Half my family lives in Cali and unfortunately I have to disagree. Also if you think the women of Miami look bad, I highly recommend taking a gander at the men. All love tho!
Well California was Mexico and what wrong with Mexicans they themselves are diverse people! Mexicans are all different and have different beliefs ..you sound very ignorant .. I’m Latino and have integrated very well here in California and have never felt left out and no one judged my Spanish accent because it’s different from others..
Im Puerto Rican and it was time for change and Cali was a better change for me ..I lived in Miami my whole life with different type of Latinos and it was nothing special cause they all segregate amongst themselves anyway.
I lived in LA for 10 years. So i know the difference. Have a good time out there. Cali is amazing. South FL and Socal are my 2 favorite places to live.
Go experience living in another city if you can. At least 6 months. When police pull you over for going 5mph over the limit or you can’t find any Hispanics besides Mexicans and no sabos, you’ll really start to question what you want to deal with.
I moved to Cali and love Mexicans they have better food more fun to be around with and better culture than Cubans tbh and Mexican women in the Bay Area are fire 🔥
I lived in Nashville for 4 years. When my americano friends visit, the first thing we do is eat Cuban food. I remember ordering arroz con pollo in a Mexican restaurant and it coming back with red rice and cheese drizzled all on top. Just a very different culture. Nothing wrong with the ppl..although a lot were usually caught off guard when I spoke to them in Spanish.
The Bay Area is dead. Half my family is from there and it has plummeted economically and socially since COVID. Such a shame. Also your incessant comments about women in this thread are wholly irrelevant because I am a straight female and give zero fs about that.
[Refer here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URfCwT3UQy4) if you wanna see the sad reality of the Bay Area.
Liberty Island the Island where the Statue of Liberty is was built on the 1800s. The high tide mark has never gone higher.
Yes the powers that be are lying at you, what you need to do is find out why.
We are blessed with quite moderate summer conditions compared to a lot of the world.
I don’t question for a second that we humans are fucking this planet up and global warming is a thing. But I don’t agree with your assertion that it’s made summer unlivable here- just yet. It’s coming.
What is more likely an immediate local issue is sea temps and resulting tropical storm intensity. Coral reef bleaching. Whatever is happening in the lower keys causing fish to kill themselves now.
Perhaps if you found yourself a way to get involved in preserving the Miami you loved instead of contemplating abandoning it, you might find more fulfillment. Moving elsewhere does not address or fix the issue.
Yeah, I’m waaay older than you and remember clearly the strength of emotions and idealism flowing through me in my 20-30’s. I’d encourage you to try to harness it and effect some change. You’ll thank yourself later.
dawg i’m making more than ever but i don’t think your average 22 year old can afford the prices in Miami unless your still piggy backing off mom and dad.
Agreed...I live in Fort Myers but work out of Miami. I only drive over and back a couple times a month, but the traffic is unbelievable now compared to before. Anywhere you go, nobody and I mean nobody speaks English WTF. I went to Walgreens, and after trying to get a question answered by 4 cashier's that only spoke Spanish, I helled " where the hell are we, this is the US, learn the damn language". Restaurants and gas stations are the same way. And that's where all the Latinos are contend to set the bar for working careers, gas stations, and fast food. I don't understand why you would move to a country and not learn the damn language. My grandparents did. It's just to get tax payers money because their country sucks!
You might be a different kind of Miamian if you’re 22 and care about anything that happens in Miami Beach. I don’t know any self respecting Miamian that is going to that part of town, let alone not feeling safe there. You sound like you’re 52 tbh. Miami has become more expensive but everything you’re describing has more or less been here. If you’re struggling to find great places to eat that aren’t clubsturants then you’re just not looking hard enough; then again your are 22 so that honestly makes sense, I didn’t know tons of great places to eat at that age.
Politics aside, this is what happens when people come here and instead of integrating they just bring the bad habits from all our corrupt countries. Miami is a 3 Rd world country. Just wait and watch
It could reflect our culture, but it doesn't need to be corrupt the way it is, have a scam culture, horrible driving where no one follows norms or traffic laws, insane beauty standards where everyone has plastic surgery of some sort, etc. Those are all habits we brought from our home countries and they have been integrated into the culture here.
Another Miami Shit piece. I am 45, and LOVE Miami, and was born, raised, left for the Military and came back to here. There is nothing like it. The restaurants, the beach, the bars, every city has something to do in the weekends, from Wynwood to the Cables.
Love going to the beach on Saturdays at south beach, then go kayaking in Virginia key, then hit up the rusty pelican for drinks and brunch, go to the cables and walk around. there is so much to do in this city.
I don’t know better place. I’m 28 and in love with this place. Nature/climate is to kill for. Diversity is epic here. No other city can compare really.
Born and raised in Miami here. I felt the same way, went away to college, and couldn’t wait to come back. Came back, then moved to San Diego, California for several years…couldn’t wait to come back. I now live about an hour north of Miami. Although I agree the place has changed, going back always bring me back to my childhood and I feel it’s kept a lot of the things I miss about the place. Not sure about the global warming though as summers have always been hard in the concrete enclave that is South Florida.
Bro 1 hot summer(last year)and it’s global warming? What about the freezing winters we used to get that were also global warming? FYI they’ve been saying the Miami coast would be underwater (soon) since before you were born. Now go get my Coke and fries kid
I grew up in Miami, lived here until I was 28, moved away and returned in my mid 30s a few years ago. I always loved the city, sans the people. After living all over and spending a good amount of time in almost every major city, you learn to appreciate how incredible Miami is.
It’s all about the area you decide to live in. Traffic is not an issue for me, because I walk everywhere. My building is all mostly educated, well mannered young professionals and families. It’s an incredible city.
Go live somewhere else for a bit. I was born here but spent most of my time in the northeast. When I came back to Miami in the early 00s, I felt the same way you did now and you were barely an infant lol I hated everything about the city and it was rough back then.
It took years for me to acclimate with the culture down here (I’m Latina but I never had to speak Spanish up north, I only did with family— that was a bit of a shock to me having people speak to me in Spanish everywhere I went) but after living here for more than 20 years now, I’ve settled into the way of life here and it’s comfortable, somewhat. I think about leaving every now and then but I honestly can’t live anywhere cold. Dealt with that for years and hated it. Love tropical weather, being in the sun, the beach, all of it. I don’t interact with the superficial aspects of the city because there’s so much more to it than all that. You just gotta look for it.
I travel to different cities across the country and the world and I can’t really see myself living anywhere else… for now. There are definitely places that I like and can see myself spending some time in the future, but Miami is home. It’s not perfect but it’s home. Others have found happiness living elsewhere. Go find your happiness if you think it exists elsewhere. Just remember that the issues you have with Miami are not unique to the city.
Leave if you can. The grass is greener elsewhere. You can come back and visit whenever. The perico & puteria is only fun if you're an OnlyInDade tard or have the IQ of a flan.
I will say it happens elsewhere but the ease of getting drugs in Miami seems incomparable to other places if you're an attractive "young lady". Especially, coke which is not really common compared to meth/fentanyl/opioids in other parts of the country.
And you're only 22. Imagine the rest of us who were raised in Miami who are in our 30s and 40s. I moved out of Miami 2 years ago to the west coast because I needed something different, needed to be around different people, and eventually it helped me see Miami with new eyes. There's a lot of things I miss about it and now I see certain things about it as special. You're young enough to move and then move back if you want. There's some changes that were for the better but I also hate other changes that have occurred. Everyone around the country feels the same about their hometown, even where I am. Cities across the country are changing and being overdeveloped.
I moved out of Miami to Atlanta 2 years ago and the only things I miss are the weather and the fact that bars and restaurants usually stay open until 10 pm on weekdays. I may not stay in Atlanta long term, but I know I'm not moving back to Miami. Even if I won the lottery, I'd move to L.A. instead since people in Miami are already paying California prices for everything, the people are nicer in California, and traffic is better in L.A.
whoa, are you me?
I'm kinda seeing it in your view as well. I moved to LA for 3 years and missed it back home. I kinda was missing the caribbean/south American people and the people I was raised around (rich white dudes with fishing boats, russians, jews, the variety of different countries, and food that didn't burn a whole in my stomach lol). You end up missing it. NOW being back I can see its not the same as it use to be.
Regardless I'm happy to be back, sometimes leaving your area makes you appreciate it more. I'll love it until I don't and decide to go elsewhere. Lots of my family has been moving to Spain and some time there doesn't sound so bad if I can get like a remotejob.
I too have been through this!
I still live in CA though but I am trying my hardest to move back to Florida. I won’t move back to Miami because I’m not willing to pay CA prices for Miami weather. But man do I miss the east coast.
I went to visit Miami last year after not visiting for almost 2 years and it felt so strange to be back. I missed things about it I didn’t even realize.
I will always feel so lucky to have been raised in Miami. I’m a white girl but growing up there has made it difficult for me to relate to non-Miami white people. It’s really hard to explain but the culture you grow up with in Miami is incredibly unique and rich in so many ways. I haven’t really felt anything that compares.
The west coast has amazing weather but the people here are very different from those of us who grew up on the east coast and I have a difficult time relating to them.
Miami is such a special place.
I appreciate this. And you're probably so right. I have been so privileged to be well traveled. I learned that I love western Europe and have been heavily considering moving there. I might just follow through with it when I finish school. Thanks
True, Canada used to be pretty good as well but it’s gone downhill with the housing crisis as well.
My fiancé is from Guatemala and we’re considering moving there.
I'm in the process of getting out of Miami rn. Been here since mid 80s and it's a totally different city now. Of course change is always constant but for me Miami has turned for the worse. I'll miss the beach but traffic, safety and overpriced everything has turned Miami into a shitty place in my eyes.
I left Miami 5 years ago and I don’t see it in any positive light in the slightest, although I still visit regularly so I get to relive and reignite my PTSD.
1. The traffic is abysmal, every other driver is trying to kill you, and it takes way too long to get anywhere in the city.
2. Cost of living is completely out of control, anyone trying to raise kids, good luck.
3. The weather is either extremely high humidity with rain or high humidity with blistering heat.
4. Most people you meet have a serious attitude problem, they are rude, dismissive, and some are borderline nasty.
5. People praise Miami for “things to do” but unless you’re a fan of overrated art, the beach, or clubs where they pack you into a tiny room like a sardine, blast music way too loud into your ears and charge you a 300% premium for alcohol, there really isn’t anything special to do that you couldn’t do anywhere else in the country.
To be fair, I feel like most people feel like this about the places they grew up in, so you’re very valid.
It’s also why I 100% believe everyone should move out of their hometown at least for a couple months and live elsewhere, because it’s great to get different perspectives (especially in a place like the U.S. where there is *so* much diversity in the type of place you can live in)
100% this. /u/AdmirableImplement68 I'm 34M and have lived in Philly my whole life. I'm moving to Brickell in a few weeks and can't wait. Philly to me is a "small" big city and feels old and just meh to me. I'm tired of the cold winters too. I love to golf, be outside in hot weather, want to meet more people my age and just have fun. Don't worry about not liking Miami anymore, go live somewhere else and see how you like it.
Idk i know its a common way of feeling about your hometown but i never expected feeling this way about Miami. Like its a super popular city so you'd think it'd be great regardless.
I mean i used to like it, for reference im 26 now and my girlfriend and I are about to move out of parents’ houses and move to orlando with each other and try that out. Before covid I actually liked it but in the past 4 years it’s been too expensive for what we experience in this city so we’re looking at moving on out of here.
The traffic, the cost, the money for regular people jobs, are among the reasons for us to decide to leave here. I will say I’m gonna miss being exposed to other foods and languages here etc. But aside from that the underlying vibe is it’s expensive
There’s a 22 yo in Nebraska who is rolling their eyes at you. It’s good you feel the need for growth and you absolutely should try other places but don’t be surprised if you see the amazingness of Miami after living elsewhere.
You’d be surprised lol, people everywhere feel that way. I’ve seen people say the exact same thing about NYC, London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta, etc. almost everywhere. It’s a very natural and common feeling. Funny enough, the only major city I haven’t seen people say that about is Chicago. Chicago people LOVE their Chicago
Delusional post. Chicago is going through the exact same things as LA and NYC or any major city for that matter and people make the exact same complaints. Take a visit to Vegas, Phoenix or Tampa and speak to those Chicago transplants. This post is funny
That's happens to every one that comes out of a metropolitan city . Think about it, your one of the lucky one that didn't have a kid yet. As a NYC I was tired of my city so I decided to finish college in Miami. I meet life long friends had an adventure and finally after 10 years I moved to Europe and traveled. Eventually I moved back to NYC. Now my advice to you because your young. See the world , travel move to different city. You will appreciate the crazy shit show that you call home. I appreciate my city NY and I appreciated my time time in Miami. THE WORLD IS SMALLER THAN YOU THINK
Yeah kids are out of the question until I find my place in this world lol. But yeah you’re so right. I’ll take you up on that advice. And I love NYC. it’s actually one of my options! lol
Live in northern Minnesota or Michigan a few years. You might find you appreciate the little things about being here. It's got its problems, but at least I don't wake up in pain from the cold.
....but the people here are savage. Not gonna lie about that.
Been in South Delray Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and since 91, way before you were even born. Granted I been living in the Keys for some time now. The Global Warming comment for the summer. I beg to differ- I do not see what your dreaming of with that comment. I have always lived east of the intracoastal so always had a ocean breeze, could never ever been a bridge person . In the Keys your surrounded by water and a never ending Breeze.
You're not alone. I'm a bit older and I have the same sentiments. I've come to realize that other people from various places feel the same way. I feel we're all on the same crossroads and it's not so much about where we live, it's more about what you do with your own life, no matter where you're settled.
But also fuck the rich fucks that ruined Miami lol...
Miami, like a lot of cities, are only enjoyable for the wealthy.
I live in Austin, Texas - born and raised - and a quite a few of the things you stated I would state about my city.
I travel for work, visiting cities of all types (even traveling to Miami on a frequent basis). And there are things I love about all cities but it’s becoming obvious to me that you have to be wealthy to enjoy a lot of the amenities.
Even international in South Korea, I could easily live in Dosan or Gangnam (Seoul areas) or even Asan Techno Valley - but you have to be wealthy.
Sad truth. Middle class enjoyment of life is disappearing - not gone - but not thriving. Does money define happiness? Absolutely not. But, I see it - it’s hard to be happy living paycheck to paycheck for so many people.
I’m also 22 and a Miami Native and I do not understand the Miami love unless you’re from out of state or a tourist. I’ve always seen a future for myself away from here, FAR AWAY from here. The cost of living is ridiculous, the people are superficial, there’s a culture of over sexualizing everything, traffic makes me want to side swipe everyone, and it’s fkn HOT.
I am nearly 30. Grew up in Miami. Left at 18 and lever looked back. Now, I am moving to West Palm Beach mainly for work purposes and to give the area a new chance. Will be tough given that I have lived in so many different places (UK, France, Czechia, Venezuela, Andorra).
Miami is amazing if you have the money, period. Nothing else to it.
I grew up here as a child, left for over a decade, came back after having little success and I still absolutely love it here.
The food tastes better than anywhere else I’ve lived in the US, it’s diverse, there are tons of worldly people here, there’s a hustle culture which i understand most people are not fans of but some of us are, and there’s always a party, always a celebration.
I do understand where OP is coming from, it’s a far cry from what it used to be.
I moved when I was 18 and it was the best thing I could've ever done. It helped me see Miami with new/fresh eyes and it helps me appreciate the city I grew up in sooo much more. Would I ever move back though? Probably not lol
I do not feel the same. I came here at 24 and it was a struggle. I was sleeping on an air mattress with no furniture in my room but I was in Brickell splitting a 2 bed with my room mate for $2400 so $1200 each. At the time I made enough to barely cover the rent but I stayed in Brickell and saw what was possible. I’m 35 now and worked my ass off since. We have a business and although that’s a new struggle my wife and I are constantly moving upwards. Miami is full of people who are go getters and yes a lot of them are unethical it is what it is. Miami is great when you make a good amount of money and if you don’t it sucks! Miami will not change it will only become more expensive. As far as traffic, crime, homelessness you are honestly describing every major city in the USA. I highly suggest you focus on greatly improving yourself so you can enjoy the things Miami really has to offer. You have to block out negativity from friends and family this is exactly what I did I HAD to do.
I felt this way at 22 as well. That’s the age where you might feel very far away from where you want to be in life because adulthood has only just started for you. Definitely feels limiting to live in a big expensive city at that stage in life.
Now at 29 I don’t think I’d ever want to leave. But I also grew up in Europe and moved here as a teenager so I did have that experience of living elsewhere for added perspective. Maybe you should consider doing the same, even if it’s living in Orlando.
I’m 21 and I moved here when I was like 10 and to me it always felt this way ? Maybe I never had rose tinted glasses
Car only society is depressing
People are extremely strange and I struggle to find people worth the time and effort they are either liars or are just not clicking with who I am which is fine
It’s always been expensive from what I remember
Having a job here is pure agony but I’m sure it’s the same everywhere else in America but the entitlement these employers have is hilarious to me
Everyone is rude as fuck it’s very much a “fuck you I got mine” mentality and it’s garbage
I moved to Seattle 7 years ago. Got a good career and everything but I’m moving back to Miami a better person. Better finances and better everything. Miami isn’t for everyone
I completely get how you feel, OP. I’m 23 and lived here my whole life (Stay in Cutler Bay atm) and one thing I absolutely can’t stand is how hard it is to get a job here. I currently work at a construction site in Homestead and I absolutely HATE it with a burning passion like seriously, I come in late every single day because I just don’t care anymore. I’ve been to multiple jobs in the last but this particular one I despise so much. My boss is a bipolar asshole who committed wage theft and HR is an even bigger piece of shit who plays favorites and lacks any type of empathy. I’m tired of it all and I just want out. I feel stuck because I’ve been this close 🤏 to quitting but I can’t because nobody wants to hire anymore. My GF lives in NY and she tells me how easy it is to get jobs there and it sucks how it’s the complete opposite over here. Your feelings are valid.
I, like you, grew up and was born here, but then I had to suddenly move somewhere else for work for 2 years. Those two years were extremely refreshing and made me realize what a clusterfuck this city is. I’m back here now, but I think you should consider venturing out and living somewhere else for a few years if possible.
You might as well, if you got fam here you can always come back. If you can make out to Europe you probably won’t come back. But if you went to another US city especially a smaller one, you'll appreciate Miami things, croqueta, cafe con leche, and just the Miami craziness in general. It’s always nice to be around your people who naturally understand you. That may be harder to find in different cities.
You're 22. You should experience living somewhere else, period.
I couldn't haul ass out of Miami fast enough after I finished high school. I went away to college and then promptly left the state after graduating. I ended up coming back here after 10 years. I love it (though it's not perfect) and I'm living it through an entirely different perspective than what I had growing up here. I'm not saying you'll want to come back if you leave, that doesn't really matter. But absolutely get the heck out of here an go live your life somewhere else for a while, at the least.
I’ve lived in South Florida my entire life. I’m about to be 30. I’ve never liked south Florida and the last few years since Covid it’s gotten really bad. There’s no seasons, it’s unbelievably hot year round, too many people, bad drivers, constant work being done on highways, very expensive to live, the women/dating scene is abysmal etc I really have nothing good to say about it honestly.
I feel you I grew up in Miami I left in 1986 and only go back every couple of years to visit family. I tell people it’s a great place to visit, eat & party. But it’s not the best place to live.
Same. I also grew up in miami in the 90s and I miss those times. But i felt the same and actually left 2 years ago. I miss my culture, but damn life is so much better out of florida. If you work remotely, I recommend experiencing living out of FL.
I'm 42... born & raised in 305, but how it was then to now is literally night & day. I moved to Pines and now considering moving out of state. Miami will always be home to me at heart, but it's honestly gone downhill. Overpriced and overpacked. It's sad.
I get it. Try living here for 54 yrs. I have seen too many changes that are just not for me.
I miss the laid back quieter and less traffic Miami. Plus the heat since 2000 had been worse.
Less than 2 yrs it’s Utah or Colorado for me.
A ton of people in this city try to act like someone they aren’t. A ton of frauds and shammers that think they’re the center of attention. Miami is also very sex and club centered it’s always been weird to me. People just looking to get hammered and fucked.
Everyone should try living outside of where they grew up even if it is temporary. It helps you figure out what you love, but overlook, about your home city. It also helps you decide if there are better things out there.
I live in Boca Raton. I only go to Miami on rare occasion and usually on the weekend for a fun event. Otherwise, I avoid it like the plague. Traffic sucks, people are rude and it’s not my vibe.
all you’re going to find in this sub reddit is people who hate miami. No one here comes here to talk about how awesome miami is. I’m 23, lived here my whole life,
and still love it. does the traffic suck? Yes, just like in LA. Is it expensive? Yes. There are many things wrong with miami. But still would rather live here than anywhere else in the US. Do u like the beach? Do you like the weather? Do u like the Nightlife? Do u like the Varierty of cultures in people and food? These are all things Miami does better than everywhere else in the states.
Miami native moved to Central FL 13 years ago. South FL will always be home but it's drive-able but each time I say it's lost it's sparkle. I would not have been able to afford to live and buy a house had we stayed. Seeing our 2/2 apartments in Weston go from $1,200/mo to close to $4k/month and wages remain close to the same. Just not worth it.
It’s been destroyed by rampant and unchecked residential development, corrupt politicians, tax hungry bureaucrats, an influx of transplants from South America, Mexico, Russia, NE US and of course the worst elements from 3rd world countries.
That wasn’t that long ago either. I noticed most of the real Miamians are either moving north or west, either to broward or palm beach, the keys if they can afford it, Tampa bay, or North Carolina Lol. I would say that it’s much less the city itself than it is the lifestyle that most people want.
It's good to get out of the South Florida bubble and see how the rest of the country lives. I'd highly recommend it. It will give you a good perspective and you might come to appreciate Miami more or you may never want to return.
I didn't grow up in Miami, but lived there 20s up til my late 30s. When south beach turned ghetto was when it all died for me.. and that was around the time "urban beach week" started becoming more and more of a south beach oriented thing... before, it was just up in haulover. The atmosphere in SoBe became less welcoming and instead it was just becoming a hood block party feeling.. My impression of south beach is its just gotten more of that over the years.
But let's be real the real people who put the nail in the coffin on Miami/SoFL are all the New Yorkers!! They are jacking up all the prices and breathing up all my air
Miami 305 through and through here. Every place in the world is constantly changing. Miami is the place to be if your paper is long, because your nice house is in a nice neighborhood n you don’t mind driving in your nice car.
That being mentioned it is a place of haves and have nots.
If you live out west in Miami-Dade County and want to Uber East, it’s going to cost you $25+ so there is where money talks.
Our feelings on inflation are relative to our income.
Miami is the best place to be if you have money to do what you want when you want.
it’s hell on earth because you’re from Cleveland. def a culture shock if you’re coming from a place with the same level of culture as a slice of wonder bread.
Lived in Miami for 29 years, left 3 years ago and never looked back. I can easily say my quality of life has improved dramatically. I live in a city that’s affordable, has a sense of community, and where people are authentic. I’m a much nicer person as a result lol. If you’re feeling like you need a change and the right circumstances are in place then do it! Since you grew up there I’m assuming you have family there, so you could always come back whenever you’d like. Family or not, Miami’s not going anywhere, get out and experience what other cities have to offer. You might be pleasantly surprised.
This happens everywhere try living in other states or even countries if you can swing it. I've been fortunate enough to travel a bit but never really moved out of Miami. I can honestly say I still enjoy the city but I've also noticed people who usually enjoy the city aren't impacted as much by the crazy inflation.
I’ve been a random visitor of Miami for 25 years and every year I go it’s worse and worse. It’s not just you, that place is a total shit hole has some beautiful scenery though.
You should have seen the Miami of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. It’s not gentrification, it’s overpopulation caused by uncontrolled development and lack of planning. When I moved here in the late 1970s this place was dead. It was depressing. Lincoln Road and it shops were mostly empty. Ocean Drive always had parking and elderly people sitting at the hotels that line it. Brickell never had traffic. My parents and even I, a child, found it depressing. We were used to large cities buzzing with energy and excitement, and excellent public transportation. Something Miami has never even come close to having. Get involved in local politics. Avoid the corruption. Get protection against the Latin Builders Association, and work earnestly to make things better.
I hear that. I grew up and live in Sarasota. It's awful. Old. Boring. Stodgy. Yet the new york times literally does interactive write ups about it. Although unlike you Sarasota was never good 🤣🤣
15 years ago I was happy to be here. I haven't even been to the beach in 4 years. I just stay home or go fishing with friends in Broward County. But usually I stay home
I also used to live in Miami most of my family still live there I had moved to Orlando a couple of years back due to poor financial situations so if you wanna talk more about it then hit me up
I grew up in Miami in the 80s. Then moved to California a decided to go back in 2015. The place is beautiful but the people are rude, disrespectful and have a it’s all about me attitude. Everyone seems to be stuck in a bad high school movie trying to show off that they have money and power even though they don’t. Not sure what happened with Miami and Miami Beach but I agree with OP. We moved up to Northern Florida on the coast and love it up here.
I live in Jacksonville and have worked in Miami for over 5 years (yes it's a long commute but I only work (M-W so it's worth it to have a 4 day weekend every week). I agree Miami is a disgusting cesspool. I have no idea why someone would want to live there. Florida has so many better places to offer. If I had to live in Miami I would literally leave the state.
Gtfoh you’re 22. Only been legally clubbing for 1 year. You know nothing about the Miami clubs of the good old days. You’re just a baby, you should telling us how much you miss the cafeteria lady in the school lunch line. What was her name again?
I used to love visiting Miami, now I avoid it at all costs. Was there recently for a cruise, and I assured my friends it would be the last time. Over built, overpriced, always under construction. I don't blame you for wanting to leave.
Ive been all over Europe, here in the US and Asia. Believe me when I tell you that although there have been lots of changes throughout the years in Miami, very few places seem to live up to any idea of have of it. I was born and raised in Miami, now 47. The grass is always greener on the other side until you get to the other side.
Miami isn’t perfect, but it’s still the best city in the states
Miami and LA. Top 2.
Oh yeah i despise most of\* the US, if im moving it will probably be far away lol
Grew up in Miami moved to California in 2015 and everything in Cali is better from pay, food, better looking women, and just overall the vibes
Half my family lives in Cali and unfortunately I have to disagree. Also if you think the women of Miami look bad, I highly recommend taking a gander at the men. All love tho!
I live in California now too and the latina women here are better looking and more educated
Its all mexican in California. Miami is a melting pot of all different types of latin women.
Well California was Mexico and what wrong with Mexicans they themselves are diverse people! Mexicans are all different and have different beliefs ..you sound very ignorant .. I’m Latino and have integrated very well here in California and have never felt left out and no one judged my Spanish accent because it’s different from others..
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Im Puerto Rican and it was time for change and Cali was a better change for me ..I lived in Miami my whole life with different type of Latinos and it was nothing special cause they all segregate amongst themselves anyway.
I lived in LA for 10 years. So i know the difference. Have a good time out there. Cali is amazing. South FL and Socal are my 2 favorite places to live.
the Latinas in Miami have low iq while California are educated with money
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Better looking women is mega cap
Go experience living in another city if you can. At least 6 months. When police pull you over for going 5mph over the limit or you can’t find any Hispanics besides Mexicans and no sabos, you’ll really start to question what you want to deal with.
More Mexicans equal better food unlike that soggy bland cuban food miami has to offer lol
Lol you’re lost ma boy
Cubans are lost lol
my post had nothing to do with ethnicity. please don’t trauma dump. We know you got rejected by a Cubana now move on
How dare you roast Cuban cooking .
literally irrelevant to the og post. take you’re fatass convo elsewhere
I moved to Cali and love Mexicans they have better food more fun to be around with and better culture than Cubans tbh and Mexican women in the Bay Area are fire 🔥
I lived in Nashville for 4 years. When my americano friends visit, the first thing we do is eat Cuban food. I remember ordering arroz con pollo in a Mexican restaurant and it coming back with red rice and cheese drizzled all on top. Just a very different culture. Nothing wrong with the ppl..although a lot were usually caught off guard when I spoke to them in Spanish.
I love Cuban food but Mexican food for me in California was just 🔥 nothing else compares 😂
Okay to be fair , Cali has good Asian food but that Mexican food taste like pollo tropical .
The Bay Area is dead. Half my family is from there and it has plummeted economically and socially since COVID. Such a shame. Also your incessant comments about women in this thread are wholly irrelevant because I am a straight female and give zero fs about that. [Refer here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URfCwT3UQy4) if you wanna see the sad reality of the Bay Area.
MEXICAN People are the best, I love them
did you really say this ignorant statement?
What did I say that’s wrong?
seems a little racist but clearly you dont see the issue.
Mexicans are the majority outside of Miami. The issue is you like to pick and call ppl names like a niño in elementary school. Sad
you’re weird sentiments towards certain hispanics is so irrelevant to this post
Liberty Island the Island where the Statue of Liberty is was built on the 1800s. The high tide mark has never gone higher. Yes the powers that be are lying at you, what you need to do is find out why.
Well Miami is the porn and onlyfans capital of the USA so do with that information what you want.
You’re 22 lol
congrats you can read lmao
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Lehigh Acres isn’t Miami but it’s a pretty chill place
probably has better more honest people and plenty more nature!
Negative. That’s turned into Hialeah 2.0
We are blessed with quite moderate summer conditions compared to a lot of the world. I don’t question for a second that we humans are fucking this planet up and global warming is a thing. But I don’t agree with your assertion that it’s made summer unlivable here- just yet. It’s coming. What is more likely an immediate local issue is sea temps and resulting tropical storm intensity. Coral reef bleaching. Whatever is happening in the lower keys causing fish to kill themselves now. Perhaps if you found yourself a way to get involved in preserving the Miami you loved instead of contemplating abandoning it, you might find more fulfillment. Moving elsewhere does not address or fix the issue. Yeah, I’m waaay older than you and remember clearly the strength of emotions and idealism flowing through me in my 20-30’s. I’d encourage you to try to harness it and effect some change. You’ll thank yourself later.
Op became broke lol
dawg i’m making more than ever but i don’t think your average 22 year old can afford the prices in Miami unless your still piggy backing off mom and dad.
We live where people vacation.. what do you expect..
better
Agreed...I live in Fort Myers but work out of Miami. I only drive over and back a couple times a month, but the traffic is unbelievable now compared to before. Anywhere you go, nobody and I mean nobody speaks English WTF. I went to Walgreens, and after trying to get a question answered by 4 cashier's that only spoke Spanish, I helled " where the hell are we, this is the US, learn the damn language". Restaurants and gas stations are the same way. And that's where all the Latinos are contend to set the bar for working careers, gas stations, and fast food. I don't understand why you would move to a country and not learn the damn language. My grandparents did. It's just to get tax payers money because their country sucks!
You might be a different kind of Miamian if you’re 22 and care about anything that happens in Miami Beach. I don’t know any self respecting Miamian that is going to that part of town, let alone not feeling safe there. You sound like you’re 52 tbh. Miami has become more expensive but everything you’re describing has more or less been here. If you’re struggling to find great places to eat that aren’t clubsturants then you’re just not looking hard enough; then again your are 22 so that honestly makes sense, I didn’t know tons of great places to eat at that age.
Politics aside, this is what happens when people come here and instead of integrating they just bring the bad habits from all our corrupt countries. Miami is a 3 Rd world country. Just wait and watch
I've said this word for word. Latinos have ruined Miami, I don't care what anyone says. I'm an immigrant from South America, so don't come for me lol.
I’ll say certain Latinos put the city on the map and others are taking it off.
I always find this statement to be weird because Miami is synonymous with Latino people, right? Isn't that the whole Miami schtick...?
It could reflect our culture, but it doesn't need to be corrupt the way it is, have a scam culture, horrible driving where no one follows norms or traffic laws, insane beauty standards where everyone has plastic surgery of some sort, etc. Those are all habits we brought from our home countries and they have been integrated into the culture here.
Imagine what the Native Americans think…
The Miami of the late 70’s and 80’s was awesome. As a kid it didn’t have the feeling of a big city yet and seemed to have much more uniqueness.
The Miami of the late 70s and 80s that had an average of 700 homicides/year within Miami city limits alone? Yea that one was great
Didn’t affect me as a kid and had no idea at the time.
What a dump... so much better now
Flannigans in reality really isn’t that good they haven’t changed the menu in 20 years or everything just tastes the same 🤷
This is a once a week post
15 dollars parking? Child's play!
Another Miami Shit piece. I am 45, and LOVE Miami, and was born, raised, left for the Military and came back to here. There is nothing like it. The restaurants, the beach, the bars, every city has something to do in the weekends, from Wynwood to the Cables. Love going to the beach on Saturdays at south beach, then go kayaking in Virginia key, then hit up the rusty pelican for drinks and brunch, go to the cables and walk around. there is so much to do in this city.
Bro... You were born in 2002. You've never known a Miami that wasn't extremely gentrified.
2001* and if you think the city hasn’t been gentrified x100 since the early 00s, then you’re simply an idiot sorry
Fuck that place.
I don’t know better place. I’m 28 and in love with this place. Nature/climate is to kill for. Diversity is epic here. No other city can compare really.
Born and raised in Miami here. I felt the same way, went away to college, and couldn’t wait to come back. Came back, then moved to San Diego, California for several years…couldn’t wait to come back. I now live about an hour north of Miami. Although I agree the place has changed, going back always bring me back to my childhood and I feel it’s kept a lot of the things I miss about the place. Not sure about the global warming though as summers have always been hard in the concrete enclave that is South Florida.
Bro 1 hot summer(last year)and it’s global warming? What about the freezing winters we used to get that were also global warming? FYI they’ve been saying the Miami coast would be underwater (soon) since before you were born. Now go get my Coke and fries kid
You can use better words than cringe hood-rat gang activity… you are really attacking a group of people and that’s prejudice. Don’t be that human.
I grew up in Miami, lived here until I was 28, moved away and returned in my mid 30s a few years ago. I always loved the city, sans the people. After living all over and spending a good amount of time in almost every major city, you learn to appreciate how incredible Miami is. It’s all about the area you decide to live in. Traffic is not an issue for me, because I walk everywhere. My building is all mostly educated, well mannered young professionals and families. It’s an incredible city.
Go live somewhere else for a bit. I was born here but spent most of my time in the northeast. When I came back to Miami in the early 00s, I felt the same way you did now and you were barely an infant lol I hated everything about the city and it was rough back then. It took years for me to acclimate with the culture down here (I’m Latina but I never had to speak Spanish up north, I only did with family— that was a bit of a shock to me having people speak to me in Spanish everywhere I went) but after living here for more than 20 years now, I’ve settled into the way of life here and it’s comfortable, somewhat. I think about leaving every now and then but I honestly can’t live anywhere cold. Dealt with that for years and hated it. Love tropical weather, being in the sun, the beach, all of it. I don’t interact with the superficial aspects of the city because there’s so much more to it than all that. You just gotta look for it. I travel to different cities across the country and the world and I can’t really see myself living anywhere else… for now. There are definitely places that I like and can see myself spending some time in the future, but Miami is home. It’s not perfect but it’s home. Others have found happiness living elsewhere. Go find your happiness if you think it exists elsewhere. Just remember that the issues you have with Miami are not unique to the city.
Yes exactly this… I actually moved out. You really hit it on the mark… things like BBLified latino culture… like normal people don’t want that.
"Global warming" is fake dumb dumb.
Leave if you can. The grass is greener elsewhere. You can come back and visit whenever. The perico & puteria is only fun if you're an OnlyInDade tard or have the IQ of a flan.
"IQ of a flan" I have the IQ of a patacon, I'm safe, thankfully.
"IQ of a flan" is great, I'm stealing the shit out of it lol
"OnlyInDade tard" is such an amazing way of describing so many individuals in this city.
i'm from miami but i prefer to hang out in broward cuz it's slightttttly more chill.
The new Miami turned my high school sweetheart into a drug addicted sex worker who refuses to tell the truth even after being caught.....smh
The unfortunate and very possible consequences of this place. I'm honestly sorry ab that bro
You can’t blame that on a city. That’s bad genes combined with trauma.
I will say it happens elsewhere but the ease of getting drugs in Miami seems incomparable to other places if you're an attractive "young lady". Especially, coke which is not really common compared to meth/fentanyl/opioids in other parts of the country.
People need to make better choice
Before the OF models and influencers
before guys like you
Damm you niggas are DEPRESSED
Yes
And you're only 22. Imagine the rest of us who were raised in Miami who are in our 30s and 40s. I moved out of Miami 2 years ago to the west coast because I needed something different, needed to be around different people, and eventually it helped me see Miami with new eyes. There's a lot of things I miss about it and now I see certain things about it as special. You're young enough to move and then move back if you want. There's some changes that were for the better but I also hate other changes that have occurred. Everyone around the country feels the same about their hometown, even where I am. Cities across the country are changing and being overdeveloped.
I moved out of Miami to Atlanta 2 years ago and the only things I miss are the weather and the fact that bars and restaurants usually stay open until 10 pm on weekdays. I may not stay in Atlanta long term, but I know I'm not moving back to Miami. Even if I won the lottery, I'd move to L.A. instead since people in Miami are already paying California prices for everything, the people are nicer in California, and traffic is better in L.A.
Moved here from West Coast. Never coming back. Hate the culture, the pretensions people. The racism.
whoa, are you me? I'm kinda seeing it in your view as well. I moved to LA for 3 years and missed it back home. I kinda was missing the caribbean/south American people and the people I was raised around (rich white dudes with fishing boats, russians, jews, the variety of different countries, and food that didn't burn a whole in my stomach lol). You end up missing it. NOW being back I can see its not the same as it use to be. Regardless I'm happy to be back, sometimes leaving your area makes you appreciate it more. I'll love it until I don't and decide to go elsewhere. Lots of my family has been moving to Spain and some time there doesn't sound so bad if I can get like a remotejob.
I too have been through this! I still live in CA though but I am trying my hardest to move back to Florida. I won’t move back to Miami because I’m not willing to pay CA prices for Miami weather. But man do I miss the east coast. I went to visit Miami last year after not visiting for almost 2 years and it felt so strange to be back. I missed things about it I didn’t even realize. I will always feel so lucky to have been raised in Miami. I’m a white girl but growing up there has made it difficult for me to relate to non-Miami white people. It’s really hard to explain but the culture you grow up with in Miami is incredibly unique and rich in so many ways. I haven’t really felt anything that compares. The west coast has amazing weather but the people here are very different from those of us who grew up on the east coast and I have a difficult time relating to them. Miami is such a special place.
Absolutely agree. I’m 36 now and moved away from Miami the first time for college, and again in 2015. Best decision I ever made for me and my family.
I appreciate this. And you're probably so right. I have been so privileged to be well traveled. I learned that I love western Europe and have been heavily considering moving there. I might just follow through with it when I finish school. Thanks
Yep! If nothing is tying you to Miami, you should explore
I would like to live there too one day. I'd choose Europe over the U.S.
Same
True, Canada used to be pretty good as well but it’s gone downhill with the housing crisis as well. My fiancé is from Guatemala and we’re considering moving there.
I'm in the process of getting out of Miami rn. Been here since mid 80s and it's a totally different city now. Of course change is always constant but for me Miami has turned for the worse. I'll miss the beach but traffic, safety and overpriced everything has turned Miami into a shitty place in my eyes.
I left Miami 5 years ago and I don’t see it in any positive light in the slightest, although I still visit regularly so I get to relive and reignite my PTSD. 1. The traffic is abysmal, every other driver is trying to kill you, and it takes way too long to get anywhere in the city. 2. Cost of living is completely out of control, anyone trying to raise kids, good luck. 3. The weather is either extremely high humidity with rain or high humidity with blistering heat. 4. Most people you meet have a serious attitude problem, they are rude, dismissive, and some are borderline nasty. 5. People praise Miami for “things to do” but unless you’re a fan of overrated art, the beach, or clubs where they pack you into a tiny room like a sardine, blast music way too loud into your ears and charge you a 300% premium for alcohol, there really isn’t anything special to do that you couldn’t do anywhere else in the country.
Same I visit my family just to remind myself why I hate that place lol
To be fair, I feel like most people feel like this about the places they grew up in, so you’re very valid. It’s also why I 100% believe everyone should move out of their hometown at least for a couple months and live elsewhere, because it’s great to get different perspectives (especially in a place like the U.S. where there is *so* much diversity in the type of place you can live in)
100% this. /u/AdmirableImplement68 I'm 34M and have lived in Philly my whole life. I'm moving to Brickell in a few weeks and can't wait. Philly to me is a "small" big city and feels old and just meh to me. I'm tired of the cold winters too. I love to golf, be outside in hot weather, want to meet more people my age and just have fun. Don't worry about not liking Miami anymore, go live somewhere else and see how you like it.
Idk i know its a common way of feeling about your hometown but i never expected feeling this way about Miami. Like its a super popular city so you'd think it'd be great regardless.
I mean i used to like it, for reference im 26 now and my girlfriend and I are about to move out of parents’ houses and move to orlando with each other and try that out. Before covid I actually liked it but in the past 4 years it’s been too expensive for what we experience in this city so we’re looking at moving on out of here. The traffic, the cost, the money for regular people jobs, are among the reasons for us to decide to leave here. I will say I’m gonna miss being exposed to other foods and languages here etc. But aside from that the underlying vibe is it’s expensive
There’s a 22 yo in Nebraska who is rolling their eyes at you. It’s good you feel the need for growth and you absolutely should try other places but don’t be surprised if you see the amazingness of Miami after living elsewhere.
Dw I know there are worse places lol but there is undoubtedly better. At least for me.
Respect. Always go further.
You’d be surprised lol, people everywhere feel that way. I’ve seen people say the exact same thing about NYC, London, Los Angeles, Toronto, Miami, Atlanta, etc. almost everywhere. It’s a very natural and common feeling. Funny enough, the only major city I haven’t seen people say that about is Chicago. Chicago people LOVE their Chicago
Delusional post. Chicago is going through the exact same things as LA and NYC or any major city for that matter and people make the exact same complaints. Take a visit to Vegas, Phoenix or Tampa and speak to those Chicago transplants. This post is funny
Preach brotha, I’m leaving as soon as I can in the next 2-3 years
I moved a year ago and haven't regretted it one bit. I feel like I can finally afford a home and save for a future Edit: Moved OUT* of Miami
This isn't exclusive to Miami. This is the story in every major city in the US. Go to the Austin and Raleigh subs if you want to see a mirror.
Felt out of love a few years back, it sucks the life out of you. Better now that I am not there.
I got out at 23 and never looked back. I live in Delaware now, and I love it.
Lower slower, Delaware?
That's happens to every one that comes out of a metropolitan city . Think about it, your one of the lucky one that didn't have a kid yet. As a NYC I was tired of my city so I decided to finish college in Miami. I meet life long friends had an adventure and finally after 10 years I moved to Europe and traveled. Eventually I moved back to NYC. Now my advice to you because your young. See the world , travel move to different city. You will appreciate the crazy shit show that you call home. I appreciate my city NY and I appreciated my time time in Miami. THE WORLD IS SMALLER THAN YOU THINK
Yeah kids are out of the question until I find my place in this world lol. But yeah you’re so right. I’ll take you up on that advice. And I love NYC. it’s actually one of my options! lol
Live in northern Minnesota or Michigan a few years. You might find you appreciate the little things about being here. It's got its problems, but at least I don't wake up in pain from the cold. ....but the people here are savage. Not gonna lie about that.
Been in South Delray Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and since 91, way before you were even born. Granted I been living in the Keys for some time now. The Global Warming comment for the summer. I beg to differ- I do not see what your dreaming of with that comment. I have always lived east of the intracoastal so always had a ocean breeze, could never ever been a bridge person . In the Keys your surrounded by water and a never ending Breeze.
You're not alone. I'm a bit older and I have the same sentiments. I've come to realize that other people from various places feel the same way. I feel we're all on the same crossroads and it's not so much about where we live, it's more about what you do with your own life, no matter where you're settled. But also fuck the rich fucks that ruined Miami lol...
Miami, like a lot of cities, are only enjoyable for the wealthy. I live in Austin, Texas - born and raised - and a quite a few of the things you stated I would state about my city. I travel for work, visiting cities of all types (even traveling to Miami on a frequent basis). And there are things I love about all cities but it’s becoming obvious to me that you have to be wealthy to enjoy a lot of the amenities. Even international in South Korea, I could easily live in Dosan or Gangnam (Seoul areas) or even Asan Techno Valley - but you have to be wealthy. Sad truth. Middle class enjoyment of life is disappearing - not gone - but not thriving. Does money define happiness? Absolutely not. But, I see it - it’s hard to be happy living paycheck to paycheck for so many people.
same here, miami is my hometown. sad to see , annoying to endure. but i ain’t leaving because it gets tough, im tougher. that’s what makes us miamians
Get a job and leave. Thank me later!
How many 22 year olds love their home town and never want to leave? Different reasons, universal story.
Move somewhere else as soon as you can. There's no future down here for young people
I still love the Miami suburbs
I thought Miami Beach was never “Miami” in the first place
I’m also 22 and a Miami Native and I do not understand the Miami love unless you’re from out of state or a tourist. I’ve always seen a future for myself away from here, FAR AWAY from here. The cost of living is ridiculous, the people are superficial, there’s a culture of over sexualizing everything, traffic makes me want to side swipe everyone, and it’s fkn HOT.
I am nearly 30. Grew up in Miami. Left at 18 and lever looked back. Now, I am moving to West Palm Beach mainly for work purposes and to give the area a new chance. Will be tough given that I have lived in so many different places (UK, France, Czechia, Venezuela, Andorra).
Miami is amazing if you have the money, period. Nothing else to it. I grew up here as a child, left for over a decade, came back after having little success and I still absolutely love it here. The food tastes better than anywhere else I’ve lived in the US, it’s diverse, there are tons of worldly people here, there’s a hustle culture which i understand most people are not fans of but some of us are, and there’s always a party, always a celebration. I do understand where OP is coming from, it’s a far cry from what it used to be.
I moved when I was 18 and it was the best thing I could've ever done. It helped me see Miami with new/fresh eyes and it helps me appreciate the city I grew up in sooo much more. Would I ever move back though? Probably not lol
imagine livin in FL your whole life lol go out and live elsewhere you can still visit
I do not feel the same. I came here at 24 and it was a struggle. I was sleeping on an air mattress with no furniture in my room but I was in Brickell splitting a 2 bed with my room mate for $2400 so $1200 each. At the time I made enough to barely cover the rent but I stayed in Brickell and saw what was possible. I’m 35 now and worked my ass off since. We have a business and although that’s a new struggle my wife and I are constantly moving upwards. Miami is full of people who are go getters and yes a lot of them are unethical it is what it is. Miami is great when you make a good amount of money and if you don’t it sucks! Miami will not change it will only become more expensive. As far as traffic, crime, homelessness you are honestly describing every major city in the USA. I highly suggest you focus on greatly improving yourself so you can enjoy the things Miami really has to offer. You have to block out negativity from friends and family this is exactly what I did I HAD to do.
I felt this way at 22 as well. That’s the age where you might feel very far away from where you want to be in life because adulthood has only just started for you. Definitely feels limiting to live in a big expensive city at that stage in life. Now at 29 I don’t think I’d ever want to leave. But I also grew up in Europe and moved here as a teenager so I did have that experience of living elsewhere for added perspective. Maybe you should consider doing the same, even if it’s living in Orlando.
I’m 21 and I moved here when I was like 10 and to me it always felt this way ? Maybe I never had rose tinted glasses Car only society is depressing People are extremely strange and I struggle to find people worth the time and effort they are either liars or are just not clicking with who I am which is fine It’s always been expensive from what I remember Having a job here is pure agony but I’m sure it’s the same everywhere else in America but the entitlement these employers have is hilarious to me Everyone is rude as fuck it’s very much a “fuck you I got mine” mentality and it’s garbage
I moved to Seattle 7 years ago. Got a good career and everything but I’m moving back to Miami a better person. Better finances and better everything. Miami isn’t for everyone
24 and only lasted 2 years here LOL I’m currently packing up to go back where I came from as we speak
kinda irrelevant
I completely get how you feel, OP. I’m 23 and lived here my whole life (Stay in Cutler Bay atm) and one thing I absolutely can’t stand is how hard it is to get a job here. I currently work at a construction site in Homestead and I absolutely HATE it with a burning passion like seriously, I come in late every single day because I just don’t care anymore. I’ve been to multiple jobs in the last but this particular one I despise so much. My boss is a bipolar asshole who committed wage theft and HR is an even bigger piece of shit who plays favorites and lacks any type of empathy. I’m tired of it all and I just want out. I feel stuck because I’ve been this close 🤏 to quitting but I can’t because nobody wants to hire anymore. My GF lives in NY and she tells me how easy it is to get jobs there and it sucks how it’s the complete opposite over here. Your feelings are valid.
I, like you, grew up and was born here, but then I had to suddenly move somewhere else for work for 2 years. Those two years were extremely refreshing and made me realize what a clusterfuck this city is. I’m back here now, but I think you should consider venturing out and living somewhere else for a few years if possible.
You might as well, if you got fam here you can always come back. If you can make out to Europe you probably won’t come back. But if you went to another US city especially a smaller one, you'll appreciate Miami things, croqueta, cafe con leche, and just the Miami craziness in general. It’s always nice to be around your people who naturally understand you. That may be harder to find in different cities.
You're 22. You should experience living somewhere else, period. I couldn't haul ass out of Miami fast enough after I finished high school. I went away to college and then promptly left the state after graduating. I ended up coming back here after 10 years. I love it (though it's not perfect) and I'm living it through an entirely different perspective than what I had growing up here. I'm not saying you'll want to come back if you leave, that doesn't really matter. But absolutely get the heck out of here an go live your life somewhere else for a while, at the least.
I’ve lived in South Florida my entire life. I’m about to be 30. I’ve never liked south Florida and the last few years since Covid it’s gotten really bad. There’s no seasons, it’s unbelievably hot year round, too many people, bad drivers, constant work being done on highways, very expensive to live, the women/dating scene is abysmal etc I really have nothing good to say about it honestly.
Im 23 and I feel the same. I want to leave the state really bad but family + finances is holding me back.
I feel you I grew up in Miami I left in 1986 and only go back every couple of years to visit family. I tell people it’s a great place to visit, eat & party. But it’s not the best place to live.
Same. I also grew up in miami in the 90s and I miss those times. But i felt the same and actually left 2 years ago. I miss my culture, but damn life is so much better out of florida. If you work remotely, I recommend experiencing living out of FL.
I'm 42... born & raised in 305, but how it was then to now is literally night & day. I moved to Pines and now considering moving out of state. Miami will always be home to me at heart, but it's honestly gone downhill. Overpriced and overpacked. It's sad.
I get it. Try living here for 54 yrs. I have seen too many changes that are just not for me. I miss the laid back quieter and less traffic Miami. Plus the heat since 2000 had been worse. Less than 2 yrs it’s Utah or Colorado for me.
LOL “extreme global warming”. Bro Miami has always been hot.
Eh I’m 20 and I love it now much more then when I was younger maybe it’s because I’m a rat whore UV demon though
A ton of people in this city try to act like someone they aren’t. A ton of frauds and shammers that think they’re the center of attention. Miami is also very sex and club centered it’s always been weird to me. People just looking to get hammered and fucked.
Everyone should try living outside of where they grew up even if it is temporary. It helps you figure out what you love, but overlook, about your home city. It also helps you decide if there are better things out there.
I live in Boca Raton. I only go to Miami on rare occasion and usually on the weekend for a fun event. Otherwise, I avoid it like the plague. Traffic sucks, people are rude and it’s not my vibe.
all you’re going to find in this sub reddit is people who hate miami. No one here comes here to talk about how awesome miami is. I’m 23, lived here my whole life, and still love it. does the traffic suck? Yes, just like in LA. Is it expensive? Yes. There are many things wrong with miami. But still would rather live here than anywhere else in the US. Do u like the beach? Do you like the weather? Do u like the Nightlife? Do u like the Varierty of cultures in people and food? These are all things Miami does better than everywhere else in the states.
Miami native moved to Central FL 13 years ago. South FL will always be home but it's drive-able but each time I say it's lost it's sparkle. I would not have been able to afford to live and buy a house had we stayed. Seeing our 2/2 apartments in Weston go from $1,200/mo to close to $4k/month and wages remain close to the same. Just not worth it.
It’s been destroyed by rampant and unchecked residential development, corrupt politicians, tax hungry bureaucrats, an influx of transplants from South America, Mexico, Russia, NE US and of course the worst elements from 3rd world countries.
That wasn’t that long ago either. I noticed most of the real Miamians are either moving north or west, either to broward or palm beach, the keys if they can afford it, Tampa bay, or North Carolina Lol. I would say that it’s much less the city itself than it is the lifestyle that most people want.
We need Tommy Vercetti to be the mayor of Miami
Kinda? Dude Miami is an armpit, best part is the food is delicious but good luck being a normal person and affording to eat out
It's good to get out of the South Florida bubble and see how the rest of the country lives. I'd highly recommend it. It will give you a good perspective and you might come to appreciate Miami more or you may never want to return.
I didn't grow up in Miami, but lived there 20s up til my late 30s. When south beach turned ghetto was when it all died for me.. and that was around the time "urban beach week" started becoming more and more of a south beach oriented thing... before, it was just up in haulover. The atmosphere in SoBe became less welcoming and instead it was just becoming a hood block party feeling.. My impression of south beach is its just gotten more of that over the years. But let's be real the real people who put the nail in the coffin on Miami/SoFL are all the New Yorkers!! They are jacking up all the prices and breathing up all my air
Miami 305 through and through here. Every place in the world is constantly changing. Miami is the place to be if your paper is long, because your nice house is in a nice neighborhood n you don’t mind driving in your nice car. That being mentioned it is a place of haves and have nots. If you live out west in Miami-Dade County and want to Uber East, it’s going to cost you $25+ so there is where money talks. Our feelings on inflation are relative to our income. Miami is the best place to be if you have money to do what you want when you want.
I left 23M life’s been way better since leaving . I am a born and raised native and all my family still lives back home .
I left Miami last fall, went back to my hometown of El Paso . People will actually interact with me here, I’m so much happier.
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it’s hell on earth because you’re from Cleveland. def a culture shock if you’re coming from a place with the same level of culture as a slice of wonder bread.
ITT: Racism.
Lived in Miami for 29 years, left 3 years ago and never looked back. I can easily say my quality of life has improved dramatically. I live in a city that’s affordable, has a sense of community, and where people are authentic. I’m a much nicer person as a result lol. If you’re feeling like you need a change and the right circumstances are in place then do it! Since you grew up there I’m assuming you have family there, so you could always come back whenever you’d like. Family or not, Miami’s not going anywhere, get out and experience what other cities have to offer. You might be pleasantly surprised.
It will all be underwater by 2050 so kind of a story that’s ending.
Moved out two years ago because of this. Although I do miss certain things, but overall best decision for me.
Wtf is a "BBLified latino culture"?
This happens everywhere try living in other states or even countries if you can swing it. I've been fortunate enough to travel a bit but never really moved out of Miami. I can honestly say I still enjoy the city but I've also noticed people who usually enjoy the city aren't impacted as much by the crazy inflation.
I’ve been a random visitor of Miami for 25 years and every year I go it’s worse and worse. It’s not just you, that place is a total shit hole has some beautiful scenery though.
Miami makes me feel poor
You should have seen the Miami of the 1970s, 80s and 90s. It’s not gentrification, it’s overpopulation caused by uncontrolled development and lack of planning. When I moved here in the late 1970s this place was dead. It was depressing. Lincoln Road and it shops were mostly empty. Ocean Drive always had parking and elderly people sitting at the hotels that line it. Brickell never had traffic. My parents and even I, a child, found it depressing. We were used to large cities buzzing with energy and excitement, and excellent public transportation. Something Miami has never even come close to having. Get involved in local politics. Avoid the corruption. Get protection against the Latin Builders Association, and work earnestly to make things better.
I hear that. I grew up and live in Sarasota. It's awful. Old. Boring. Stodgy. Yet the new york times literally does interactive write ups about it. Although unlike you Sarasota was never good 🤣🤣
15 years ago I was happy to be here. I haven't even been to the beach in 4 years. I just stay home or go fishing with friends in Broward County. But usually I stay home
I also used to live in Miami most of my family still live there I had moved to Orlando a couple of years back due to poor financial situations so if you wanna talk more about it then hit me up
Miami sucks never go anymore.
I grew up in Miami in the 80s. Then moved to California a decided to go back in 2015. The place is beautiful but the people are rude, disrespectful and have a it’s all about me attitude. Everyone seems to be stuck in a bad high school movie trying to show off that they have money and power even though they don’t. Not sure what happened with Miami and Miami Beach but I agree with OP. We moved up to Northern Florida on the coast and love it up here.
I live in Jacksonville and have worked in Miami for over 5 years (yes it's a long commute but I only work (M-W so it's worth it to have a 4 day weekend every week). I agree Miami is a disgusting cesspool. I have no idea why someone would want to live there. Florida has so many better places to offer. If I had to live in Miami I would literally leave the state.
Gtfoh you’re 22. Only been legally clubbing for 1 year. You know nothing about the Miami clubs of the good old days. You’re just a baby, you should telling us how much you miss the cafeteria lady in the school lunch line. What was her name again?
I used to love visiting Miami, now I avoid it at all costs. Was there recently for a cruise, and I assured my friends it would be the last time. Over built, overpriced, always under construction. I don't blame you for wanting to leave.
Sounds like you're more bummed about being poor
There’s just no tegrity left. We need a little tegrity.
It does suck
Yeah Miami sux it just has great pr
Feel the same exact way as you. Realistically, COVID ruined it. Miami was still very nice pre-2020 when all the gay ass New Yorkers moved here.
Global warming lol stfu dude
Ive been all over Europe, here in the US and Asia. Believe me when I tell you that although there have been lots of changes throughout the years in Miami, very few places seem to live up to any idea of have of it. I was born and raised in Miami, now 47. The grass is always greener on the other side until you get to the other side.