Comments on: How to decide where to live http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:47:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Paul http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-195484 Paul Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:34:46 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-195484 There is too much talk about how wonderful "diversity" is. If one does not buy into political correctness to the hilt, one is considered homophobic, racist or some other lessor person by the majority of society. My question is this: Are most people really happier now than in the past? I ask this not of most people under 50 because they have been sold a bill of goods from the public schools and colleges that God is dead and that the "right morals" are those which are protected in the courts and popular opinion. Avoiding people because they do not speak english seems the wrong answer in my book. It was once the norm for people to learn english and thus fit into America. Another aspect of society that galls me is the lack of common respect people have for other people. Someone please tell me how America is becoming a safer and more desirable place to live where God is less and less welcome into the hearts of most Americans? This most recent parade of sorrow for Ted Kennedy and how wonderful he was apparently did not draw minorities to his funeral. Too many questions the mainstream media never asks when the question is screaming for an answer. Wake up sleeping America! America is sinking and too few of us are saying or doing anything about it. This new activist who would be king in Washington wants to sell us a national health plan that he has not even read through. It's yet another way in which the government can have a money grab on it's citizens and lower the quality of medical service as well. No one is demanding a steep tax on junk food and other items in processed food which should be highly taxed. Gee gads, look at all the fat under exercised slobs there are in our country. Is it really the responsibilities of those who take care of themselves to keep these souls alive due to obesity, smoking, excess drinking, etc? Something in the average mindset needs a big change! There is too much talk about how wonderful "diversity" is. If one does not buy into political correctness to the hilt, one is considered homophobic, racist or some other lessor person by the majority of society. My question is this: Are most people really happier now than in the past? I ask this not of most people under 50 because they have been sold a bill of goods from the public schools and colleges that God is dead and that the "right morals" are those which are protected in the courts and popular opinion. Avoiding people because they do not speak english seems the wrong answer in my book. It was once the norm for people to learn english and thus fit into America. Another aspect of society that galls me is the lack of common respect people have for other people. Someone please tell me how America is becoming a safer and more desirable place to live where God is less and less welcome into the hearts of most Americans? This most recent parade of sorrow for Ted Kennedy and how wonderful he was apparently did not draw minorities to his funeral. Too many questions the mainstream media never asks when the question is screaming for an answer. Wake up sleeping America! America is sinking and too few of us are saying or doing anything about it. This new activist who would be king in Washington wants to sell us a national health plan that he has not even read through. It's yet another way in which the government can have a money grab on it's citizens and lower the quality of medical service as well. No one is demanding a steep tax on junk food and other items in processed food which should be highly taxed. Gee gads, look at all the fat under exercised slobs there are in our country. Is it really the responsibilities of those who take care of themselves to keep these souls alive due to obesity, smoking, excess drinking, etc? Something in the average mindset needs a big change!

]]> By: David Jobe http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-190366 David Jobe Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:23:38 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-190366 Do you know of anyone who just does residential-living place coachiing. I am not looking for a generalist in coaching, but someone or organization that only focuses on living places from the type of housing to choice of locations. Do you know of anyone who just does residential-living place coachiing. I am not looking for a generalist in coaching, but someone or organization that only focuses on living places from the type of housing to choice of locations.

]]> By: Havoc Pennington: Moving | Full-Linux.com http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-189693 Havoc Pennington: Moving | Full-Linux.com Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:03:57 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-189693 [...] Aside from work, though, these places don’t match us very well. (Work is not the only factor.) [...] [...] Aside from work, though, these places don't match us very well. (Work is not the only factor.) [...]

]]> By: bryan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-179986 bryan Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:38:42 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-179986 if you are a female, and there was an attraction- i would definitely french kiss you for writing this article. or at least heres a mental french kiss this is just what i needed if you are a female, and there was an attraction- i would definitely french kiss you for writing this article.

or at least heres a mental french kiss

this is just what i needed

]]> By: Michelle http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-176092 Michelle Sat, 13 Dec 2008 09:24:03 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-176092 Thanks for a great post! Thanks for a great post!

]]> By: Manager Mom http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-147114 Manager Mom Sat, 10 May 2008 19:57:56 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-147114 great post, very good way to think about these. I am hoping that I'll be able to segue into one of those locationless jobs someday. Or, barring that, hit the lottery so that the pesky job detail doesn't matter anymore. great post, very good way to think about these. I am hoping that I'll be able to segue into one of those locationless jobs someday. Or, barring that, hit the lottery so that the pesky job detail doesn't matter anymore.

]]> By: Ken Forester http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-138685 Ken Forester Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:56:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-138685 --A very pertinent question. I would live where there are plenty of jobs so that I can have a job that has high job security score (www.jobsecurityscore.com). In last 5 years I was laid of twice in jobs that I thought were safe from unemployment risk. But the economy has been rough and companies laid off a bunch of people as the first thing to cut costs. In my opinion, job security is more important than pay, as long the pay is not outrageously low and quality of life is above average. –A very pertinent question.

I would live where there are plenty of jobs so that I can have a job that has high job security score (www.jobsecurityscore.com). In last 5 years I was laid of twice in jobs that I thought were safe from unemployment risk. But the economy has been rough and companies laid off a bunch of people as the first thing to cut costs. In my opinion, job security is more important than pay, as long the pay is not outrageously low and quality of life is above average.

]]> By: Peregrine needs a nest « Perpetually Peregrine http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-137264 Peregrine needs a nest « Perpetually Peregrine Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:43:17 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-137264 [...] all, place is powerful. It’s not as big a determinant in your happiness as, say, your relationships or how much you enjoy your job, but it’s up there. Your neighbors, your commute and your community make a big difference, [...] [...] all, place is powerful. It's not as big a determinant in your happiness as, say, your relationships or how much you enjoy your job, but it's up there. Your neighbors, your commute and your community make a big difference, [...]

]]> By: Location v. Career « Save The Lobsters! http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-126193 Location v. Career « Save The Lobsters! Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:59:06 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-126193 [...] 8: How To Pick a New Place to Live. I think the choice between moving somewhere new for a job or moving somewhere new for the location is one that a lot of twenty-somethings face. I know that I have. Depending on your field and your [...] [...] 8: How To Pick a New Place to Live. I think the choice between moving somewhere new for a job or moving somewhere new for the location is one that a lot of twenty-somethings face. I know that I have. Depending on your field and your [...]

]]> By: Modite - Engagement for the next generation http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/comment-page-1/#comment-105315 Modite - Engagement for the next generation Wed, 01 Aug 2007 12:05:28 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/11/12/how-to-decide-where-to-live/#comment-105315 [...] chosen your place to live for a multitude of good reasons. Your city is working really hard to keep you there. Now, why do you live there in the first place? [...] [...] chosen your place to live for a multitude of good reasons. Your city is working really hard to keep you there. Now, why do you live there in the first place? [...]

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