Life update | I MOVED TO CHARLOTTE NC | do I regret it, making friends in a new city, dating, & more

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  • čas přidán 1. 07. 2024
  • Welcome to my channel! I’m so happy you’re here! I hope that you enjoyed today's video and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe.
    Website used to find my apartment:
    Apartments.com
    How to find things to do on IG:
    @axioscharlotte
    @thingstodoincharlottenc
    @cltbucketlist
    @uptown.clt
    Malls in Charlotte:
    South Park Mall
    North Lake Mall
    Charlotte Premium Outlet
    Concord Mills
    connect with me 🤍
    Instagram - @xojaechanel
    TikTok - @xojaechanel
    💌 jerekachanel@gmail.com
    CHAPTERS:
    0:00 - Intro
    0:45 - Why did I move to Charlotte, NC?
    2:50 - Do I like living in Charlotte, NC?
    4:15 - How did I find my apartment?
    6:00 - Is it safe?
    7:00 - Different areas in Charlotte, NC
    8:00 - Things to do in Charlotte, NC
    9:30 - Places to shop
    11:30 - How's traffic?
    12:30 - Sporting events
    13:28 - Making friends in Charlotte, NC
    15:15 - Dating in Charlotte, NC

Komentáře • 88

  • @amberpacholok
    @amberpacholok Před 20 dny +4

    I’m from the 919 area and I have been living in CLT for 17 years! Best decision I ever made. So glad you love it

  • @Allthingsgreeneyedwa
    @Allthingsgreeneyedwa Před měsícem +9

    I've lived there twice and CHARLOTTE IS AMAZING!! It's beautiful and CLEAN. The traffic is getting a little hectic but its still small. Its a BIG little CITY!! Football Sundays are sooooo fun! If you are young, Isay GO FOR IT!!

  • @raibanzzz5128
    @raibanzzz5128 Před 4 měsíci +27

    I've been searching high & low for a video about relocating to Charlotte before coming across this today, soooo helpful!!!

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Aww that’s exactly why I made this video. Happy to help 😊💕

    • @camtv5505
      @camtv5505 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Don’t move here we full man 😂

    • @denish1
      @denish1 Před měsícem +1

      ​@camtv5505 Right! I know you're 'joking but reading all the comments about people moving here made me anxious 😅 smh. It's a great place so I don't blame 'em

  • @fmoore14
    @fmoore14 Před 4 hodinami

    Welcome to Charlotte!!!🎉

  • @hooddreamztv
    @hooddreamztv Před 21 dnem +2

    Welcome to Charlotte. Glad to have you!!!

  • @clothevirgo
    @clothevirgo Před 26 dny +1

    Hey Sis! Fellow CZcamsr here! I just moved back to CLT after traveling for a few years. I lived in the RDU area during college and I’ll say: I think you’ll enjoy CLT the more you meet people and get used to the city. There’s so much more to do here than in Raleigh!

  • @haleypenny
    @haleypenny Před měsícem +2

    Such a great video! Thanks for sharing your experience

  • @BELEZADOGLAM
    @BELEZADOGLAM Před 3 měsíci +24

    I just moved here almost 2 months ago and I’m loving it 😍

  • @StellyWhite
    @StellyWhite Před 24 dny +1

    Welcome! Been here for 12 years and just got a house. It’s a lot to do and it’s constantly growing.

    • @adaptreform692
      @adaptreform692 Před 16 dny

      I hear this all the time, what is it actually that blk ppl do here in Charlotte?

  • @BeevsthesySTEM
    @BeevsthesySTEM Před 3 měsíci +2

    Hello fellow CLT youtuber 🤗 I just moved back here after being gone for a decade a few months ago after a breakup as well. Glad you've been enjoying it so far! New Sub!

  • @BellaSalla
    @BellaSalla Před měsícem +1

    Yayy! Welcome to Charlotte 🥂

  • @dldmills53
    @dldmills53 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Charlotte is a vibe. I want to move back so bad 😩

  • @thatblerdquan
    @thatblerdquan Před 3 měsíci +8

    Moving here in August cant wait

  • @eareoke
    @eareoke Před 3 měsíci

    I'm thinking of moving to North Carolina for a few years so I instantly clicked to watch this

  • @brownbabecc
    @brownbabecc Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm trying to visit with my sis before we decide on our move. Thanks for this video 😊

  • @devindargan7663
    @devindargan7663 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Moving to Charlotte in a couple months looking forward to it

  • @EazyMoneyWayz
    @EazyMoneyWayz Před 18 dny

    Goooo🚦🚦🚦♥️♥️

  • @rebekahdavis5087
    @rebekahdavis5087 Před 16 dny

    Thank you for this I been so ready to break my lease and leave Virginia this definitely gave me the motivation to do it! 🤣

  • @Goddessluv22
    @Goddessluv22 Před měsícem +2

    Virgo here❤❤ . In DC but definitely looking into the Carolinas when it is time to buy a home. Love DC but wanted a calmer hustle/bustle

  • @wncoulte
    @wncoulte Před 20 dny +1

    Lots of great restaurants downtown. And great churches.

  • @TheAlisaStevenson
    @TheAlisaStevenson Před 4 měsíci +5

    Welcome to the Queen City!! New subbie here!

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you beautiful 💕

    • @jerrydavis3548
      @jerrydavis3548 Před 3 měsíci +2

      You move to a good city Charlotte is the best trust me

  • @riahmone8852
    @riahmone8852 Před měsícem +1

    Aw hey girl. I’m born and raised in Raleigh and I’m moving to charlotte in July! I’m ready to leave I love Charlotte!

  • @karlareadstheclassics217
    @karlareadstheclassics217 Před měsícem +1

    BoA headquarters is here. Housing is off the chain expensive unless you're an experienced financial sector professional. There are also too many low grade schools, especially in East CLT.

  • @ARI-kp9gs
    @ARI-kp9gs Před 3 měsíci +5

    Please do a video on comparing Raleigh to living in charlotte. I am trying to decide, I want to leave South Carolina badly.

  • @TheTlewis3074
    @TheTlewis3074 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Plaza Midwood is near uptown and a great neighborhood.

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yessss, it’s so nice over there too!

  • @Lifewithnani1217
    @Lifewithnani1217 Před 3 měsíci

    Aww , I moved to Raleigh in 2020 and moved to Charlotte area last year lol, I loved raleigh , but still exploring Charlotte

    • @SilTheWriter
      @SilTheWriter Před měsícem

      I’m considering leaving Houston to go to Charlotte or Raleigh once my son finishes elementary next summer! I’m soooo torn!

  • @AshleiWithan_I
    @AshleiWithan_I Před 3 měsíci +10

    I’m so excited to be relocating to Charlotte, living in Miami is so overrated. 🥲 new sub ✨

  • @honeysnectar
    @honeysnectar Před 3 měsíci +5

    Lol ima Virgo moving to Charlotte too love it

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yessss Virgo, you’ll love it here 😊🩷

  • @Eaglelevel100
    @Eaglelevel100 Před měsícem

    Thanks for making a real 1st-hand video about moving to Charlotte. It looks like you chose a good area; but what area is it? Are there other areas you know for a fact that are good?

    • @Eaglelevel100
      @Eaglelevel100 Před měsícem

      Noticed you mentioned church. Do you recommend any churches in Charlotte?

  • @gg8723
    @gg8723 Před měsícem

    also moving here after a breakup

  • @imophelia
    @imophelia Před 10 dny

    All the Virgos in the comments 😂 I’m a Virgo moving to Charlotte at the beginning of August. I was just offered an amazing job opportunity there. I can’t wait!

  • @N_Quantum_Meruit
    @N_Quantum_Meruit Před měsícem +2

    Hey you forgot Ballantyne, Steele Creek, Plaza Midwood, University City, Aboretum, and Waverly and much more! Ohhh...you also forgot the Charlotte FC MLS team.😎

  • @larrybryant6015
    @larrybryant6015 Před 3 měsíci +5

    My wife and I are moving next year.

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Awww nice! You’ll love it here!

  • @DariaRivera-go2sl
    @DariaRivera-go2sl Před měsícem +1

    Hey sis moving from Raleigh to Charlotte soon how are the churches and can you recommend one?❤

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před měsícem

      Hey love! Congratulations on your move 🤍 There’s a lot of great churches in the area but I think it solely depends on your religion and preference.

  • @garydaniel8096
    @garydaniel8096 Před měsícem

    Hawt❤

  • @shelly8332
    @shelly8332 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I move from NY to Charlotte 8 yrs ago and I hate it here

    • @ARI-kp9gs
      @ARI-kp9gs Před 3 měsíci +2

      what do youhate about it? I am relocating from Brooklyn and considering charlotte this summer.

    • @ajcj710
      @ajcj710 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@ARI-kp9gs​​⁠​⁠I live in Charlotte and it might be because it is a little boring here, although more companies around the country are opening locations here.

    • @evan1586
      @evan1586 Před měsícem

      I moved to Charlotte in 97 from Bklyn, personally it was beautiful, I moved back to Bklyn 2020 to be with my aged parents the inconvenience is not comparable there is NO PARKING here to get the basic necessities, Come On!

    • @evan1586
      @evan1586 Před měsícem

      ​​@@ARI-kp9gsthe Bklyn neighborhood I live in is Beautiful but the quality of life in Charlotte in my personal opinion is BETTER, be extremely cautious they didn't seem to friendly as Regards Northerners, I know the reasons why but don't be surprised of their stereotypical views.

    • @evan1586
      @evan1586 Před měsícem

      ​@@ajcj710boring, peace and quiet might be a real blessing.

  • @NurseShakara
    @NurseShakara Před 2 měsíci +4

    I've been here since 2021 but I still haven't made it outside lol.

  • @cg2439
    @cg2439 Před 2 měsíci

    How's the Asian community in Charlotte vs Raleigh??

    • @blackgirlmajick
      @blackgirlmajick Před dnem

      I’m from Charlotte and I will be moving back later this year. It’s a good amount of Asian residents,but there is no “Chinatown” or at least it wasn’t 4 .5 years ago when I moved. My best friend in school was Vietnamese and she introduced me to her community,which is rather large.

  • @Renouncely3D
    @Renouncely3D Před 2 měsíci

    Question: I'm moving there in May ...Looking for a good neighbor close to the airport ... do you know of any?

    • @kharab31
      @kharab31 Před 2 měsíci

      Why the airport?

    • @Renouncely3D
      @Renouncely3D Před 2 měsíci

      @@kharab31 I travel a lot for work... I need at-least 3 ways to get back to a place ....when there is traffic

    • @N_Quantum_Meruit
      @N_Quantum_Meruit Před měsícem

      Yes...Steele Creek is BOOMING...it's traffic laden but it's entirely new development out there. Plus the River District is coming online next.

  • @LyciaJ
    @LyciaJ Před měsícem +1

    I am moving away from charlotte. It is small and has become overpopulated and is not the same as it used to be. Been here for almost 15 years. It has been boring because I have been here for too long.

  • @brittneys8333
    @brittneys8333 Před 2 měsíci

    How is the job market?

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před měsícem +1

      I can’t really say because I’m not currently looking for a job but I’ve heard that it was really good, especially for people who work in finance!

  • @bsureb4
    @bsureb4 Před měsícem +1

    Carolina Place Mall in Pineville NC. Minutes from Charlotte. And for the record. Charlotte has become a melting pot. So you can't say people from Charlotte can't drive because there are people coming from all over moving here. Just saying.

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před měsícem +5

      Whether they’re from here or not people in Charlotte can’t drive!

  • @queendom774
    @queendom774 Před 8 dny

    Like... what do you mean by "they can't drive" Do they run into you? They hit you and run? What you mean by that????

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 2 dny

      “Git you and run”? Now I’m confused… maybe you should just move here and find out 🤍

    • @queendom774
      @queendom774 Před 2 dny +1

      @@xojaechanel TYPO!!! I CLEARLY MEANT "HIT" Surprised I didn't catch that. However, I AM in Charlotte and LOVE IT. At that moment, while listening, I was appalled at the opinion. Thanks for responding, and I hope the "driving" gets better for you 👍🏾

  • @Betterdailyy
    @Betterdailyy Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m moving there in July 2024. How is the dating scene there for a single man mid 30’s? Side note you got Coco Jones vibes!!!

  • @imperialkhmer6146
    @imperialkhmer6146 Před 3 měsíci +1

    How is the job market over there? Do they pay good?

    • @brittneys8333
      @brittneys8333 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Job market sucks and after a while it gets boring

    • @lisamccoy6167
      @lisamccoy6167 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Pay sucks

    • @camtv5505
      @camtv5505 Před 2 měsíci

      @@brittneys8333cap I make over 100k a year living in Charlotte you gotta look around I got a tech job.

  • @mrman3523
    @mrman3523 Před 4 dny

    My cousin always say “its the CAROLINA panthers” not charlotte lol

    • @xojaechanel
      @xojaechanel  Před 2 dny

      Thank you Mr. Football police 🫶🏾

    • @mrman3523
      @mrman3523 Před 2 dny

      No worries, I think it’s funny as you do when he correct me.

  • @carolwilliams6633
    @carolwilliams6633 Před 3 hodinami

    I hate Charlotte! But have no choice. I’m 70 and need to live with daughter in Charlotte. Drivers are crazy, and Charlotte can’t keep up with growth. Need more transportation.

  • @RINGOTVReactions
    @RINGOTVReactions Před měsícem

    I just moved to NC. Where are the black women? SMH
    Where are the Parks where people go to walk, bike ride or jog?
    Being that I'm originally from Brooklyn, New York I'm accustomed to going to Central Park and Prospect Park. I'm in the Rockwell NC area and need to know where the action is. Where are the Black women with their sun dresses and sandals? lol I'm in the perfect area but didn't do research on where the women at. LOL

    • @MichelleG333
      @MichelleG333 Před 9 dny

      They’re everywhere. Try to look for events on Eventbrite or the Ganntt museum hosts events often

    • @RINGOTVReactions
      @RINGOTVReactions Před 9 dny

      @@MichelleG333 i'm in a nice quiet area in Rockwell NC. Too much is going on in NY so i moved. crime, madness ,high prices, people are mean spirited. just the other day there was a crazy man throwing stuff from a 20 story building and people getting pushed in the train tracks every week. People losing their minds in NY.