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Title: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: boonstack on June 11, 2008, 03:04:44 PM
I live in Alabama. I hope there is no more explanation needed as to why i want to move, but here is my situation and just looking for some advice:

I have no desire to stay in the south any longer- too many narrow minded people, trash, and conservative overload.

- I would be transferring for college
- I dont know anyone there except for a family friend i'd be staying with for a while until i get things settled
- I would be completely financially independent
- My only fear would be being alone/ not knowing anyone--- I just want to meet new people in a new area

Is this a STUPID DECISION, as its VEGAS and me being from a relatively small town and so young?
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: columbusdude82 on June 11, 2008, 03:08:07 PM
Why Vegas?

Have you considered Florida, for example? Or the Midwest?

Vegas can be pretty expensive bro.
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: 240 is Back on June 11, 2008, 03:08:14 PM
be sure to pack all your valuables.
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: boonstack on June 11, 2008, 03:19:14 PM
Why Vegas?

Have you considered Florida, for example? Or the Midwest?

Vegas can be pretty expensive bro.

Yes i have considered Florida-

1, i grew up on water/love the beach

But, the only reason I said Vegas is bc i have a really good family friend there that is very settled and can provide me shelter until i get a job/school/stuff setup.

Plus, its vegas baby ! But yea the money$$ is a relatively big issue, but im also broke where i am right now-- so might as well be fucked somewhere cool vs. shitty i guess
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: columbusdude82 on June 11, 2008, 03:23:26 PM
Come to Ohio :)
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Zaphod on June 11, 2008, 03:24:15 PM
be sure to pack all your valuables.

Damn, thats a hot piece of ass  :P
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on June 11, 2008, 03:25:02 PM
Come to Ohio :)

fuckin creeper. leave him alone
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: 240 is Back on June 11, 2008, 03:26:23 PM
Damn, thats a hot piece of ass  :P
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: youandme on June 11, 2008, 03:27:48 PM
Going somewhere only knowing one person. Don't do it, j/k

You will find this to be an adventure and a learning experiance. You will learn alot about yourself, as for meeting people that is easy you will be on campus and at bars. You go out with your friend once, mingle meet his friends then branch out and meet your own, one thing of advice don't get to attached to just one person you need to build a social base and it should be more people from school so it keeps you on track with similiar goals.

Jobwise just go to Monster and see what the market it like, and where you can work your new advisor should be able to help you with that as well. But best to have some interviews lined up the week you get into town.
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: boonstack on June 11, 2008, 03:30:21 PM
youandme,


you have proven that getbig is not a total place of brutality and chaos--- thank you for your logical and supportive answer.  ;D
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: candidizzle on June 11, 2008, 03:31:34 PM
i would move to thailand or south america or maybe certain parts of europe or maybe even a place like moldova


 ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Fury on June 11, 2008, 03:32:36 PM
Yes i have considered Florida-

1, i grew up on water/love the beach

But, the only reason I said Vegas is bc i have a really good family friend there that is very settled and can provide me shelter until i get a job/school/stuff setup.

Plus, its vegas baby ! But yea the money$$ is a relatively big issue, but im also broke where i am right now-- so might as well be fucked somewhere cool vs. shitty i guess

Weren't you the guy who claimed your Grandfather left you a fortune in the millions and was just bragging about buying a new EVO a few months ago? Now you're broke? Nice money management skills. 
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: boonstack on June 11, 2008, 03:35:00 PM
you remember that? especially the part about my grandfather.... hahaha
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Fury on June 11, 2008, 03:37:04 PM
you remember that? especially the part about my grandfather.... hahaha

Yes, it's one of the qualms that comes with having a good memory and a 25 IQ.  :'(
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: boonstack on June 11, 2008, 03:42:28 PM
Yes, it's one of the qualms that comes with having a good memory and a 25 IQ.  :'(

I would sincerely enjoy confining you to a wooden chair, wrists and ankles bound-- and keeping you barely alive enough to watch you starve to death. Hey man how ya doin
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: CQ on June 11, 2008, 03:44:40 PM
Going by your prior posts about your house being given to you and your investment portfolio etc - I would recomend a nice suite at the Bellagio while you settled, than obviously renting a great apartment will no issue for you.
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: On_Swole on June 11, 2008, 03:46:05 PM




Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: monstercalves on June 11, 2008, 04:11:36 PM
good answer youandme.............
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Devon97 on June 11, 2008, 04:35:09 PM
I live in Alabama. I hope there is no more explanation needed as to why i want to move, but here is my situation and just looking for some advice:

I have no desire to stay in the south any longer- too many narrow minded people, trash, and conservative overload.

- I would be transferring for college
- I dont know anyone there except for a family friend i'd be staying with for a while until i get things settled
- I would be completely financially independent
- My only fear would be being alone/ not knowing anyone--- I just want to meet new people in a new area

Is this a STUPID DECISION, as its VEGAS and me being from a relatively small town and so young?

Translation... Im black, gay and still in the closet, if I move to Vegas will I be accepted if I come out?
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: monstercalves on June 11, 2008, 04:36:56 PM
Translation... Im black, gay and still in the closet, if I move to Vegas will I be accepted if I come out?

"WRONG!"-------Arnold voice...........
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: The Coach on June 11, 2008, 04:37:30 PM
Come to Ohio :)

 :-\
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Devon97 on June 11, 2008, 04:39:17 PM
"WRONG!"-------Arnold voice...........


monstercalves, is "Boonstack" is your "partner"??
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Tre on June 11, 2008, 04:42:40 PM
- I would be completely financially independent

Quote from: boonstack
But yea the money$$ is a relatively big issue, but im also broke where i am right now-

Does not compute. 
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: monstercalves on June 11, 2008, 04:50:24 PM

monstercalves, is "Boonstack" is your "partner"??

u lost me.....dont know what u mean.......
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Moosejay on June 11, 2008, 04:51:58 PM
I live in Alabama. I hope there is no more explanation needed as to why i want to move, but here is my situation and just looking for some advice:

I have no desire to stay in the south any longer- too many narrow minded people, trash, and conservative overload.

- I would be transferring for college
- I dont know anyone there except for a family friend i'd be staying with for a while until i get things settled
- I would be completely financially independent
- My only fear would be being alone/ not knowing anyone--- I just want to meet new people in a new area

Is this a STUPID DECISION, as its VEGAS and me being from a relatively small town and so young?

1. Listen to yourself

2. Do it.

3. Do not hesitate
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: benchthis on June 11, 2008, 04:55:34 PM
lol @ the south American's dump   ;D
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Special Ed on June 11, 2008, 05:31:04 PM
My advice is: Get the fuck out of Alabama. Unless you play ball, aint nuthin good ever come of anyone from that cum-dumpster of a state.

Go to Vegas and don't bring nuthin but some t-shirts and jeans and a suit. Wear the suit to get yourself a job at Gold's selling memberships or doing PT until you're making enough money to rent your own place. Find yourself a nice gal - cocktail waittress from LA or UNLV pompom gal and get to know the town. Steer clear of the drug scene and socialclimb your way into one of the circles of power - Maloof, Fertitta, etc. Offer free PT to a wealthy inner circle person and network your way into upgrading GFs and marry a wealthy scion's daughter, get set up with a nice condo on the strip, vacay in Tahoe, and live the life.

Enjoy bru!
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: chainsaw on June 11, 2008, 06:28:32 PM
I own a business here in vegas.
Its no santa monica, but very cool.
Join Las Vegas Athletic club,LVAC...
You'll love it.
Blows away golds'
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: HeyNow on June 11, 2008, 07:33:17 PM
The novelty of any so called "trendy" town gets old.  It sinks in after you realize all you do is work to pay the bills.  I thought South Florida is some fantasy land, it isn't unless you've got millions.  Dont get me wrong I really like it here, but it's just like anywhere else but warm weather year around. 
Vegas is cool, but you too will realize it's just a normal place after living there a couple years, it's not like it is on TV.  The glamor is only for the ones with millions.
Good luck, make the best out of it.
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on June 11, 2008, 07:35:02 PM
good luck in your travels
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: onlyme on June 11, 2008, 11:02:09 PM
I love Vegas.  It is a town that if you can't make money here then you might as well kill yourself.  The prices of everything is so cheap.  Food is SO inexpensive.  It is impossible to be bored here cause there is so much to do.  If you gamble it is heaven.  And if you gamble you never have to pay for food and you get rooms free and other shit.  It has grown quite a bit and I don't like that.  But it is still growing which means there is money here.  The bad areas are bad but the good areas are very good.  I have lived in great places all my life.  I grew up on the beach in Manhattan Beach, CA and then spent a lot of time in Florida and ended u moving to Hawaii in 89'  Vegas is a great place if you hate being bored and you have the money to have fun. 
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: CARTEL on June 11, 2008, 11:11:49 PM
Move to New York and give Broadway a shot.

You only live once!
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: WillGrant on June 11, 2008, 11:18:08 PM
i would move to thailand or south america or maybe certain parts of europe or maybe even a place like moldova


 ;D  ;D  ;D


You are 17 , a virgin with no life skills ,so fuk up.
Hope this helps  :-*
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: timfogarty on June 12, 2008, 12:15:56 AM
it's fine to move someplace where you don't know anyone.   If the purpose is to go to school, then you'll quickly meet people at the school.  But Vegas isn't exactly a college town.   On the one hand, everything revolves around the resorts.  On the other hand, it is very suburban.  Neither is very conducive for making friends when you're 21.   It's also very hot.    Have you applied to any other colleges?  perhaps some a little farther west?
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: webcake on June 12, 2008, 12:18:29 AM
Go to Vegas, go to Golds and become Jay's friend.
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Yev33 on June 12, 2008, 12:28:32 AM
Whether or not you'll be able to make friends and social connections is heavily dependent on you. If youre an introvert you could be in the best place for networking and meeting people but you won't be able to take advantage of it. It all depends on your personality and I hope that by 21 you can make an accurate self-assesment
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Cleanest Natural on June 12, 2008, 12:39:06 AM
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Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: Tre on June 12, 2008, 03:35:22 AM

Go to Vegas, start calling yourself Craig Titus, and tell everyone that you had to run this elaborate scheme to get away from that evil Kelly. 
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: dr.chimps on June 12, 2008, 06:05:09 AM
Going by your prior posts about your house being given to you and your investment portfolio etc - I would recomend a nice suite at the Bellagio while you settled, than obviously renting a great apartment will no issue for you.

Ouch. I hear they have a nice selection of modern art, too.  :D
Title: Re: 21 yr old moving to Vegas ---- ?'s. X-factor?
Post by: sinbad on June 12, 2008, 08:10:23 AM
I love Vegas.  It is a town that if you can't make money here then you might as well kill yourself.  The prices of everything is so cheap.  Food is SO inexpensive.  It is impossible to be bored here cause there is so much to do.  If you gamble it is heaven.  And if you gamble you never have to pay for food and you get rooms free and other shit.  It has grown quite a bit and I don't like that.  But it is still growing which means there is money here.  The bad areas are bad but the good areas are very good.  I have lived in great places all my life.  I grew up on the beach in Manhattan Beach, CA and then spent a lot of time in Florida and ended u moving to Hawaii in 89'  Vegas is a great place if you hate being bored and you have the money to have fun. 

My buddy moved there after getting his community college associates degree, and made over $100,000 parking cars!!, he then got some sort of side job in real estate and managed to get a couple of condo's lived in one, rent one out. He bought a house when he got married, and rented both condos. He has since moved from Vegas, but you are right, there is money to be made if you are willing to hustle.