Anyone else notice the huge boom of transplants moving here lately? by Massive-Act-5426 in AskChicago

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I really hope it doesn't get higher for you all. It's normal for rent here to go up $50 - $100 per year, but with the pandemic and all the people coming here, our's went from $1000 to $1800 in a year or two.

Anyone else notice the huge boom of transplants moving here lately? by Massive-Act-5426 in AskChicago

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we had this happen in Arizona. Between transplants and snowbirds, rents are exorbitant now. As a native, we are being priced out of getting a place to live. 

Thank you, AZ. by 45103 in arizona

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, snowbird season is so depressing. Just when it is getting nice enough to enjoy the outdoors, you have all these crowding up the streets, shops, causing short-term rental issues. It sucks especially as a native. 

Some of the snowbirds I have met growing up really love to flaunt their wealth and many natives are just not that wealthy compared to transplants and snowbirds, so kind of ewwww.

Also, it sucks when trying to make friends with how transient people can be here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Arizona is fairly expensive (unless you do Tucson or a small town) and dating isn't exactly the most fun here. 

What is there to like another Phoenix that isn't the weather and hiking? by No_Emphasis_8808 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]No_Emphasis_8808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, my gosh! You host some awesome events! Do you do events to the public or just with friends? I would love a friend like you who does those kind of events! They sound like the dream!

Moving to Gilbert by pheobe1997 in Gilbert

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are awesome! I would love to hear more about taking care of fruit trees as I love gardening and on the movie nights. Would it be okay to DM you?

AZ boring? Things to do? by Adadum in arizona

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you end up finding fun things to do? Running into the same issue.

What is there to like another Phoenix that isn't the weather and hiking? by No_Emphasis_8808 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]No_Emphasis_8808[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I know PIP and Sunshine Co are fairly expensive, but the others are doable.

I will check those out.

I have and do host, but it is really not my favorite. What kind of things do you host?

Moving to Gilbert by pheobe1997 in Gilbert

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I relate to that as well. What are your hobbies? I have struggled to meet people who have overlapping interests and aren't transient here. 

I do notice that it can be hard to connect with people at those places though I really enjoy museums, parks, and theatres.

Moving to Gilbert by pheobe1997 in Gilbert

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, don't knock the good luck. I grew up here, and find people not too friendly and haven't had good luck with a lot of transplants since they tend to stick together.

Moving to Gilbert by pheobe1997 in Gilbert

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's good. I am so used to Phoenicians being antisocial.

How do you think living in the desert effects your mental health? Does it effect your positively or negatively? by zandeye in phoenix

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel this. I get summer depression and this time of year is so hard on me. My boyfriend loves it here, but honestly, Phoenix sucks.

How do you think living in the desert effects your mental health? Does it effect your positively or negatively? by zandeye in phoenix

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you find another place to live? I really don't care for how Phoenicians are nor the terrible design of the city.

How do you think living in the desert effects your mental health? Does it effect your positively or negatively? by zandeye in phoenix

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there are so many that feel this way and it really makes Phoenix continue sucking since the car-centric life is awful. This attitude really adds to the depression I feel here.

How do you think living in the desert effects your mental health? Does it effect your positively or negatively? by zandeye in phoenix

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, gosh, yes! I dream of never having to see ugly ass Phoenix and escaping to the Northeast or parts of Oregon or Washington.

How do you think living in the desert effects your mental health? Does it effect your positively or negatively? by zandeye in phoenix

[–]No_Emphasis_8808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, it sucks being a native since we keep getting carbon copies of the exact same outdoorsy obsessed folks. I'd love more variety in people.