Is anyone here a Yuppie brave enough to come out of the closet? (Chicago: fit in, real estate market)

[BRU67]

Originally Posted by KateL

Or better yet, recommend to someone that they go to an establishment that doesn't have 4 dollar drinks.

This is crazy talk.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by BRU67

This is crazy talk.

You are correct sir.

[Humboldt1]

I have a number of gangbangers and druggies in my neighborhood who might change your opinion regarding yuppies.

Remember, many of these neighborhoods, including Humboldt Park, used to be solid, blue collar communities before the decline of manufacturing jobs in Chicago and white flight. Those gangbangers, unlike the yuppies are not improving the neighborhoods. I don't like that many yuppies do not get involved with their neighborhoods. They are truly missing out, thinking they are better than those around them. I have certainly learned a lot from my neighbors, regardless of income or social status.

The opposite of yuppie is certainly old, rural blue collar people. You will need to go to a rural community on a farm to truly find this. I am from such a community where pickups outnumber cars and you only see american cars. It is a sin to drive anything less than a fullsize pickup. It is common to say anyone who drives an s-10 or the like is a p*#@y.

[Drover]

Oh goodie. A troll starts a troll thread and gets exactly what he's after.

[cdc3217]

Originally Posted by KateL

I definitely agree that there is a huge slant on this forum against areas that cater to a more "yuppie" crowd. Which is actually such a dumb word and so 80's. Usually people throw it around when they mean people with higher incomes. I see LOTS of generalizations made by the same contributors that will claw your eyes out if you say the wrong thing about their neighborhoods even if it is the truth! I think they are called cyber bullies. It's quite off putting and will lead to the demise of this site because the user demographic will grow narrower and narrower. If you don't believe me, try posting something about the City of Chicago doing something right anywhere on this site and watch the rage~! Or better yet, recommend to someone that they go to an establishment that doesn't have 4 dollar drinks.

I don't think that's completely true. I've read lots of posts from (inferred) yuppie-types that I think are answered fairly. I've read threads where OPs are referred to Linclon Park or Lakeview, or to fancy hip bars. But I think the regulars on this forum want to go beyond the easiest answer, and give some choices. Also, there are some heavy posters who don't bully, but from the sheer volume of their responses they have an impact on the mood of the forum. But I think we all catch onto that fairly quickly.

We all know our own corners of the world, and if we see a good match we're going to make it. So if you want to give more yuppie perspective - hop on board! I think this forum has a LOT less cyber-bullying than many others.

[desibear]

Lest you think that yuppie is all negative, I have a picture of me standing in front of a clothing store called Yuppie in the downtown, fashionable, next-to-a-university district in Franca (a small city 3-4 hours away from Sao Paulo), Brazil. If my desktop ever starts again, I will post a link to it!

[Humboldt1]

I also saw a yuppie as something to strive towards becoming if you wanted nice things from an education and a good job (I am the son of a cattle farmer). Maybe it is seen by some as selling out, but I see nothing wrong with wanting to have nice stuff so long as you don't lose your sole in obtaining this stuff.

[desibear]

Originally Posted by Humboldt1

I also saw a yuppie as something to strive towards becoming if you wanted nice things from an education and a good job (I am the son of a cattle farmer). Maybe it is seen by some as selling out, but I see nothing wrong with wanting to have nice stuff so long as you don't lose your sole in obtaining this stuff.

well, there's an easy fix to that. Just drop by a cobbler once every couple of years or so. Or if you are talking about losing your soul instead, that's a toughie

[Humboldt1]

Still, regardless of spelling I think my point is valid.

Many would call me a yuppie (30 year old banker who lives in the city). So, yes I am young, urban and professional. From there I am from a rural background and tend to see in black and white, not gray (sorry, just see gray as black and white that still needs to be sorted out). For this I am sure I will have many discussions and disagreements with many of this board. I truly enjoy these discussions as they challenge my way of thinking and force me to broaden my horizons. I may not always agree with the opinions of posters but certainly respect them and welcome them.

Many are happy with working their +100K job and having nice things, the condo, the bmw, nice furniture, etc. For me, this is not want I want, though it certainly would be nice to splurge once in a while. Instead, I have chosen to invest in a rougher area with what I see as great potential, while living in one of my units to save money. I had and still have a very nice townhouse in Itasca (I rent it out to a yuppie lady), but was bored and needed a challenge, which I certainly found and then some.

I don't want to end up some guy working for a large corporation when I am 50 years old with a nice house, wife and kids along with mortgage and school and auto loans. I believe the sacrifices I am making now will allow me to be a real estate investor/developer or whatever I want to be in a few years without having to worry about a paycheck.

[GoCUBS1]

Originally Posted by Humboldt1

Still, regardless of spelling I think my point is valid.

Many would call me a yuppie (30 year old banker who lives in the city). So, yes I am young, urban and professional. From there I am from a rural background and tend to see in black and white, not gray (sorry, just see gray as black and white that still needs to be sorted out). For this I am sure I will have many discussions and disagreements with many of this board. I truly enjoy these discussions as they challenge my way of thinking and force me to broaden my horizons. I may not always agree with the opinions of posters but certainly respect them and welcome them.

Many are happy with working their +100K job and having nice things, the condo, the bmw, nice furniture, etc. For me, this is not want I want, though it certainly would be nice to splurge once in a while. Instead, I have chosen to invest in a rougher area with what I see as great potential, while living in one of my units to save money. I had and still have a very nice townhouse in Itasca (I rent it out to a yuppie lady), but was bored and needed a challenge, which I certainly found and then some.

I don't want to end up some guy working for a large corporation when I am 50 years old with a nice house, wife and kids along with mortgage and school and auto loans. I believe the sacrifices I am making now will allow me to be a real estate investor/developer or whatever I want to be in a few years without having to worry about a paycheck.

Keep it going Humboldt! That's exactly how I think. DH and I made big sacrifices 10+ years ago to buy 7 townhouses. We upgraded the properties, the area appreciated, and the rental income has allowed us to quit our jobs and start another business. We now have the freedom to live the life we want. All because we followed our instinct in our early 20's to buy our first run-down townhome.