I want to live in South Dakota.

[jmgg]

Originally Posted by shakman

Sound like Tikiviet either has an agenda to discourage anyone from moving to SD or Tiki has a severe bitterness problem. I dont agree with any of his comments.

His was a rumblin, bumblin, stumblin post if I've ever seen one. Chris Bierman would be proud.


If SD isn't a place for old people why is it one of the top ranked states to retire? It's low taxes, low fees, exceptional healthcare along with safety is matched by few. Winter weather is the one negative. I can't count the number of retirees that live here 9 months out of the year and go south for the winter. Literally "flocks" of them.


If you're a young person wanting to be employed and raise a family it also has few equals. If you're single, need constant entertaining, and want the government to take care of your every need, it's definitely not the place for you. You have to have a work ethic to fit in and truly be appreciated here.


SD is making great strides in teacher pay. They needed to. The quality of education is still very high which is a kudu to our teacher workforce's dedication. This is also due to SD still having strong family values that have all but eroded away in many parts of our country.


Contaminated water and dirty air? Where did tikiviet come up with that one? Water quality might not be quite what you'll find in the higher altitudes of the Rockies, but it's better than most other places. How many states can realistically brag that their air quality is better than SD? Some are as good maybe, but better?


Our taxes and insurance for our vehicles are so low that a whole industry has popped up in SD where we're the "home" state for people that live in their RV year around.


tikiviet needs to move back to Rainbow Playland as he remembers it where life is a box of chocolates.

[eric#1]

Originally Posted by tikiviet

South Dakota is not a place for young or old poor people. Only the rich can enjoy this state The state does not care about the poor,kids,or elderly.Fine example cut education by 800,000 dollars and now cutting teachers and ones that are left will get a little more in pay. Lowest paying salary in nation here for teachers. Right to work state this is a joke. Cost of living lower because you get paid sub wages. Women are treated like second hand citizens,especially since gel moms. Elderly who need work because they don't have enough to live don't get jobs and no programs here. Government does nothing for the poorer class of people. Soon when they get done with pipeline and mining this state will be like of America, contaminated water,dirty air and in shambles all because of their greed. If you have a nice car forget it that car is doomed. We got raised 6 cents for roads and roads are never fixed. They tried to tax vehicles for each wheel that was turned down but believe me they will get way without the people deciding.The people here have no say what goes on. The only thing they got here is the hills and bad lands other than that not a place to thrive

SD is not perfect, but I am proud of where I live. Your claims are so far off reality, I am pretty sure that he/she is making comments to avoid any influx of outsiders, or just looking to troll some.

[jmgg]

Originally Posted by tikiviet

South Dakota is not a place for young or old poor people. Only the rich can enjoy this state The state does not care about the poor,kids,or elderly.Fine example cut education by 800,000 dollars and now cutting teachers and ones that are left will get a little more in pay. Lowest paying salary in nation here for teachers. Right to work state this is a joke. Cost of living lower because you get paid sub wages. Women are treated like second hand citizens,especially since gel moms. Elderly who need work because they don't have enough to live don't get jobs and no programs here. Government does nothing for the poorer class of people. Soon when they get done with pipeline and mining this state will be like of America, contaminated water,dirty air and in shambles all because of their greed. If you have a nice car forget it that car is doomed. We got raised 6 cents for roads and roads are never fixed. They tried to tax vehicles for each wheel that was turned down but believe me they will get way without the people deciding.The people here have no say what goes on. The only thing they got here is the hills and bad lands other than that not a place to thrive

South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 2.7% in2016. With a little education, decent jobs are everywhere except in only the most rural areas. By the laws of supply and demand wages are definitely going up or employers aren't filling positions.


If someone wants to get off their butt and get established in the workforce, this is the place.


• USA - state unemployment rate in February 2016 | Statistic

[nkull]

Originally Posted by jmgg

South Dakota has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 2.7% in2016. With a little education, decent jobs are everywhere except in only the most rural areas. By the laws of supply and demand wages are definitely going up or employers aren't filling positions.


If someone wants to get off their butt and get established in the workforce, this is the place.


• USA - state unemployment rate in February 2016 | Statistic

Yep... Plenty of opportunities here... Just have to open your eyes and look for them.