What's important: Being "broke" in a major city or...... (sales, how much)
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living in a suburb/ small town/ the country(rural area) outside of a major city and living comfortable?
The reason why I ask is, I like many of you, "surf" the other forums and time and time again I see folks complaining about how much it costs to live in their city( Chicago, Boston(east coast) or San Fran,NYC,etc..) and many of them want to relocate for that purpose but it never fails, they want relocate to a city that is just as expensive as they city they live in.
It seems folks would rather be broke in a major than move to a place less "hip and happening" in exchange for saving money. I understand the situation about jobs and such but not all small cities are ghost towns without opportunity.....
I know Chicago is a very nice place to live and I am proud to be from Chicago, but next year is going to be it for me. Sure there are lots of things to do but you spend all of your income on housing alone. You have nothing for savings and entertainment.
To hell with high priced cities. I'd rather know I am financially comfortable and live in a small town outside of a major city than live in some happening area and remain broke.
You can always travel to your big city and party......
CD, what are your thoughts? This is just a observation I've made in some of the forums. Nothing scientific or "offical".
Living in a suburb would be a tease. i think a better option would be living in the middle of no where on a modest salary. Suburbs just don't do it for me. That's the grey area. I would prefer either white or black when it comes to locations, no in betweens. Thus give me a town in the middle of no where being comfortable over the hustle and bustle of the city struggling to pay a 10% sales tax on everything. besides, you can always visit the big city.
I hate country, I hate small towns and I hate suburbs, and I'm pretty broke right now living in the city, so I guess you have my answer. I could easily move back to where i came from and make a comfortable living working at a crappy newspaper but i would be miserable.
I hate country, I hate small towns and I hate suburbs, and I'm pretty broke right now living in the city, so I guess you have my answer. I could easily move back to where i came from and make a comfortable living working at a crappy newspaper but i would be miserable.
Different strokes for different people. But I see what you mean. If you can find a good job in a small town and live there cheaply, then why not? If you're single I can see an issue. But if you have a family then get outside and play, do video games, have picnics, go to movies (we have a drive-in here). If it improves your quality of life, go for it.
It also annoys me how people, well-meaning people, coming on asking for a place that probably doesn't exist. I realize you want your American Dream, but you won't find every criteria in one place. Some people are too specific. Others aren't specific enough.
Ron. I think it comes down to a matter of personal preference.
In my own personal case I'd be content to be "broke" in some metro areas and small rural towns while in others it would be the opposite. I am more goal oriented or driven to achieve my personal objectives, most of which really don't require very much money. That being the case I can live on a minimal amount of money in a place that I truly like and can accomplish my personal and professional objectives. As long as I have more money coming in than going out I am content in most places. I can achieve my goals in some urban areas as well as some rural areas.
Conversely, no amount of money will keep me in a location that does not permit me to achieve my personal and professional goals. My current home of Kansas City is one such animal. I don't have the right demographics or suitable market for the community radio station I intend to start and it is a terrible place to meet and ultimately find a suitable companion of the female persuasion. I hate the hot and humid weather because it discourages me from getting out and staying active and I also have to travel a fairly long distance to find a suitable forested setting to hike. The ONLY thing that keeps me in Kansas City is the money I earn from my present occupation. Eventually that will probably change though because I hope to relocate to an area of the country that will allow me to achieve most of my personal and professional goals, even if it means earning less money. If I wind up being stuck here because of the sinking economy then I will move to a small town some 40 miles from KC because I can achieve some of my personal and professional objectives in that location. But...I'll have a long drive to work.:-)
Great post and well stated my friend. Good luck with the radio station.
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Originally Posted by WILWRadio
Ron. I think it comes down to a matter of personal preference.
In my own personal case I'd be content to be "broke" in some metro areas and small rural towns while in others it would be the opposite. I am more goal oriented or driven to achieve my personal objectives, most of which really don't require very much money. That being the case I can live on a minimal amount of money in a place that I truly like and can accomplish my personal and professional objectives. As long as I have more money coming in than going out I am content in most places. I can achieve my goals in some urban areas as well as some rural areas.
Conversely, no amount of money will keep me in a location that does not permit me to achieve my personal and professional goals. My current home of Kansas City is one such animal. I don't have the right demographics or suitable market for the community radio station I intend to start and it is a terrible place to meet and ultimately find a suitable companion of the female persuasion. I hate the hot and humid weather because it discourages me from getting out and staying active and I also have to travel a fairly long distance to find a suitable forested setting to hike. The ONLY thing that keeps me in Kansas City is the money I earn from my present occupation. Eventually that will probably change though because I hope to relocate to an area of the country that will allow me to achieve most of my personal and professional goals, even if it means earning less money. If I wind up being stuck here because of the sinking economy then I will move to a small town some 40 miles from KC because I can achieve some of my personal and professional objectives in that location. But...I'll have a long drive to work.:-)
i'd prefer being as close as possible to big city and swing it financially....
no way i can live in a rural are, but that's just me
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I could easily move back to where i came from and make a comfortable living working at a crappy newspaper but i would be miserable.
