For those of you who moved out of California - (casino, camping)

[.highnlite]

I believe one should never trade landscape for a job. We don't live forever, far from it. Living on a landscape that brings out both joy and the sense of adventure, makes life more than just an existence.

[CAVA1990]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

I believe one should never trade landscape for a job. We don't live forever, far from it. Living on a landscape that brings out both joy and the sense of adventure, makes life more than just an existence.

That reminded me of Thoreau's "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes".

[.highnlite]

Originally Posted by CAVA1990

That reminded me of Thoreau's "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes".

I do like that, it brings up a couple more of my life rules; "Avoid jobs that require a necktie" and "avoid work that requires a roof over your head".

[SunnyTXsmile]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

I believe one should never trade landscape for a job. We don't live forever, far from it. Living on a landscape that brings out both joy and the sense of adventure, makes life more than just an existence.

Where's my "Team .Highnlite" campaign t-shirt? I know it's around here somewhere.

I agree. When I was debating which warm city to relocate to, I kept ping ponging back and forth for what felt like an eternity between

1. being where I wanted to be in the weather I wanted (CA), or

2. being where the weather is far less desirable than CA, in my opinion, but still warmer than where I was moving from and has more jobs and financial growth opportunities than CA.

Though I'm typically a logical girl that goes with her head, this time heart won out. As you said, I decided, at this point in my life, to not trade landscape for a job. It would be shameful if I'd not at least taken away from the recent tragedy in my life the lesson that life is far too short, so live every day as if it were your last. For that reason, even though it made little sense on paper, CA won.

Different things might be at the top of the list for other people, and to those people I say, go where your "must-have" list takes you. Although, similar to the OP, I am often curious as to what makes someone move to a place such as Oberlin, Kansas. Great thread, OP.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by .highnlite

I believe one should never trade landscape for a job. We don't live forever, far from it. Living on a landscape that brings out both joy and the sense of adventure, makes life more than just an existence.

Really? Now that's interesting. I quite agree but you seem to apply it only to yourself and deny it to others as you routinely and unceasingly ridicule, demean, disparage and attempt to make unfavorable comparisons to anyone elses preferences that are different from yours.

[ralphkramden]

Originally Posted by Fargobound

I’m not sure why people think Fargo is in the Bakken formation or just down the street from Williston, but it seems to be commonplace on this forum.



It was either Fargo or Omaha simply because of the low unemployment rates and vibrant economies. I took a risk with no job offer waiting. I knew no one when I moved here. My job is in health and safety.

I think you’re in complete denial if you think a certain "segment" people laying around assisted by the government have the best intentions. It could also be a California reading comprehension thing.

During the depression a number of people moved to where the work is.

N. Dakota has three distinctions: wheat, mosquitos, and oil shale. Since the first two haven't changed in the past hundred years at least, the only thing creating a vibrant economy there is the oil shale. Doesn't matter if you are in the oil shale workforce or not. You're there because there's a boom economy based on oil shale.

Good for you finding work when you had to. Good for you if you can find a way to enjoy wheat fields and mosquitos. But if you think you're a better person than others, you might try spending less time preening in front of your mirror, and more time ladling soup for others. There's a whloe lot more people looking for work than there is work to be had. You found yours. Lucky you. You think that makes you superior? You think anybody can just up and move and land a job? If there are 100,000 new jobs in N. Dakota and 20 million people out of work, that leaves -- uh, whoops, I ran outta fingers, Gus.

[Tex?Il?]

Originally Posted by Fargobound

I’m not sure why people think Fargo is in the Bakken formation or just down the street from Williston, but it seems to be commonplace on this forum.



It was either Fargo or Omaha simply because of the low unemployment rates and vibrant economies. I took a risk with no job offer waiting. I knew no one when I moved here. My job is in health and safety.

I think you’re in complete denial if you think a certain "segment" people laying around assisted by the government have the best intentions. It could also be a California reading comprehension thing.

During the depression a number of people moved to where the work is.

I never said anything about those laying around assisted by the government, I was simply saying that most people do not want that life. I do agree that there are those who are unmotivated and try to milk the system as long as they can, sure, but they are very small minority, and when%

[Fargobound]

Originally Posted by ralphkramden

N. Dakota has three distinctions: wheat, mosquitos, and oil shale. Since the first two haven't changed in the past hundred years at least, the only thing creating a vibrant economy there is the oil shale. Doesn't matter if you are in the oil shale workforce or not. You're there because there's a boom economy based on oil shale.

Your ignorance about the economy of Eastern North Dakota is a beautiful thing.

[.highnlite]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

Really? Now that's interesting. I quite agree but you seem to apply it only to yourself and deny it to others as you routinely and unceasingly ridicule, demean, disparage and attempt to make unfavorable comparisons to anyone elses preferences that are different from yours.

Apparently you have a persecution complex.
A. I seldom talk about my favorite landscape.
B. I do not ridicule, demean, disparage and attempt to make unfavorable comparisons anyone who choses to live west of the 100th Meridian. Since no true Westerner could live east of the 100th Meridian, those folks are fair game.

Do take note.

[Curmudgeon]

I take note of the fact that you're a hypocrite or a liar. The choice is yours. There are no others.