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Originally Posted by Igottago
You've got to figure out several things to enjoy it here IMO. Career, housing and social life. I mean you probably need to figure those things out anywhere, but they are more challenging here than in other cities and can take more time to develop. If any of that isn't lining up the winter rains just feel that much more gloomy. Being from Alberta but now having lived here nearly a decade of my life now, yeah its a weird place. I don't think any of the other major Canadian cities have the weird mix of cost stress and social awkwardness that goes on here. It's a different vibe. That being said, if you can figure it out, it is a good place to live.
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I don't own, missed that boat. But I am lucky with rent. It's not a great place by any means, older townhome but it's a good size and in a good location and I currently pay half of what new renters pay in here. My wife and I do fine but we don't have near enough for a downpayment to get a house around here. $500K still leaves me with a million dollar mortgage. Insanity to me. If I was paying over $3K for a place my tune might change.
I've been here for over 20 years so I might just be immune to it. I have my work and group of friends and of course the kids keep you busy. I have no desire to hit bars and clubs anymore which is good as there are none. Now that I have broken down out of sports I find I do need a hobby. Something other than work, kids and chores to fill the day.