a well rounded experience and benefit greatly from the social dynamics. Education is important but they are socially mature in a way that will benefit them in the working world. They also attend schools that have graduates that thrive at top colleges so I’m not too worried that they will be at a disadvantage academically.
The social dynamic is just so unique. So much energy is put into having fun and incorporating friends and family in those efforts. Incredible bonds are forged through these shared experiences.
I have close friends in much more functional cities, ones that are often mentioned on here as aspirational destinations. They are jealous of what I have in New Orleans, not the other way around.
Posted on 4/26/22 at 9:33 pm to Im4datigers
I grew up in an awesome safe suburb of BR. Moved and raised my kids one suburb over for better schools. We still own a house on one of the most desirable streets in a suburb.
Regular heroin ODs in a parking lot down the road.
Trash everywhere.
Amazon van got robbed and a high speed chase went down my street where the guy crashed.
House flooded.
Out of power for a week last hurricane. 2 or 3 weeks with no internet.
Breeds of peace on stakes in the yard a few streets over from me.
Not to mention shootings on Perkins, Bluebonnet, and Siegen. No I have no reason to be shot either except I go to the doctors and shop on those streets.
Now I love southern hospitality, Mardi Gras, and LSU so very much but I am not moving back because none of those earlier happen in my new hometown in another state. I surely would never even consider subjecting kids to it. Move anywhere that has more joy but not in a top 10 crime city that is steady getting worse.
Regular heroin ODs in a parking lot down the road.
Trash everywhere.
Amazon van got robbed and a high speed chase went down my street where the guy crashed.
House flooded.
Out of power for a week last hurricane. 2 or 3 weeks with no internet.
Breeds of peace on stakes in the yard a few streets over from me.
Not to mention shootings on Perkins, Bluebonnet, and Siegen. No I have no reason to be shot either except I go to the doctors and shop on those streets.
Now I love southern hospitality, Mardi Gras, and LSU so very much but I am not moving back because none of those earlier happen in my new hometown in another state. I surely would never even consider subjecting kids to it. Move anywhere that has more joy but not in a top 10 crime city that is steady getting worse.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 7:56 am to madamsquirrel
yep, the last two posts pretty much summarize each end of the spectrum that I'm battling with. The question being which one outweighs the other one. That's the struggle.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 7:57 am to Im4datigers
Don't.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 8:02 am to Im4datigers
Don’t be a fool and move back to a shithole Bc you miss crawfish lol
You would leave this for BR lol
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The main reason I’m sticking around is I make a very good living here, have a very nice house and two kids that are 11 and 7. I call this Disney World north as there’s little to no crime outside of DC, the median income is well north of 6 figures and just nothing truly that bad happens here.
You would leave this for BR lol
Posted on 4/27/22 at 8:17 am to Im4datigers
I completely understand. We made the decision by doing a short term (year or less) rental in the new city while keeping our LA home. That way it was a move but not permanent or irreversible if it was a bad decision. Living in the new place was more eye opening when I realized things I had been tolerating or perceived as normal.
Part of what made our decision to finally do it was when our kids said they were never moving back and not one of our friends or family who moved away ever moved back.
Part of what made our decision to finally do it was when our kids said they were never moving back and not one of our friends or family who moved away ever moved back.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 8:31 am to Im4datigers
Baton Rouge is only good for around 8 saturdays a year
Posted on 4/27/22 at 8:48 am to biglego
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You would leave this for BR lol
Somewhat agree, but this isn’t the real world up here. It’s like a fairy tale and what happens when you keep your kids somewhat protected from the real world and then they turn 18 and go somewhere that is the real world how will they react then?
Every time we travel somewhere else or come back home to LA, no matter how many times we tell them they can’t leave iPads in the car within sight they look at us like we are nuts. They just don’t get it.
Again, I get the argument of why leave somewhere that you can leave your door unlocked and iPads in plain view but does it really teach them the real world. Don’t know
Posted on 4/27/22 at 8:54 am to Im4datigers
Went to elementary school here in BR then my Dad got transferred down to Houma (O&G field) and I graduated from high school down in Terrebonne parish. Could not wait to get out of that place and go to LSU.
After about a month at LSU I realized that Baton Rouge had changed , it was like it it had some type of schism and had become psychopathic. Even at that time it looked to me that that the best thing for BR was for it to split into 5 different parts ( thanks Judge Parker).
After my wife (no pics) and I retire we are getting the Hell Out and not coming back. We have a place to go and I'm not saying where it is.
After about a month at LSU I realized that Baton Rouge had changed , it was like it it had some type of schism and had become psychopathic. Even at that time it looked to me that that the best thing for BR was for it to split into 5 different parts ( thanks Judge Parker).
After my wife (no pics) and I retire we are getting the Hell Out and not coming back. We have a place to go and I'm not saying where it is.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 11:52 am to Im4datigers
I know what you’re saying about teaching your kids about “the real world.” But are you really just trying to justify a move back to BR? You want to move back for food and friends and Bc you’re homesick and nostalgic and the life lessons idea is a way to justify such a move? Bc there has to be a better way to teach them life lessons without actually moving to a shithole and lowering their quality of life.
I bet a large portion of the OT lives in decent suburbs with nice quality of life for kids. Places like The Woodlands etc. The kids will be fine.
I bet a large portion of the OT lives in decent suburbs with nice quality of life for kids. Places like The Woodlands etc. The kids will be fine.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 11:54 am to biglego
I moved back at 40. Had some good years with Kip. It's been downhill ever since and can't wait to retire and move out of the country. Absolutely miserable now.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 11:55 am to Im4datigers
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the food sucks
I don’t live in the area, but how can you not find some good places to eat in a metro area that huge? Sure, it’s not going to be loaded with great Cajun cuisine, but there’s got to be something good.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 12:01 pm to Im4datigers
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Again, I get the argument of why leave somewhere that you can leave your door unlocked and iPads in plain view but does it really teach them the real world.
Not that I would ever suggest leaving an iPad in the car…but you have it backwards.
In the real world, you don’t have to constantly worry about getting hit by a stray bullet, having your windows smashed in, or witnessing firsthand what one of the highest murder rates can do to a city.
I’d say that a vast majority of people in your situation live in places that are relatively safe, and while your kids may be a bit spoiled, they can learn these “life lessons” with what you and your wife teach them.
There’s no reason to move to a shithole city because you want to show your kid how bad it could be. You live near DC? Just drive around Baltimore for a while and they will learn pretty quickly.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 12:01 pm to Im4datigers
I moved back at that age range after having lived out of state for over 25 years. I love my job and have no regrets moving back. However, your current situation sure sounds amazing. You won't find any of what you have there...here. The best comment on this thread said "this is not the Baton Rouge you remember"....
Posted on 4/27/22 at 12:13 pm to The Ramp
quote:same. I was very hopeful and not considering moving then.
moved back at 40. Had some good years with Kip
Posted on 4/27/22 at 12:16 pm to Im4datigers
As I’m sure you know BR is divided between rich and poor and the middle is disappearing. If you fall into rich category(which you appear to be) then BR is nothing but a big rat race, who belongs to the country club, who’s plastic surgery looking wife drives the newest Mercedes or Range Rover, who tells the best gossip, who wears the latest cool southern brand of clothing, BR is very very fake and artificial…,, now if your on the lower end then congrats your mayor is the head of the city and your only daily goal is to not get shot. Stay where you are and enjoy being alive
Posted on 4/27/22 at 12:17 pm to GeauxDoc
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The best comment on this thread said "this is not the Baton Rouge you remember"..
I've lived in the metro for 42 of 44 years and I agree. BR had a little momentum under Kip but that's all been reversed by the 2016 flood, Alton Sterling situation, Broome etc.
Crime is everywhere now. For every area that's improving there are 4 that are declining, the few areas that are pretty isolated from all of this are expensive without a decent job market to match. BR is trending down with no signs of a reversal. His kids would probably hate it too having grown up in a much nicer environment.
Posted on 4/27/22 at 12:39 pm to fallguy_1978
As the OP.....all very good points. My gut says don't do it, but just trying to think it through and make wise decisions (which is a very heavy lean not to do it at this point). Some very good points from the kids perspective and how they view things as well that I didn't think about.
Once again, the OT saves me a $500 couch visit bill
Once again, the OT saves me a $500 couch visit bill
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