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just_passing_through
2019 Mar 11, 10:30pm
just_passing_through
2019 Mar 11, 10:30pm
NuttBoxer says
Man, that was like a downgrade of his entire family!
. But you are educated in the adult WWF, false dichotomy, hate anyone who doesn't agree with you propaganda. Trump is a warmongering, Wall Street insider who was smart enough to see an angle into the White House. Obama was warmongering Wall Street insider who did the same. You, are an ignorant bigot who has wasted his life defending one, and hating the other, but they both took turns fucking you.
Man, that was like a downgrade of his entire family!
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joshuatrio
2019 Mar 12, 4:29am
joshuatrio
2019 Mar 12, 4:29am
MrMagic says
The biggest culture shock was the workplace. People actually speak their mind down here without caring about stepping on someone else's toes. It's nice.
The other thing, people down here joke about skin color (my co-workers are about 50% black, 10% latino). Reality is, no one really cares what color you are - just the media - who try to race bait everyone.
I believe he's outside of Atlanta, GA
Down with the Rednecks. Talk about a culture shock when leaving CA, right?
The biggest culture shock was the workplace. People actually speak their mind down here without caring about stepping on someone else's toes. It's nice.
The other thing, people down here joke about skin color (my co-workers are about 50% black, 10% latino). Reality is, no one really cares what color you are - just the media - who try to race bait everyone.
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Goran_K
2019 Mar 12, 6:08am
Goran_K
2019 Mar 12, 6:08am
joshuatrio says
Democrats have nothing to offer besides genitals and melanin. Anytime they try to debate on policy, you get AOC type suggestions and everyone cringes or laughs.
MrMagic says
I believe he's outside of Atlanta, GA
Down with the Rednecks. Talk about a culture shock when leaving CA, right?
The biggest culture shock was the workplace. People actually speak their mind down here without caring about stepping on someone else's toes. It's nice.
The other thing, people down here joke about skin color (my co-workers are about 50% black, 10% latino). Reality is, no one really cares what color you are - just the media - who try to race bait everyone.
Democrats have nothing to offer besides genitals and melanin. Anytime they try to debate on policy, you get AOC type suggestions and everyone cringes or laughs.
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anonymous
2019 Mar 12, 6:33am
joshuatrio says
Au Contraire - one of many similar comments personally heard while facilitating training sessions in the greater Conyers area
I might have to work with "them" but I don't have to break bread with "them"
I might have to be nice to "them" at work but I don't have to spend time with "them" outside of work
The Old South has not died - it is just better hidden from view most of the time
no one really cares what color you are
Au Contraire - one of many similar comments personally heard while facilitating training sessions in the greater Conyers area
I might have to work with "them" but I don't have to break bread with "them"
I might have to be nice to "them" at work but I don't have to spend time with "them" outside of work
The Old South has not died - it is just better hidden from view most of the time
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anonymous
2019 Apr 1, 6:07pm
Americans are relocating more frequently than before, here's why. On average, 47 million U.S. residents moved each year from 2012 through 2016
As the housing market continues to slow down across the country, many homeowners are relocating to housing markets that better suit their financial needs.
In fact, according to NerdWallet’s Home Buyer Survey an average 47 million U.S. residents moved each year from 2012 to 2016.
And among the 25 metros analyzed in the report, all but Chicago and New York posted a net resident increase from migration.
“There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to understand why people move to a new city, and why some from abroad look to make the United States their new home,” NerdWallet Expert Holden Lewis said. “While some of those reasons might seem obvious, like a lower cost of living or relocation for a new job, some factors may be less tied to finances, like wanting to live closer to family or in a more culturally diverse city.”
That being said, NerdWallet’s report indicates the most common factor behind homeowner migration is the request of a housing upgrade.
“More than one-third of people who had recently moved said they wanted a larger or better-quality home, according to the 2017 American Housing Survey by the Census Bureau,” NerdWallet writes. “Such upgrades don’t typically require big moves — heading down the street or into another neighborhood is often enough. But some may seek more dramatic changes and move to another state.”
For those migrating out of state, NerdWallet’s data points to affordability as the second biggest motivation for relocation.
“Even though upgrading is the most common reason people move, according to the American Housing Survey, 18% of recent movers say they left their prior residence to reduce housing costs,” NerdWallet writes.
So, what markets are these homeowners relocating to? Well, according to the analysis, Tampa and Phoenix.
These housing markets had the highest share of out-of-state new homeowners, sitting at a whopping 41%. This total even exceeds the national average of 32%.
“Often the cities that attract the most newcomers are the same places where people are forced to compete for living space,” Lewis said. “In these growing metros, if construction of affordable housing doesn’t keep pace with population growth, then rents and home prices will rise.”
And Lewis is right, as Nerdwallet revealed homeownership costs have priced out many of out-of-state newcomers, resulting in 68% settling into their new housing markets as renters.
NOTE: NerdWallet’s Home Buyer survey is based on data collected from The Harris Poll, which features the responses of 2,029 U.S. adults ranging from January 16th through 18th.
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/48687-americans-are-relocating-more-frequently-than-before-heres-why
As the housing market continues to slow down across the country, many homeowners are relocating to housing markets that better suit their financial needs.
In fact, according to NerdWallet’s Home Buyer Survey an average 47 million U.S. residents moved each year from 2012 to 2016.
And among the 25 metros analyzed in the report, all but Chicago and New York posted a net resident increase from migration.
“There are a lot of factors to consider when trying to understand why people move to a new city, and why some from abroad look to make the United States their new home,” NerdWallet Expert Holden Lewis said. “While some of those reasons might seem obvious, like a lower cost of living or relocation for a new job, some factors may be less tied to finances, like wanting to live closer to family or in a more culturally diverse city.”
That being said, NerdWallet’s report indicates the most common factor behind homeowner migration is the request of a housing upgrade.
“More than one-third of people who had recently moved said they wanted a larger or better-quality home, according to the 2017 American Housing Survey by the Census Bureau,” NerdWallet writes. “Such upgrades don’t typically require big moves — heading down the street or into another neighborhood is often enough. But some may seek more dramatic changes and move to another state.”
For those migrating out of state, NerdWallet’s data points to affordability as the second biggest motivation for relocation.
“Even though upgrading is the most common reason people move, according to the American Housing Survey, 18% of recent movers say they left their prior residence to reduce housing costs,” NerdWallet writes.
So, what markets are these homeowners relocating to? Well, according to the analysis, Tampa and Phoenix.
These housing markets had the highest share of out-of-state new homeowners, sitting at a whopping 41%. This total even exceeds the national average of 32%.
“Often the cities that attract the most newcomers are the same places where people are forced to compete for living space,” Lewis said. “In these growing metros, if construction of affordable housing doesn’t keep pace with population growth, then rents and home prices will rise.”
And Lewis is right, as Nerdwallet revealed homeownership costs have priced out many of out-of-state newcomers, resulting in 68% settling into their new housing markets as renters.
NOTE: NerdWallet’s Home Buyer survey is based on data collected from The Harris Poll, which features the responses of 2,029 U.S. adults ranging from January 16th through 18th.
https://www.housingwire.com/articles/48687-americans-are-relocating-more-frequently-than-before-heres-why
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everything
2019 Apr 3, 1:26pm
everything
2019 Apr 3, 1:26pm
I look at what happens to some of the old people.. They end up kicked into assisted living, etc. by family & company, etc. Thus, I continually downsize out of bigger into smaller places that fit my needs. Retirement communities are expanding is my guess.
Personally I'd rather migrate right the hell out of here to a country where people are valued.
Personally I'd rather migrate right the hell out of here to a country where people are valued.
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Ceffer
2019 Apr 3, 1:40pm
Ceffer
2019 Apr 3, 1:40pm
Some people just move because they are chronically agitated and annoyed where they already live and think that the 'adventure' of moving will change things, until they become agitated and annoyed in their new environment.
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NuttBoxer
2019 Apr 4, 8:40am
NuttBoxer
2019 Apr 4, 8:40am
After about a month here I've already decided I'm never going back. The one thing I didn't account for here is how much less stressful life is. When I go to the store, I don't have people constantly on top of me. There's more parking. The commute is at least five miles further than what I had in San Diego, but it takes me the same amount of time. My neighborhood is super quite, everyone is friendly, I have a yard, at least 500 more square feet, two car garage, and a pool for $300 less a month than what I paid for a 2/2 condo. And I can realistically buy a house here without going into debt for the rest of my life.
Oh yeah, and I already got my daughter into a charter that is VASTLY superior to the one she attends in San Diego.
Those people you talk about don't come from California. Californians have legitimate reason to leave.
Oh yeah, and I already got my daughter into a charter that is VASTLY superior to the one she attends in San Diego.
Those people you talk about don't come from California. Californians have legitimate reason to leave.
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joshuatrio
2019 Apr 4, 8:49am
joshuatrio
2019 Apr 4, 8:49am
NuttBoxer says
Sounds pretty identical to our story.
Glad the move has worked out for you guys!
After about a month here I've already decided I'm never going back. The one thing I didn't account for here is how much less stressful life is. When I go to the store, I don't have people constantly on top of me. There's more parking. The commute is at least five miles further than what I had in San Diego, but it takes me the same amount of time. My neighborhood is super quite, everyone is friendly, I have a yard, at least 500 more square feet, two car garage, and a pool for $300 less a month than what I paid for a 2/2 condo. And I can realistically buy a house here without going into debt for the rest of my life.
Sounds pretty identical to our story.
Glad the move has worked out for you guys!
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FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut
2019 Apr 4, 8:51am
FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut
2019 Apr 4, 8:51am
Are you in Texas?
NuttBoxer says
NuttBoxer says
After about a month here I've already decided I'm never going back. The one thing I didn't account for here is how much less stressful life is. When I go to the store, I don't have people constantly on top of me. There's more parking. The commute is at least five miles further than what I had in San Diego, but it takes me the same amount of time. My neighborhood is super quite, everyone is friendly, I have a yard, at least 500 more square feet, two car garage, and a pool for $300 less a month than what I paid for a 2/2 condo. And I can realistically buy a house here without going into debt for the rest of my life.
Oh yeah, and I already got my daughter into a charter that is VASTLY superior to the one she attends in San Diego.
Those people you talk about don't come from California. Californians have legitimate reason to leave.
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NuttBoxer
2019 Apr 4, 10:36pm
NuttBoxer
2019 Apr 4, 10:36pm
FortWayneIndiana says
Arizona. Thought about Texas, but the 3 day trip to visit family in California was a deal breaker.
Are you in Texas?
Arizona. Thought about Texas, but the 3 day trip to visit family in California was a deal breaker.
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BayArea
2019 Apr 4, 10:45pm
BayArea
2019 Apr 4, 10:45pm
By the way, thanks for sharing your story.
My wife and I have tossed around the idea of leaving Silicon Valley for quite a while.
Unless you got into housing at the right time, why compete so hard for so little?
My wife and I have tossed around the idea of leaving Silicon Valley for quite a while.
Unless you got into housing at the right time, why compete so hard for so little?
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anonymous
2019 Apr 5, 3:19am
everything says
Rent before buying in a 55 and over place - a cautionary warning, I did not buy in one of them and glad I didn't.
Retirement communities are expanding is my guess.
Rent before buying in a 55 and over place - a cautionary warning, I did not buy in one of them and glad I didn't.
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anonymous
2019 Apr 5, 3:21am
Ceffer says
Also referred to as a "geographic" in 12 step programs. Doesn't work for most of those that try it since the underlying problems travel with them.
Some people just move because they are chronically agitated and annoyed where they already live and think that the 'adventure' of moving will change things, until they become agitated and annoyed in their new environment.
Also referred to as a "geographic" in 12 step programs. Doesn't work for most of those that try it since the underlying problems travel with them.
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anonymous
2019 Apr 5, 3:22am
NuttBoxer says
That would seem to be an incentive in a lot of cases - actually a 4-5 hour plane trip removed is far better and you just can't put a price on a 12 hour plus plane trip, different day and time zone..
but the 3 day trip to visit family in California was a deal breaker
That would seem to be an incentive in a lot of cases - actually a 4-5 hour plane trip removed is far better and you just can't put a price on a 12 hour plus plane trip, different day and time zone..
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Al_Sharpton_for_President
2019 Apr 5, 3:59am
Al_Sharpton_for_President
2019 Apr 5, 3:59am
You can always return to SD to vote there. Even citizens of Mexico can vote in California.
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HeadSet
2019 Apr 5, 7:11am
HeadSet
2019 Apr 5, 7:11am
willywonka says
Or put voting in your Will. Dems like to "mine" the posthumous vote.
You can always return to SD to vote there. Even citizens of Mexico can vote in California.
Or put voting in your Will. Dems like to "mine" the posthumous vote.
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B.A.C.A.H.
2019 Apr 5, 9:20pm
B.A.C.A.H.
2019 Apr 5, 9:20pm
BayArea says
Is the Bay Area your home town area? (ie, where you grew up?)
My wife and I have tossed around the idea of leaving Silicon Valley for quite a while.
Is the Bay Area your home town area? (ie, where you grew up?)
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BayArea
2019 Apr 5, 10:03pm
BayArea
2019 Apr 5, 10:03pm
B.A.C.A.H. says
Yes, grew up in the East Bay
BayArea saysMy wife and I have tossed around the idea of leaving Silicon Valley for quite a while.
Is the Bay Area your home town area? (ie, where you grew up?)
Yes, grew up in the East Bay
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FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut
2019 Apr 6, 8:40pm
FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut
2019 Apr 6, 8:40pm
You got to do what makes financial sense for you. I feel like CA has gone from a family friendly place, to just a place everyone trashes. bums, needles, mentally ill parades (lgbt, trannies, and other horseshit), illegals, and problems such shortage of housing and other basic needs which probably stems from insane inflow of illegals that the system fails to keep up with.
I can't fault anyone for leaving CA, like I can't fault anyone for wanting to get the fuck out of Detroit.
I can't fault anyone for leaving CA, like I can't fault anyone for wanting to get the fuck out of Detroit.
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Patrick
2019 Apr 6, 9:32pm
Patrick
2019 Apr 6, 9:32pm
California still has really incredible natural beauty in spite of everything.
Maybe after all the liberals have died out from feminism, it will once again become a good place to raise a family and stay long term.
Maybe after all the liberals have died out from feminism, it will once again become a good place to raise a family and stay long term.
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MisdemeanorRebel
2019 Apr 6, 9:41pm
MisdemeanorRebel
2019 Apr 6, 9:41pm
Patrick says
Except, you still won't be able to escape "Something", even if you hide in the bathroom with the door shut.
www.youtube.com/embed/_G_cjOipwW8
Ese, it's 3AM, the fiesta no silencio, amigo. Ahora, nosotros tenemos los pollos luchar. Debito cuarenta dolares en "La Machina", el grande le aca.
Maybe after all the liberals have died out from feminism, it will once again become a good place to raise a family and stay long term.
Except, you still won't be able to escape "Something", even if you hide in the bathroom with the door shut.
www.youtube.com/embed/_G_cjOipwW8
Ese, it's 3AM, the fiesta no silencio, amigo. Ahora, nosotros tenemos los pollos luchar. Debito cuarenta dolares en "La Machina", el grande le aca.
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B.A.C.A.H.
2019 Apr 6, 9:54pm
B.A.C.A.H.
2019 Apr 6, 9:54pm
BayArea says
Yep. This is sad. I know more homies who left than stayed. Many more.
Yes, grew up in the East Bay
Yep. This is sad. I know more homies who left than stayed. Many more.
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B.A.C.A.H.
2019 Apr 6, 9:57pm
B.A.C.A.H.
2019 Apr 6, 9:57pm
Patrick says
Won't even be missed. Privileged grad-school graduates with H-1's backfilling the void with their own kids and value systems. We're becoming an extension of Shanghai and Bombay, with a population of illegals for them to exploit.
after all the liberals have died out from feminism
Won't even be missed. Privileged grad-school graduates with H-1's backfilling the void with their own kids and value systems. We're becoming an extension of Shanghai and Bombay, with a population of illegals for them to exploit.
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Patrick
2019 Apr 7, 9:38am
Patrick
2019 Apr 7, 9:38am
MisterLearnToCode says
Damn, she's cute.
Mostly I don't mind the Mexicans as people. Good families, hard workers. I just want them to come here legally and in limited numbers, or not at all. And once here legally, they should strive to become American like previous waves of immigrants did.
Patrick saysMaybe after all the liberals have died out from feminism, it will once again become a good place to raise a family and stay long term.
Except, you still won't be able to escape "Something", even if you hide in the bathroom with the door shut.
www.youtube.com/embed/_G_cjOipwW8
Ese, it's 3AM, the fiesta no silencio, amigo. Ahora, nosotros tenemos los pollos luchar. Debito cuarenta dolares en "La Machina", el grande le aca.
Damn, she's cute.
Mostly I don't mind the Mexicans as people. Good families, hard workers. I just want them to come here legally and in limited numbers, or not at all. And once here legally, they should strive to become American like previous waves of immigrants did.
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FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut
2019 Apr 7, 10:07am
FortWayneAsNancyPelosiHaircut
2019 Apr 7, 10:07am
Everything comes and goes. Left is obsessed with promoting fag shit and feminism.
4-8 years that fetish will pass. CA will be conservative again, it will not survive otherwise. And history teaches us that liberalism leads to shit, followed by conservatism.
Patrick says
4-8 years that fetish will pass. CA will be conservative again, it will not survive otherwise. And history teaches us that liberalism leads to shit, followed by conservatism.
Patrick says
California still has really incredible natural beauty in spite of everything.
Maybe after all the liberals have died out from feminism, it will once again become a good place to raise a family and stay long term.
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just_passing_through
2019 Apr 7, 11:04am
just_passing_through
2019 Apr 7, 11:04am
MisterLearnToCode says
That has been my experience trying to camp anywhere near Austin or San Antonio. Day and Night. Every. Damn. Time.
Ese, it's 3AM, the fiesta no silencio, amigo.
That has been my experience trying to camp anywhere near Austin or San Antonio. Day and Night. Every. Damn. Time.
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MisdemeanorRebel
2019 Apr 7, 2:00pm
MisdemeanorRebel
2019 Apr 7, 2:00pm
Patrick says
Agreed, especially on the first count. My post was facetious. It's the Left Wing crowd that is the danger.
Damn, she's cute.
Mostly I don't mind the Mexicans as people. Good families, hard workers. I just want them to come here legally and in limited numbers, or not at all. And once here legally, they should strive to become American like previous waves of immigrants did.
Agreed, especially on the first count. My post was facetious. It's the Left Wing crowd that is the danger.
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anonymous
2019 Apr 7, 2:08pm
Patrick says
Heard the same lines in Conyersa few years back. Some of those "good ole boys" like on the Dukes of Hazard talking about their black co-workers.
They were a bit more specific though...
Wouldn't want one to marry into the family
Wouldn't marry one themselves
Wouldn't want to break bread with them or hang out with them after work
But other than that they were okay with "them", hell they might even share the lunch room with "them peoples".
Mostly I don't mind the Mexicans as people. Good families, hard workers
Heard the same lines in Conyersa few years back. Some of those "good ole boys" like on the Dukes of Hazard talking about their black co-workers.
They were a bit more specific though...
Wouldn't want one to marry into the family
Wouldn't marry one themselves
Wouldn't want to break bread with them or hang out with them after work
But other than that they were okay with "them", hell they might even share the lunch room with "them peoples".
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BayArea
2019 Apr 14, 1:06pm
BayArea
2019 Apr 14, 1:06pm
just_dregalicious says
My last few camping trips in CA have included neighbors having all night fiestas.
MisterLearnToCode saysEse, it's 3AM, the fiesta no silencio, amigo.
That has been my experience trying to camp anywhere near Austin or San Antonio. Day and Night. Every. Damn. Time.
My last few camping trips in CA have included neighbors having all night fiestas.
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Shaman
2019 May 23, 11:28am
Shaman
2019 May 23, 11:28am
BayArea says
I’ve experienced that as well, but only at the State Parks campgrounds. Go to a private campground or KOA and you will have a much better experience. I know the State locked up the best locations, but there are some really nice ones in private hands!
Best experience hands down was Ventana in Big Sur. Shady grounds with large spaces plenty of room, nice bathrooms and showers, surrounded by massive redwoods, and you can have campfires. Very relaxing, and only 3 miles from Pfieffer Beach with the purple sand!
My last few camping trips in CA have included neighbors having all night fiestas.
I’ve experienced that as well, but only at the State Parks campgrounds. Go to a private campground or KOA and you will have a much better experience. I know the State locked up the best locations, but there are some really nice ones in private hands!
Best experience hands down was Ventana in Big Sur. Shady grounds with large spaces plenty of room, nice bathrooms and showers, surrounded by massive redwoods, and you can have campfires. Very relaxing, and only 3 miles from Pfieffer Beach with the purple sand!
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RC2006
2019 May 23, 12:11pm
RC2006
2019 May 23, 12:11pm
BayArea says
Don't forget the diapers, trash, and graffiti. Anything that is free or cheep, or near city gets trashed by them.
just_dregalicious saysMisterLearnToCode saysEse, it's 3AM, the fiesta no silencio, amigo.
That has been my experience trying to camp anywhere near Austin or San Antonio. Day and Night. Every. Damn. Time.
My last few camping trips in CA have included neighbors having all night fiestas.
Don't forget the diapers, trash, and graffiti. Anything that is free or cheep, or near city gets trashed by them.
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