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re: Return to small town Louisiana vs staying in the big city rat race
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:45 pm to turnpiketiger
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:45 pm to turnpiketiger
I made my mind up last week … I'm moving back to Monroe at 50… I’m 44(45 in Dec) would have 20 years at current job when I leave… left Monroe in 2000 for the Army, moved to Baton Rouge when I got out to attend Southern …stayed in New Orleans 2 years… came back to Baton Rouge in 2010 been here ever since… I told my grandma who passed in 2021 I was eventually coming back home … just took 32 years
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 8:19 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:47 pm to lepdagod
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moved to Baton Rouge when I got out to attend Southern …
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:49 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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it’s funny that Houston is seen by some here as some sort of ultra competitive striver place
May have something to do with it being the 4th largest Metro in the country with more Fortune 500’s than everywhere but NYC and Chicago (tied).
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:52 pm to turnpiketiger
What town we talking about? There's a big difference between say Ruston and Ferriday
Posted on 11/9/26 at 7:58 pm to turnpiketiger
I live an hr from NO, 90 min from DR and Laffy. Close enough to big city, far enough to not have a neighbor. I like it. Close enough to airport, Ocshners's, restaurants, and LSU sports. Education good enough to send both kids to Ivy league schools full ride and still have shooting out the back door and beautiful sunsets over the cane fields
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 8:10 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:03 pm to turnpiketiger
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Sure the economic opportunities are plentiful in the metro Houston rat race
Didn’t the mayor just announce the city would no longer cooperate with ICE on immigration issues? Seems the blue wave is going to try and turn Htown into Chicago. That would outweigh exonomic opportunities.
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Personal goal was to always own land. Actual property
My advice to you if you really want to
Own some acreage is not to wait. We committed early on to having acreage and horses. It’s been very rewarding. And a lot of work. I’m glad we did it while we were relatively young as the labor required isn’t something I’d want to expend in my 50s. If you really want land, don’t wait. Do it while you’re young enough so the work required doesn’t ruin the experience.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:08 pm to turnpiketiger
First, stop using "rat race" paw paw.
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:12 pm to biglego
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I’d leave Houston and live in the country too if I could still make $400k.
Subtle brag
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:25 pm to Jim Rockford
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What town we talking about? There's a big difference between say Ruston and Ferriday
He said on page 2 it’s DeRidder.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 8:31 pm to turnpiketiger
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the metro Houston rat race. But it comes with very shallow phony people, very expensive COL, major cultural differences and most notably absent family and friends.
You don’t know me. But I faced this nearly exact scenario year 15 of my 30yr big oil career. We were with young kids at the time in Houston suburb, in a lethal to life commute most days, a corporate bland culture left, right and center — a vapid place. Downtown Houston, in particular, felt like the baby made if an LLC mated with concrete.
Found a role in same company that allowed WFH well before it was ever cool (commercial / customer facing). Made it work via many global roles and promotions that also enabled WFH. Was not always easy. Went back to school for 2nd masters to earn one role along that journey. But….
Essentially, I dodged much of the corporate destruction of my soul via WFH while living in New Orleans that fed our souls…family, kids knowing their grandparents deeply, etc. Best of both worlds. Looking back, it was perfect for us.
Is this possible for you?
If not, my mantra is life is short. Be happy wins the day. Always!
Good luck.
This post was edited on 11/9/26 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:03 pm to turnpiketiger
Haven't read the entire thread. If you have the financial means to retire, West Carrol parish is a hidden gem. Great demographics, low cost of living and neighbors that have your back 
Posted on 11/9/26 at 9:06 pm to countryboycansurvive
Kingwood was pretty chill in the 90s. Consistent 50 min drive to W HTX. Lots of concrete though.
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