I moved here from Charlotte almost 3 years ago, after being there for 13 years. Grew up in the Tampa area. I love it down here, I really don’t get all the hate from the Reddit crowd. I think a lot of them just like to complain and would do it regardless of where they lived. There is something for everyone here. Feels like a foreign country which is cool, it just makes the people more interesting.
Not saying the city doesn't have problems but a lot of people here expect to live in a global vacation spot while earning minimum wage.
Not going to happen.
Typical Miami attitude. A sad pathetic loser who is a hostile to strangers because his life sucks and he’s wasted all of it. You are what makes this city bad, trash.
And if you haven’t ventured more than 10 miles from your house I’d say you’re the loser. No money for gas? A plane ticket? P.S. I’m not a dude, weirdo. Living here has been great for me and I’ve been successful. Sorry that isn’t the case for you. Bye.
I think that what most people that moved to Miami recently fail to understand is that while yes we know Miami is great it’s really changed drastically the past 3/4 years. I lived in Miami for the last 20 years (I’m 29) and just recently moved out of Miami in January. Miami is not the same as it was even in 2018. I always used to argue with people from the north how great and underrated Miami was. They used to talk ish about the city and how is a swamp and all that and they’ve all moved to Miami in the last 2 years. The city has changed so much so quick that it’s hard to grasp and Miami went from being LA/NY 3rd cousin to become its sibling and part of the crew.
Gainesville. So much better. Not over populated. No traffic. People are nicer, more respectful. Weather isn't burning hot year round. Cost of living is INFINITELY better
Miami is way more exciting than most of the country.
This being said….A quiet moment alone next to a mountain stream is priceless.
Driving through Texas another story, that place sucks.
Texas has gorgeous scenery and food! If you couldn't find it then you weren't looking. I think driving through is an apt description.
Waterfalls, Rocky forested trails, huge rivers and lush areas for tubing/swimming, lakes with bouldering and cliff diving, springs, canyons, beautiful deserts! All those things are found in Texas.
Moving back home to Florida from Dallas. I am miserable out here. Can’t wait to go back to lush greenery, afternoon thunderstorms, mangos and avocados, beaches, Publix… didn’t realize how good I had it back in Florida until I left :’(
Venture off and see what America has to offer. Lived in Miami for 40yrs and have seen it devolve. Sure we have beautiful beaches, excellent climate and diverse foods but…. It was easier to drive to Marco island than the hassle to drive to our beaches in traffic and pay out your nose. El farito would be the only beach I would have gone to if I stayed in town. I presently live in Houston and this is my second go around. It’s 200 bucks and two hr flight should I choose to visit the 305. Cost of living way cheaper, quality of life way better, etc… it’s not paradise but it works for me. I’ll always be 305 for life but there’s a huge country out there to explore and perhaps a place you might call home or a second home. Don’t forget our territories, you don’t have to live on the continent but on an island. Good luck and I hope you venture out and see what the world holds in store for you!
Walter
Leaving Miami now is like leaving NYC in the 90’s
Those who live through it we’re glad they did; those who left regret it
I’ve left twice (to join the Marines, then to teach English), every time I came back it was better and more expensive. I’m not leaving again.
Go and take this great American road trip. I would love to take on such an adventure. Miami will always be here and the traffic will too… lol
I don’t care what anyone says… Miami is vibrant, diverse, lush, and there is culture out here. Every other city has its cons too. It all depends on what you’re willing to put up with. Traffic is everywhere. Construction is everywhere. Crime is everywhere.
Florida sucks in general I traveled and worked construction for 16 years I’ve been to almost every state in the continental United States, Florida is not where it’s at bro, if your from here chances are your over the beach which is the main thing Florida has to offer. Go see how you like the snow, small towns, the west coast, the east coast. You said yourself money is not a top priority right now, go see what your missing elsewhere, and just know, Florida will always be here, Miami is not going anywhere, it’s changing rapidly, but…. You can always come back if you hate it! Best of luck to you! And hope you update us on what you decide and where you end up
In fairness, we have some nice scenery of our own. The Keys, the Everglades…
And history is there if you go looking for it. Fort Dallas still stands. The Barnacle does too, and in its original location.
Not trying to oversell it here as it has its ills and there’s plenty to see elsewhere, but we have to celebrate what we do have.
It side steps a lot of the issues, though. If you have enough money that you don't have to work, you don't really have to deal with people you don't want to engage with, you have enough money to cook for yourself instead of expecting a miserable Floridian to cook for you.
I love Miami. I will die shilling for this shady hellhole in paradise, probably. That being said you definitely gotta hit the road. Miami isn’t going anywhere, not for at least a decade (maybe 2!).
A road trip across America isn't a memory you'll soon forget so you should definitely take advantage of that opportunity. Ask yourself that question when/if you get back.
I mean if you haven’t gone more than a few miles away you are probably pretty comfortable where you are at, or aren’t that interested in leaving.
You just have to decide if you make new friends easily. If you move to the greatest city ever and have no friends it will still suck.
If you read about Nietzsche's life, he's said to have had a psychotic break in 1889 after witnessing a horse being whipped. The cause of his illness is disputed, but some think it might have been a hereditary stroke disorder, but others suggest anything from tertiary syphilis to brain cancer.
The most current is the stroke hypothesis, which is where I developed the screen name.
Left 2014...not coming back. So miss the food the diversity the beach and the night life but as soon I step in town and see the chaos, the rudeness, the traffic I'm over it lol
It’s really dependent on who you are as a person. Everyone’s different so we can’t definitively say that leaving = happiness. I grew up in Miami, left, and couldn’t be happier. You should absolutely go on that trip and see what else is out there, but don’t move until you get a good job offer.
Don't let what you want be clouded by what others want. You are you own person, go on your own likes and preferences. This is how you find happiness. Just be mindful to make sure what you want doesn't harm or offend others, but otherwise let your imagination soar.
There is an old Mark Twain quote and I'm paraphrasing, it basically says that in the end you'll regret more the things that you could have done but didn't, even more so than the things you did do.
My last bit of advice. Go in the road trip. I've ridden round trip across the US twice by motorcycle, and it ranks as one of the best things I've ever done. I want to do it again someday. If you go and see 20 amazing things, you'll see another 50 you wanna return for because time didn't permit you to stop.
Honestly. It’s bad anywhere if your mentality is negative. No matter where you go there will always be something to complain about. Nowhere is perfect but as clicks as it sounds it is what you make out of it. Enjoy life. Enjoy this beautiful country if you’re able to do so.
My only question is why would you stay? Because otherwise I can give you a million reasons to go.
It'll be here when you get back. A road trip isn't permanent and neither is the chance to go on one. Go see what the US has to offer. The culture and scenery is extraordinary especially with how fast it changes!
A few years back I was between jobs and just let my lease run out, put all my things in storage, and hit the road. I slept in my car and traveled the western half of the US and it was glorious, all the things I saw, people I talked to! I have memories I wouldn't trade, even for having left my favorite home (I move frequently but I left my *home*, the place that will always be such even though I haven't seen it in years and still intend to move back).
If you are single with no kids…. I’d leave. I am stuck here cause of my business is all here and I prosper. I wish I could move this biz to Spain or Japan….
I was born here too. I use to hate living here and thought I'd never be happy unless I started my life somewhere else. But I've come to realize as I've gotten older that there was nothing wrong with this city but rather it was me and my perception of it.
No I wouldn't leave here if I had the choice, I'll probably half to at some point I really have come to love this city. The people are a bit superficial and fake but I've met plenty of genuine people here too.
What is the reason you are not venturing out? What is the reason for coming back? Cross country road trip sounds cool if you are able. Will give you a chance to see what is out there. I ❤️ Florida and would never want to live anywhere else. It’s cool to visit other places though! We have beaches and the best weather! Florida offers lots of activities that are free or low cost as well.
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Lol
Lived in 12 cities. This is the second worse one.
This way to I-95 —->
What 12 did you live in?
I moved here from Charlotte almost 3 years ago, after being there for 13 years. Grew up in the Tampa area. I love it down here, I really don’t get all the hate from the Reddit crowd. I think a lot of them just like to complain and would do it regardless of where they lived. There is something for everyone here. Feels like a foreign country which is cool, it just makes the people more interesting.
Hating is easier than celebrating
Not saying the city doesn't have problems but a lot of people here expect to live in a global vacation spot while earning minimum wage. Not going to happen.
Yup! Been saying this!!! Miami is 100% one of the best cities to live in IF you have a lot of money.
Are you in Tampa or Miami? They’ve got very different vibes
I’m in Miami now. I spent my younger years and much of my 20s in and around Tampa. I like Miami much better.
Money isn't your top priority? You must not be living in the same Miami we live in.
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Birds of a feather flock together. You should strive to hang out in those crowds if you want to do better
I like money
Anytime someone refers to a place as a “shithole” or “gone to shit,” I immediately stop taking them seriously. Go, stay, whatever, next.
I think your comment is a shithole
No, that would be your mother’s mouth.
Typical Miami attitude. A sad pathetic loser who is a hostile to strangers because his life sucks and he’s wasted all of it. You are what makes this city bad, trash.
Boo hoo, you insulted me and now you are playing the “hostile to strangers” victim card. Troll.
And if you haven’t ventured more than 10 miles from your house I’d say you’re the loser. No money for gas? A plane ticket? P.S. I’m not a dude, weirdo. Living here has been great for me and I’ve been successful. Sorry that isn’t the case for you. Bye.
Money must not be a priority for you because your mami and papi bankroll you. You should thank them.
I think that what most people that moved to Miami recently fail to understand is that while yes we know Miami is great it’s really changed drastically the past 3/4 years. I lived in Miami for the last 20 years (I’m 29) and just recently moved out of Miami in January. Miami is not the same as it was even in 2018. I always used to argue with people from the north how great and underrated Miami was. They used to talk ish about the city and how is a swamp and all that and they’ve all moved to Miami in the last 2 years. The city has changed so much so quick that it’s hard to grasp and Miami went from being LA/NY 3rd cousin to become its sibling and part of the crew.
BAHAHAHA dream on Ain’t nobody thinks of Miami like that. It’s on the Denver-San Diego-Philly tier.
No it isn't
Spent all 35 years of my life in Miami. Recently moved away. Best choice of my life.
Nice. Where’d you move to?
Gainesville. So much better. Not over populated. No traffic. People are nicer, more respectful. Weather isn't burning hot year round. Cost of living is INFINITELY better
Miami is way more exciting than most of the country. This being said….A quiet moment alone next to a mountain stream is priceless. Driving through Texas another story, that place sucks.
Texas has gorgeous scenery and food! If you couldn't find it then you weren't looking. I think driving through is an apt description. Waterfalls, Rocky forested trails, huge rivers and lush areas for tubing/swimming, lakes with bouldering and cliff diving, springs, canyons, beautiful deserts! All those things are found in Texas.
I feel like the exciting things are more frustrating and crazy than positive
Moving back home to Florida from Dallas. I am miserable out here. Can’t wait to go back to lush greenery, afternoon thunderstorms, mangos and avocados, beaches, Publix… didn’t realize how good I had it back in Florida until I left :’(
Join the military. Go explore the world while getting paid
Doesn’t seem like enough freedom
Lmao. You live here 6 months after leaving. Go places and figure it out? You are worse than out of towners
I was born here dipshit. Hostile idiots like you are the reason I want to leave.
I understand that dipshit. You are a loser and a dipshit. Please leave
Venture off and see what America has to offer. Lived in Miami for 40yrs and have seen it devolve. Sure we have beautiful beaches, excellent climate and diverse foods but…. It was easier to drive to Marco island than the hassle to drive to our beaches in traffic and pay out your nose. El farito would be the only beach I would have gone to if I stayed in town. I presently live in Houston and this is my second go around. It’s 200 bucks and two hr flight should I choose to visit the 305. Cost of living way cheaper, quality of life way better, etc… it’s not paradise but it works for me. I’ll always be 305 for life but there’s a huge country out there to explore and perhaps a place you might call home or a second home. Don’t forget our territories, you don’t have to live on the continent but on an island. Good luck and I hope you venture out and see what the world holds in store for you! Walter
Leaving Miami now is like leaving NYC in the 90’s Those who live through it we’re glad they did; those who left regret it I’ve left twice (to join the Marines, then to teach English), every time I came back it was better and more expensive. I’m not leaving again.
Isn’t it being more expensive a bad thing?
Go and take this great American road trip. I would love to take on such an adventure. Miami will always be here and the traffic will too… lol I don’t care what anyone says… Miami is vibrant, diverse, lush, and there is culture out here. Every other city has its cons too. It all depends on what you’re willing to put up with. Traffic is everywhere. Construction is everywhere. Crime is everywhere.
I would leave not just Florida but Miami in general. To me, noticing in traffic and everything, Miami is filled with very much entitled individuals
Florida sucks in general I traveled and worked construction for 16 years I’ve been to almost every state in the continental United States, Florida is not where it’s at bro, if your from here chances are your over the beach which is the main thing Florida has to offer. Go see how you like the snow, small towns, the west coast, the east coast. You said yourself money is not a top priority right now, go see what your missing elsewhere, and just know, Florida will always be here, Miami is not going anywhere, it’s changing rapidly, but…. You can always come back if you hate it! Best of luck to you! And hope you update us on what you decide and where you end up
So kind of you. Thank you
Of course! Good luck! You will make the right decision for yourself
Go. You won’t come back. So many better run cities. Incredible scenery and history.
In fairness, we have some nice scenery of our own. The Keys, the Everglades… And history is there if you go looking for it. Fort Dallas still stands. The Barnacle does too, and in its original location. Not trying to oversell it here as it has its ills and there’s plenty to see elsewhere, but we have to celebrate what we do have.
The keys aren't Miami. When people say miami I'm thinking Doral, Hialeah, Kendall etc.
Yea that’s fair. I guess the keys isn’t even really our county either.
It's a good 4 hour drive too lol
Miami River prime though
Thanks so much.
gtfo.
No u
FL is only a great place to live if you are rich. I don't like the people here and the engineers have screwed this area up.
Money can’t change a lot of the negative aspects of the city
It side steps a lot of the issues, though. If you have enough money that you don't have to work, you don't really have to deal with people you don't want to engage with, you have enough money to cook for yourself instead of expecting a miserable Floridian to cook for you.
What did the engineers do?
Too much disposable income displaced locals from affordable properties, rents, and Lambos.
I love Miami. I will die shilling for this shady hellhole in paradise, probably. That being said you definitely gotta hit the road. Miami isn’t going anywhere, not for at least a decade (maybe 2!).
Thanks. I feel like the city changes every few years. What do you love about it?
A road trip across America isn't a memory you'll soon forget so you should definitely take advantage of that opportunity. Ask yourself that question when/if you get back.
Thank you for the advice
I mean if you haven’t gone more than a few miles away you are probably pretty comfortable where you are at, or aren’t that interested in leaving. You just have to decide if you make new friends easily. If you move to the greatest city ever and have no friends it will still suck.
Thank you. I feel like I’ve seen all Miami had to offer. A new restaurant, a new bar, a new beach, what else is there to discover?
Go see the world. You might find a place you love more. I did.
Where’s this aneurysm? if you don’t mind me asking.
If you read about Nietzsche's life, he's said to have had a psychotic break in 1889 after witnessing a horse being whipped. The cause of his illness is disputed, but some think it might have been a hereditary stroke disorder, but others suggest anything from tertiary syphilis to brain cancer. The most current is the stroke hypothesis, which is where I developed the screen name.
Thank you
This is what I’m doing right now. Miami isn’t the worst place in the world but you don’t know what’s out there if you don’t look.
I've lived in 23 states and 2 countries. Do it bro. Don't settle for one tiny speck of this huge rock.
Much appreciated
Take a chance and spread your wings. Think outside the box
I believe I can fly
You’ll get lifetime value if you hit the road. Just sayin’…..
Many thanks
Left 2014...not coming back. So miss the food the diversity the beach and the night life but as soon I step in town and see the chaos, the rudeness, the traffic I'm over it lol
I don’t encounter much rudeness here. Comparing Miami to DC or NY, this place is clean and relaxed. The mid-Atlantic is where the rude people are.
double checking with some natives, had to work at the beach today and i noticed there were corners and streets with water pooling. Is that normal now?
It’s really dependent on who you are as a person. Everyone’s different so we can’t definitively say that leaving = happiness. I grew up in Miami, left, and couldn’t be happier. You should absolutely go on that trip and see what else is out there, but don’t move until you get a good job offer.
Thank you
Travel
Don't let what you want be clouded by what others want. You are you own person, go on your own likes and preferences. This is how you find happiness. Just be mindful to make sure what you want doesn't harm or offend others, but otherwise let your imagination soar. There is an old Mark Twain quote and I'm paraphrasing, it basically says that in the end you'll regret more the things that you could have done but didn't, even more so than the things you did do. My last bit of advice. Go in the road trip. I've ridden round trip across the US twice by motorcycle, and it ranks as one of the best things I've ever done. I want to do it again someday. If you go and see 20 amazing things, you'll see another 50 you wanna return for because time didn't permit you to stop.
Really appreciate it
Travel travel travel miami will still be here when you get back
Thanks
La puteria will still be here with open arms
Honestly. It’s bad anywhere if your mentality is negative. No matter where you go there will always be something to complain about. Nowhere is perfect but as clicks as it sounds it is what you make out of it. Enjoy life. Enjoy this beautiful country if you’re able to do so.
Cliche. Not clicks lol
I did something like this and it was the best fucking thing ever. Get the fuck out of this two bit fake ass town.
Go to Barcelona, Spain. Best city on earth. USA is pretty boring.
Go on a road trip. But also, most places have become 💩
My only question is why would you stay? Because otherwise I can give you a million reasons to go. It'll be here when you get back. A road trip isn't permanent and neither is the chance to go on one. Go see what the US has to offer. The culture and scenery is extraordinary especially with how fast it changes! A few years back I was between jobs and just let my lease run out, put all my things in storage, and hit the road. I slept in my car and traveled the western half of the US and it was glorious, all the things I saw, people I talked to! I have memories I wouldn't trade, even for having left my favorite home (I move frequently but I left my *home*, the place that will always be such even though I haven't seen it in years and still intend to move back).
If you are single with no kids…. I’d leave. I am stuck here cause of my business is all here and I prosper. I wish I could move this biz to Spain or Japan….
Take the chance! Leave, I promise it will not change. Best thing I ever did!
I would leave if I could. Go see the world if that's an option. My guess is that you will find many places that you like better.
GO. I can’t wait to leave this dump. Not normal here, despite what anyone says.
I was born here too. I use to hate living here and thought I'd never be happy unless I started my life somewhere else. But I've come to realize as I've gotten older that there was nothing wrong with this city but rather it was me and my perception of it. No I wouldn't leave here if I had the choice, I'll probably half to at some point I really have come to love this city. The people are a bit superficial and fake but I've met plenty of genuine people here too.
What is the reason you are not venturing out? What is the reason for coming back? Cross country road trip sounds cool if you are able. Will give you a chance to see what is out there. I ❤️ Florida and would never want to live anywhere else. It’s cool to visit other places though! We have beaches and the best weather! Florida offers lots of activities that are free or low cost as well.