I'm moving out of NC because your state does not help outsiders from Louisiana with their education. Instead, they give you a difficult time trying to succeed a Healthcare program. I paid alot of money for this assisted living administrator program and I search all over for facilities to train me for 2 weeks and fill out my forms and the administrators at these facilities kept making up excuses in not to train me . And I had other major issues with the people that lives here. The people do not respect you and treat you very bad on these workplaces. I ran across alot of jealous neighbors and ruthless people that tries to put me down
And I still have not finish the program because of the state of NC rules and regulations on this particular healthcare program. Do you really think that is right to treat outsiders this way especially when they are trying to succeed so they can live a better life. How can you be comfortable with your life if you are constantly getting put down and not able to get a least a certificate
@@darlenemurray5873 maybe go to college? Btw I assume you are black. Lately, a lot of black people are waking up but it's all happening at the same time and it's overwhelming businesses. They have unqualified applicants that come in for interviews and disappoint. Don't act dumber than you advertise.
We moved from Holly Springs to St. Johns County Florida 7 years ago. I would move back to that area in a second regardless of the reasons noted as to why some people are leaving. Florida is now overcrowded and you haven't experienced rude until you move here. Miss NC terribly...
NC (especially in the Raleigh/RTP/Cary area), is starting to over crowd due to the new tech companies coming here (ie: Google, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Amazon, etc). Many people from CA, TX and other places where these tech companies are headquartered, are moving here.
I'll admit, as a native the change of culture has been heartbreaking and infuriating for me. I started experiencing it in the early 2000s when everyone started to move here and it felt like a part of me was taken away. Cost of living is also a reason, in my future, that I will be looking to South Carolina or Tennessee. I absolutely do NOT want to leave North Carolina, this is my home, this is where my family is and has been for hundreds of years, but I need somewhere I can reasonably afford.
Really enjoyed this. I'm one of the numbers that lived/worked here in the 90's (remember well those copperheaded snake roadkills) and always wanted to retire here. So I'm back 'home' in Durham. Wanted to add, as a senior, there ARE ways to get around some of the high taxes. For example The Senior Homestead property tax exemption credit was a factor--it's not offered in every state.
And I hope you hiked up your price. I did but I moved to a different county and I should have moved to SC. Now closing costs are over $32,000 dollars. NC is not a southern charm state. Tennessee is the sweet people but 52 states coming here. I saw my HOA new Covenants and there is a list of homeowners and there are hundreds of people here. It’s a mix of people who have at least $360,000 and other houses that have pools are costing a lot. I want to go back to snow country and I can’t meet intelligent conversation anywhere. I miss my nice winter wardrobe. The VA hospital tried to kill me 3 times. I know I can sell the house and land across the street in a day or two. I miss Chicago ❤
I was born and raised in NC and on those rare occasions when I hear a NC accent, it's like a breath of fresh air to me. I was in Lillington a few days ago and it hasn't been infiltrated by out-of-staters yet, and it was a pleasant surprise.
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Hi Chris, recently passed my course exam and just got my background check back after a long wait (3 states, so that's probably why...) and will be taking the licensing exam next week. Have been doing research on brokerages in the area and wanted to hear your thoughts on eXp realty. Do you think it's an ideal choice for newer agents or do you recommend going with a brick and mortar option? Not too concerned with commission splits initially, just want a place with good education and support system to get started. I turned 25 in the spring and live a walking distance from crabtree mall. Perhaps I could get in touch with you for some questions and advice? Thanks.
All the same reasons for people leaving and moving elsewhere are ALL the same reasons most folks have in the popular regions and cities in the U.S. From Seattle to San Diego, Boise to Phoenix, Calif to Texas or Colorado to Florida. If one only watches this video, you'd think N.C. was unique in these problems. In Austin Texas we got ALL of the same things good and bad. Booming economy, good jobs, great universities, growing business, lots to do, access to nature, great arts scene and city culture but also, ...high housing costs, overcrowding, rude drivers, changing local culture, allergies, bugs and even a few scorpions and rattlesnakes. All over the world, people are becoming more urbanized and moving to cities. It's a worldwide fact, not just in the U.S. In the U.S. you have the most popular regions, most of the west, southwest, parts of the south and southeast that have been undergoing the same growth and change for years. I hear the same complaints in places like Reno, Nashville, Tucson and Tampa. The U.S. is seeing younger people move to the places where there is the most opportunity which are the growing popular cities. The younger generation, no matter what their political leaning, is also more liberal and open minded socially. They can deal with change much better. All age groups move, but it's the older generation and long time residents who have a much harder time dealing with change. Some people will head back to where they came from once they realized other places may have the same problems they were running from.
This video is specific to NC. Making a video about the situation in NC is not saying other states don’t have some of the same reasons people are leaving those states.
I would say Wrightsville Beach can be very tropical in high summer! The beauty of Wilmington is it feels like real seasons happen here, however short and mild, and the beaches of Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick County are beautiful. You get a bit of everything here!
We moved to Apex eight years ago and that year Wake County hit one million people. Trying to get to or from work on Rt.55 is a daunting task so double the time it shows on your GPS. Ultimately, we knew this was not the southern lifestyle we wanted for the future and moved to a quieter place in NC.
63 now been in western NC since 16. Seen 1 copperhead, 1 water moccasin, and many black snakes but they keep the other vermin down so leave them alone. Worked at a motel. Would help if people moving here would learn what the animals look like. Been called on giant rats(groundhog, beaver, and possum) long leg roaches(water bug) and copperheads(chicken snake). And don’t leave a window or door open if it doesn’t have a screen.
I feel and see this♥️😭left Pinehurst for four years to Nashville and Destin,Fl...very crowded here now..medical services are backed up.. waiting time.Thank you
We literally live at the edge of a swamp and woodlands in NC. After a year of vigilance the fire ant mounds have been conquered and the snakes have not come out of the swamp or woods. The frogs on the other hand are everywhere! Never saw such variety and numbers of frogs. I love it here so much. So much wildlife. The mosquitos have not been a problem, maybe because of the frogs haha. All of this plus only 1 hour to the outer banks.
Wow, you made a very informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed the detailed information. My husband and I are currently checking out various places to possibly move to after Retirement in the next 2 years. However, you have the same issues with BUGS as Texas and Florida UGH !! No thanks🤨 (BTW I really liked your background changes)
Chris, moving to Cincy next month, five offers on first open house, make 300K-in Phoenix 12 years never saw snake yet, two scorpions but not in house, hope the market adjust so my kid in Raleigh can get out of her apt into a house-take care
you forgot to mention the worst bugs....spiders! I've never seen so many and big ones too. Yes, i'm from the northeast lol I still like it here. And even as a transplant, I can tell that the southern hospitality culture is waning.
Lived here 18 years. I live in a suburban town near Charlotte. When I moved here, I stepped back in time. I felt I was on Long Island again, my childhood home. People are nice or not as their personality dictates. I was always helpful and kind to tourists wandering NYC. Don’t generalize.
The allergies are no joke in NC. I honestly didn't know we were thought of as being "snake country". I hike and walk all over, and rarely see a snake. The few I have run across are non-poisonous water and garter snakes. 47 year old native.
The change in social climate here in NC is heartbreaking. Many who move in from out of state are adamant we change our ways to align with what they've left. Our small towns are full. Locals cannot leave to live in a more remote area because out of staters have carried their retirement checks and bigger, better salaries with them and taxes have increased exponentially. Traffic, in my small town, and in our larger cities, has gotten incredibly bad. What used to be a one hour trip to the airport is now 1 hour and 40 minutes. My advice....if you really want t live in the south, don't come with the idea of changing it and don't pay 20K to 30K more than a house is worth. Southern salaries will never catch up, and your neighbor will be driven out of his/her home. Honestly, I miss home, and I live here.
happened in CO, they wanted lil Cali, and it RUINED our state. Their salaries jacked up prices so locals couldn't compete as CO wages outside Denver metro are not high. Then the attitude, omg, it was AWFUL, and killed off the community.
Same here. My town will be getting a math and science school which is already driving up housing prices an will bring even more of out of state people here. My poor town is changing and not in a good way and the locals are struggling to keep up. The locals go out early now just to avoid all the traffic and having to deal with all the people. It just makes you want to cry to see it.
@@angellynette8258 wow. I’m very sorry to read about that. Wow. That’s exactly how it is in New York City. Plus, New York City has become more crowded, extremely dirty, you can barely walk without stepping in something really gross, the side walks are littered with garbage and dark spots, and the smells from garbage urine and dog feces makes your stomach turn. The crimes are so outrageous!!! People are not safe and hold on to your dog if you have one because the chances of your pet being kidnapped has increased. NYC is a sanctuary state so the standard of living is now in the toilet. Human beings are just numbers here. No exaggeration. The cost of living here is expensive and for what???? So you can live in a run down building with noisy neighbors , criminals, and littered gross smelly streets. I was born and raised in New York City. I have seen it go from worse to becoming a cesspool and yes I’m looking to relocate……. Somewhere…..Lol. I do appreciate the honesty on this channel. Thank You.
House prices are literally rising everywhere. It’s a problem across the country. A lot has more to do with investment firms buying up homes with cash offers more than anything.
TX has this problem with the influx of CA transplants and illegals. real estate here has soared, traffic is bad all over the state, it's hard to move again once you're retired
For every one that leaves there are two coming in . Usually from up north. Born here 62 years ago but I'm thinking of going south . getting to be too many people here. I will stay as long as my mother is living. Selling property in Virginia also.
I tried NC for a year and the prices did not equal the paycheck. Luckily was able to move back to ATL with a great job. Check goes better there. NC did have nice people so the uptick in housing price is unfortunate.
It's tough as well. However I did purchase a house in a suburb of ATL before the pandemic so the price was very reasonnable. Initially went to Raleigh for calmer way of living, however when I came prices were high and low inventory. Rented for an higher than normal price, so I wasn't happy even if my job paid well there. Found a job back home for same salary so it made more sense.
last two visits it poured buckets I will visit again soon may the good lord sprinkle some sunshine on my next visit from n . h. hoping to retire out that way
I’m looking to move to NC but I want to live in a hybrid of rural and suburban area. I currently live in south Florida in a small town. Our home value almost doubled and our taxes have also increased. The cost of living has skyrocketed but not the pay. We’re selling and buying somewhere quieter with land so we can create a garden again. Your state is gorgeous and I too love personal space. I’ve lived here 29 years.
Plus for NC: good universities. Strange that the K-12 isn't very good in many counties. I noticed a big difference for my kids when we moved from the north.
I'm from NJ and part of the appeal moving down here was the friendliness. I was rude and had my guard up for the 1st couple days, but then I appreciated the reduction in anger. The only people rude here are probably people that had to relocate against their will. And as far as mosquitos and personal space... You have nothing on nj.... I asked a woman for directions and she had me backed against my car, she got so close! Nj people need like 2 arm length away...
Hahaha yes I had a similar experience. I was moving in through an elevator, using my earbuds to listen to music but every time people would say hi and ask questions, so I had to ditch my earbuds. Very friendly, and I enjoyed!
Pros and cons everywhere you can live in Florida without state tax but double your real estate tax and try and get homeowners insurance North Carolina real estate tax is low in comparison housing was affordable but that has changed almost everywhere that people want to live
this video is so true!! The big builders and property developers have local politicians and community leaders in NC in their pockets using legal bribery offering them jobs that pay $200,000 or more after they leave their political positions. city council and county commissioners especially! North Carolina has a serious issue with corruption and conflicts of interest among its political leaders!! We will be stuck in traffic for the rest of our lives just because they wont rest untill all green space is filled in!!! SOMEONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE ALL THIS CORRUPTION AMOUNG CITY AND COUNTY LEADERS IN ALL OF NC!!!
From Michigan but can't stand the people from New York/New England that move to the South. The term Yankee definitely goes far and the culture in the smaller towns sees a huge difference compared to Charlotte & Durhham.
NC is Beautiful.I just moved here in not so BIG CITY 2 years ago.Car insurance is cheaper.I was able to buy a house which otherwise I can’t do in CA or FL (where I also lived for years) .I enjoy the the four seasons.Most people are nice better than the people on the other States I mentioned 😅
I was born in NC and have lived here all 28 years of my life. I'm desperately trying to leave. Lived near Winston-Salem most of my life and have no friends, career, or home to show for it. Recently went out to Western NC region in order to be able to afford a bachelor's degree, but the town I'm in now is so small and in such a decrepit condition that the best job I've been able to secure is Mcdonald's. This is coming after 5 months at a professional job nearby, which was so poorly run and such a bad experience for me that it made me change my career plans. This mcdonalds is the highlight of the town because the locals all gather there to shoot up in the bathroom, walk around in between cars in the drive-thru looking for change (or just wandering aimlessly not knowing where they are), and stooping out front and crumpled up in booths in the lobby, high out of their minds. Nobody here can find housing, at least four of my coworkers are homeless, and the student apartment I'm in is so expensive that I came extremely close to becoming homeless for a few months myself, before I finally broke down and went to work for mcdonald's. This probably goes without saying, but also haven't made any friends up here, either. I scour the internet daily applying to any decent jobs anywhere in NC with plans to just move there and be a long-distance student to the affordable college instead, but nobody has taken me. I'm at a point now where I'm just like, if I'm stuck working at mcdonald's of all things, I could do that anywhere. So now I'm researching about where in the whole country I'd rather be, and as much as I love our mountains and beaches, it probably won't be anywhere in NC.
@@NEMESISISDEAD Been trying to reply to you for weeks but it's not saving my comments, maybe third time's the charm...anyway, so sorry you've had that experience...Raleigh is definitely not the friendliest place. It's our tech capital so it's kind of become our ultra-expensive NYC where tech billionaires and their crappy trust-fund kids with their free sports cars live. I would loathe living in Raleigh personally just because of the people there. You might try Greensboro instead (my top pick NC city) or even Durham (was 'the hood' when I was growing up but I've heard they're trying to fix up the place, haven't personally visited). I've heard some people having good experiences in Charlotte but that can be a tough one too, I also learned in school that Charlotte has the lowest upward social mobility in the entire U.S., so that should say plenty about the risk of struggling there. Winston-Salem should be fine if you want a smaller, quieter, more affordable home to life IF you are already an established professional because in my experience growing up there, there are extremely few entry-level opportunities. And I would never live on the far east side (too many extreme weather hazards and poor, dangerous towns) or the far west side (basically Asheville or anything past that, Asheville is becoming another city exclusively for the 1% and is falling apart for everybody else, and like I mentioned in my first comment, anything past that is not in great shape.) Best luck to you and let me know if I can offer any advice about any particular place in NC lol.
@@leagarcia6051 Thank you. I've finally decided to move back in with my parents for a while to save up enough money to go somewhere else (can't stay w/ my parents indefinitely). I still can't decide where in the country I'd like to go though because everything seems to just be in shambles right now, and besides that, if the pursuit of happiness is one of our freedoms as Americans, I've sort of lost everything I wanted to pursue because none of it turned out to be safe/achievable/a positive experience...so idk where to live or what to do anymore. Everything about all different facets of life is just so miserable it seems like it's by design, or the sure signs of very bad times up ahead for our country. I finally got a non-insane job that at least pays me for the basics since I last posted, but it barely gets me by and things haven't really gotten much better than that, so I've been spending the scarce little bits of extra income I make these months on things like water filtering tools, first aid supplies, self defense, and freeze-dried food.
It completely depends on the jobs. Relative to cost of living, tech and finance jobs pay well. The service industry jobs cannot keep up with the cost of living in Raleigh and Charlotte at least.
50k for a tech job is not a good salary plus I knew two people who had to go to virginia to get a good paying tech job because there were so few of these jobs in the raleigh durham area.
@Joanna yep I'm trying to get an entry level IT position in ENC around Wilmington. Unless I can get something remote I will have to move out of state as I don't want to move into the triangle or Charlotte which is also limited for opportunity
When it comes to low skilled warehouse jobs the pay in nc seems really low. Im coming from PA and most warehouse jobs started at 19 to 24 an hr vs here in NC im only seeing pay around 15 to 18 an hr.
The pay in NC sucks, compared to up north. Always has, always will. If you work for local company, they pay slave labor wages. Someone said to me, who was working for one company in Fayetteville, " this place is nothing but a plantation with a roof." Fayetteville, wages still $7.25 hour If they pay you $8.00 you hit Powerball in lottery. But, work you into the ground. And, expect a thank you for being hired
The worst places to live are Raleigh Charlotte Greensboro. All are overcrowded. You can find small towns everywhere and drive in a short time to great jobs . Chewy in Salisbury, Amazon in Charlotte both pay really well. You can find towns with cheap housing close by. If you as me more people are coming here than leaving. I’ve lived here 65 years and haven’t seen but about 5-6 snakes and those were when we were camping at the lake. There are lots of reasons to live here.
I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to and vacationed in parts of NorthCarolina before . The last time was back in may of 2013 where I was in Greenville,NC in Pitt county . Now I prefer the small towns,the country,farmland ,somewhere off the grid. Back in the trailer park in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom mobile home . Just like before or even in an RV. Now you wanna talk about places to live that are even more crazy expensive to live in ? Well check out anywhere in New York State and Erie county
Good addition to the list. I would agree in general. Durham downtown has decent walkability but in general, this is a negative for the area as it is for many new cities (outside of NY and New Engliand)
I made a CZcams Short about the copperhead, because I had nothing else going on in my life. 🤣🐍 About 3 feet, right? czcams.com/users/shortsaX-2HJrQsD4?feature=share
I'm in California and we have a lot of rattlesnakes which are more venomous than copperheads. They taste pretty good when fire roasted 😊. Sense they are part of same family I would assume Copperheads are yummy too and look forward to trying them lol.
Loved the Carolinas born and raised there but the culture definitely changed and it’s truly no longer the same. So many influx of people have changed how NC used to be so moved to Houston. The people out this way are super friendly in the Deep South which at times make me super skeptical but loved my choice. Pricing is totally affordable out here compared to home.
I grew up in California, but was raised on conservative values. So I feel like I don’t fit in here at all. I was raised with “middle eastern hospitality” which is very similar to southern. You think I’d like it there, or is it just California all over? I was trying to find a state with cooler weather that is more conservative. (I can’t do Texas too hot for me)
@@josephhowell8158 been in Houston since 87, it was cheap for a major city, but no longer, that ended within past 10 yrs., we have terrible flooding issues, crime, bad traffic, do not move here
@@BeyondDoodle Gold digging? Not even close. How about I’m looking for a special “seasoned” lady that’s well over 40 plus, who is not with the fun or games. Is that to hard to ask for? Women in there mid 20’s and early 30’s still show adolescent behavior.
@@ironfist458 😂😂 you just defined the meaning of a gold digger… There is NO WOMAN that wants a man (in your can a boy) who thinks about her bank account first.. Sorry Bro we’re much smarter than you think.. but I’m sure there are a few that might want to test drive a new engine 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🏼
@@BeyondDoodle I’m not interested in her purse or credit score, I’m simply talking about building a long lasting relationship regardless if she’s broke or not. Money for me is materialistic (recalibrating my previous statement). So your from NC too? I am as well. I could easily say that you’re a beautiful woman but if you’re rich then that’s good for you but however it doesn’t buy love, now does it madam? 🤪🧐
Yeah, check out SLC, Utah. It’s a dumpster fire in a podunk state and costs more than North Carolina by FAR. The fun part is that I’m allergic to EVERY SINGLE THING here. I’m only allergic to scotch broom and cottonwood. NC is a dream come true
As someone that lives in Arizona we have rattlesnakes too. Also in monsoon season, we can get eaten alive with mosquitoes too. I almost bought a zapper last year. Lol
@@LivinginRaleighTV no! I’ve lived in the Phoenix area for 18 years. Have yet to see a rattlesnake or a scorpion, including when hiking. Swarms of bees on the other hand, now those are common.
@@LivinginRaleighTV Depends on where you live. I lived in the Chandler and Gilbert areas in the greater Phoenix area for 45 years before moving to the greater Raleigh area 4 years ago. Parts of Gilbert have scorpion problems. We lived there in a very nice house in the suburbs and had to kill scorpions daily on the cinder block walls outside around the house even though we had pest control services done every month. Over the 3 years we were there, we killed about a dozen bark scorpions in the house. The next door neighbors had to check their pool for them and scoop them out with the net before each swim because scorpions don't swim or float, they sink to the bottom. All the neighbors had stories of scorpions in their houses. When we lived in Chandler (42 years of my life) I only encountered scorpions daily on the cinder block walls around the properties outside as usual, but only a few times in the house over all those years.
Palmetto roaches!!! They’re everywhere in Charlotte 😂 And the ones that FLY 😳.. Coming to Charlotte from Chicago was more my wife’s choice. Being able to drive an hour outside of Charlotte and be in the mountains is what sealed the deal for me. I ♥️ NC flying roaches and all 😂😂
I agree with the snakes. I grew up here and never seen a snake unless I’m at a zoo. Little southern tip if u live in a wooded area buy some mothballs. Thank me later. Great video again!!
I will be moving away from NC because I was trying to achieve my goal in becoming a Healthcare Assisted living administrator and the state literally blocked me from becoming a success.
They do not help you completely when you are trying to get your healthcare license. I paid for the program and tests and they told me I have to find my own preceptor and I been searching for a trainer for a year. Every administrator made up so many excuses to percept me at their facilities. Is like they thought I was trying to take their job. All I wanted to get the training and finish the program. But it was so awful and I still have not found a percepter as of today. I'm very disappointed in these people and the way how they treat outsiders
I was born in Charlotte and it feels off here. Not complaining. Just an observation. I’d rather be in a smaller town, somewhere that’s a little bit more calm ! I love personal space !
Been here 14 years..lived in many other states..but the worst thing here is Duke's monopoly on the electric..I've never in my life had such high electric bills. My house in Virginia the electric bill is 1/4 of what it is here..thats why I'm moving back permanently
Moved to Fayetteville from being in south fl for about 20 years and have to say, thankfully I was raised right and should have made this move years ago. I really appreciate the way people move here. Everywhere has its issues but compared to south fl, here in Fayetteville is a LOT friendlier and regardless of what people claim about Fayetteville, it’s actually a lot less dangerous than where I was from in south fl. Area I live in here in Fayetteville is very calm. I know there are the “bad sides” but to me, it’s less than what I was used to so it’s really nice I think. Have been to Raleigh and Charlotte and they’re both very similar to what south fl was and is becoming.
I would recommend Guilford County, Greensboro area in NC. My oldest daughter and her family live in a small community outside of Greensboro called Browns Summit! Perfect for family and the houses aren't extremely expensive. As far as NC negatives you have mentioned, I agree with you. Taxes are ridiculous, and rodents are real! I will also add, southeastern NC where I live, you will see lots of people of all ages not working just because???!!! Laziness is real around here and a lot of people like me 50 and above have to keep working!
@@shortsbyk No. I lived in that racist POS for 15 years. Greensboro is boring, the pay sucks, and innocent people are racially profiled there…did you say browns summit? Lol ok…walk down Summit Ave. after dark and see what happens.
Moved to Charlotte in 2006 from rural upstate NY. University City was quite the culture shock for someone who had never locked her house. I thought because it was such a racially diverse area, it would be welcoming and good for the kids. We were outcasts from day one and Yankee and cracker were the kinder names. I briefly lived in the Steele Creek area and I did find it somewhat friendlier but I did notnenjoy living in a busy concrete jungle. I had a random first date visiting the Kings Mountain Battlefield museum a b d liked the area. When it was time to move, the first place I thought of was Kings Mountain because it had more rural areas yet convenient to stores and hospitals. So much different from Charlotte. I still go to Charlotte for the occasional concert but for the most part, the city holds no interest. Definitely more like what I am used to but still miss the Finger Lakes and Thousand Islands. Taxes are a killer in NY and as a Sr on a fixed income I knew that I could not afford even the snow removal for my home. I didn't make many friends here in spite of volunteering locally so I am alone but for my immediate family that came with me. Lonely but I will deal with it. Too expensive to move again. Not bad but I wish I could afford FL
Be careful of wishing for Florida. It’s not the old Florida and I’m overwhelmed by the rude people there, and traffic. Beaches are very beautiful but be careful, I would never swim in them again. Florida native of 62 years, moved to beautiful Tennessee 4 years ago
@@dianafitzgerld4311 I did not know about NC because I came here due to what my ex fiance told me about this state and people. I lived here for 5 years and wish I had never listened to my ex fiance because these people do not treat outsiders nice or even respect them . Very few are nice to outsiders but not that many. In my neighborhood the neighbors are always watching you and very nosy sometimes I have to check around my house to make sure nobody isn't listening to my conversations. And even the people at the workplace they just as worst they do not welcome outsiders from different states. I'm from Louisiana and many of the people is still friendly but the bad thing is the high rated crime that is roaming in New Orleans. It's alot of crime here too the bad people broke in my house and I didn't know it was coming I was at work at that time it occurred. I had to immediately contact ADT and Ring to apply cameras which is costly but I had to do it. So I think Florida may have rude people but NC have rude people also. I been to Maryland and I noticed that the people were nicer and friendly they will help you if you having issues. My friend lives there and she is happy with her life living there. I will be moving to Townsend Maryland pretty soon.
I agree with you I'm a outsider from Louisiana and I can say I have been disrespected and talked down by these NC people. They keep talking about my accent like they never heard a Louisiana accent in their entire life. The women are so jealous of my hair because I keep telling them I'm mixed with Creole Indian and French that's why I have beautiful curly hair. I came across so many people that makes racial remarks towards me. Even on the jobsite it's the worst they will fire you for nothing . They took my hours away and I find myself always looking for jobs because every job treats you real bad and will lie on you I have lost many jobs here and I only lived her for 5 years. They treat and respect the people from Africa real good on the workplace. I have seen this happened alot. An African woman got more hours and work at
So… what I am understanding from the comments is that people across the globe are sensitive towards protecting their culture and are afraid of cultural invasion.
I’m from Michigan but want to move to NC so bad. I’ll be moving my family and I down there in about 8 years after my daughter graduates high school. I’m wanting to leave because even though I was born and raised here in Michigan. I can’t for in with the way of life here. People are so rude, very inconsiderate, and only think about themselves. Laugh at others hardships and your neighbors are complete strangers because no one is all that friendly. I’ve lived in many different counties and towns, and it’s all the same. The south has friendliness and smiles when you walk by them outside. I want friendly neighbors and a kind community. A community that looks out for each other. Plus my husband’s family live in the south and we want to get closer to them as well. Hopefully by the time I can move, NC won’t be overloaded with people. 😔
NC does have the mountains and ocean, but it may take 3 hours to get anywhere, and the coastal plain extends in from the ocean about 150 miles or so and gets very hot in summer. As for snakes in NC, people see them in NYC when they have too much alcohol or drugs. NC housing is currently over-priced, and may be for years.
Depends where you live. Fortunately you can live on the beach or in the mountains, or in the middle and have access to both. It's a great state, and few states in the South have both beach and decent mountains.
I love Wilmington. I would move there but don't have the money. Inflation is totally out of hand. And yes everybody's trying to move to the Southeast and it's making it impossible to find housing. Sad
Moved 26 years to Raleigh. Only two Black snakes (rat) & two copper heads. Allergies are true, snuck up on me 5 years ago. ENT told me welcome to the south. It's are way saying hello.
By all means I am not trying to be rude at all (coz I have a similar nose), but it’s due to regular allergies. Your nasal septum or the bridge starts to grow bigger when you regularly have allergies.
NC has become very expensive to live, not to mention the tornadoes, it’s not even hurricane season and we’ve had two tornadoes touchdown in The Triangle. Moving out…
Hi from the Midwest! I live in iowa, neighbor of Kansas. I hate to tell you, but Kansas is super flat and gets tons of tornadoes… just thought I would give you a heads up!
Its the cluster housing developers that are changing the culture of your state one small town at a time. You can't stop Urban sprawl but you can control it. There are a lot of people that move to NC and rural states for being just the way they are.
I think you have gotten a little overly concerned about wildlife in Wake Co, When I grew up there, I would have though I was Daniel Boone if I had seen a deer. Indeed, when I moved to Maryland, I have been shocked by the number of deer in urban areas....not to mention the ground hogs, foxes, and now Cyoties, One day I had a herd of about 10 deer in my front yard, I ran out into their midst to scare them away...and found my self looking eye to eye with a couple of bucks with long sharp horns. I've hit deer on two ocassions with my venicles and there was that incident where a fawn fel into my window well and ended up breaking into my basement.... This year the deer ate all my lillies .....fortunately no bear yet... however in central MD (suburban DC) crime is becoming a serious problem. I have a theory: after The War, game in NC was wiped out for food. But I have noticed deer wanings on some of your roads, so I guess they are coming back.
I was born and raised in the western piedmont. It was a great place to live up until last decade. T here’s plenty of work in charlotte,Raleigh,the triad but unless you’re a white collar worker pay ain’t for shit. All the good companies are gone like Schltz/Strohs And Milker brewery. I don’t know if Westinghouse still has work never hear about them anymore. RJR isn’t the company it was. People made a lot more money there back in the 80’s than now. The textile mills packed up and went away. Anyone working for the state is not allowed to have a union so NC has the lowest labor rates in the country. Rent in small towns has blown way out of proportion. People are going to have to leave this state hell can’t afford it. It’s pretty, our mountains, our beaches, wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,but I’ve made mine and I made it out of state.
As an NC native, I’d agree with this list as well as the positive sides mentioned, though I don’t personally see the culture change as a negative. Raleigh has really been revitalized as a result of so many people moving to the area. If you’re considering moving to NC, please do your research on the areas you’re considering. Legislators do not protect citizens from environmental degradation in this state. Pig farms, industrial waste, etc. The water in New Hanover County is the worst in the United States.
When I lived in NC I worked in the security field. The wages were low . One of my coworkers came up with a solution - he got his wife a job with a traveling salesman. She made a lot of money coming in his house & going on road trips. When the salesman passed, she got his house. Whiners just complain, but this guy came up with an effective way of coping with the high cost of NC!
Universities in the state... We have North Carolina, Wake Forest and Duke along with many many many many... Isn't there a really big university on Hillsborough Street in your home town? I know it's tough to remember for you, it's called North Carolina State University at Raleigh! Good god, UNC Tarheels suck.
Let me add that Raleigh NC is the least progressive small southern “city” there is. Still trapped in the ‘80’s. You have to head to Charlotte and even further to find any true quality goods of any kind.
Really there are 2 " stand alone " Rolls Royce " dealerships in the world . One is in the UAE. The other is in Cary, NC. That not fancy enough to for you?
Part of the problem is in your statement, “progressive”, progressing to what exactly? “Trapped in the 80’s” what the hell does that even mean lol? NC was just fine until idiots starting moving here with useless, half cocked ideas. “Quality goods of any kind”, can def. tell you have no idea what you’re talking about. NC still is a major financial, retail, aviation and textile hub… 🤡
What are you looking for exactly you cannot find in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville and Chael Hill...and for heaven sake please do not say Ikea.....lol
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I'm moving out of NC because your state does not help outsiders from Louisiana with their education. Instead, they give you a difficult time trying to succeed a Healthcare program. I paid alot of money for this assisted living administrator program and I search all over for facilities to train me for 2 weeks and fill out my forms and the administrators at these facilities kept making up excuses in not to train me . And I had other major issues with the people that lives here. The people do not respect you and treat you very bad on these workplaces. I ran across alot of jealous neighbors and ruthless people that tries to put me down
And I still have not finish the program because of the state of NC rules and regulations on this particular healthcare program. Do you really think that is right to treat outsiders this way especially when they are trying to succeed so they can live a better life. How can you be comfortable with your life if you are constantly getting put down and not able to get a least a certificate
Water Moccasins and Cottonmouths are the same snake.🤦🏽♂️
@@darlenemurray5873 maybe go to college? Btw I assume you are black. Lately, a lot of black people are waking up but it's all happening at the same time and it's overwhelming businesses. They have unqualified applicants that come in for interviews and disappoint. Don't act dumber than you advertise.
@@darlenemurray5873 it's probably the yankees that took over.
We moved from Holly Springs to St. Johns County Florida 7 years ago. I would move back to that area in a second regardless of the reasons noted as to why some people are leaving. Florida is now overcrowded and you haven't experienced rude until you move here. Miss NC terribly...
We've worked with a few clients that went from NC to FL to back to NC for various reasons
I live in Florida (have my whole life) and its very crowded now. Looking at maybe KY when I retire (20 years).
I moved north from FL twenty years ago. I thought it was overcrowded and the people rude back then. Cant imagine it now.
Amen to that! I’m from NC, but we moved to Florida after living in Virginia for many years. I look forward to moving back to either NC or VA!
NC (especially in the Raleigh/RTP/Cary area), is starting to over crowd due to the new tech companies coming here (ie: Google, Apple, Meta (Facebook), Amazon, etc). Many people from CA, TX and other places where these tech companies are headquartered, are moving here.
I left Wilmington twenty five years ago moved to Lincoln county New Mexico . Love it here.
Nice!
I'll admit, as a native the change of culture has been heartbreaking and infuriating for me. I started experiencing it in the early 2000s when everyone started to move here and it felt like a part of me was taken away. Cost of living is also a reason, in my future, that I will be looking to South Carolina or Tennessee. I absolutely do NOT want to leave North Carolina, this is my home, this is where my family is and has been for hundreds of years, but I need somewhere I can reasonably afford.
Thanks for sharing
I’m right there with you but the yankees keep coming and keep doing more damage
I'm looking for a place to move, too.
I'm a middle TN native and we're full. 😂
@@crazyone1067 I know right! That's how it feels here in middle NC. 😂
Really enjoyed this. I'm one of the numbers that lived/worked here in the 90's (remember well those copperheaded snake roadkills) and always wanted to retire here. So I'm back 'home' in Durham. Wanted to add, as a senior, there ARE ways to get around some of the high taxes. For example The Senior Homestead property tax exemption credit was a factor--it's not offered in every state.
Thank you for sharing!
I just sold my home in Waxhaw, NC. I sold it within 5 days on the market. I'm moving to North Dakota.
And I hope you hiked up your price. I did but I moved to a different county and I should have moved to SC. Now closing costs are over $32,000 dollars.
NC is not a southern charm state. Tennessee is the sweet people but 52 states coming here. I saw my HOA new Covenants and there is a list of homeowners and there are hundreds of people here. It’s a mix of people who have at least $360,000 and other houses that have pools are costing a lot.
I want to go back to snow country and I can’t meet intelligent conversation anywhere. I miss my nice winter wardrobe. The VA hospital tried to kill me 3 times. I know I can sell the house and land across the street in a day or two. I miss Chicago ❤
Good deal!!
I was born and raised in NC and on those rare occasions when I hear a NC accent, it's like a breath of fresh air to me. I was in Lillington a few days ago and it hasn't been infiltrated by out-of-staters yet, and it was a pleasant surprise.
I lived in Lillington a few years ago. From California. Not a bad small town.
"Infiltrated" um ok.
Thanks for telling us your town. We have to go see it. Any restaurants?
@@mongovangdo you miss Cali? I was thinking of moving there but I have move accross country and I never moved so far.
Things have become, way too expensive. And pay does not keep up.. I feel this is the sweatshop of the USA... I would like to move out myself.
Yep it’s a little out of control
Try living in California, ridiculously expensive
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All the same reasons for people leaving and moving elsewhere are ALL the same reasons most folks have in the popular regions and cities in the U.S. From Seattle to San Diego, Boise to Phoenix, Calif to Texas or Colorado to Florida.
If one only watches this video, you'd think N.C. was unique in these problems. In Austin Texas we got ALL of the same things good and bad. Booming economy, good jobs, great universities, growing business, lots to do, access to nature, great arts scene and city culture but also, ...high housing costs, overcrowding, rude drivers, changing local culture, allergies, bugs and even a few scorpions and rattlesnakes. All over the world, people are becoming more urbanized and moving to cities. It's a worldwide fact, not just in the U.S.
In the U.S. you have the most popular regions, most of the west, southwest, parts of the south and southeast that have been undergoing the same growth and change for years. I hear the same complaints in places like Reno, Nashville, Tucson and Tampa.
The U.S. is seeing younger people move to the places where there is the most opportunity which are the growing popular cities. The younger generation, no matter what their political leaning, is also more liberal and open minded socially.
They can deal with change much better. All age groups move, but it's the older generation and long time residents who have a much harder time dealing with change. Some people will head back to where they came from once they realized other places may have the same problems they were running from.
This video is specific to NC. Making a video about the situation in NC is not saying other states don’t have some of the same reasons people are leaving those states.
“The younger generation… is also more… open minded socially”--
Hahaha… oh, wow!
DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT
Open minded on their iphone 😂
Austin was great yrs. ago, now it's so different, been in Houston since 87, and now retired it's hard to find nice place to go to
@@V0YAG3R what was wrong with that? Gen z is our enemy.
I would say Wrightsville Beach can be very tropical in high summer! The beauty of Wilmington is it feels like real seasons happen here, however short and mild, and the beaches of Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick County are beautiful. You get a bit of everything here!
Absolutely! Thanks for sharing
I just came back from NC and I live in SFL. I can’t complain you guys have an amazing state. I am going to move to NC.
Thanks for sharing!
We moved to Apex eight years ago and that year Wake County hit one million people. Trying to get to or from work on Rt.55 is a daunting task so double the time it shows on your GPS. Ultimately, we knew this was not the southern lifestyle we wanted for the future and moved to a quieter place in NC.
63 now been in western NC since 16. Seen 1 copperhead, 1 water moccasin, and many black snakes but they keep the other vermin down so leave them alone. Worked at a motel. Would help if people moving here would learn what the animals look like. Been called on giant rats(groundhog, beaver, and possum) long leg roaches(water bug) and copperheads(chicken snake). And don’t leave a window or door open if it doesn’t have a screen.
Thanks for sharing
I feel and see this♥️😭left Pinehurst for four years to Nashville and Destin,Fl...very crowded here now..medical services are backed up.. waiting time.Thank you
Thank you for sharing
That's why you don't live in Nashville proper.
We literally live at the edge of a swamp and woodlands in NC. After a year of vigilance the fire ant mounds have been conquered and the snakes have not come out of the swamp or woods. The frogs on the other hand are everywhere! Never saw such variety and numbers of frogs. I love it here so much. So much wildlife. The mosquitos have not been a problem, maybe because of the frogs haha. All of this plus only 1 hour to the outer banks.
Wow, you made a very informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed the detailed information. My husband and I are currently checking out various places to possibly move to after Retirement in the next 2 years. However, you have the same issues with BUGS as Texas and Florida UGH !! No thanks🤨 (BTW I really liked your background changes)
great video, learned a lot, thanks
Chris, moving to Cincy next month, five offers on first open house, make 300K-in Phoenix 12 years never saw snake yet, two scorpions but not in house, hope the market adjust so my kid in Raleigh can get out of her apt into a house-take care
Thanks for sharing. Good luck with the move!
you forgot to mention the worst bugs....spiders! I've never seen so many and big ones too. Yes, i'm from the northeast lol I still like it here. And even as a transplant, I can tell that the southern hospitality culture is waning.
Interesting. We fortunately haven’t had too many issues with spiders.
The cost of living in N.C. wasn't a problem till the north poured down here with their rude ways and crime.
Well, they advertise NC in other states and cities. So could you blame them?
@@charlesumile3656yeah, N.C. has become a whore. Anything for a dollar.
Lived here 18 years. I live in a suburban town near Charlotte. When I moved here, I stepped back in time. I felt I was on Long Island again, my childhood home. People are nice or not as their personality dictates. I was always helpful and kind to tourists wandering NYC. Don’t generalize.
The allergies are no joke in NC. I honestly didn't know we were thought of as being "snake country". I hike and walk all over, and rarely see a snake. The few I have run across are non-poisonous water and garter snakes. 47 year old native.
It’s for ppl from cities that never see snakes in their life except zoos. I hike at umstead and never seen one.
The change in social climate here in NC is heartbreaking. Many who move in from out of state are adamant we change our ways to align with what they've left. Our small towns are full. Locals cannot leave to live in a more remote area because out of staters have carried their retirement checks and bigger, better salaries with them and taxes have increased exponentially. Traffic, in my small town, and in our larger cities, has gotten incredibly bad. What used to be a one hour trip to the airport is now 1 hour and 40 minutes. My advice....if you really want t live in the south, don't come with the idea of changing it and don't pay 20K to 30K more than a house is worth. Southern salaries will never catch up, and your neighbor will be driven out of his/her home. Honestly, I miss home, and I live here.
happened in CO, they wanted lil Cali, and it RUINED our state. Their salaries jacked up prices so locals couldn't compete as CO wages outside Denver metro are not high. Then the attitude, omg, it was AWFUL, and killed off the community.
Same here. My town will be getting a math and science school which is already driving up housing prices an will bring even more of out of state people here. My poor town is changing and not in a good way and the locals are struggling to keep up. The locals go out early now just to avoid all the traffic and having to deal with all the people. It just makes you want to cry to see it.
@@angellynette8258 wow. I’m very sorry to read about that. Wow. That’s exactly how it is in New York City. Plus, New York City has become more crowded, extremely dirty, you can barely walk without stepping in something really gross, the side walks are littered with garbage and dark spots, and the smells from garbage urine and dog feces makes your stomach turn. The crimes are so outrageous!!! People are not safe and hold on to your dog if you have one because the chances of your pet being kidnapped has increased. NYC is a sanctuary state so the standard of living is now in the toilet. Human beings are just numbers here. No exaggeration. The cost of living here is expensive and for what???? So you can live in a run down building with noisy neighbors , criminals, and littered gross smelly streets. I was born and raised in New York City. I have seen it go from worse to becoming a cesspool and yes I’m looking to relocate……. Somewhere…..Lol.
I do appreciate the honesty on this channel. Thank You.
House prices are literally rising everywhere. It’s a problem across the country. A lot has more to do with investment firms buying up homes with cash offers more than anything.
TX has this problem with the influx of CA transplants and illegals. real estate here has soared, traffic is bad all over the state, it's hard to move again once you're retired
For every one that leaves there are two coming in . Usually from up north. Born here 62 years ago but I'm thinking of going south . getting to be too many people here. I will stay as long as my mother is living. Selling property in Virginia also.
Yes, a lot more people moving in than moving out
NY going there, making it rude
I tried NC for a year and the prices did not equal the paycheck. Luckily was able to move back to ATL with a great job. Check goes better there. NC did have nice people so the uptick in housing price is unfortunate.
Thanks for sharing. How is the housing market in ATL?
I'm sure the atl market is not better...
It's tough as well. However I did purchase a house in a suburb of ATL before the pandemic so the price was very reasonnable. Initially went to Raleigh for calmer way of living, however when I came prices were high and low inventory. Rented for an higher than normal price, so I wasn't happy even if my job paid well there. Found a job back home for same salary so it made more sense.
Atl and our crime rates definitely make your checking account stretch for us 🤣
@@CDZ67 people suck in raleigh so far... too many black people who seem like they dont like light skin people
Recently moved from FL to NC. Best Decision ever.
Awesome!
@Lets Gab greensboro!
last two visits it poured buckets I will visit again soon may the good lord sprinkle some sunshine on my next visit from n . h. hoping to retire out that way
We've had a lot of rain lately! Hoping for some sunny weather for your next visit!
I’m looking to move to NC but I want to live in a hybrid of rural and suburban area. I currently live in south Florida in a small town. Our home value almost doubled and our taxes have also increased. The cost of living has skyrocketed but not the pay. We’re selling and buying somewhere quieter with land so we can create a garden again. Your state is gorgeous and I too love personal space.
I’ve lived here 29 years.
I hope you all are okay. Especially after Ian just went through.
Be prepared.. the traffic and crowded issues is worse in NC. We are here now to travel all over the state and the traffic is the biggest drawback
@@slm6434 thanks for your well wishes. We were not in Ian’s path thankfully.
Don't come.
I was planning on retiring in Gary NC the area got to busy for me. Great video, NC does have a lot to offer.
Thank you
Gary?
Yeah it’s sad people from bigger cities are bringing all the bad habits the reasons why they left their toxic place. SAD SAD SAD!!
Crowding can bring out the worst in people
I agree 100%.
Same reason for Vermont
We're definitely seeing this here in the western part of the state.
Exactly sad indeed!
I moved here 2yrs ago and I thought I would love it better than New York but its a rip off state in every way!
How so?
This is my last year here!
Yes how's the rip-off state some people just don't want to work for a living.
Plus for NC: good universities. Strange that the K-12 isn't very good in many counties. I noticed a big difference for my kids when we moved from the north.
Yes, you should bounce back where you came from, for your children. ✌️
Thanks for sharing
True in california, schools are not doing so well but universities and colleges are top world class
@@alexi2460 are you black? Are universities and colleges supposed to teach kids everything including what their parents don't.
Very informative. I'm moving to the state in a few weeks and trying to adjust to it coming from Texas. At least NC gets 4 seasons.
Thank you! Good luck with your move and adjusting!
@Julian why are you moving from Texas. I want to move from California to Texas lol
@@rogerespinoza7418 work is making move unfortunately.
I'm from NJ and part of the appeal moving down here was the friendliness. I was rude and had my guard up for the 1st couple days, but then I appreciated the reduction in anger. The only people rude here are probably people that had to relocate against their will. And as far as mosquitos and personal space... You have nothing on nj.... I asked a woman for directions and she had me backed against my car, she got so close! Nj people need like 2 arm length away...
Thanks for sharing and glad you were able to adjust.
NC is going up because NY&CA are MOVING THERE
@@kathleenking47 not necessarily true.... It's blackrock and wall Street buying up houses
@@davecurrall3154 wall street..? NYC...
Hahaha yes I had a similar experience. I was moving in through an elevator, using my earbuds to listen to music but every time people would say hi and ask questions, so I had to ditch my earbuds. Very friendly, and I enjoyed!
Pros and cons everywhere you can live in Florida without state tax but double your real estate tax and try and get homeowners insurance North Carolina real estate tax is low in comparison housing was affordable but that has changed almost everywhere that people want to live
It’s still more affordable in some of our neighboring states.
Bad management by leaders. NC is expensive income and property taxes are high. North Carolina thinks it’s California.
this video is so true!! The big builders and property developers have local politicians and community leaders in NC in their pockets using legal bribery offering them jobs that pay $200,000 or more after they leave their political positions. city council and county commissioners especially!
North Carolina has a serious issue with corruption and conflicts of interest among its political leaders!! We will be stuck in traffic for the rest of our lives just because they wont rest untill all green space is filled in!!! SOMEONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE ALL THIS CORRUPTION AMOUNG CITY AND COUNTY LEADERS IN ALL OF NC!!!
No that's Biden.
From Michigan but can't stand the people from New York/New England that move to the South. The term Yankee definitely goes far and the culture in the smaller towns sees a huge difference compared to Charlotte & Durhham.
Alot people feel same about michiganer's. Alot kooks, oddballs. Ask people who are surrounded by them in FLA. Strange bunch.
@@patricialavallee8286 Where did I say anyone was strange? The culture behind them was what I talked about more.
@@gerry5786 michiganer's . Alot oddballs from Michigan..must be the water
The only snakes I've seen in Charlotte the past year were live pets that people wore as accessories walking around center city
Interesting. Haven't seen that here
NC is Beautiful.I just moved here in not so BIG CITY 2 years ago.Car insurance is cheaper.I was able to buy a house which otherwise I can’t do in CA or FL (where I also lived for years) .I enjoy the the four seasons.Most people are nice better than the people on the other States I mentioned 😅
I was born in NC and have lived here all 28 years of my life. I'm desperately trying to leave. Lived near Winston-Salem most of my life and have no friends, career, or home to show for it. Recently went out to Western NC region in order to be able to afford a bachelor's degree, but the town I'm in now is so small and in such a decrepit condition that the best job I've been able to secure is Mcdonald's. This is coming after 5 months at a professional job nearby, which was so poorly run and such a bad experience for me that it made me change my career plans. This mcdonalds is the highlight of the town because the locals all gather there to shoot up in the bathroom, walk around in between cars in the drive-thru looking for change (or just wandering aimlessly not knowing where they are), and stooping out front and crumpled up in booths in the lobby, high out of their minds. Nobody here can find housing, at least four of my coworkers are homeless, and the student apartment I'm in is so expensive that I came extremely close to becoming homeless for a few months myself, before I finally broke down and went to work for mcdonald's. This probably goes without saying, but also haven't made any friends up here, either. I scour the internet daily applying to any decent jobs anywhere in NC with plans to just move there and be a long-distance student to the affordable college instead, but nobody has taken me. I'm at a point now where I'm just like, if I'm stuck working at mcdonald's of all things, I could do that anywhere. So now I'm researching about where in the whole country I'd rather be, and as much as I love our mountains and beaches, it probably won't be anywhere in NC.
im in Raleigh right now from Pennsylvania its not very welcoming here at all.
@@NEMESISISDEAD Been trying to reply to you for weeks but it's not saving my comments, maybe third time's the charm...anyway, so sorry you've had that experience...Raleigh is definitely not the friendliest place. It's our tech capital so it's kind of become our ultra-expensive NYC where tech billionaires and their crappy trust-fund kids with their free sports cars live. I would loathe living in Raleigh personally just because of the people there. You might try Greensboro instead (my top pick NC city) or even Durham (was 'the hood' when I was growing up but I've heard they're trying to fix up the place, haven't personally visited). I've heard some people having good experiences in Charlotte but that can be a tough one too, I also learned in school that Charlotte has the lowest upward social mobility in the entire U.S., so that should say plenty about the risk of struggling there. Winston-Salem should be fine if you want a smaller, quieter, more affordable home to life IF you are already an established professional because in my experience growing up there, there are extremely few entry-level opportunities. And I would never live on the far east side (too many extreme weather hazards and poor, dangerous towns) or the far west side (basically Asheville or anything past that, Asheville is becoming another city exclusively for the 1% and is falling apart for everybody else, and like I mentioned in my first comment, anything past that is not in great shape.) Best luck to you and let me know if I can offer any advice about any particular place in NC lol.
I will pray for you. I know it will get better.
@@leagarcia6051 Thank you. I've finally decided to move back in with my parents for a while to save up enough money to go somewhere else (can't stay w/ my parents indefinitely). I still can't decide where in the country I'd like to go though because everything seems to just be in shambles right now, and besides that, if the pursuit of happiness is one of our freedoms as Americans, I've sort of lost everything I wanted to pursue because none of it turned out to be safe/achievable/a positive experience...so idk where to live or what to do anymore. Everything about all different facets of life is just so miserable it seems like it's by design, or the sure signs of very bad times up ahead for our country. I finally got a non-insane job that at least pays me for the basics since I last posted, but it barely gets me by and things haven't really gotten much better than that, so I've been spending the scarce little bits of extra income I make these months on things like water filtering tools, first aid supplies, self defense, and freeze-dried food.
NC may have universities and open jobs, but there's a reason. Many jobs don't pay very well and you'll end up with lifelong student loans to pay.
It completely depends on the jobs. Relative to cost of living, tech and finance jobs pay well. The service industry jobs cannot keep up with the cost of living in Raleigh and Charlotte at least.
50k for a tech job is not a good salary plus I knew two people who had to go to virginia to get a good paying tech job because there were so few of these jobs in the raleigh durham area.
@Joanna yep I'm trying to get an entry level IT position in ENC around Wilmington. Unless I can get something remote I will have to move out of state as I don't want to move into the triangle or Charlotte which is also limited for opportunity
When it comes to low skilled warehouse jobs the pay in nc seems really low. Im coming from PA and most warehouse jobs started at 19 to 24 an hr vs here in NC im only seeing pay around 15 to 18 an hr.
Sorry to hear that
@@LivinginRaleighTV pantload
So many people leave because of the low wages.
The pay in NC sucks, compared to up north. Always has, always will. If you work for local company, they pay slave labor wages. Someone said to me, who was working for one company in Fayetteville, " this place is nothing but a plantation with a roof."
Fayetteville, wages still $7.25 hour
If they pay you $8.00 you hit Powerball in lottery. But, work you into the ground. And, expect a thank you for being hired
same here bro...from PA they pay more.
people in NC seems just like the assholes in PA too...
The worst places to live are Raleigh Charlotte Greensboro. All are overcrowded. You can find small towns everywhere and drive in a short time to great jobs . Chewy in Salisbury, Amazon in Charlotte both pay really well. You can find towns with cheap housing close by. If you as me more people are coming here than leaving. I’ve lived here 65 years and haven’t seen but about 5-6 snakes and those were when we were camping at the lake. There are lots of reasons to live here.
Thanks for sharing
I was told from people that live in NC few miles from Raleigh it has gotten trouble with crime
I want to move from the west to NC for its greenery, quiet tranquility.
I’ve had the pleasure of traveling to and vacationed in parts of NorthCarolina before . The last time was back in may of 2013 where I was in Greenville,NC in Pitt county . Now I prefer the small towns,the country,farmland ,somewhere off the grid. Back in the trailer park in a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom mobile home . Just like before or even in an RV. Now you wanna talk about places to live that are even more crazy expensive to live in ? Well check out anywhere in New York State and Erie county
I’d say another reason is the walkability here and transit. It’s practically non-existent and this is a big change for many.
This is very true. Charlotte is the only place that has decent walkability, yet very few people don't have a car in the Charlotte area.
Good addition to the list. I would agree in general. Durham downtown has decent walkability but in general, this is a negative for the area as it is for many new cities (outside of NY and New Engliand)
Can you talk a not about how it is to live in Brasstow NC? It's in eastern NC in the Appalachian mountains. Thank you very much. Sue
How is there no ghosting around you with those virtual backgrounds? Are you using a green screen backdrop?
I ran over a 3 foot long copperhead on my driveway last week and there’s a big black snake living under my back porch.
Where do you live?
Moncure
Let it be a surprise 😏
@@LivinginRaleighTV want private information do ya??? 😏🚬
I made a CZcams Short about the copperhead, because I had nothing else going on in my life. 🤣🐍
About 3 feet, right? czcams.com/users/shortsaX-2HJrQsD4?feature=share
I'm in California and we have a lot of rattlesnakes which are more venomous than copperheads. They taste pretty good when fire roasted 😊. Sense they are part of same family I would assume Copperheads are yummy too and look forward to trying them lol.
Loved the Carolinas born and raised there but the culture definitely changed and it’s truly no longer the same. So many influx of people have changed how NC used to be so moved to Houston. The people out this way are super friendly in the Deep South which at times make me super skeptical but loved my choice. Pricing is totally affordable out here compared to home.
I grew up in California, but was raised on conservative values. So I feel like I don’t fit in here at all. I was raised with “middle eastern hospitality” which is very similar to southern. You think I’d like it there, or is it just California all over? I was trying to find a state with cooler weather that is more conservative. (I can’t do Texas too hot for me)
I live in Houston and am interested in moving to NC. Can you elaborate on your experience living in both areas?
How is Houston more affordable? It's probably just as expensive if not more expensive
Houston is a place to leave now, been here since 87, too much flooding, crime and traffic
@@josephhowell8158 been in Houston since 87, it was cheap for a major city, but no longer, that ended within past 10 yrs., we have terrible flooding issues, crime, bad traffic, do not move here
this is happening in TX too, I'm in Houston, and I get offers weekly to buy my house, I could not buy here today if I was younger
Can you do videos on the dating scenes here in the state? Like where to meet older rich women that are looking for a younger man (like myself)?
That isn’t our area of expertise lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 your joking 🙃 right? This why us locals go crazy… try Vegas for gold digging 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
@@BeyondDoodle Gold digging? Not even close. How about I’m looking for a special “seasoned” lady that’s well over 40 plus, who is not with the fun or games. Is that to hard to ask for? Women in there mid 20’s and early 30’s still show adolescent behavior.
@@ironfist458 😂😂 you just defined the meaning of a gold digger… There is NO WOMAN that wants a man (in your can a boy) who thinks about her bank account first.. Sorry Bro we’re much smarter than you think.. but I’m sure there are a few that might want to test drive a new engine 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🏼
@@BeyondDoodle I’m not interested in her purse or credit score, I’m simply talking about building a long lasting relationship regardless if she’s broke or not. Money for me is materialistic (recalibrating my previous statement). So your from NC too? I am as well. I could easily say that you’re a beautiful woman but if you’re rich then that’s good for you but however it doesn’t buy love, now does it madam? 🤪🧐
Taxes and property are sky high and it's woke as fuck!
An im from Ashville NC
Buncombe Co. has been crazy as hades for years.
Moved from Asheville 3 years ago to east Tennessee. You should check it out
Yeah, check out SLC, Utah. It’s a dumpster fire in a podunk state and costs more than North Carolina by FAR. The fun part is that I’m allergic to EVERY SINGLE THING here. I’m only allergic to scotch broom and cottonwood. NC is a dream come true
As someone that lives in Arizona we have rattlesnakes too. Also in monsoon season, we can get eaten alive with mosquitoes too. I almost bought a zapper last year. Lol
Are the scorpions as bad as we’ve heard?
@@LivinginRaleighTV no! I’ve lived in the Phoenix area for 18 years. Have yet to see a rattlesnake or a scorpion, including when hiking. Swarms of bees on the other hand, now those are common.
Interesting! Sounds like the fear of scorpions is similar to everyone's fear of copperheads when they move here. Thanks for sharing!
@@LivinginRaleighTV thanks for all these videos! Super helpful! I’m hopefully making my way out there next year.
@@LivinginRaleighTV Depends on where you live. I lived in the Chandler and Gilbert areas in the greater Phoenix area for 45 years before moving to the greater Raleigh area 4 years ago. Parts of Gilbert have scorpion problems. We lived there in a very nice house in the suburbs and had to kill scorpions daily on the cinder block walls outside around the house even though we had pest control services done every month. Over the 3 years we were there, we killed about a dozen bark scorpions in the house. The next door neighbors had to check their pool for them and scoop them out with the net before each swim because scorpions don't swim or float, they sink to the bottom. All the neighbors had stories of scorpions in their houses.
When we lived in Chandler (42 years of my life) I only encountered scorpions daily on the cinder block walls around the properties outside as usual, but only a few times in the house over all those years.
Palmetto roaches!!! They’re everywhere in Charlotte 😂 And the ones that FLY 😳.. Coming to Charlotte from Chicago was more my wife’s choice. Being able to drive an hour outside of Charlotte and be in the mountains is what sealed the deal for me. I ♥️ NC flying roaches and all 😂😂
Yep that can get pretty annoying lol
They are actually water bugs, not roaches and yes, they are annoying....lol
I agree with the snakes. I grew up here and never seen a snake unless I’m at a zoo. Little southern tip if u live in a wooded area buy some mothballs. Thank me later. Great video again!!
Thank you!
I’m more concerned of all the snakes in gov running our country into the ground .
I will be moving away from NC because I was trying to achieve my goal in becoming a Healthcare Assisted living administrator and the state literally blocked me from becoming a success.
They do not help you completely when you are trying to get your healthcare license. I paid for the program and tests and they told me I have to find my own preceptor and I been searching for a trainer for a year. Every administrator made up so many excuses to percept me at their facilities. Is like they thought I was trying to take their job. All I wanted to get the training and finish the program. But it was so awful and I still have not found a percepter as of today. I'm very disappointed in these people and the way how they treat outsiders
I was born in Charlotte and it feels off here.
Not complaining.
Just an observation.
I’d rather be in a smaller town, somewhere that’s a little bit more calm ! I love personal space !
Raleigh is a little more calm, but getting busier every year
I'm leaving because there is no legal weed and it will be the last state in the US to do so. All the money the state loses makes me sick.
My son’s family move from San Diego to Apex 12 years ago,l pray they will move back to San Diego soon.
Do they not like Apex?
Been here 14 years..lived in many other states..but the worst thing here is Duke's monopoly on the electric..I've never in my life had such high electric bills. My house in Virginia the electric bill is 1/4 of what it is here..thats why I'm moving back permanently
Moved to Fayetteville from being in south fl for about 20 years and have to say, thankfully I was raised right and should have made this move years ago. I really appreciate the way people move here. Everywhere has its issues but compared to south fl, here in Fayetteville is a LOT friendlier and regardless of what people claim about Fayetteville, it’s actually a lot less dangerous than where I was from in south fl. Area I live in here in Fayetteville is very calm. I know there are the “bad sides” but to me, it’s less than what I was used to so it’s really nice I think. Have been to Raleigh and Charlotte and they’re both very similar to what south fl was and is becoming.
Thanks for sharing
My daughter moved to Fayetteville after obtaining a teaching job, and yes it has problems like any other place, but she really likes it there!
I would recommend Guilford County, Greensboro area in NC. My oldest daughter and her family live in a small community outside of Greensboro called Browns Summit! Perfect for family and the houses aren't extremely expensive. As far as NC negatives you have mentioned, I agree with you. Taxes are ridiculous, and rodents are real! I will also add, southeastern NC where I live, you will see lots of people of all ages not working just because???!!! Laziness is real around here and a lot of people like me 50 and above have to keep working!
South FL must be a hell hole if Fayetteville is a friendlier place to live.
@@shortsbyk No. I lived in that racist POS for 15 years. Greensboro is boring, the pay sucks, and innocent people are racially profiled there…did you say browns summit? Lol ok…walk down Summit Ave. after dark and see what happens.
The snakes walk on 2 legs here lol
Moved to Charlotte in 2006 from rural upstate NY. University City was quite the culture shock for someone who had never locked her house. I thought because it was such a racially diverse area, it would be welcoming and good for the kids. We were outcasts from day one and Yankee and cracker were the kinder names. I briefly lived in the Steele Creek area and I did find it somewhat friendlier but I did notnenjoy living in a busy concrete jungle. I had a random first date visiting the Kings Mountain Battlefield museum a b d liked the area. When it was time to move, the first place I thought of was Kings Mountain because it had more rural areas yet convenient to stores and hospitals. So much different from Charlotte. I still go to Charlotte for the occasional concert but for the most part, the city holds no interest. Definitely more like what I am used to but still miss the Finger Lakes and Thousand Islands. Taxes are a killer in NY and as a Sr on a fixed income I knew that I could not afford even the snow removal for my home. I didn't make many friends here in spite of volunteering locally so I am alone but for my immediate family that came with me. Lonely but I will deal with it. Too expensive to move again. Not bad but I wish I could afford FL
Be careful of wishing for Florida. It’s not the old Florida and I’m overwhelmed by the rude people there, and traffic. Beaches are very beautiful but be careful, I would never swim in them again. Florida native of 62 years, moved to beautiful Tennessee 4 years ago
@@dianafitzgerld4311 I did not know about NC because I came here due to what my ex fiance told me about this state and people. I lived here for 5 years and wish I had never listened to my ex fiance because these people do not treat outsiders nice or even respect them . Very few are nice to outsiders but not that many. In my neighborhood the neighbors are always watching you and very nosy sometimes I have to check around my house to make sure nobody isn't listening to my conversations. And even the people at the workplace they just as worst they do not welcome outsiders from different states. I'm from Louisiana and many of the people is still friendly but the bad thing is the high rated crime that is roaming in New Orleans. It's alot of crime here too the bad people broke in my house and I didn't know it was coming I was at work at that time it occurred. I had to immediately contact ADT and Ring to apply cameras which is costly but I had to do it. So I think Florida may have rude people but NC have rude people also. I been to Maryland and I noticed that the people were nicer and friendly they will help you if you having issues. My friend lives there and she is happy with her life living there. I will be moving to Townsend Maryland pretty soon.
I agree with you I'm a outsider from Louisiana and I can say I have been disrespected and talked down by these NC people. They keep talking about my accent like they never heard a Louisiana accent in their entire life. The women are so jealous of my hair because I keep telling them I'm mixed with Creole Indian and French that's why I have beautiful curly hair. I came across so many people that makes racial remarks towards me. Even on the jobsite it's the worst they will fire you for nothing . They took my hours away and I find myself always looking for jobs because every job treats you real bad and will lie on you
I have lost many jobs here and I only lived her for 5 years. They treat and respect the people from Africa real good on the workplace. I have seen this happened alot. An
African woman got more hours and work at
@@dianafitzgerld4311 Florida is a mess, crowded, costly -- not a place to retire to unless you're rich
@@darlenemurray5873 wish you luck on your move
allergies is interesting because Durum NC was ranked the #1 best city for allergy sufferers..
I've lived on hatteras island my whole life and I wouldnt mind finding a mountain property
Awesome!
I have snakes where I live in the middle of the state. I saw two snake nests with all the eggs hatched. Not sure what they are, but they’re here LOL
So… what I am understanding from the comments is that people across the globe are sensitive towards protecting their culture and are afraid of cultural invasion.
I’m from Michigan but want to move to NC so bad. I’ll be moving my family and I down there in about 8 years after my daughter graduates high school. I’m wanting to leave because even though I was born and raised here in Michigan. I can’t for in with the way of life here. People are so rude, very inconsiderate, and only think about themselves. Laugh at others hardships and your neighbors are complete strangers because no one is all that friendly. I’ve lived in many different counties and towns, and it’s all the same. The south has friendliness and smiles when you walk by them outside. I want friendly neighbors and a kind community. A community that looks out for each other. Plus my husband’s family live in the south and we want to get closer to them as well. Hopefully by the time I can move, NC won’t be overloaded with people. 😔
NC does have the mountains and ocean, but it may take 3 hours to get anywhere, and the coastal plain extends in from the ocean about 150 miles or so and gets very hot in summer. As for snakes in NC, people see them in NYC when they have too much alcohol or drugs. NC housing is currently over-priced, and may be for years.
Depends where you live. Fortunately you can live on the beach or in the mountains, or in the middle and have access to both. It's a great state, and few states in the South have both beach and decent mountains.
Everwhere rent prices and mortgage ridiculous
If you move here to “escape the insanity” then DON’T BRING THAT INSANITY WITH YOU! REMEMBER WHY YOU LEFT
Spot on, as a former NY'er I tell people that all the time regardless of where there from.
so true
I love Wilmington. I would move there but don't have the money. Inflation is totally out of hand. And yes everybody's trying to move to the Southeast and it's making it impossible to find housing. Sad
Moved 26 years to Raleigh. Only two Black snakes (rat) & two copper heads. Allergies are true, snuck up on me 5 years ago. ENT told me welcome to the south. It's are way saying hello.
My allergies are terrible. But, most of all the crowding.
By all means I am not trying to be rude at all (coz I have a similar nose), but it’s due to regular allergies. Your nasal septum or the bridge starts to grow bigger when you regularly have allergies.
This place is too laid back and backward. People are too back stabbing and don’t socialize.
Trying to get some real estate churn. Good job.
worst insect encounter i've had are yellow jackets. they will hurt ya if disturbed.
Yep! They are pretty bad
We left because the government is so mean to law abiding. Very overregulated.
NC has become very expensive to live, not to mention the tornadoes, it’s not even hurricane season and we’ve had two tornadoes touchdown in The Triangle. Moving out…
Where are you moving to?
@@johnSR32 😂😂😂
lol
Hi from the Midwest! I live in iowa, neighbor of Kansas. I hate to tell you, but Kansas is super flat and gets tons of tornadoes… just thought I would give you a heads up!
Its the cluster housing developers that are changing the culture of your state one small town at a time. You can't stop Urban sprawl but you can control it. There are a lot of people that move to NC and rural states for being just the way they are.
I think you have gotten a little overly concerned about wildlife in Wake Co, When I grew up there, I would have though I was Daniel Boone if I had seen a deer. Indeed, when I moved to Maryland, I have been shocked by the number of deer in urban areas....not to mention the ground hogs, foxes, and now Cyoties, One day I had a herd of about 10 deer in my front yard, I ran out into their midst to scare them away...and found my self looking eye to eye with a couple of bucks with long sharp horns. I've hit deer on two ocassions with my venicles and there was that incident where a fawn fel into my window well and ended up breaking into my basement.... This year the deer ate all my lillies .....fortunately no bear yet... however in central MD (suburban DC) crime is becoming a serious problem. I have a theory: after The War, game in NC was wiped out for food. But I have noticed deer wanings on some of your roads, so I guess they are coming back.
:) any other state suggestions than NC asking for a friend lol 😆 ty ☺️
Depends what you're looking for!
I was born and raised in the western piedmont. It was a great place to live up until last decade. T here’s plenty of work in charlotte,Raleigh,the triad but unless you’re a white collar worker pay ain’t for shit. All the good companies are gone like Schltz/Strohs And Milker brewery. I don’t know if Westinghouse still has work never hear about them anymore. RJR isn’t the company it was. People made a lot more money there back in the 80’s than now. The textile mills packed up and went away. Anyone working for the state is not allowed to have a union so NC has the lowest labor rates in the country. Rent in small towns has blown way out of proportion. People are going to have to leave this state hell can’t afford it. It’s pretty, our mountains, our beaches, wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,but I’ve made mine and I made it out of state.
As an NC native, I’d agree with this list as well as the positive sides mentioned, though I don’t personally see the culture change as a negative. Raleigh has really been revitalized as a result of so many people moving to the area. If you’re considering moving to NC, please do your research on the areas you’re considering. Legislators do not protect citizens from environmental degradation in this state. Pig farms, industrial waste, etc. The water in New Hanover County is the worst in the United States.
Sorry! Brunswick County.
Planning on going to NC! Currently living in FL. FL is too expensive
Hope you like
So much better than Florida imo, I’m in a smaller town, I don’t miss the Florida traffic!
You'll be fine. I think it's great for white folk's.
GA, TN are now costly unless you live in rural area
When I lived in NC I worked in the security field. The wages were low . One of my coworkers came up with a solution - he got his wife a job with a traveling salesman. She made a lot of money coming in his house & going on road trips. When the salesman passed, she got his house. Whiners just complain, but this guy came up with an effective way of coping with the high cost of NC!
Bye. Take the rest of you with you.
More are coming than leaving
I don’t have a clue we’re else I would want to live other than Raleigh area.
Universities in the state... We have North Carolina, Wake Forest and Duke along with many many many many... Isn't there a really big university on Hillsborough Street in your home town? I know it's tough to remember for you, it's called North Carolina State University at Raleigh!
Good god, UNC Tarheels suck.
Lol
Let go wolf pack!!!
Go Pack!
House insurance for storms,hurricane s, to costly, veteran benefits suck!😢
People are moving not leaving. Look at Fuquay varina growth. Lots of people moved here and more business coming every day
NC. has high taxes ? Try living in Massachusetts . I pay a quarter as much here as I paid in Mass..
Haven't heard of anyone leaving NC for MA unless it was for a job. We're talking about the states people are commonly leaving NC for.
Let me add that Raleigh NC is the least progressive small southern “city” there is. Still trapped in the ‘80’s. You have to head to Charlotte and even further to find any true quality goods of any kind.
Disagree with that.
Really there are 2 " stand alone " Rolls Royce " dealerships in the world . One is in the UAE. The other is in Cary, NC. That not fancy enough to for you?
lol. Maybe they are more focused on all the world class health care available there. Charlotte is nothing special and very mean.
Part of the problem is in your statement, “progressive”, progressing to what exactly? “Trapped in the 80’s” what the hell does that even mean lol? NC was just fine until idiots starting moving here with useless, half cocked ideas. “Quality goods of any kind”, can def. tell you have no idea what you’re talking about. NC still is a major financial, retail, aviation and textile hub… 🤡
What are you looking for exactly you cannot find in Durham, Raleigh, Cary, Morrisville and Chael Hill...and for heaven sake please do not say Ikea.....lol