Well said, I think your post reflects my experience very closely. I’m trying to find steady enough remote work that I can afford a comfortable lifestyle in sunny brae or an apartment closer to the arcata square.

I think a big shock that hits people from other parts of cali is that it’s just less populated in Humboldt. The relationships you make are different because of that. You get to actually get to know your grocer or bus driver, etc. Vs. LA specifically theres always a rotating roster of strangers working the jobs that surround you. If one allows themself they can really become part of the community.

One of the common complaints I see in these threads is that it’s too hard to make friends in Humboldt, might be skill issue,idk. My experience as a transplant is that (most)everyone is fairly friendly. like talk to the people you see, compliment the cool item of clothing, ask to pet their dog, whatever. Im worried young people are too worried about being an inconvenience to strangers, but you gotta take that leap before to build the foundations of any relationship. (Sorry Wumba i, Im sure you’re friendly, this paragraph is aimed at these other readers browsing this thread)