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02-05-2009, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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Should I move back?
I moved from NOLA to NYC last summer, and cannot wait to get out. I'm planning on moving out in the summer of 2010, and would love to come back to New Orleans. However, the recent crime (and the crime from when I lived there) really makes me question moving back. Combine that with the terrible economy, Nagin, Riley, and the dysfunction of New Orleans in general - is it worth it?
From those of you living there now, or those who are considering moving back, what do you think? I want to move back, but I don't want to be in a city that seems to be moving backwards. Granted, Nagin will be out of office by then, but that doesn't mean things will get any better. I'd love to be part of the group of people trying to make New Orleans a better place, but that group seems to be getting smaller and less effective with every bad political move by the city and every murder that occurs.
I'd really appreciate any input. Thanks!
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02-05-2009, 01:08 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
127 posts, read 96,052 times
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I've decided to give it another try. If things are not right I will leave again - this time to never return. I'm not trying to live a gheto wild west lifestyle and if things even remotely resemble that you will see my Uhaul high tail it out.
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02-05-2009, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New Orleans, LA
264 posts, read 218,436 times
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The NOLA economy is actually BETTER than most cities.
We've got Katrina money and the service industry is fairing well even in light of the recession.
It's the crime that's the whole sticking point.
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02-13-2009, 08:11 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: upstate ny
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miserylovesco, i have also heard that nola's economy is also better than most cities. ive heard that there kind of in their own little bubble? is that because the economy is still rebounding from katrina and the oil co's down there they are kind of in a different situation than the rest of the country?
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02-13-2009, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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05-05-2009, 02:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2009
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I am from the west end of Louisiana and I plan on moving to new orleans at the end of this year.. I have been visiting quite frequently, havent had any problems with crime ofcourse I dont do drugs or sell them, and the economy seems to be doing very well, with alot of contruction going on and maybe things can actually be on the upswing for the city..
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05-06-2009, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
216 posts, read 106,320 times
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The crime isn't that bad depending on where you live. I'm between Napoleon and Jefferson Ave. on the river side of Mag and I have no problems.
Economy is great...I'm getting job offers now.
Only downside is the damn bugs are back. Flying termites and the roaches. Ick.
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05-06-2009, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: New Orleans, LA
117 posts, read 102,112 times
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I'm here and have no fear. That should speak louder than anyone who ISN'T here?!? Am I not right?!?
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05-06-2009, 10:02 PM
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Like a Boss
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
887 posts, read 390,017 times
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Absolutely move back. Avoiding crime is common sense.. Go for it!
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05-06-2009, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
92 posts, read 62,069 times
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NOLA is nice right now. Move back, but just don't forget to LOCK YOUR DOORS! (and get a car alarm if you think your car is worth stealing)
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