re: Leaving Lousiana?

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but without economic opportunities, it’s extremely difficult to live there long term.

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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.

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"Things to do” in Dallas and Houston do not compare favorably to nyc, California and west coast cities, Chicago, etc

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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.

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“Things to do” in Dallas and Houston do not compare favorably to nyc, California and west coast cities, Chicago, etc

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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.

i miss the drive through daquiris

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BestBanker

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No

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Big surprise here.

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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

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Well in that case, not too many baws can survive with them city folk. Too many queers and liberals.

I’m not moving any goalposts. I’m replying to responses to my post about Dallas and Houston supremacists

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.

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.

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.