No finer place in the U.S to live and work than Uehling NE. (Neligh: jobs, driver)

[Nebrhome]

Originally Posted by sunny1951

Hey, could a 56 yr old unemployed, has no drivers license person last in this town? It sounds like the peace I have been looking for-I want to go somewhere I can get a job, where people accept me for who I am and will give me a chance to prove my worth.

Most likely you would have no problem there with the one exception I would be concerned with and this is no grocery store. I do not believe that there is a grocery store in Uehling any more other that a convenience store of the highway. If I was without a car that would be a concern for me. There is on 7 miles to the N in Oakland and 20 miles to the S in Fremont there are multiple choices.

[sunny1951]

yes, that would be a problem for me and my daughter. I know I am suffering large city burnout-got laid off my job here in 2003 and have gone down hill since-tried several other jobs but the best ones laid me off too. There is so much competition here for jobs and a 56 yr. old can't compete with the 20 yr olds anymore. While I have the brains to do a lot of work,unfortunately my body is making the decision it doesn't want to cooperate. I grew up in a very small town of around 600 but we still had a doctor, grocery store and even a bank. Isn't there any small towns that have those necessities?

[Nebrhome]

Originally Posted by sunny1951

yes, that would be a problem for me and my daughter. I know I am suffering large city burnout-got laid off my job here in 2003 and have gone down hill since-tried several other jobs but the best ones laid me off too. There is so much competition here for jobs and a 56 yr. old can't compete with the 20 yr olds anymore. While I have the brains to do a lot of work,unfortunately my body is making the decision it doesn't want to cooperate. I grew up in a very small town of around 600 but we still had a doctor, grocery store and even a bank. Isn't there any small towns that have those necessities?

Try Oakland 7 miles to the North. They have all that you mention. Around 1200 people. There are others too around the area that fit the bill. Along with a doctor they have a hospital, one of the smaller towns to have that.

[eyetech]

I don't know about Uehling, but Nebraska probably has more small towns (NOT in close proximity to big cities or each other) than any other state. Looking for a "good" doctor can be like panning for gold! In fact, if you do find a good fit (worth his/her weight in diplomas, willing to ask the right questions and follow through, amiable) you have found something better than gold! Lots of small towns are up and coming--willing to grow and welcome new folks. That means the younger ones, of course (I'm not one--fyi.)

But I would like to vouch for the educational offerings of Nebraska towns. At least the one my sis and her family live in--Aurora. The schools there promote an extra curricular group called FPS (Future Problem Solvers) which has participants across the USA (including Alaska and Hawaii) and other countries (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Korea, and MANY others.) For the past 2 years, the annual competition has been held in Fort Collins, CO and I was able to attend. One of my nephews won first place for his age group in individual competition last year, and their group won 3rd or 4th place this year! This is just one example of what I consider to be a good education. Not wads of money thrown after wads of money, but caring, qualified teachers in a caring, supportive environment, with a healthy relationship going on between the teacher, the student and the parent(s). Money can't buy that.

I'd like to mention that my sis and her husband came from the Phoenix area (my sis born and raised there) so they are quite familiar with "all" that big cities have to offer. They chose a BETTER path for their family, and as far as I can tell, are reaping the benefits! As mattpoulsen said, a high degree of accountability and another poster mentioned, HARD WORK! Maybe that's the key to keeping small towns small for many years to come!!

sunny1951, I hope you find your new home. There's no way to know for certain if a place is right for you until you live there. Give it a good shot and don't sell yourself short. It's a huge world out there. This forum and the info on citydata.com is priceless for people with hope!

[sunny1951]

Thanks eyetech! I really appreciate the shot in the arm-at this point it was very much needed. We are at the stage now, that we are at our lowest point-have lost our car and now our house is next. We have been selling anything and everything we could find to get enough money for a car to at least get out of here. Its taken longer than it should have due to the fact that I fell and hurt my leg-no way I can go to a doctor right now so am trying to hobble around and get this stuff done and get out of here but everything is slow going. I like to work if my body cooperates but lately no chance of that, my husband has a mental illness and so everything is up to me. But I really need some peace and quiet-somehow, someway! Wish me luck!

[Rikrich]

Originally Posted by jdw123

Yeah, it's great unless:
You actually want to get a job.
You want your kids to get a decent education.
You don't want to have to drive an hour to civilization.

Come on, don't rain on the guy's parade. I suspect he took all of that into consideration before he moved there. To each his own, my friend.

[Synopsis]

Originally Posted by Rikrich

Come on, don't rain on the guy's parade. I suspect he took all of that into consideration before he moved there. To each his own, my friend.

Ditto. Small towns like that are special to many. I grew up in one and I'd actually like to retire in one.

[eyetech]

Originally Posted by sunny1951

Thanks eyetech! I really appreciate the shot in the arm-at this point it was very much needed. We are at the stage now, that we are at our lowest point-have lost our car and now our house is next. We have been selling anything and everything we could find to get enough money for a car to at least get out of here. Its taken longer than it should have due to the fact that I fell and hurt my leg-no way I can go to a doctor right now so am trying to hobble around and get this stuff done and get out of here but everything is slow going. I like to work if my body cooperates but lately no chance of that, my husband has a mental illness and so everything is up to me. But I really need some peace and quiet-somehow, someway! Wish me luck!

My heart goes out to you, sunny1951. You definitely have a lot on your plate right now. I'm glad you're not chucking it all, though--you're looking forward, and working toward change. Consider this an "e-pat" on the back!

I'm also selling nearly everything and moving from a "very pretty" town in Colorado to a small Nebraska town. Circumstances have brought me to a place of needing to stay with family for awhile, and literally starting over...in my 50's! I'm honestly looking forward, though, to what God will have for me in this next phase of my life. It's not something I would have directed on my own, so in the long run, this is much better!

I'm very thankful for this citydata forum and for the citydata.com site as a whole. I hope it lasts for many years to come. Now I have to get back to packing! sunny1951, I'll be praying for you (really).

[fllover]

Is it possible for a family who is hard working, decent but not caucasian to live in one of thse small towns or is there a feeling of this person being an outsider?. We are Puerto Rican, raised in NYC, living in Las Vegas and would like a change of pace and a better quality of life for our 4 year old and new baby due in April. We are as I mentioned, very hard working people (my DH is a Computer Network Administrator and I am a Human Resources Assistant-we have been in our fields for about 9 years). Thanks!

[sunny1951]

thanks eyetech-just wanted you to know we are not young either-56 yrs. old for both of us and trying to take care of a 20 yr. old learning disabled daughter who also has emotional problems. we are starting over too andthe only difference is our families has disowned us since we don't meet up to their apparent standards etc. so we are moving back to no one but want to start over and maybe make some friends-in the past they have been better to have than family. sound odd? we are at the borderline now, even though my leg is feeling better I am still struggling but I am determined to move back to a state that accepted me in the 80's and took me in and hope they will do the same again. I really appreciate the pat. I really needed to hear that. I would like to hear more from you. You seem very interesting. Thanks again!