Miami: Truly a disappointing town (appointed, apartment, salary)

[NYC809]

Yes, it's true. Another thread on how truly sad this place is.

I moved from NYC (I'm from Manhattan) and though I come from one of the greatest cities in the world, I was able to put that behind me and give this place a chance without being biased or subjective.

Even though I've been here for almost 3 months, I can't help but express how terrible of a city it has been.

-People are rude
-People are egotistical (Why - because you drive a 3-series and live in a crowded apartment with 3 roommates? Please get over yourselves, you live in South Florida)
-Lack of culture/diversity (anybody that doesn't speak Spanish is a visitor counting down the days of when they can leave)
-No public transportation (what you have in place are Disney rides)
-No music scene (no jazz, terrible orchestra, no indie rock, experimental, etc)
-You don't pick up your dog's crap
-You don't have any interesting/new restaurants
-Lack of being in the know - understanding global issues/topics
-Lack of education
-Terrible traffic and poor city planning
-The worst drivers (and I'm from NYC). No idea of what's going on around you when driving.
-Too materialistic (blow your $30k salary on a designer purse)
-3rd highest city with salaries near poverty level
-The list goes on.

I honestly can't wait to take what I'm here for and move on to a real city.

[cixcell]

Curious, what made you decide to come to miami?
You're coming from one of the few cities in the country that "has it all".
Anything you pretty much pick you are going to be disappointed with.

again, what is it that you were interested in that drew you to miami?

[NYC809]

I came here for work and I have 1.5 yrs left. I hope things change because that's along time.

[cixcell]

check out my reply to you on the chicago to miami thread

[Hialeah_Rules]

Don't be so ungrateful. You came here for work, you didn't come here for fun. Some people out there don't have jobs, you know? There are millions of places that are great...on paper, but you can't make a living in those places. Ask Comsense, native Floridian living but not making a living in Asheville, NC. Nice people and good drivers are not gonna put bread on your table and a roof over your head.

If you can move back or move somewhere else do it. If you can't afford it but still have a job, count your blessings and be careful what you wish for. You might get fired or lay off and be forced to move back.

[cixcell]

hialeah. dont worry. i gave him some stuff to look at on the other thread. that should interest him.
one of the things he doesnt realize is that there is alot of stuff here that would interest him its just that none of it is very well advertised. there are musical events in small venues in fort lauderdale even but if you arent on certain mailinglists you have no idea. nothing gets advertised here so you have to look for it. some fairchild and fruit and spice events do get advertised on WLRN our NPR station but if you dont listen to it you would have no idea.

[lookup138]

Originally Posted by NYC809

Yes, it's true. Another thread on how truly sad this place is.

I moved from NYC (I'm from Manhattan) and though I come from one of the greatest cities in the world, I was able to put that behind me and give this place a chance without being biased or subjective.

Even though I've been here for almost 3 months, I can't help but express how terrible of a city it has been.

-People are rude
-People are egotistical (Why - because you drive a 3-series and live in a crowded apartment with 3 roommates? Please get over yourselves, you live in South Florida)
-Lack of culture/diversity (anybody that doesn't speak Spanish is a visitor counting down the days of when they can leave)
-No public transportation (what you have in place are Disney rides)
-No music scene (no jazz, terrible orchestra, no indie rock, experimental, etc)
-You don't pick up your dog's crap
-You don't have any interesting/new restaurants
-Lack of being in the know - understanding global issues/topics
-Lack of education
-Terrible traffic and poor city planning
-The worst drivers (and I'm from NYC). No idea of what's going on around you when driving.
-Too materialistic (blow your $30k salary on a designer purse)
-3rd highest city with salaries near poverty level
-The list goes on.

I honestly can't wait to take what I'm here for and move on to a real city.

Miami always has come across as a tourist vacation type city. I wouldn't choose to live there.

[BlueBlueBlue]

Originally Posted by NYC809

Yes, it's true. Another thread on how truly sad this place is.

I moved from NYC (I'm from Manhattan) and though I come from one of the greatest cities in the world, I was able to put that behind me and give this place a chance without being biased or subjective.

Even though I've been here for almost 3 months, I can't help but express how terrible of a city it has been.

-People are rude
-People are egotistical (Why - because you drive a 3-series and live in a crowded apartment with 3 roommates? Please get over yourselves, you live in South Florida)
-Lack of culture/diversity (anybody that doesn't speak Spanish is a visitor counting down the days of when they can leave)
-No public transportation (what you have in place are Disney rides)
-No music scene (no jazz, terrible orchestra, no indie rock, experimental, etc)
-You don't pick up your dog's crap
-You don't have any interesting/new restaurants
-Lack of being in the know - understanding global issues/topics
-Lack of education
-Terrible traffic and poor city planning
-The worst drivers (and I'm from NYC). No idea of what's going on around you when driving.
-Too materialistic (blow your $30k salary on a designer purse)
-3rd highest city with salaries near poverty level
-The list goes on.

I honestly can't wait to take what I'm here for and move on to a real city.

Funny thing is, as a life-long Miami resident myself, I have to agree with you on everything you just said.

[rogerbacon]

Originally Posted by BlueBlueBlue

Funny thing is, as a life-long Miami resident myself, I have to agree with you on everything you just said.

Yeah, I tend to agree. The OP isn't the first NewYorker to come here and realize that Miami is not just New York with palm trees (which is what they seem to think before they move here). The only thing New Yorkers hate about New York is the weather so they have this dream of moving to Miami. Then reality hits them in the face. My friend from New York stuck it out for about 5 years commuting from Brickell (the only part of Miami he could stand). Eventually he moved back to New York City.

[cixcell]

I don't understand how they could confuse the two. One new yorker I knew lived in cities all over the country and even got bored in san francisco which has most of what they're looking for with the public transportation, food and all. face it new yorkers -- there is no where else you will be satisfied with