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re: Leaving Lousiana?
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:06 am to kingbob
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:06 am to kingbob
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New Orleans is one of the greatest cities on earth to be single in your 20’s and 30’s in, especially if you’re middle/upper middle class.
It’s hard to beat if you’re set up for it.
I lived away & liked it. Would do it again. So I understand that.
New Orleans is indeed unique though. That just isn’t some made up thing. The infrastructure & government blows but there are some things worth putting up with if you are financially stable
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:06 am to kingbob
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but without economic opportunities, it’s extremely difficult to live there long term.
We've managed to make a good living in LA but there are certainly things I don't like about the state - litter, crime, lack of white collar jobs, hot weather, flat.
It's home but I don't know if we'll stay or not after the last one is out of school.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:07 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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“Things to do” in Dallas and Houston do not compare favorably to nyc, California and west coast cities, Chicago, etc
I don't necessarily disagree, but the three you listed are expensive as frick and Chicago has terrible weather. Pros and cons to everywhere
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:09 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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"Things to do” in Dallas and Houston do not compare favorably to nyc, California and west coast cities, Chicago, etc
Now do cost of living/jobs.
The original statement was Louisiana vs Dallas/Houston. Now you shift the goalpost to bigger and more expensive cities.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:09 am to TDcline
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No other states have spicy food.
And just like those other states, no one knows how to fricking season food here. Dumping half a can of Tony's in the pot isn't how you season food, T-boy.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:09 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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“Things to do” in Dallas and Houston do not compare favorably to nyc, California and west coast cities, Chicago, etc
I've done both and really enjoyed living in Colorado but I can find things to do in Houston just fine and travel to other places is easier and more affordable than when I lived in CO. Lower COL and no state taxes is a nice bonus. The wife and me considered moving back out west but are holding off for now to see what the economy does with COVID. We figure the job market will be better in Houston than some of the more "desirable" options.
This post was edited on 7/10/20 at 10:11 am
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:10 am to TH03
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shitty Dollar general town with water running through it?
I was going to say living off the land and the water hunting, salt water fishing, freshwater fishing, crabbing, frogging, crawfishing, trapping, etc. It’s a lifestyle that many enjoy, only exists in a few places, and is impossible to duplicate elsewhere.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:11 am to calcashoeupyoass
i miss the drive through daquiris
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:12 am to calcashoeupyoass
Depends on the person really. I've enjoyed living all over the US. Great things to do everywhere.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:12 am to BestBanker
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BestBanker
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No
Big surprise here.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:12 am to kingbob
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I was going to say living off the land and the water hunting, salt water fishing, freshwater fishing, crabbing, frogging, crawfishing, trapping, etc. It’s a lifestyle that many enjoy, only exists in a few places, and is impossible to duplicate elsewhere
Well in that case, not too many baws can survive with them city folk. Too many queers and liberals.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:12 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Left Louisiana at 18 (mid-30s now). Moving to Houston or Dallas isn't that big of a change, in my opinion -- they're just bigger (I've lived in Dallas).
I've lived in basically every part of the country in the past 15 years. Every place has their good and bad but none have been terrible or unlivable. The reasons people give for not leaving Louisiana are bogus aside from being away from family. I'm in the upper Midwest now and like it a lot (moved here due to my spouse).
I wouldn't moved back to Louisiana, not because I hate Louisiana; it just doesn't have the job opportunities needed for my career.
I've lived in basically every part of the country in the past 15 years. Every place has their good and bad but none have been terrible or unlivable. The reasons people give for not leaving Louisiana are bogus aside from being away from family. I'm in the upper Midwest now and like it a lot (moved here due to my spouse).
I wouldn't moved back to Louisiana, not because I hate Louisiana; it just doesn't have the job opportunities needed for my career.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:15 am to TH03
I’m not moving any goalposts. I’m replying to responses to my post about Dallas and Houston supremacists
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:19 am to redstick13
I personally believe that no one would choose Houston over most other big cities in America if the job opportunity/cost of living were equal. Literally the only thing attractive about the Houston area is economic opportunity. It’s not a place people really want to be. There’s many cities that have appeals and draws beyond economic. Southern California has its incredible climate, Miami has beaches, Austin has its music and “weird” culture, New Orleans has its food and party atmosphere, the Pacific Northwest brings these incredible outdoor activities, Denver has the mountains and relatively nearby ski resorts, Boston has historical sites and those weird bowling alleys where you get three rolls instead of two, Nashville has country music, New York has broadway and endless things to do, etc.
What the hell does Houston have that other cities don’t other than a favorable ratio of jobs to cost of living?
What the hell does Houston have that other cities don’t other than a favorable ratio of jobs to cost of living?
This post was edited on 7/10/20 at 10:28 am
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:19 am to calcashoeupyoass
It is a different planet. If you go somewhere without humidity, it's like the Kryptonian experience: you're just stronger, faster and more physically invulnerable than everyone around you ( unless they're from a swamp / jungle biome then they have to same privilege ).
Way of Life: leaving Louisiana will usually means a mixed bag improvement and loss. Most places I would consider living having better liberties and economic circumstances than South Louisiana, but many of them are far behind the superior culture of South Louisiana. By culture, I mean food, music and other arts. You'll rarely find a clear step up, but lateral moves specifically good for your family can be identified through wisdom and vision.
The way I deal with the separation from Louisiana: I cook the things at home I used to enjoy in Louisiana, I watch LSU football, I stay in contact with people still living in Louisiana. Simultaneously covering the opposite concern: I've also cultivated an appreciation for the local stuff here that was not available in South Louisiana.
Texas has a lot of cool shite going on. I have a good friend from NOLA who found a better standard of living for his family by moving to Houston. I love my city, New Orleans and state and ALL of the people there, but I recognized that if I wanted to pursue various interests I would need to love them from a distance. This is a way to achieve nice things.
Way of Life: leaving Louisiana will usually means a mixed bag improvement and loss. Most places I would consider living having better liberties and economic circumstances than South Louisiana, but many of them are far behind the superior culture of South Louisiana. By culture, I mean food, music and other arts. You'll rarely find a clear step up, but lateral moves specifically good for your family can be identified through wisdom and vision.
The way I deal with the separation from Louisiana: I cook the things at home I used to enjoy in Louisiana, I watch LSU football, I stay in contact with people still living in Louisiana. Simultaneously covering the opposite concern: I've also cultivated an appreciation for the local stuff here that was not available in South Louisiana.
Texas has a lot of cool shite going on. I have a good friend from NOLA who found a better standard of living for his family by moving to Houston. I love my city, New Orleans and state and ALL of the people there, but I recognized that if I wanted to pursue various interests I would need to love them from a distance. This is a way to achieve nice things.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:21 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Less moving of goalposts and more arguing against all of the no one who compared those cities to NYC or LA.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:23 am to GreatLakesTiger24
Left 7 years ago for a Midwest suburb. Had the opportunity to move back last year continuing to do my job from Louisiana. Wife and I’s family are both from La. Decided to stay. Great public schools, hardly any crime, local and state government firmly in the hands of Republicans. The roads in my neighborhood and on my commute have been repaved twice since I have been here. They would have been considered the best roads in LA before repavement. Like someone said, it is depressing when we go back. LA could be such a wonderful state, but it has pissed away it’s future.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:24 am to kingbob
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What the hell does Houston have that other cities do other than a favorable ratio of jobs to cost of living?
Does it need more than this with the current state of the country? It does no good to live in those places you named if you can't afford to partake in what they offer.
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:25 am to calcashoeupyoass
We moved to Houston, liked it, missed home, moved back. And in a lot of ways, I am thankful we did move back. Our grandparents got to watch their great-grandkids grow up. But as the grandparents are dying, and the kids are getting older, there is absolutely a part of me that wants to go back to Texas. The economic and educational aspects are just so strong, at least compared to LA. Also, with advances in technology, it's easier to keep in touch with distant family, and with advances in life, you can find more "creature comforts" in other states. You can get food shipped in, etc.
Finally, some of the things I love most about NOLA, such as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, etc, have become taken over by outsiders, insanely crowded, and often no longer worth the trouble. Even compared to 8 years ago, I no longer enjoy them like I once did.
Finally, some of the things I love most about NOLA, such as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, etc, have become taken over by outsiders, insanely crowded, and often no longer worth the trouble. Even compared to 8 years ago, I no longer enjoy them like I once did.
This post was edited on 7/10/20 at 10:34 am
Posted on 7/10/20 at 10:25 am to goinallout
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Midwest suburb
lmao. damn this thread is funny
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