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Why do people live and work where it is insanely expensive and requires long commutes?
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:47 am
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:47 am
Met someone a few days ago who "lives" in Manhattan and works as a musician for a conservatory there. He was joking about how he skrimps to make it each month AND has a 1.5 hour train ride to get to work every day. Then 1.5 hours to get home.
My friend's little brother lives in San Francisco and works for a tech company. He worked for five years building a portfolio and learning advanced code and moved out there with his wife. He said they make a combined $150k/year and he commutes an hour on the BART. They joked about how they live in an unsafe area for $3000/month in rent. On top of that, he works 60 hours a week.
I get that there's amazing things to do in those cities, but I can't imagine it's worth that kind of lifestyle.
My friend's little brother lives in San Francisco and works for a tech company. He worked for five years building a portfolio and learning advanced code and moved out there with his wife. He said they make a combined $150k/year and he commutes an hour on the BART. They joked about how they live in an unsafe area for $3000/month in rent. On top of that, he works 60 hours a week.
I get that there's amazing things to do in those cities, but I can't imagine it's worth that kind of lifestyle.
This post was edited on 11/25/17 at 7:50 am
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Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:48 am to StringedInstruments
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:48 am to StringedInstruments
Uh, I don't know. That's where the jobs are?
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:49 am to StringedInstruments
Because they’re not poor like you.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:50 am to StringedInstruments
Because there are actually things to do?
This post was edited on 11/25/17 at 7:52 am
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:52 am to Smalls
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Because there's actually things to do?
Is there really nothing to do in other places?
I live in Birmingham, AL and have plenty to do. I can afford to take my family to NYC or SF to do those things if I want.
Seems like there's better opportunities to build a resume out there. I get that.
But I also love my 15 minute commute, 4 bedroom house for $1500/month, and comfy budget on a modest salary.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:53 am to StringedInstruments
Do we really have to explain to you why living in/near NYC or SF is amazing?
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:53 am to StringedInstruments
Zero chance he works for a tech company and makes that little...if he worked for a tech company I would think one of the busses would pick him up everyday.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:53 am to StringedInstruments
More opportunities in these areas, especially for high paying jobs.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:55 am to Gleaux93
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Do we really have to explain to you why living in/near NYC or SF is amazing?
Well...yeah. Would you move there to commute over an hour and pay double in rent what you would pay in Baton Rouge only to live in a lower standard of living?
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:55 am to StringedInstruments
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I live in Birmingham, AL and have plenty to do. I can afford to take my family to NYC or SF to do those things if I want. Seems like there's better opportunities to build a resume out there. I get that. But I also love my 15 minute commute, 4 bedroom house for $1500/month, and comfy budget on a modest salary.
Awesome... Now go enjoy your life, and stop judging other people.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:55 am to StringedInstruments
I did exactly that, and don't regret it for a second.
Granted my commute is a 5 minute walk to my job and not an hour.
Granted my commute is a 5 minute walk to my job and not an hour.
This post was edited on 11/25/17 at 7:56 am
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:56 am to StringedInstruments
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Well...yeah. Would you move there to commute over an hour and pay double in rent what you would pay in Baton Rouge only to live in a lower standard of living?
Sure, they would be a much better places to live.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:58 am to StringedInstruments
Gotta pay to play baw.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:59 am to StringedInstruments
I expect alot of "but muh experiences" millennials are going to want to raid everyone elses' 401k in about 30 years, because fairness and stuff.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 7:59 am to Old Money
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Sure, they would be a much better places to live.
How is it better if you lose hours of time commuting every day, and you have far less money because everything costs so much?
Posted on 11/25/17 at 8:01 am to StringedInstruments
That’s why I love the suburbs. I’m a short drive away from anything I wanna do in the city without all the hassle, and it’s much cheaper too.
Burbs 4 life.
Burbs 4 life.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 8:02 am to StringedInstruments
I surely can understand living in a place like SF or NYC for some folks, but I would hate a 1.5 hour commute each way. You're basically giving up 3 hours a day of your life to live there.
Posted on 11/25/17 at 8:02 am to StringedInstruments
Different people value different things. I'd never live either place but I'm sure those people could look at my budget and see things they wouldn't spend money on too
Posted on 11/25/17 at 8:03 am to Upperdecker
I'll speak for the Bay Area. It's literally been over 80 degrees like 3 times this year, which is amazing.
The only thing that actually costs more is rent. If you find a sweet deal, which I did, the cost of living isn't exactly astronomically higher. I make low 6 figures, and have access to constant night life, any sports games I'd like to see, and an excellent food and music scene.
In a 15 mile radius of me is anything I could ever want to do.
The SF Bay Area is the greatest place on Earth for a young single person to be.
The only thing that actually costs more is rent. If you find a sweet deal, which I did, the cost of living isn't exactly astronomically higher. I make low 6 figures, and have access to constant night life, any sports games I'd like to see, and an excellent food and music scene.
In a 15 mile radius of me is anything I could ever want to do.
The SF Bay Area is the greatest place on Earth for a young single person to be.
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