What's a good state for regular folks that don't make alot of money?

[g0nbad real bad]

Alabama-
Birmingham or Huntsville metro areas.

$60k will have you comfortable and away from the riff raff.

Around Birmingham you have:
Hoover
Vestavia
Pelham
Alabaster
Calera
Chelsea
Gardendale
Mccalla
Trussville

Around Huntsville:
Madison
Athens


Good schools low crime 30 minute commute better homes for the money.

Plus you're just a couple hours from Atlanta Nashville Memphis Florida

 

[tallblacknyc]

But this is not the norm. A kid can't say, "hmm, I want set up chairs and tables for the rest of my life" and expect $90K. That's not reality. Im sure your boy has time in at the hotel, seniority, and most if all, luck. Jobs like that do not come everyday. Additionally, I would never advise a child coming out of high school to bet on a non-degree/ non-certificate job to pay that much. It's an anomaly.

I would also argue that there is no security in that position. If he is ever let go, it's a wrap. He will not find that same job fir the same pay, and that's if he is being honest about how much he is getting paid.

Not hating tho. Get that money black man.

In nyc the hotel community is like a click.. if your family and your friends part of it they can get you a job.. it’s why some people have generations of family in it.. grandparents to grandkids..sometimes whole families..it’s 1 of the big secrets of nyc.. security guards making 30-40 an hr..cleaners making 30-40 hr.. many jobs starting at 20+ an hr.. from cleaners, securities, doorman, clerks, etc.. people put each other on and keep quiet..let me not even get into bartenders and hosting parties money, etc.. my boy got into it cause he use to do a lot of private security for a company..1 of the people put him on and he started making 30+ as a security for a hotel..than somebody at the hotel said it’s an opening for the hall job than explained the pay and the job..he immediately signed up for it.. my boy said his pay is nothing compared to some of the others who make more and some of the other positions.. it’s been a nyc secret for decades about hotel jobs..once you get connected you pretty much never leave.. than those people put their kids on, significant others, other relatives etc.. trust those people get good paid cause my boy connect them to me for my services..so yeah I know about the hotel circuit money cause I personally benefited from some of their pockets

 

[tallblacknyc]

Yeah but he can't live "in" the city off that.....hoping is dudes commute and what part of Jersey does he live in?

My boy isn’t a transplant..born and raise in nyc.. yes he could live in Manhattan being that it’s many sections in the borough..my boy lives in a particular part of the 5 boroughs..2 bedroom, parking space, etc for under 1800..most of his neighbors are others with big pockets.. I think most of ya missed the part about b4 overtime..my boy definitely gets ot and has clocked 6 figs several times throughout the yrs

 

[55th View]

Regular? No money?

Sounds like OP is Alabama bound.

 

[tallblacknyc]

this is extremely rare though, very rare to see that type of bread working for a company with little education.

Like I said depends on the state you live in.. nyc is 1 of those states where college isn’t necessarily needed thanks to all the diff careers available and the big city job opportunities.. do your research on the state you trying to move in and jobs that are available that are not college required.. you might be surprised at the options.. as I said b4 you still haven’t mentioned what are your capabilities.. you just might be a blue collard kinda worker which has many opportunities in many states..there’s individuals on here that could prob point you in the right direction in those fields

 

[totto]

I'm gonna take a road trip to Georgia and Alabama and see how things go. I need a change to see if my luck changes.

 

[LongLocs85]

with that being said, Houston fits the bill, Stay away from Austin

What about Houston?!

 

[sammyjax]

You tryna fuck hoes?

 

[Dannyblueyes]

It depends on how you want to live. How much space do you need? How many people are you bringing with you? What do you do for work? What are your goals and ambitions? How do you spend your free time?

When a friend of mine first encouraged me to move to San Francisco my immediate reply, without even thinking, was "I can't afford it". Within a few months of moving here though I fell into a couple of lanes that allowed me to make more than I ever earned my life! The rent was expensive, but public transit works so well I no longer needed a car. My home is tiny, but it doesn't matter cuz I'm rarely there.

Out here you don't need to worry about living off 40K a year or less, because that's damn near minimum wage. Sign up for instawork or Uber eats and you will likely make that money and then some within a month. If you don't have a degree, or even if you do, every resident is allowed to attend community college for free. You can also get medical coverage from the city for next to nothing.

To give you an idea what kind of opportunities they have out here in 2020 one of my roommates started picking up free furniture off the street. Then he would fix it up and sell it for a few bucks. One thing led to another and now he's furnishing entire office floors.

I don't know what kind of Life mistakes led to your current predicament, but I can tell you first hand that a lot of federal prisoners get sent to San Francisco as soon as they're let out of jail. Most of them land on their feet. If they can I'm sure that you can too.

Good luck!

 

[MistaPhantastic]

Washington state-

NOOOOO! Most everyone knows to stay away from Seattle if you're trying to avoid high rent because its on par with the likes of NY, LA and even some parts of San Fran.
The problem with WA state is that the outer areas are starting to fill up (Tacoma, Renton, Everett, etc.) and they are raising their prices accordingly. Its still possible but its much less likely than 4-5 years ago. People have caught on and spread the word.
If you are a black man, you DON'T want to be in Eastern WA. Those places are like living in klan towns. Yeah, they're cheap but you or yours might come up missing one day if you piss off the wrong redneck by just breathing or some shit.

The South has a lot of little hidden gem spots. Just don't get stuck there. Have a plan and stick to it. Keep your eyes on your goals.

 

[Entrepronegro]

Appreciate y’all I’m head to Georgia since that’s the closest outside of Florida, I’m a realist so I got no need to lie I look at what I can realistically do at my age and I’m going to plan off that. I know them smaller cities in ga them brothers are really about that life since it’s more isolate and less cops and that country vibe means a lot of them cops really don’t care much I got a friend in senville I think it’s called.

I think you mean snellville

 

[ORIGINAL NATION]

NOOOOO! Most everyone knows to stay away from Seattle if you're trying to avoid high rent because its on par with the likes of NY, LA and even some parts of San Fran.
The problem with WA state is that the outer areas are starting to fill up (Tacoma, Renton, Everett, etc.) and they are raising their prices accordingly. Its still possible but its much less likely than 4-5 years ago. People have caught on and spread the word.
If you are a black man, you DON'T want to be in Eastern WA. Those places are like living in klan towns. Yeah, they're cheap but you or yours might come up missing one day if you piss off the wrong redneck by just breathing or some shit.

The South has a lot of little hidden gem spots. Just don't get stuck there. Have a plan and stick to it. Keep your eyes on your goals.

I lived in Tocama around 20 or 30 years ago and the rent was cheap and the stores alright. Those klan ass rednecks are on the police force also.
I am in the dirty south right now and my plan and goal is black nationalism. If there is any land we should dominate. It is the dirty south. It should be totally all black. The whites had the caves but now they actually think that only they can civilize the earth and actually it is the opposite. Power and authority helps them to search and destroy or hide real truth

 

[tallblacknyc]

I'm gonna take a road trip to Georgia and Alabama and see how things go. I need a change to see if my luck changes.

To give you a lil boost in confidence..I usually only tell certain individuals info but I’m feeling nice.. I ask you b4 what are you capable of cause there’s various things you probably can do that you not aware of that can generate money.. 1 of my boys in just this past yr alone or shall I say the first 9 months of 2021 has generated over $175,000 using this website called task rabbit… basically there’s people (mostly cacs) that need assistance in some way whether it’s moving furniture around in their house or out their house, to installing things like tv wall units, to maybe painting etc.. you as an individual can post your skill set and what you charge hourly for whatever task you are able to do.. people will call you up if they need your assistance and you go do the task and get paid.. my boy has had several months where he has made 15-20,000 per month just doing things like help people move or throw certain pieces of furniture out.. that’s literally been his hustle gig in 2021… you might want to look into it and see if your area might need individuals

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[The Plutonian]

Send him to Macon or Columbus. He can live decently if he keeps to himself and come party in Atlanta when he gets the urge. If he's into thug life he won't last long...crime there worse than ATL

There’s a few fine women there too but not a lot of true dimes. Plenty wooden nickels though and enough to keep your nutts light. Living is good but like he said don’t fiuck around cause most Mfs in those areas ain’t got two pennies to rub together.

 

[Entrepronegro]

To give you a lil boost in confidence..I usually only tell certain individuals info but I’m feeling nice.. I ask you b4 what are you capable of cause there’s various things you probably can do that you not aware of that can generate money.. 1 of my boys in just this past yr alone or shall I say the first 9 months of 2021 has generated over $175,000 using this website called task rabbit… basically there’s people (mostly cacs) that need assistance in some way whether it’s moving furniture around in their house or out their house, to installing things like tv wall units, to maybe painting etc.. you as an individual can post your skill set and what you charge hourly for whatever task you are able to do.. people will call you up if they need your assistance and you go do the task and get paid.. my boy has had several months where he has made 15-20,000 per month just doing things like help people move or throw certain pieces of furniture out.. that’s literally been his hustle gig in 2021… you might want to look into it and see if your area might need individuals

TaskRabbit: Same Day Handyman, Moving & Delivery Services

Our same-day service platform instantly connects you with skilled Taskers to help with cleaning, furniture assembly, home repairs, running errands and more.

www.taskrabbit.com

I'm familiar with Task Rabbit I've done a few gigs from it and I can say it's legit.

 

[The Plutonian]

You ain't living in the A on 40k! You need to be specific on the city.

Don’t go to Jonesboro, Riverdale or College Park. It’s too much ignorance and hood shit out there. Got to Marietta, Austell/Powder Springs/Smyrna. Not straight hood and it’s quiet in most areas. If you go further up try not to got to 4 points and stay away fromAtlanta unless you can get a decent job. If you do get a job in Atlanta don’t get caught up in the lifestyle these dumbasses who come out of state try to live. Do not try to live in Atlanta, if you do prepare to return back to your starting point in a year or so. It is extremely expensive bro. It’s almost impossible to get lost too. I20, 285/85 and 75 are loops. Learn them and you won’t get lost. Lastly, beware of false prophets! Plenty of that in Ga and especially Atlanta. Home of the fake!

 

[Entrepronegro]

Don’t go to Jonesboro, Riverdale or College Park. It’s too much ignorance and hood shit out there. Got to Marietta, Austell/Powder Springs/Smyrna. Not straight hood and it’s quiet in most areas. If you go further up try not to got to 4 points and stay away fromAtlanta unless you can get a decent job. If you do get a job in Atlanta don’t get caught up in the lifestyle these dumbasses who come out of state try to live. Do not try to live in Atlanta, if you do prepare to return back to your starting point in a year or so. It is extremely expensive bro. It’s almost impossible to get lost too. I20, 285/85 and 75 are loops. Learn them and you won’t get lost. Lastly, beware of false prophets! Plenty of that in Ga and especially Atlanta. Home of the fake!

He trying to live on cheaper means Marietta, Austell, Powder Springs & Smyrna not cheap.

 

[ArsenalCannon357]

He trying to live on cheaper means Marietta, Austell, Powder Springs & Smyrna not cheap.

ESPECIALLY Marietta...

 

[Mrfreddygoodbud]

Don’t go to Jonesboro, Riverdale or College Park. It’s too much ignorance and hood shit out there. Got to Marietta, Austell/Powder Springs/Smyrna. Not straight hood and it’s quiet in most areas. If you go further up try not to got to 4 points and stay away fromAtlanta unless you can get a decent job. If you do get a job in Atlanta don’t get caught up in the lifestyle these dumbasses who come out of state try to live. Do not try to live in Atlanta, if you do prepare to return back to your starting point in a year or so. It is extremely expensive bro. It’s almost impossible to get lost too. I20, 285/85 and 75 are loops. Learn them and you won’t get lost. Lastly, beware of false prophets! Plenty of that in Ga and especially Atlanta. Home of the fake!

Yea I was there back in the ninties.. for a jack the rapper event... and I remember chicks saying..

most of the dudes driving the expensive cars were wanna be rappers or dope boys and a lot

of them are behind on their payments..

and them bruhs were out there stylin HEAVY....

tho, cant even front..

 

[Tito_Jackson]

My brother, please allow me to share this sincere word of advice. Rarely have I seen that relocating without addressing "other" personal issues leads to different outcomes. I'm not trying to discourage you from relocating and starting over. But, I do hope that you make this move having a thoughtful plan in place as well as assurances that you, as you put it, won't continue to "fuck(ed) up my life to the point I don't think I'll recover so I'm being a realist here."

Again brother not trying to discourage you, but rather encourage you to take the time to work on yourself as well.

Lastly, please be careful moving to "lower income" regions. $40K may not not seem
like much, but in most lower income regions, this is above average for black men.

I believe a black can make it anyway in this country. I truly believe this. But you have to be willing to do the work, literally. This includes but is not limited to, living below your means, fixing your credit, getting more than one job, refraining from unnecessary purchases, get a used car with no monthly payments, committing to long term investments, getting healthy physically and mentally, among other things.

You can do it. And for anyone else reading this, you can do it too. You can turn your life around in less than a year if you are willing and committed to doing the work.

 

[totto]

To give you a lil boost in confidence..I usually only tell certain individuals info but I’m feeling nice.. I ask you b4 what are you capable of cause there’s various things you probably can do that you not aware of that can generate money.. 1 of my boys in just this past yr alone or shall I say the first 9 months of 2021 has generated over $175,000 using this website called task rabbit… basically there’s people (mostly cacs) that need assistance in some way whether it’s moving furniture around in their house or out their house, to installing things like tv wall units, to maybe painting etc.. you as an individual can post your skill set and what you charge hourly for whatever task you are able to do.. people will call you up if they need your assistance and you go do the task and get paid.. my boy has had several months where he has made 15-20,000 per month just doing things like help people move or throw certain pieces of furniture out.. that’s literally been his hustle gig in 2021… you might want to look into it and see if your area might need individuals

TaskRabbit: Same Day Handyman, Moving & Delivery Services

Our same-day service platform instantly connects you with skilled Taskers to help with cleaning, furniture assembly, home repairs, running errands and more.

www.taskrabbit.com

I got this rare form of sickle cell that limits physical work, I can't do labor jobs I will end up in the hospital, thanks for this though. If I didn't have this problem I would have become a trucker but my physical limitations are a problem.

My brother, please allow me to share this sincere word of advice. Rarely have I seen that relocating without addressing "other" personal issues leads to different outcomes. I'm not trying to discourage you from relocating and starting over. But, I do hope that you make this move having a thoughtful plan in place as well as assurances that you, as you put it, won't continue to "fuck(ed) up my life to the point I don't think I'll recover so I'm being a realist here."

Again brother not trying to discourage you, but rather encourage you to take the time to work on yourself as well.

Lastly, please be careful moving to "lower income" regions. $40K may not not like much, but in most lower income regions, this is above average for black men.

I believe a black can make it anyway in this country. I truly believe this. But you have to be willing to do the work, literally. This includes but is not limited to, living below your means, fixing your credit, getting more than one job, refraining from unnecessary purchases, get a used car with no monthly payments, committing to long term investments, getting healthy physically and mentally, among other things.

You can do it. And for anyone else reading this, you can do it too. You can turn your life around in less than a year if you are willing and committed to doing the work.

Okay well here's the issue.

I have little education and also of mental issues, my parents can't get along and my dad hates my mom for how my life came out, I have no kids and I'm over 40 so I'm depressed and I know most of my family feels sorry for me. everyone blames my mother for my issues, they say she babied me and controlled my life.

The real issue is I have an issue making money every job I work nothing connects it's never any advancement, it's just either I quit or I get fired and I'm back at square one I have also depression I deal with because I'm always sad.

Looking back at my post history when I spoke politics I kinda leaned my right because I feel they give people like me more cover, lower-income dudes who are black we at least we have each other and we could get something back from each other, I felt the left was too much into class and of course I couldn't play that game at all.

I'm old now I don't know how an old man finishing school competition with 25-year-olds will work in a competitive field like IT or something, maybe a waste of time so I said this probably is the best bet for me, I need to feel better about myself and I will do whatever but I can't stay here in this city living how I live, I try really hard but it's what's on paper and ain't shit really there.

I actually have good credit and drive an old honda that's reliable, with little bills and I never defaulted on my loans but my issue is I can't make money for shit and I'm going crazy. I kinda wanna run away like a teenager and start life over LOL, I really want to do this...

For instance IT, I try hard but I'm still pursuing the CCNA, I took dudes class on BGOL last year July and I never passed it yet it's some much information I'm still grasping everything, I'm all fucked up I don't even know what the fuck to do anymore which is why I just wanna run and leave and if I have to stand by a gate all night in Georgia so be it LOL, I just want to feel better and have direction in my life.

My father had me on the path to go to NYU, he ruled with an iron first but my mom took me and I ended up dropping out and being all fucked up so he hates her to death but no one can help me and I'm kinda tired.

I just want to accept my faith and disappear somewhere no one knows me and just start over, find a way to survive, or just do it. much easier anywhere than Florida where these houses costing 500k on average.

 

[850credit]

I read your above post.

I'm gonna give you this advice take it or leave it.

Look for entry level work in INSURANCE. Most likely you will get into claims or sales first. I'm talking working at corporate with any of the top 5...not in some agent's office.

Claims representative
Inbound sales representative

State Farm
Geico
Liberty mutual
Progressive
Allstate

Al of these have corporate offices in Georgia.
Also check New York Life and Zurich.

No degree required for these positions. You'll make 35 to maybe 60 or so. Depending on sales commission or claims overtime.

State Farm for sure is paying tuition upfront at Georgia State University now for employees. Books too. Nothing out of pocket. All u gotta do is pass the classes. You don't even have to work for them after graduation.

Get on it big dog. Kill the distractions and self pity. Believe in yourself and go to your destiny.

 

[HUNTSVEGAZ]

Washington state- Nevada- Alabama. These are states I have lived in. The state of Nevada has gambling all over the state.

Alabama-
Birmingham or Huntsville metro areas.

$60k will have you comfortable and away from the riff raff.

Around Huntsville:
Madison
Athens


Good schools low crime 30 minute commute better homes for the money.

Plus you're just a couple hours from Atlanta Nashville Memphis Florida

Not any more homie. Huntsville is blowin up. There's a housing shortage as we speak

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[Tito_Jackson]

Not any more homie. Huntsville is blowin up. There's a housing shortage as we speak

Why this Alabama city was named one of the best in the country

Three hours northwest of Atlanta you'll find the city that currently holds the No. 7 spot on U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live list: Huntsville, Alabama.

www.ajc.com

U.S. Space Command site to be in Huntsville, Alabama

The U.S. Air Force is expected to announce Huntsville, Alabama, as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Alabama’s governor.

www.ajc.com

The dizzying development of downtown Huntsville

Whether its new hotels, office buildings, restaurants or an expanded Von Braun Center, a dramatic transformation is happening.

www.al.com

Huntsville named top 3 place to live in America - Yellowhammer News

U.S. News has bestowed top status on the city of Huntsville. The outlet has placed the Rocket City among its three best places to live in America. “Once a sleepy farming town, Huntsville gained national recognition during the Space Race of the 1960s and is now consistently among the...

yellowhammernews.com

This!!!

People are realizing that real estate is an appreciating asset. Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and others will one day have massive waves of new residents due to the low cost of living and the amount of home and land you can get for the dollar. Particularly with more and more jobs becoming remote. My wife and I are currently looking for land and another home in Alabama since I have much family there.

$150K for 40 acres with two flowing streams.

3937 County Road 25, Bremen, AL 35033 | Zillow

Zestimate® Home Value: $0. 3937 County Road 25, Bremen, AL is a vacant land home. It contains 0 bedroom and 0 bathroom.

www.zillow.com

 

[g0nbad real bad]

Not any more homie. Huntsville is blowin up. There's a housing shortage as we speak

Why this Alabama city was named one of the best in the country

Three hours northwest of Atlanta you'll find the city that currently holds the No. 7 spot on U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live list: Huntsville, Alabama.

www.ajc.com

U.S. Space Command site to be in Huntsville, Alabama

The U.S. Air Force is expected to announce Huntsville, Alabama, as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Alabama’s governor.

www.ajc.com

The dizzying development of downtown Huntsville

Whether its new hotels, office buildings, restaurants or an expanded Von Braun Center, a dramatic transformation is happening.

www.al.com

Huntsville named top 3 place to live in America - Yellowhammer News

U.S. News has bestowed top status on the city of Huntsville. The outlet has placed the Rocket City among its three best places to live in America. “Once a sleepy farming town, Huntsville gained national recognition during the Space Race of the 1960s and is now consistently among the...

yellowhammernews.com

You still living in Huntsville homie I'll be up there tonight grandson got a game in Athens and other grandson got a game Friday? That's where all my folks are on my dad's side and my daughters live in Athens right now.


But you sure about the shortage? I've been looking at houses and land in Athens and Madison for a while now and its a bunch for sale.

 

[Dannyblueyes]

NOOOOO! Most everyone knows to stay away from Seattle if you're trying to avoid high rent because its on par with the likes of NY, LA and even some parts of San Fran.
The problem with WA state is that the outer areas are starting to fill up (Tacoma, Renton, Everett, etc.) and they are raising their prices accordingly. Its still possible but its much less likely than 4-5 years ago. People have caught on and spread the word.
If you are a black man, you DON'T want to be in Eastern WA. Those places are like living in klan towns. Yeah, they're cheap but you or yours might come up missing one day if you piss off the wrong redneck by just breathing or some shit.

The South has a lot of little hidden gem spots. Just don't get stuck there. Have a plan and stick to it. Keep your eyes on your goals.

Whatcom county and Skagit county are bad too.

Everyone thinks that Washington is liberal because it's a blue state. The only liberal parts of the state are Seattle, Tacoma, and sometimes Olympia. Everything else is red.

 

[Dannyblueyes]

I got this rare form of sickle cell that limits physical work, I can't do labor jobs I will end up in the hospital, thanks for this though. If I didn't have this problem I would have become a trucker but my physical limitations are a problem.



Okay well here's the issue.

I have little education and also of mental issues, my parents can't get along and my dad hates my mom for how my life came out, I have no kids and I'm over 40 so I'm depressed and I know most of my family feels sorry for me. everyone blames my mother for my issues, they say she babied me and controlled my life.

The real issue is I have an issue making money every job I work nothing connects it's never any advancement, it's just either I quit or I get fired and I'm back at square one I have also depression I deal with because I'm always sad.

Looking back at my post history when I spoke politics I kinda leaned my right because I feel they give people like me more cover, lower-income dudes who are black we at least we have each other and we could get something back from each other, I felt the left was too much into class and of course I couldn't play that game at all.

I'm old now I don't know how an old man finishing school competition with 25-year-olds will work in a competitive field like IT or something, maybe a waste of time so I said this probably is the best bet for me, I need to feel better about myself and I will do whatever but I can't stay here in this city living how I live, I try really hard but it's what's on paper and ain't shit really there.

I actually have good credit and drive an old honda that's reliable, with little bills and I never defaulted on my loans but my issue is I can't make money for shit and I'm going crazy. I kinda wanna run away like a teenager and start life over LOL, I really want to do this...

For instance IT, I try hard but I'm still pursuing the CCNA, I took dudes class on BGOL last year July and I never passed it yet it's some much information I'm still grasping everything, I'm all fucked up I don't even know what the fuck to do anymore which is why I just wanna run and leave and if I have to stand by a gate all night in Georgia so be it LOL, I just want to feel better and have direction in my life.

My father had me on the path to go to NYU, he ruled with an iron first but my mom took me and I ended up dropping out and being all fucked up so he hates her to death but no one can help me and I'm kinda tired.

I just want to accept my faith and disappear somewhere no one knows me and just start over, find a way to survive, or just do it. much easier anywhere than Florida where these houses costing 500k on average.

That's quite a predicament, but you're missing one essential question.

What do you WANT to do for a job?

Forget about what field pays the most or what everybody tells you that you SHOULD be doing.

What actually makes you happy?

I mean you're 40 years old, no dependents, nothing tying you down to any state or city. Your family already looks down on you so why do you need to impress them?

You speak about working in tech, but unless you actually enjoy sitting in front of a computer 12 hours a day tech will make you miserable. What doesn't make you miserable? What jobs or activities have you held in the past that really resonated with you?

Don't worry about what that job pays. If it's something you truly enjoy your dedication, enthusiasm, and a basic human need for fun and purpose will push you to that higher income.

Yes, some people will talk shit, but how much does that really matter? If those same people looked up to you would it change your life in any meaningful way? If it doesn't then those people are completely unimportant. Just make sure to smile when you bump into them. It really gets under their skin.

Just do me one small favor. Whatever new city you end up in, whatever house or apartment you get the keys to, make sure to hang a poster that says "the world is yours" on the wall. Because it is!

Good luck and hold on tight. You're in for a wild ride! Hope you can learn to enjoy it.

 

[Tito_Jackson]

I got this rare form of sickle cell that limits physical work, I can't do labor jobs I will end up in the hospital, thanks for this though. If I didn't have this problem I would have become a trucker but my physical limitations are a problem.



Okay well here's the issue.

I have little education and also of mental issues, my parents can't get along and my dad hates my mom for how my life came out, I have no kids and I'm over 40 so I'm depressed and I know most of my family feels sorry for me. everyone blames my mother for my issues, they say she babied me and controlled my life.

The real issue is I have an issue making money every job I work nothing connects it's never any advancement, it's just either I quit or I get fired and I'm back at square one I have also depression I deal with because I'm always sad.

Looking back at my post history when I spoke politics I kinda leaned my right because I feel they give people like me more cover, lower-income dudes who are black we at least we have each other and we could get something back from each other, I felt the left was too much into class and of course I couldn't play that game at all.

I'm old now I don't know how an old man finishing school competition with 25-year-olds will work in a competitive field like IT or something, maybe a waste of time so I said this probably is the best bet for me, I need to feel better about myself and I will do whatever but I can't stay here in this city living how I live, I try really hard but it's what's on paper and ain't shit really there.

I actually have good credit and drive an old honda that's reliable, with little bills and I never defaulted on my loans but my issue is I can't make money for shit and I'm going crazy. I kinda wanna run away like a teenager and start life over LOL, I really want to do this...

For instance IT, I try hard but I'm still pursuing the CCNA, I took dudes class on BGOL last year July and I never passed it yet it's some much information I'm still grasping everything, I'm all fucked up I don't even know what the fuck to do anymore which is why I just wanna run and leave and if I have to stand by a gate all night in Georgia so be it LOL, I just want to feel better and have direction in my life.

My father had me on the path to go to NYU, he ruled with an iron first but my mom took me and I ended up dropping out and being all fucked up so he hates her to death but no one can help me and I'm kinda tired.

I just want to accept my faith and disappear somewhere no one knows me and just start over, find a way to survive, or just do it. much easier anywhere than Florida where these houses costing 500k on average.

There is a lot to unpack with what you said.

Thanks for sharing. First, with all sincerity, I strongly suggest you seek therapy. Do not look at therapy as a bad thing. We tend to do that. If your arm was broken, you would see a doctor who specializes in bones. The same is true for the mind.

I have little education and also of mental issues,

A person with little education can still be successful. There are numerous jobs available right now. You could easiely grab two of those jobs and be earning $50K. Furthermore, if you wanted to, you could alway change that and jusy go back to school.

More people have mental health issue than you realize. Most people are not willing to admit it. Additionally, mental health can be mitgated.

The real issue is I have an issue making money every job I work nothing connects it's never any advancement, it's just either I quit or I get fired and I'm back at square one I have also depression I deal with because I'm always sad.

This an area of personal improvement you can work on. You are not unusual in that you are an instant gradification person. You have to work on delayed gradification. Additionally, advancement an opportunities are usually created or dictated by your performance with that employer.

I'm old now I don't know how an old man finishing school competition with 25-year-olds will work in a competitive field like IT or something, maybe a waste of time so I said this probably is the best bet for me, I need to feel better about myself and I will do whatever but I can't stay here in this city living how I live, I try really hard but it's what's on paper and ain't shit really there.

I have a really good friend who became a doctor after becoming a grandma. I said that to say, you are your only roadblock. If you want to change careers and gain education in a particular field, then do it Do not worry about everyone else. Do you and do it well. I think IT would be a great route. More on this later.

I actually have good credit and drive an old honda that's reliable, with little bills and I never defaulted on my loans but my issue is I can't make money for shit and I'm going crazy. I kinda wanna run away like a teenager and start life over LOL, I really want to do this...

This is very good. Having good credit such as 700+, opens up numerous other opportunities for you. I believe that you can and have been making money. You probably just aren't making the kind of money you desire. These ae two different arguements. As I said in my first or second post, running away, especially without a plan will not solve the underlying problems.

For instance IT, I try hard but I'm still pursuing the CCNA, I took dudes class on BGOL last year July and I never passed it yet it's some much information I'm still grasping everything, I'm all fucked up I don't even know what the fuck to do anymore which is why I just wanna run and leave and if I have to stand by a gate all night in Georgia so be it LOL, I just want to feel better and have direction in my life.

As I mentioned earlier, IT is a great path. CCNA is definitely a great entryway. I will refrain from commenting on the BGOLers CCNA class, but I will tell you that you can prepare for the CCNA for free. There are practice exams that you can take that will let you know if you are ready to take the real exam or not.

If you failed the first time, then study more and try again. Think about all of the questions you had difficulty with. You have to know and understand VLANs like the back of your hand. You also must to be able to work in the CLI and perform configurations of switches and routers. If you can not do basic configurations from memory, you are not ready for the exam.

I can point you into the direction of some free options. There are also some really good resources here on BGOL.

Lastly, yes, I personally believe that the CCNA is a more valueable entry IT certification. However, the CompTIA is still valuable and will get you in the door as you continue to earn more certifications.

My father had me on the path to go to NYU, he ruled with an iron first but my mom took me and I ended up dropping out and being all fucked up so he hates her to death but no one can help me and I'm kinda tired.

Your dad just wanted the best for you. Not all dads are nice, but that is not his job. His relationship with your mother is none of your concern. Remember that. Additionally, you dropping out was ultimately your decision, not your mother's.

I just want to accept my faith and disappear somewhere no one knows me and just start over, find a way to survive, or just do it. much easier anywhere than Florida where these houses costing 500k on average.

My brother, you are in control of your fate, whether people know you are not. Besides, Florida is a HUGE state. Every part of Florida is not expemsive. In fact, most parts are still relatively cheap. Consider the panhandle coast between Tallahassee and Panama CIty. Most tourist as well as Floridians have no idea how beautiful that area is.

 

[lightbright]

Alabama?
Miss
Arkansas
Upstate Florida (Pensacola, Tall, or Jacks)
Tenn

I'm talking maybe 40k a year or less, what's the best area?

No education so working regular jobs and making a living off it or trying to.

"What's a good state for regular folks that don't make a lot of money?"

Try getting property in the state of "Fat Chance" ... I think it's in the Midwest somewhere. it's capitol is "No Luck"



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[notreally]

All of the place you mention are in the south.

If you are not expecting much from yourself, which your original
post seems to indicate, then just throw a dart at a map. Anywhere in the
south will likely get you what you want.

If you are quite young, which I suspect, and I were in your shoes, I would avoid the
south like the plague. And you would be avoiding the plague, actually.

Southern black people are still in 1965. My uncle kept telling me that when I first visited Mississippi.
I could not understand what he meant a first. A week or so later, there was no doubt.

Reasons: The south is super religious. Religion and common sense do not always get along.

Slavery. Supposedly over long ago, it still exists, on a psychological level. Be prepared for the first
20 something year old person to say: " you gotta dance to the tune the white man is playin'" or the
ever present " they (white folks) ain't gonna let you do nothin' like that".

Hatred of city people. Self explanatory. Trade in your BMW for a stake truck with velvet interior.


Prepare to make cutting the grass the high point of your week. This is provided you manage to survive.


As an alternative...why not consider someplace with some kind of culture that did not come out of Gone with the Wind
or Sounder?

If you gotta be south, Baltimore is a rough city, but 40 miles from DC, which is a great city. You can also get to any place in
the world from Bmore, trains, long distance buses, subway, all at your fingertips.

If I had another 40 years to spend, Bmore is about the closed south I would be. Culture is on the coasts. If you really want to live
like you are in the 3rd world, skip the south, get a passport, and go to Central or South America, or even the DR.
.
You can live very well in a few countries for less that 20K. Finding work would be hard, but you can always teach English.

Going to Atlanta is a lot like going to Detroit. Half of Detroit seems to live there now. This is not a good thing.

But the states you mentioned should just get together and form the nation of Dumbfuckistan.

I would take my chances damn near anywhere else.

 

[DC_Dude]

Not any more homie. Huntsville is blowin up. There's a housing shortage as we speak

Why this Alabama city was named one of the best in the country

Three hours northwest of Atlanta you'll find the city that currently holds the No. 7 spot on U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live list: Huntsville, Alabama.

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U.S. Space Command site to be in Huntsville, Alabama

The U.S. Air Force is expected to announce Huntsville, Alabama, as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Alabama’s governor.

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The dizzying development of downtown Huntsville

Whether its new hotels, office buildings, restaurants or an expanded Von Braun Center, a dramatic transformation is happening.

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Huntsville named top 3 place to live in America - Yellowhammer News

U.S. News has bestowed top status on the city of Huntsville. The outlet has placed the Rocket City among its three best places to live in America. “Once a sleepy farming town, Huntsville gained national recognition during the Space Race of the 1960s and is now consistently among the...

yellowhammernews.com

Yeah I was surprised to hear this from a good friend of mines. We have a mutual friend that is coming back from overseas and is thinking of moving here. I didn't know Huntsville was like that, but he definitely confirmed it's a city that is blowing up.

 

[powmia]

Winston-Salem or Greensboro, NC needs to be high up on the list. Both cities are roughly an hour from Charlotte and Raleigh. You are about 5 hours from DC and Atlanta. Both Winston and Greensboro are decent midsized cities with good shopping and stuff to do. These cities are home to two top notch HBCU’S that dominate the culture in those cities. Cost of living is outstanding compared to Raleigh, Charlotte, Atlanta and DC.

 

[woodchuck]

NOOOOO! Most everyone knows to stay away from Seattle if you're trying to avoid high rent because its on par with the likes of NY, LA and even some parts of San Fran.
The problem with WA state is that the outer areas are starting to fill up (Tacoma, Renton, Everett, etc.) and they are raising their prices accordingly. Its still possible but its much less likely than 4-5 years ago. People have caught on and spread the word.
If you are a black man, you DON'T want to be in Eastern WA. Those places are like living in klan towns. Yeah, they're cheap but you or yours might come up missing one day if you piss off the wrong redneck by just breathing or some shit.

The South has a lot of little hidden gem spots. Just don't get stuck there. Have a plan and stick to it. Keep your eyes on your goals.

Bruh, we just left Seattle, and that place is NOT cheap, and we make good money! And you're right about the eastern half of the state.

 

[850credit]

If you listen to what NOTREALLY said then you're a fool like his granddaddy.

Things in the South are way different now. He and his granddad must not have heard that GA has 2 Democratic senators...Tech hubs with jobs starting around 100k...one of if not the best area to stretch your dollar and still buy a relatively inexpensive house.

Whatever. Listen to people that actually reside in the South rather than outside opinions.

 

[34real]

OTTO-......follow what makes you content something you enjoy doing and that might be working helping others and if your mental issues don't cause you to be impaired when driving I would get a job on the train system being a helper a coach person which you can travel from state to state,city to city or enroll in trucking school and hit that road while making a decent living but you're never stuck in one place and you're always in figuring out something.

Good luck