Some honest opinions about relocating to the midwest?

[Anonymous]

The funny thing is that there is so much self hatred in the Midwest. People will think you are crazy for leaving DC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

You haven't lived in one of these cities if you think DC is like Milwaukee. There is a lot going on in DC and tons of history. Movers and shakers, great school, a well educated population, public transit white people use and proximity to the beach and mountains.

Also no, DC doesn't look like other parts of the country. Now suburbs of Virginia do, but so do suburbs of new jersey. Virginia is not DC. There are not dozens of Georgetowns and Logan circles across the country.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

Spoken like a non native.

Yes, and a proud one at that!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

Spoken like a non native.

Yes, and a proud one at that!

Nonnative In virginia, which is NOT DC. Kind of like how NJ is not NY.

[Anonymous]

Is it me or could this poster get the entire laid back life she wants by moving to Olney, putting the kids in public school, and using the money they save to let her husband get a lower stress job?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

You haven't lived in one of these cities if you think DC is like Milwaukee. There is a lot going on in DC and tons of history. Movers and shakers, great school, a well educated population, public transit white people use and proximity to the beach and mountains.

Also no, DC doesn't look like other parts of the country. Now suburbs of Virginia do, but so do suburbs of new jersey. Virginia is not DC. There are not dozens of Georgetowns and Logan circles across the country.

Logan Circle? Really? Maybe you need to travel more. There are thousands of interesting and beautiful places outside the Beltway. But, while the world turns, you can enjoy all the "movers and shakers" and the "public transit white people use."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it me or could this poster get the entire laid back life she wants by moving to Olney, putting the kids in public school, and using the money they save to let her husband get a lower stress job?

Yes. Easily.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

You haven't lived in one of these cities if you think DC is like Milwaukee. There is a lot going on in DC and tons of history. Movers and shakers, great school, a well educated population, public transit white people use and proximity to the beach and mountains.

Also no, DC doesn't look like other parts of the country. Now suburbs of Virginia do, but so do suburbs of new jersey. Virginia is not DC. There are not dozens of Georgetowns and Logan circles across the country.

Logan Circle? Really? Maybe you need to travel more. There are thousands of interesting and beautiful places outside the Beltway. But, while the world turns, you can enjoy all the "movers and shakers" and the "public transit white people use."

There definitely are some great places and yes, I travel and have lived in quite a few cities. That being said, I don't think DC has a similar feel as the city if Milwaukee. The suburbs, maybe, but not DC proper.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

You haven't lived in one of these cities if you think DC is like Milwaukee. There is a lot going on in DC and tons of history. Movers and shakers, great school, a well educated population, public transit white people use and proximity to the beach and mountains.

Also no, DC doesn't look like other parts of the country. Now suburbs of Virginia do, but so do suburbs of new jersey. Virginia is not DC. There are not dozens of Georgetowns and Logan circles across the country.

Logan Circle? Really? Maybe you need to travel more. There are thousands of interesting and beautiful places outside the Beltway. But, while the world turns, you can enjoy all the "movers and shakers" and the "public transit white people use."

There definitely are some great places and yes, I travel and have lived in quite a few cities. That being said, I don't think DC has a similar feel as the city if Milwaukee. The suburbs, maybe, but not DC proper.

Nobody ever said they were the same. They are very different, but the OP is obviously looking for something different.

[Anonymous]

Milwaukee is blue colar city

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Unless you've been unhappy with you life for years, I can't imagine someone who lived in NY and DC wanting to move to the midwest. I'm from a mid-szed city in another part of the country and see a big difference between the lives and interests of my friends at home. Not saying it is better or worse, but just that I prefer DC or NY.

You can't make yourself be someone else just because deep down you know you should be focused on family, church picnics or whatever else it is yoi think is better about one of these cities.

I can see someone not wanting to leave NY if they liked it because there is nothing like it. But, DC? Most of the DC area just looks like other parts of the country, only at a much higher price. Nothing special.

You haven't lived in one of these cities if you think DC is like Milwaukee. There is a lot going on in DC and tons of history. Movers and shakers, great school, a well educated population, public transit white people use and proximity to the beach and mountains.

Also no, DC doesn't look like other parts of the country. Now suburbs of Virginia do, but so do suburbs of new jersey. Virginia is not DC. There are not dozens of Georgetowns and Logan circles across the country.

Logan Circle? Really? Maybe you need to travel more. There are thousands of interesting and beautiful places outside the Beltway. But, while the world turns, you can enjoy all the "movers and shakers" and the "public transit white people use."

There definitely are some great places and yes, I travel and have lived in quite a few cities. That being said, I don't think DC has a similar feel as the city if Milwaukee. The suburbs, maybe, but not DC proper.

Nobody ever said they were the same. They are very different, but the OP is obviously looking for something different.

The PP said DC looks like the rest of the country.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The funny thing is that there is so much self hatred in the Midwest. People will think you are crazy for leaving DC.

Self-hatred? Surely you're only speaking for yourself!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it me or could this poster get the entire laid back life she wants by moving to Olney, putting the kids in public school, and using the money they save to let her husband get a lower stress job?

Yes. Move to the suburbs. Olney, Burke, parts of Fairfax City ... trust me it's great here! I get a lot of the benefits of DC without the high pressure and craziness. Maybe the Midwest is right for you, but you can't romanticize it because if you've only lived on the coasts there are issues in the Midwest that you can't even imagine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Milwaukee is blue colar city

Actually, it is a healthy mix of blue and white collar. Lots of Fortune 500 and 1000 companies for a city its size.

[Anonymous]

It took longer than I thought for people to show up and start judging OP I'm impressed.

OP Chicago might be a good compromise. Also is there a reason not to move back to DH s hometown outside of des Moines?