Guess I already broke that axiom. Just bought a place near my hometown in Podunk-ville, MO. Going to quietly live out my remaining years there. Leaving south Texas and the7th largest city in the USA. Done with traffic, construction, people, high property taxes, etc. Adios, muchachos!
I think there's truth to this, starting fresh. You're forced see things differently. I moved to another continent, became career wise more successful than I could imagine
Definitely think there's truth in leaving your hometown. I cannot fathom the people that end up staying there their entire lives and on top of that never travel outside of it except maybe to the next major city nearby. Now as for the old job, kinda depends on your situation. You might need it in case of an emergency so always leave on the best of terms if you can. Same with most relationships I'd say except when it really doesn't suit you anymore. Probably will outgrow most of the ones you make in your life and end up with 5-10 people you genuinely talk to regularly which includes the family that you make and the family that you were born from. Now as for moving back to your hometown to retire...also kinda depends. To me, I feel dead on the inside going back there after getting the old hang-out places out of the way for nostalgia. I feel alive when I'm out and about doing things I want, feels like I'm in control of the way I'll die up until the moment it happens. Do what's best for you.
You certainly made the right choice. Where we lived was awesome. Middle of nowhere. However the ski area was started many years ago. Then a highway was built direct from DC. Then slowy DC metro area people started encroaching. Then covid happened and they decided to buy up all the property and drove the housing prices up about 4 times and nobody who lives there can afford to buy anything there. About the same or a little higher in price range you were talking about in your situation. We left two years ago and have been renting the past two years looking for the right house and property to purchase here. Probably this year some time. Really depends when right one comes along. Here I can purchase a suitable home for the 5 of us for under 100,000. There I couldnt purchase a home for 5 people for under 300,000 and that would be cheap. Now keep mind this is in a town of 600 people. The population of the town we moved to is also about 600. Difference is we dont have DC people building million dollar homes they use as there mountain shack getaway driving our housing costs through the roof. Gentrification at its finest in Appalachia. Joe Manchin had his place up there. I seen plenty of politicians and other government people where I worked security for the HOA in Timberline. Plenty of stories about that place. Worked for em 10 years. 2 years through Covid only to be fired for refusing the jab. The amount of hatred I have for these people I cant put into words. Needless to say screw them. Im better off, but I aint forgot what they have done to me. Never will.
Well Tustin MI where I live has a population of 253. It's a mix of houses here, everything from huge 3 story cabins to campers on property. There is a lot of pine and a lot of hunting. Amish make a nice addition.
I'm from a midsized West Coast city that didn't have any opportunities other than working on one of the various military bases in the area. I had a good childhood and the area is blessed with natural beauty, but there just wasn't anything to do. I hightailed it out of there as soon as I graduated from high school and never looked back. Leaving was the best decision I ever made. I only go back now to visit aging relatives and, once they have passed on, I'll never return. It's a good place to be from, but not a good place for me to be.
Everyone should read the lyrics and listen to these 2 songs by Journey: "Too Late," and "Still they ride." You can't live in small town America for ever.
Damn he was two sentences in and I already knew you was from Michigan and then mentioned Kalamazoo and portage and then I knew.. I grew up in that state spent 23 years there when you grow up there you are pretty much brainwashed into thinking that your state is the best state and everybody else's sucks and you get if you're on the west side of the state you're definitely also taught brainwashed and you're thinking that your church is better than everybody else's church and everybody there is very particular or we would call odd if you're living in other states.... Grand rapids Michigan was one of the first cities introduced fluoride into the water That's why you always encounter passive aggressive intellectual types up there in Michigan they want to get upset but they've been poisoned to deaths and they've been brainwashed into thinking that diplomacy is how you should operate or manage your local and state government and they don't know that they got brainwashed into that mentality they didn't get the memo that the wolves sell diplomacy to make it easier to manage the week and the meek... I'm rooting for my fellow Scandinavians That's predominantly what is up in that neck of the woods in every variety I'm rooting for you...but if you want to be able to keep that state which used to be great is not anymore well then you better take it back take out all the liberals out of that state and take it back kick out all the greedy Republicans and take it back most of all of your homelands used to be some of the greatest countries in the world they are slowly falling for the same reason this country is falling and that's based upon parasites get rid of parasites take your great state of Michigan back and actually create something great out of it again
@thecollapseexperiment just in general the state is broke and alot of companies packed up and left the state. There isn't alot of cool opportunities in the blue collar sector unless you know people. To work even for fedex or ups you have to list 10 years of work experience and their applications won't take you to the next step if you dont list. There is alot of work for the managerial class. I have been struggling to get back on the horse. Alot of hiring managers in the hvac industry are full of fantasies for candidates. It's a desperate situation here in illinois, but no one has the balls to say it.
As you may know I have worked for both Fed Ex and UPS. The policy at UPS is determined by the union contract and if they hire outside the company for drivers they can have stipulations like you mentioned. If you already work there they are required to let you test for a full time position based on seniority. I started out on the night shift loading the evening trailer to be sent out. I tested for full time but quit from the program due to politics (I can get into more of that later). as for Fed Ex, all their drivers, except Express drivers, are contractors. Each facility has routes that are contracted out to different companies that the drivers work for. Usually there are no benefits and even though Fed Ex has rules it is common for the contractor bosses to treat their drivers like shit. Have you considered offering your services as an HVAC guy out as a contractor? My former father in law did that with the hospital he worked for after he retired. No one else knew how to work on the system and he tripled his money. just a thought.
@thecollapseexperiment there's just too much saturation in this state everybody and their mother is doing it. Small shops have all been either assimilated or been sold off. Medium to large size business are flaunting ridiculous offers to get into people's homes to scam them. I think I truly chose the wrong career working in this state. You really need to know alot of people when working in the trades. I tried all platforms but they point that union is the way to go but I live far from Chicago to even apply and let alone deal with moving. Its like beating a dead horse up here in lake county. But going out on my own is not the right decision for me right now. This is a new year and maybe things will be better. I appreciate your insight on fed ex and ups. Maybe I will find something just to get this ball rolling again. Thanks for the content 🙏 I appreciate the wisdom.
@Hvacmaniac97 thanks for the warning as well. I can't say Illinois was on my list of places to move to. Aside from or mentally defective governor I like where I live.
Guess I already broke that axiom. Just bought a place near my hometown in Podunk-ville, MO. Going to quietly live out my remaining years there. Leaving south Texas and the7th largest city in the USA. Done with traffic, construction, people, high property taxes, etc. Adios, muchachos!
Never go back to some place you had a reason to leave.
If you do, only go back on your own terms.
Walking Tall comes to mind.
I think there's truth to this, starting fresh. You're forced see things differently. I moved to another continent, became career wise more successful than I could imagine
That sounds awesome. What country?
Definitely think there's truth in leaving your hometown. I cannot fathom the people that end up staying there their entire lives and on top of that never travel outside of it except maybe to the next major city nearby. Now as for the old job, kinda depends on your situation. You might need it in case of an emergency so always leave on the best of terms if you can. Same with most relationships I'd say except when it really doesn't suit you anymore. Probably will outgrow most of the ones you make in your life and end up with 5-10 people you genuinely talk to regularly which includes the family that you make and the family that you were born from. Now as for moving back to your hometown to retire...also kinda depends. To me, I feel dead on the inside going back there after getting the old hang-out places out of the way for nostalgia. I feel alive when I'm out and about doing things I want, feels like I'm in control of the way I'll die up until the moment it happens. Do what's best for you.
You certainly made the right choice. Where we lived was awesome. Middle of nowhere. However the ski area was started many years ago. Then a highway was built direct from DC. Then slowy DC metro area people started encroaching. Then covid happened and they decided to buy up all the property and drove the housing prices up about 4 times and nobody who lives there can afford to buy anything there. About the same or a little higher in price range you were talking about in your situation. We left two years ago and have been renting the past two years looking for the right house and property to purchase here. Probably this year some time. Really depends when right one comes along. Here I can purchase a suitable home for the 5 of us for under 100,000. There I couldnt purchase a home for 5 people for under 300,000 and that would be cheap. Now keep mind this is in a town of 600 people. The population of the town we moved to is also about 600. Difference is we dont have DC people building million dollar homes they use as there mountain shack getaway driving our housing costs through the roof. Gentrification at its finest in Appalachia. Joe Manchin had his place up there. I seen plenty of politicians and other government people where I worked security for the HOA in Timberline. Plenty of stories about that place. Worked for em 10 years. 2 years through Covid only to be fired for refusing the jab. The amount of hatred I have for these people I cant put into words. Needless to say screw them. Im better off, but I aint forgot what they have done to me. Never will.
Well Tustin MI where I live has a population of 253. It's a mix of houses here, everything from huge 3 story cabins to campers on property. There is a lot of pine and a lot of hunting. Amish make a nice addition.
Same thing happened in lake Tahoe California same situation as you described. Little mcmans everywhere and million dollar houses was the norm
I'm from a midsized West Coast city that didn't have any opportunities other than working on one of the various military bases in the area. I had a good childhood and the area is blessed with natural beauty, but there just wasn't anything to do. I hightailed it out of there as soon as I graduated from high school and never looked back. Leaving was the best decision I ever made. I only go back now to visit aging relatives and, once they have passed on, I'll never return. It's a good place to be from, but not a good place for me to be.
Amen
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Everyone should read the lyrics and listen to these 2 songs by Journey: "Too Late," and "Still they ride." You can't live in small town America for ever.
It's where I moved to. Living in the city was enslavement.
Damn he was two sentences in and I already knew you was from Michigan and then mentioned Kalamazoo and portage and then I knew.. I grew up in that state spent 23 years there when you grow up there you are pretty much brainwashed into thinking that your state is the best state and everybody else's sucks and you get if you're on the west side of the state you're definitely also taught brainwashed and you're thinking that your church is better than everybody else's church and everybody there is very particular or we would call odd if you're living in other states.... Grand rapids Michigan was one of the first cities introduced fluoride into the water That's why you always encounter passive aggressive intellectual types up there in Michigan they want to get upset but they've been poisoned to deaths and they've been brainwashed into thinking that diplomacy is how you should operate or manage your local and state government and they don't know that they got brainwashed into that mentality they didn't get the memo that the wolves sell diplomacy to make it easier to manage the week and the meek... I'm rooting for my fellow Scandinavians That's predominantly what is up in that neck of the woods in every variety I'm rooting for you...but if you want to be able to keep that state which used to be great is not anymore well then you better take it back take out all the liberals out of that state and take it back kick out all the greedy Republicans and take it back most of all of your homelands used to be some of the greatest countries in the world they are slowly falling for the same reason this country is falling and that's based upon parasites get rid of parasites take your great state of Michigan back and actually create something great out of it again
Dont come to Illinois period
Illinois or Chicago? I hear there is a difference.
@thecollapseexperiment just in general the state is broke and alot of companies packed up and left the state. There isn't alot of cool opportunities in the blue collar sector unless you know people. To work even for fedex or ups you have to list 10 years of work experience and their applications won't take you to the next step if you dont list. There is alot of work for the managerial class. I have been struggling to get back on the horse. Alot of hiring managers in the hvac industry are full of fantasies for candidates. It's a desperate situation here in illinois, but no one has the balls to say it.
As you may know I have worked for both Fed Ex and UPS. The policy at UPS is determined by the union contract and if they hire outside the company for drivers they can have stipulations like you mentioned. If you already work there they are required to let you test for a full time position based on seniority. I started out on the night shift loading the evening trailer to be sent out. I tested for full time but quit from the program due to politics (I can get into more of that later). as for Fed Ex, all their drivers, except Express drivers, are contractors. Each facility has routes that are contracted out to different companies that the drivers work for. Usually there are no benefits and even though Fed Ex has rules it is common for the contractor bosses to treat their drivers like shit. Have you considered offering your services as an HVAC guy out as a contractor? My former father in law did that with the hospital he worked for after he retired. No one else knew how to work on the system and he tripled his money. just a thought.
@thecollapseexperiment there's just too much saturation in this state everybody and their mother is doing it. Small shops have all been either assimilated or been sold off. Medium to large size business are flaunting ridiculous offers to get into people's homes to scam them. I think I truly chose the wrong career working in this state. You really need to know alot of people when working in the trades. I tried all platforms but they point that union is the way to go but I live far from Chicago to even apply and let alone deal with moving. Its like beating a dead horse up here in lake county. But going out on my own is not the right decision for me right now. This is a new year and maybe things will be better. I appreciate your insight on fed ex and ups. Maybe I will find something just to get this ball rolling again. Thanks for the content 🙏 I appreciate the wisdom.
@Hvacmaniac97 thanks for the warning as well. I can't say Illinois was on my list of places to move to. Aside from or mentally defective governor I like where I live.
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