@@StevenRussellB Eventually I will get a car but my income is tight that's why I ask will I need a car to get around? It was tough but I lost 3 jobs where I'm from. So I'm giving Chicago a chance.
Just came across your channel via this video. I moved to the burbs in 97, then Chicago in 2000, then back to the burbs in 2019 and I must say your points are spot on! I can't think of anything major you missed honestly. Maybe expanding on the motivation bit, like it helps to stay motivated. Keep reading. Keep trying new things. It's easy to fall into a groove and stay there while the world passes you by. Gotta keep doing and learning new things to keep things interesting. For me of late, that's been gardening but you do you. Cheers! 😊
As a Chicago native I actually like The Loop (and South Loop), but for specific purposes. + the performing arts (CSO, Joffrey, Lyric Opera, Broadway in Chicago, House of Blues) + the parks (Millennium Park, Grant Park) + Museum Campus + Chicago Athletic Association (Cherry Circle Room, Drawing Room, Game Room) If I'm not seeking out those specific venues or institutions I normally don't find myself in the neighborhood. But yes, dives are great.
I've been 8 years removed from the bar scene in Chicago and I'm still struggling getting my weekends on normal time. Saturday nights would start at about 9:30 for dinner, we would meet at Coast in Bucktown for sushi or get Tapas then hit the bars in Wicker Park until 5 A.M. then tacos at Lazos or Arturos then grab a cab to the Globe Pub for EPL Matches and drink and watch soccer until noon or 1 and then sleep all day Sunday and up early Monday to start the week. I still feel lazy AF until about 7 or 8 and always have a hard time sleeping Saturday nights and staying up and active on Sunday afternoons.
I plan on moving to the Chicago area next year and this video really helped me💯. Coming from Iowa where there is hardly any opportunity here and it’s really taking a toll on my mental health 🤦🏽♂️. I’m going to be 19 this year and my ambition is above anyone else’s in my town. So I cannot wait to move over there next year so I can really appreciate the opportunity that will be in the palm of my hand. So I appreciate this video from you
@@StevenRussellB I have a Question I might be moving to Chicago next month. Can I live in the city without a car? Cause at the moment I'm unemployed and I'm trying to relocate there to work. I'm from Texas
U right in Chicago everything is near u dont need go far away to get food or other stuff like Florida or Texas if u need a bottle of milk u have to drive miles and miles away
I just came across this vlog and I absolutely cannot agree more with you on Chicago. I too lived in different states and cities and in comparison, Chicago is my favorite place that I was able to call home. I miss the city, I miss the people, I agree, people know how to dress there. Etc...
The loop is a business district, the bars and restaurants are not usually hopping late at night, River North is definitely more of a night life area but is geared more towards to tourists and is overpriced. As far as not being able to make friends in your 20s in Chicago that's weird because I moved to the Northside at 23 with 2 of my High School friends and by 25 I rarely hung out with them because we all had new sets of friends. We were into the Punk and art scene and it that was 17 years ago, I think now people are less social because of the internet.
Yes it’s easy to make like initial friends where you know people for like 6 months and think it’s becoming a friendship. But it’s so hard to find people who don’t disappoint you or who you can connect with on a longer term as an adult.
I am going to be moving to Chicago this summer! What neighborhood is good for the "young professional"? I was thinking of looking at places at Streetersville or River North.
Moving to Chicago in August. I have the ability to work remote until I find something local. I can afford about 1300 to 1400 what would be a good area to live until I establish myself.
I moved to Chicago last August so I was where you are. I’d say Irving park on the northwest side is solid. Logan square, edgewater, Pilsen, & Hyde park are good safe and reasonably affordable options too.
I would like to see, if you haven’t filmed a video like this already, how you manage your time with work and content creation. In regards to your video, you are absolutely right about the opportunity aspect of Chicago. It makes me a little annoyed people only think of the coastal cities when trying to start careers or establish lives. Chicago can be a destination especially creatively but entertainment is just so focused on the coasts. It needs to spread out. Nice video overall.
Thanks for watching Rey! I like that idea a lot it might even be a video I do pretty soon!
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Interesting video! Born and raised in Chicago (until age 9, that is..................a LONG time ago). Anyway, was wondering where you lived in OH..............I'm now a Cincinnatian. Love my city, but I will always be homesick for Chi-town! Thanks for the insight. EDIT: Never mind my question--watched one of your other videos and you mentioned living in Cleveland. Great city!
The museums and the Brookfield Zoo and the Morton Arboretum in Lisle are all outstanding and world class, that no other city anywhere has. The Art Institute; The Museum of Science and Industry; the Shedd Aquarium; The Aldler Planetarium; The Field Museum; The Oriental Institute; the Riverwalk and the river architecture tours (and kyaking on the river); and all of that not counting the men's and women's pro sports teams, including men's and womens' soccer and mens' and womens' basketball and even softball. A great minor league baseball team and 2 minor league hockey teams in addition to the football, baseball (2 teams), hockey and basketball teams. Some of the best food and restaurants in the country, if not the world.
Being a Chicago native myself, there’s tons of things to do there in the winter even though it’s very cold and gets very windy. They don’t call it the Windy City for nothing. There’s the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) which is the largest building the the US with a number of things to do in there. We also have Trump Tower, tons of museums, the Shedd Aquarium, the list can go on and on. It’s the third largest city in the US and it’s my favorite city in the entire world. There’s nothing else like Chicago.
I have a lot to contemplate and think about. I have lived in Texas all my life. I will need to find a good job if I decide to move to Chicago. Crime rates are high. That's all I'm worried about
@@euenfheiejrj well u are correct the South side still is bad with guns. And violence but this city is amazing now. I haven't been all around Chicago yet
@@euenfheiejrj 100%! I live in Houston but will be moving to Chicago next year. I'm no more concerned about crime in Chicago than I am about crime in Houston. I've visited Chicago many times and have always felt safe.
You forgot to mention that you don't have do dodge the poop and pee zones in Chicago thanks to the ' miserable' winters. Ask LA, SF, Portland, Seattle about that
I wonder what kind of job and how much money would i have to have in order to be able to live there while still able to save up a little and have atleast a tad bit of financial cushion. I never had good grades in school, never went to college and there's nothing career-wise with that, that would interest me. I love making music, it's my only true talent in life and I'd love to move there for potential opportunities with that. But idk what kind of job I'd have to do to be able to support myself. I'm only 20, with a junk car and a few possesions to my name and that's it. I only live 2 hours from Chicago though, and it's my favorite city out of any others I've seen. I crave and ache to go back and visit again. But truly I'd love to live there. How can I make it happen financially though?
I disagree. I’m about to be 50, born and raised in Chicago. I left 4 years ago, I left because after sliding across 88, after breaking my tailbone shoveling snow, after the years and years of seasonal depression, I was done. I now am the happiest I’ve ever been. Living on the west coast was the best decision for me. Everyone is different and has different needs. Chicago is great in so many ways but I rather be outside all year than only a few a year. I have lived in logan square, Oak park, Plainfield, Aurora… it will always be my roots but I think there are other states that have a lot more to offer. My son is a Chicago Police officer.
Chicago sucks due to everything being so far via the cta transit system. Philly and DC have better logistics when it comes to mass transit. Been here for a month getting ready to ship so of my stuff back to the DC area
I am from New York!! Went to Chicago and notice how people are COLD!!! Everyone seems for them they self!! They say people in New york are rude but in general we are open mind it and they like to talk!! People in chicago they don’t talk much!! They even looked at you weird if ask for directions!!! New york everyone gonna guide you around!!! Not very impressed!!! Chicago is cool town just very different!!!
People act like that because homeless people/swindlers commonly heckle people in all sorts of ways. Asking for directions, asking for change, asking for a light, giving some life advice, seem to always somehow come with a sob story about how they are all out of money and need to feed their poor elderly mother who is living under the bridge. Seriously, the hecklers here can get really aggressive if you're not careful. That's why people don't talk to you, because they don't want any trouble.
That's funny because I've been to NYC several times and me and my bf had the complete opposite impression spending a week in Chicago last summer. Every person we interacted with was extremely down to earth and kind and we also got hooked up at several bars we visited. I find that many people in nyc have a sort of "untouchable" or pretentious aura of coolness where people in chicago felt more normal and effortlessly cool. Maybe we just got lucky or maybe I'm projecting but Chicago just felt a lot more homey and welcoming to me. I can't wait to visit again.
U be tweakin ion where u went in chicago but out here in my area people be helpful and friendly but like we don't be like too friendly where like everybody says hi to you when u move into the neighborhood type stuff cuz we mostly focus on ourselves and friends and families and be grinding and hustling tryna get a bag but like ion bout new york but like out here we'll help u out if we see u need it or if you ask us well i guess that probably be like in my area but yea u be tweakin on foe nem
Moved from NYC to Chicago and I do think New Yorkers are friendlier to strangers. Chicagoians tend to already have their friends and stick with them. I love both cities.
It's very dangerous if u out here in the hoods on west and south side like Englewood, back of the yards, Austin, Garfield park, pilsen, auburn Gresham etc but u mostly good for the most part on foe nem.
I’m moving to Chicago in April. So excited to have found your channel.
amber gentry awesome to hear! Thanks for stopping by and good luck with everything!!
I hope the move goes well for you, it’s my dream to be able to move there!
@@johndorsey7165 since you've never been to Chicago , don't comment stupid stuff.
@@johndorsey7165 I know that but that's only in certain areas on the south side..... regardless.... your comment has nothing to do with the topic.
@@StevenRussellB Eventually I will get a car but my income is tight that's why I ask will I need a car to get around? It was tough but I lost 3 jobs where I'm from. So I'm giving Chicago a chance.
Just came across your channel via this video. I moved to the burbs in 97, then Chicago in 2000, then back to the burbs in 2019 and I must say your points are spot on! I can't think of anything major you missed honestly. Maybe expanding on the motivation bit, like it helps to stay motivated. Keep reading. Keep trying new things. It's easy to fall into a groove and stay there while the world passes you by. Gotta keep doing and learning new things to keep things interesting. For me of late, that's been gardening but you do you. Cheers! 😊
Chicago drip go crazy for sure
As a Chicago native I actually like The Loop (and South Loop), but for specific purposes.
+ the performing arts (CSO, Joffrey, Lyric Opera, Broadway in Chicago, House of Blues)
+ the parks (Millennium Park, Grant Park)
+ Museum Campus
+ Chicago Athletic Association (Cherry Circle Room, Drawing Room, Game Room)
If I'm not seeking out those specific venues or institutions I normally don't find myself in the neighborhood. But yes, dives are great.
Man you are entertaining as hell to listen to! Moving there next month!
Sean Lantry thanks for watching ! Best of luck with your move
lmao thank you for the first one 😭 as some one whos been in chicago my whole life I appreciate you saying we dress nice cause I really do try
I come from the Chicago suburbs. I moved to another state. I'm happy you like it there.
I've been here for almost 2 years. Got stuck inside due to Covid restrictions. I'm looking forward to venturing out more soon 😊💐🌸🌷
Very well said. I’ve lived here from the age of 6 and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE CHICAGO there is no other place I’d rather live.
I've been 8 years removed from the bar scene in Chicago and I'm still struggling getting my weekends on normal time. Saturday nights would start at about 9:30 for dinner, we would meet at Coast in Bucktown for sushi or get Tapas then hit the bars in Wicker Park until 5 A.M. then tacos at Lazos or Arturos then grab a cab to the Globe Pub for EPL Matches and drink and watch soccer until noon or 1 and then sleep all day Sunday and up early Monday to start the week.
I still feel lazy AF until about 7 or 8 and always have a hard time sleeping Saturday nights and staying up and active on Sunday afternoons.
Happy that I stumbled upon your channel today! I'm excited to move to Chicago in November after graduating :)
Yay! Thanks for watching!
I plan on moving to the Chicago area next year and this video really helped me💯. Coming from Iowa where there is hardly any opportunity here and it’s really taking a toll on my mental health 🤦🏽♂️. I’m going to be 19 this year and my ambition is above anyone else’s in my town. So I cannot wait to move over there next year so I can really appreciate the opportunity that will be in the palm of my hand. So I appreciate this video from you
Brylen HinesTerry ofc. I’m looking to live in the suburbs. Most likely Aurora. Also don’t forget the west side either
Thanks for sharing. I love Chicago. It’s a charming city.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great points! Thinking about moving there soon.
Thanks for watching! Good luck with everything.
@@StevenRussellB I have a Question I might be moving to Chicago next month. Can I live in the city without a car? Cause at the moment I'm unemployed and I'm trying to relocate there to work. I'm from Texas
Keep on posting Steve✊All the best & unlimited success to you!
U right in Chicago everything is near u dont need go far away to get food or other stuff like Florida or Texas if u need a bottle of milk u have to drive miles and miles away
I just came across this vlog and I absolutely cannot agree more with you on Chicago. I too lived in different states and cities and in comparison, Chicago is my favorite place that I was able to call home. I miss the city, I miss the people, I agree, people know how to dress there. Etc...
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
lol at me watching this from West Virginia, debating moving to Chicago
The weather is fine, the temperature sucks. No hurricanes, mud slides, forest fires, earthquakes. Also close proximity is redundant
The loop is a business district, the bars and restaurants are not usually hopping late at night, River North is definitely more of a night life area but is geared more towards to tourists and is overpriced.
As far as not being able to make friends in your 20s in Chicago that's weird because I moved to the Northside at 23 with 2 of my High School friends and by 25 I rarely hung out with them because we all had new sets of friends. We were into the Punk and art scene and it that was 17 years ago, I think now people are less social because of the internet.
Yes it’s easy to make like initial friends where you know people for like 6 months and think it’s becoming a friendship. But it’s so hard to find people who don’t disappoint you or who you can connect with on a longer term as an adult.
I am going to be moving to Chicago this summer! What neighborhood is good for the "young professional"? I was thinking of looking at places at Streetersville or River North.
Edgewater. Right behind the beach 750 for a studio. And a 10 min L ride it’s awesome
lmao i read this quick and thought it said englewood and i was about to throw hands
Moving to Chicago in August. I have the ability to work remote until I find something local. I can afford about 1300 to 1400 what would be a good area to live until I establish myself.
Chicago has some great neighborhoods where you can move to. It's not gonna be an easy choice because there are various good areas.
I moved to Chicago last August so I was where you are. I’d say Irving park on the northwest side is solid. Logan square, edgewater, Pilsen, & Hyde park are good safe and reasonably affordable options too.
I would like to see, if you haven’t filmed a video like this already, how you manage your time with work and content creation.
In regards to your video, you are absolutely right about the opportunity aspect of Chicago. It makes me a little annoyed people only think of the coastal cities when trying to start careers or establish lives. Chicago can be a destination especially creatively but entertainment is just so focused on the coasts. It needs to spread out.
Nice video overall.
Agreed
Thanks for watching Rey! I like that idea a lot it might even be a video I do pretty soon!
Interesting video! Born and raised in Chicago (until age 9, that is..................a LONG time ago). Anyway, was wondering where you lived in OH..............I'm now a Cincinnatian. Love my city, but I will always be homesick for Chi-town! Thanks for the insight. EDIT: Never mind my question--watched one of your other videos and you mentioned living in Cleveland. Great city!
What is the loop?
City center
@@paulz4667 thx
Downtown
I live in Chicago for two years and don’t have any new friend
People tend to dress better in winter weather.
Maxpower you have never been to Miami. Everything is designer there, Ferrari’s, Prada Sunglasses, Rolex and being in great shape.
Having designer wear and knowing how to dress are two different things.
Note: I've been to Miami several times.
Nice video Steven!😁
Thank you!
The museums and the Brookfield Zoo and the Morton Arboretum in Lisle are all outstanding and world class, that no other city anywhere has. The Art Institute; The Museum of Science and Industry; the Shedd Aquarium; The Aldler Planetarium; The Field Museum; The Oriental Institute; the Riverwalk and the river architecture tours (and kyaking on the river); and all of that not counting the men's and women's pro sports teams, including men's and womens' soccer and mens' and womens' basketball and even softball. A great minor league baseball team and 2 minor league hockey teams in addition to the football, baseball (2 teams), hockey and basketball teams. Some of the best food and restaurants in the country, if not the world.
what are some of those things to do in winter?
Thanks for watching! I actually talk about all seasons in this video: ruclips.net/video/mAtATCWLmWQ/видео.html
Being a Chicago native myself, there’s tons of things to do there in the winter even though it’s very cold and gets very windy. They don’t call it the Windy City for nothing. There’s the Sears Tower (Willis Tower) which is the largest building the the US with a number of things to do in there. We also have Trump Tower, tons of museums, the Shedd Aquarium, the list can go on and on. It’s the third largest city in the US and it’s my favorite city in the entire world. There’s nothing else like Chicago.
@@annahospodka7657 sears tower ain't the largest building in the USA lmao i mean i guess its the 2nd but it ain't the largest. And trump tower sucks.
I do agree,
I have a lot to contemplate and think about. I have lived in Texas all my life. I will need to find a good job if I decide to move to Chicago. Crime rates are high. That's all I'm worried about
Texas has crime, dont be a pussy. We rob rich people in the chi, we have morals
Houston has higher crime rates per capita than Chicago. I live in Chicago and haven’t seen anything. It depends where you go.
@@euenfheiejrj well u are correct the South side still is bad with guns. And violence but this city is amazing now. I haven't been all around Chicago yet
@@euenfheiejrj 100%! I live in Houston but will be moving to Chicago next year. I'm no more concerned about crime in Chicago than I am about crime in Houston. I've visited Chicago many times and have always felt safe.
You forgot to mention that you don't have do dodge the poop and pee zones in Chicago thanks to the ' miserable' winters. Ask LA, SF, Portland, Seattle about that
Good video!!
Thanks for watching!
Seth Green?
I wonder what kind of job and how much money would i have to have in order to be able to live there while still able to save up a little and have atleast a tad bit of financial cushion. I never had good grades in school, never went to college and there's nothing career-wise with that, that would interest me. I love making music, it's my only true talent in life and I'd love to move there for potential opportunities with that. But idk what kind of job I'd have to do to be able to support myself. I'm only 20, with a junk car and a few possesions to my name and that's it. I only live 2 hours from Chicago though, and it's my favorite city out of any others I've seen. I crave and ache to go back and visit again. But truly I'd love to live there. How can I make it happen financially though?
I disagree. I’m about to be 50, born and raised in Chicago. I left 4 years ago, I left because after sliding across 88, after breaking my tailbone shoveling snow, after the years and years of seasonal depression, I was done.
I now am the happiest I’ve ever been. Living on the west coast was the best decision for me. Everyone is different and has different needs.
Chicago is great in so many ways but I rather be outside all year than only a few a year. I have lived in logan square, Oak park, Plainfield, Aurora… it will always be my roots but I think there are other states that have a lot more to offer.
My son is a Chicago Police officer.
Chicago rules
Agreed!
So is it worth moving downtown or not
the only people that live downtown are rich af
I think the best state to move to within the USA ,as far as what it has to offer,also think of lifestyle is Florida.
Yea except there are tons of crazy people.
Your like a robot in a computer screen jumping around every 5 seconds
Holyyy...shit talking the loop
hahahah always
“Every neighborhood has it’s own unique qualities to it” yeah you’ll get shot at by different cliques from 63rd-79th have fun🤪
Chicago sucks due to everything being so far via the cta transit system. Philly and DC have better logistics when it comes to mass transit. Been here for a month getting ready to ship so of my stuff back to the DC area
I am from New York!! Went to Chicago and notice how people are COLD!!! Everyone seems for them they self!! They say people in New york are rude but in general we are open mind it and they like to talk!! People in chicago they don’t talk much!! They even looked at you weird if ask for directions!!! New york everyone gonna guide you around!!! Not very impressed!!! Chicago is cool town just very different!!!
People act like that because homeless people/swindlers commonly heckle people in all sorts of ways. Asking for directions, asking for change, asking for a light, giving some life advice, seem to always somehow come with a sob story about how they are all out of money and need to feed their poor elderly mother who is living under the bridge. Seriously, the hecklers here can get really aggressive if you're not careful. That's why people don't talk to you, because they don't want any trouble.
That's funny because I've been to NYC several times and me and my bf had the complete opposite impression spending a week in Chicago last summer. Every person we interacted with was extremely down to earth and kind and we also got hooked up at several bars we visited. I find that many people in nyc have a sort of "untouchable" or pretentious aura of coolness where people in chicago felt more normal and effortlessly cool. Maybe we just got lucky or maybe I'm projecting but Chicago just felt a lot more homey and welcoming to me. I can't wait to visit again.
U be tweakin ion where u went in chicago but out here in my area people be helpful and friendly but like we don't be like too friendly where like everybody says hi to you when u move into the neighborhood type stuff cuz we mostly focus on ourselves and friends and families and be grinding and hustling tryna get a bag but like ion bout new york but like out here we'll help u out if we see u need it or if you ask us well i guess that probably be like in my area but yea u be tweakin on foe nem
Moved from NYC to Chicago and I do think New Yorkers are friendlier to strangers. Chicagoians tend to already have their friends and stick with them. I love both cities.
What about Crime in city?
It's very dangerous if u out here in the hoods on west and south side like Englewood, back of the yards, Austin, Garfield park, pilsen, auburn Gresham etc but u mostly good for the most part on foe nem.
@@TrapAntz ohh great👍🏻
@LMFAO ! great👍🏻
Why do you look to the right so much?
I forgot where the camera was
Why do u have the same name as my brother lmao