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Fed up with Metairie, too poor for Nola
(Sorry for the rant in advance) For context, I’m 30 F born and raised in the New Orleans area who now lives in Metairie with my girlfriend of 6 years. For close to 5 years now but noticeably more after Covid, Metairie has become a nightmare to live in. When did the people in this city become so miserable and impossible to live around? Metairie (in particular) has become one of the main reasons I unfortunately want to move out of state (among many other reasons in this lovely, right-wing state). I love everything about New Orleans and have always wanted to live Uptown, but I couldn’t even imagine paying the rates they charge for utilities and rent (I have friends who rent and a $500 Entergy bill due to poor insulation just can’t be in my plan at the moment). At this point I feel like Kenner may be a better option than this. People are constantly so rude and dismissive, will almost hit you in their cars while you walk on the sidewalk and then THREATEN you like it’s your fault, they’ll almost hit your car with theirs and then harass and follow you for miles just to prove a petty point (I understand this happens in Nola as well, but have noticed it a lot more now in Metairie). I try to live and let live, give the benefit of the doubt, always make some kind of excuse because I know just living in today’s world is tough enough. But Jesus it’s really not that hard to just be a considerate person that cares about the lives of others. Especially on the road, but even in stores and public places too. I work in customer service here and am constantly dealing with the nastiest of attitudes - who I assume are from people that are just so miserable in their own lives that they want to impose their nastiness onto others. I’m so disappointed and disheartened - plus, I’m under 30 and not just some old Karen looking to complain… this is a real and consistent issue. This place has become miserable to exist in, and even with the amazing people here, it’s hard to weigh it out day by day. Just thought I would vent if anyone else is feeling bummed out and ready to gtf.
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(Sorry for the rant in advance) For context, I’m 30 F born and raised in the New Orleans area who now lives in Metairie with my girlfriend of 6 years. For close to 5 years now but noticeably more after Covid, Metairie has become a nightmare to live in. When did the people in this city become so miserable and impossible to live around? Metairie (in particular) has become one of the main reasons I unfortunately want to move out of state (among many other reasons in this lovely, right-wing state). I love everything about New Orleans and have always wanted to live Uptown, but I couldn’t even imagine paying the rates they charge for utilities and rent (I have friends who rent and a $500 Entergy bill due to poor insulation just can’t be in my plan at the moment). At this point I feel like Kenner may be a better option than this. People are constantly so rude and dismissive, will almost hit you in their cars while you walk on the sidewalk and then THREATEN you like it’s your fault, they’ll almost hit your car with theirs and then harass and follow you for miles just to prove a petty point (I understand this happens in Nola as well, but have noticed it a lot more now in Metairie). I try to live and let live, give the benefit of the doubt, always make some kind of excuse because I know just living in today’s world is tough enough. But Jesus it’s really not that hard to just be a considerate person that cares about the lives of others. Especially on the road, but even in stores and public places too. I work in customer service here and am constantly dealing with the nastiest of attitudes - who I assume are from people that are just so miserable in their own lives that they want to impose their nastiness onto others. I’m so disappointed and disheartened - plus, I’m under 30 and not just some old Karen looking to complain… this is a real and consistent issue. This place has become miserable to exist in, and even with the amazing people here, it’s hard to weigh it out day by day. Just thought I would vent if anyone else is feeling bummed out and ready to gtf.
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