I Regret Moving to Atlanta - Here's Why

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2025

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  • @dougbones7095
    @dougbones7095 2 місяці тому +26

    Atlanta is a business minded city, not a romance city. I live here and I paused dating to focus on me but I will get back on the dating scene. Besides that the city has been good to me. Atlanta isnt for everyone.

  • @RaisingChase
    @RaisingChase 4 місяці тому +24

    I regret it too.Moved here with my job. Leaving in 5 days after being here for approximately 5 years.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  4 місяці тому +5

      I’m ready to leave like yesterday. This was my second try here and it’s just not for me. Congrats on the move!

    • @RaisingChase
      @RaisingChase 4 місяці тому +3

      @@itslaurenmonique omg you second TRY? Girl the economy is not good right now. You’re better off moving upstate back to Chicago or up north to get resources and a decent salary. Atl don’t even pay enough to even try to “fit in” here.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  4 місяці тому +3

      Yeah the second try was definitely a huge mistake. The only good thing about here is that you get more when it comes to the apartments. Definitely trying to find a job in Chicago so I have a reason to move sooner

    • @MiSSPiNk747
      @MiSSPiNk747 3 місяці тому +2

      Me three..... I left a couple of months ago and I'm happily back in my element where i can thrive and be my best self.... Take care....

    • @MiSSPiNk747
      @MiSSPiNk747 3 місяці тому +4

      @@RaisingChase You are right bc 9-5 jobs are paying around 20-23$ a hour with rent running 3k and higher......!!

  • @Ricsteed1987
    @Ricsteed1987 28 днів тому +4

    ATL has not been the same since 99 when all the transplants moved there

  • @cherylmcleod1547
    @cherylmcleod1547 8 днів тому +2

    Great advice don't look for love in a major mecca city it's almost nearly impossible especially nowadays bc everybody is just trying to survive not really looking for love just make your money and if it organically finds you then that's great too

  • @MsElfMannequin
    @MsElfMannequin 2 місяці тому +14

    Being from Georgia (not Atlanta…. another town people mention), I feel it’s something off with that Slave state spirituality.

  • @Tobefrank22
    @Tobefrank22 3 місяці тому +13

    Part of how you feel happens if you move anywhere, but I think Atlanta will destroy your soul, if you have one

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  3 місяці тому +1

      That sounds horrible but I can see how you can lose yourself in any major city.

    • @NoneYo-v1s
      @NoneYo-v1s Місяць тому +1

      @@Tobefrank22 I felt this

  • @Kingali_tv
    @Kingali_tv Місяць тому +9

    I been here my entire life. It’s not for everyone and it will eat you alive if your not a natural hustler

    • @efosai
      @efosai Місяць тому

      Facts

    • @willemsleveille314
      @willemsleveille314 24 дні тому

      Atlanta will eat you alive, but Chicago won’t??!.. I don’t get it when folks make that comment..

  • @MiSSPiNk747
    @MiSSPiNk747 3 місяці тому +12

    Atlanta was not for me either... I disliked everything about it except for the events like sports... I'd rather just visit for those.... It's overhyped and overrated... I was visiting ATL weekly for years but when I moved, I felt like I was suffocating and drowning in every way.... I still work my part time jobs there but not my 9-5 bc I transferred my 9-5 back home.... I am so happy to be back in my element.....!!

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  3 місяці тому

      So glad to hear you are back in your element and happy. I definitely feel like I am suffocating here. So close to breaking my lease and leaving.

  • @banginzaza
    @banginzaza 2 місяці тому +21

    Chicago and Atlanta are both garbage 😂

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  2 місяці тому +7

      There’s pros and cons for both cities

    • @victormuhammad2678
      @victormuhammad2678 Місяць тому

      America is 🚮

    • @killlamas57
      @killlamas57 Місяць тому +4

      So where is the promised land then

    • @banginzaza
      @banginzaza Місяць тому

      @killlamas57 West side is the best side. Pick your flavor. 80% of the population lives east. Look at other things besides culture. Instead of economy. Not saying look in to California.

    • @jadonmesfun6479
      @jadonmesfun6479 Місяць тому +1

      @@killlamas57 Wakanda. Take a trip

  • @Lene2sweet84
    @Lene2sweet84 12 днів тому +2

    I moved here from Miami and I like it here.. I don’t think I want to buy a house here and live long term but short term yes I’m a nurse also in Nurse Practitioner school I live in buckhead I’m married so it’s a different experience for me than for others, but I feel you. I love Chicago the food is so good the city a vibe best place I visited I just couldn’t live there.

  • @Womagical
    @Womagical 24 дні тому +3

    Based on what you've said in the video, you don't like Atlanta because of the dating scene. You can have a great social life here in Atlanta if you don't put looking for love first.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  24 дні тому +1

      I agree. I actually gave up dating after my first year in Georgia, but I have neglected my social life here so that could be a huge reason I don’t like it here

    • @Womagical
      @Womagical 24 дні тому

      @ I understand that.

    • @Prosperity85
      @Prosperity85 7 днів тому

      It so many down low guys in Atlanta it hard to trust any of them.

  • @KDee31
    @KDee31 2 місяці тому +4

    I moved to Atlanta in July of 2024 and I just told my sister that I can’t be out here, I’m moving back to Chicago where I’m born and raised or I want to try Charlotte, because I’ve heard nice things about it. But right now I’m honestly home sick and I’ve noticed myself feeling depressed since I moved here smh 😢

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  2 місяці тому +3

      Omg same. I’ve been so depressed here. So random, Charlotte actually crossed my mind as well but I think I need to head to the Midwest

    • @KDee31
      @KDee31 2 місяці тому

      @ I’m sorry to hear that you been feeling a bit depressed as well, I can’t wait to go back to Chicago, I haven’t been there in almost 5 months and I’m hoping to be gone before my 32nd bday in March. I may go back home for a few years just way up north not back on the south side lol.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m from the south side as well but lived up North. I definitely recommend the Northside. I hope you get back before your birthday. Living somewhere that makes you unhappy is not good at all.

    • @KDee31
      @KDee31 2 місяці тому

      @ thank you beautiful, I’m praying I can move back before then too. I hope your time fly past as well so you can get back home to Chicago or wherever your heart desires💗

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m definitely hoping these next couple of months go by fast, but I will try to make the most of my time here.

  • @DatNaga
    @DatNaga Місяць тому +5

    I'm from Cincinnati I love it in Atlanta we're here since 2012 and we're not going nowhere

    • @georgeeanderson8364
      @georgeeanderson8364 11 годин тому

      With a Name Datnaga, I see why you love Atlanta.

    • @DatNaga
      @DatNaga 11 годин тому

      @georgeeanderson8364 research the nagas then get at me if you still think what you think it means

  • @NoneYo-v1s
    @NoneYo-v1s Місяць тому +2

    I felt the same way…came back moved to Merrillville Indiana… still visit Atlanta quite often

  • @JohaulHaven
    @JohaulHaven 21 день тому +2

    You’ve only been there for 5 months which is less than a year. Go to the gym, make new friends?

  • @genevajohnson466
    @genevajohnson466 Місяць тому +2

    I totally agree with you.. I want out of here so bad

  • @Yoyo-qv6kz
    @Yoyo-qv6kz 5 місяців тому +2

    It'll be ok, you live and learn but your learning allot and doing wonderful babes keep going ❤️☺️😊

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  5 місяців тому +2

      Aww thanks for this! I definitely know that everything will work out

  • @ifinallyhavesocialmedia8728
    @ifinallyhavesocialmedia8728 3 місяці тому +5

    From Chicago, all 43 years; I lived in Baltimore, MD for 2 years between 2018-2020---and was forced to come back due to the pandemic. i recommend you NOT return to Chicago. I recommend Baltimore (live in Fell's Point or Federal Hill) with work commute to DC. Good luck.

    • @ifinallyhavesocialmedia8728
      @ifinallyhavesocialmedia8728 3 місяці тому

      Fall's Point and Federal Hill are 30-45 minutes from DC nightlife; 2-3 hour train-ride to New York, NY. If you're from Chicago, Baltimore's crime and culture is always 5 years behind ours. Baltimore is also having a real estate boom as well.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  3 місяці тому +4

      Chicago is just home for me. I really don’t see myself living in any other city.

    • @ifinallyhavesocialmedia8728
      @ifinallyhavesocialmedia8728 3 місяці тому +1

      @@itslaurenmoniqueI live in Edgewater (60660) since 2009. Lincolnwood is also pretty good and is just 1 block west of Devon/Kedzie.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  3 місяці тому +1

      I used to live in Edgewater before I moved to Atlanta. I loved living so close to the Lakefront

    • @burtonknows9201
      @burtonknows9201 Місяць тому

      @@itslaurenmonique LOL! I know the feeling about home. I've lived in Chicago for eight years and spent the last four years in Edgewater. Before that, I lived in Norwood Park and Dunning. But Detroit is my home. I've gone back one weekend a month for eight years.

  • @ATLBudgetMom
    @ATLBudgetMom 3 місяці тому +2

    Greetings love! Love your videos!!🙂 I hate that you had a bad experience here in GA, I hope that you do find what works for you, However, I think you SHOULD STAY and continue to CREATE, and "make Atlanta work for you" in many ways that it can, not allow the negative "reputation" talk and superficial "hype" from others influence you, but from what you really do like about being here and most importantly, tap into your creative side more,🙂 What are your passions you want to pursue??? get more connected with groups, start getting around the people that share common interest you do, The city will give back what you put into it, As a "creative", & serial entreprenuer myself, WE Thrive here!, OK, Lets face it, there's a reason you moved from the midwest, I would highly suggest you just "RESET" and regroup, start planning more outings, and going to events more, and female networking groups, will boost you more! Truly, reinvent 💞yourself for ATLANTA.... (We sew seeds here, & then we reap the harvest, and then enjoy it even more!)

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi! You are so right. I think I’ve spent my time here thinking about how much I dislike it, that I haven’t even experienced really living here. Even if I do leave next year, I think I need to use my time here wisely.

  • @sheraniqueredmond1419
    @sheraniqueredmond1419 4 місяці тому +4

    It is very lonely here and I agree with you I’m from Chicago as well I feel like people from Chicago we need a lively place to live we are not boring sitting in the house only seeing our friends at work or once in a while people we are very vibrant and Atlanta is not it’s so boring here I’m going home next year to a suburb somewhere close to Chicago because I can’t do it 🤣 I can’t do the jobs or the people with they fake social media lives here like do yall do anything else besides eat and hookah or be on social media all day….. wheew lol I feel you girl I’m glad you ventured out but yeah this is enough I’m ready to go and I wish you peace and blessings 🫶🏽

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  4 місяці тому +3

      Ready to go asap! Atlanta is not a real place at all

  • @arijones9564
    @arijones9564 Місяць тому +1

    Three and a half minutes into the video, the blogger does not state what she dislikes about Atlanta. "The vibes are not for me" is fine, but why is Atlanta not for her? I would like to hear her reasons from someone who has moved to this city. This is a silly vlog.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  Місяць тому +4

      Thanks for your feedback. You don’t have to watch. Have a blessed day

    • @willemsleveille314
      @willemsleveille314 24 дні тому

      It’s typical for any city, but vibes are something you gotta go experience yourself, otherwise it sounds petty most of the time.. I’ve heard countless ppl say they want to leave Chicago, but she’s saying she wants to go back.. Every city has the same thing to me, but vibe is personal.. I don’t like Atlanta btw 😂😂.. I lived in Honolulu and it’s boring after awhile 😂😂..

  • @RakeemGr
    @RakeemGr 28 днів тому

    Crazy cause im still thinking about moving there , been seeing a few vidieos like this kinda changing my mind

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  28 днів тому +1

      I recommend visiting to see if you like it. Atlanta is still a great city

  • @POV00005
    @POV00005 27 днів тому

    ❤ I know someone that moved here and has been in the same situation. No progression!

  • @DustyBanditRepellant
    @DustyBanditRepellant 5 місяців тому

    Keep posting. I am a new subscriber and really think this type of content needs to come back.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  5 місяців тому

      Definitely will post more! Trying to work on being consistent. Thank you for subscribing 🥰

  • @LanierHale-oq3dr
    @LanierHale-oq3dr 22 дні тому

    Atlanta (Hotlanta) was promoted as the Black Mecca-----not anymore (just an illusion)

  • @omnione12
    @omnione12 Місяць тому

    Would you say you are an introvert pretty lady?

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  Місяць тому +1

      I would say I am so that definitely has a lot to do with my dislike of living here

    • @omnione12
      @omnione12 Місяць тому

      @itslaurenmonique that makes sense. Atlanta is a whole different culture. Good to visit, but not to live if you prefer a bit of isolation.

  • @SharlenesJourney
    @SharlenesJourney 2 місяці тому

    That’s sad 😢 I was thinking about Atlanta it seems nice I’m from
    The DMV but I kinda want to leave here I don’t even know moving seems like such a hassle . DMV is good cause of jobs and metro it’s very good easy to get where you need to be . Hopefully things get better but I’m glad I seen this so I’m thinking ATL is a no now lol 😆

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  2 місяці тому +4

      Omg no don’t let me discourage you. Atlanta is a great city, just not my vibe. I’m so used to the Midwest and that’s just where home is for me. My friend told me I should look into the DMV, but I don’t think I can do the east coast. I would recommend visiting Atlanta for a few days to see if you can see yourself there.

    • @Mista.d
      @Mista.d 2 місяці тому +1

      This is from someone who grew up in both the DMV and the New England region. Don’t do it ! Ive been in Atlanta for almost three years and a half, everything she mentioned is absolutely true.

    • @SharlenesJourney
      @SharlenesJourney 2 місяці тому

      @ thanks yeah I’m probably going to stay here for a little while till I get myself together I been through a lot here so that’s why I wanted to move but it’s just I have no idea where the DMV IS EASY for me to navigate to get where I need to go main reason probably only reason why I like it here etc I need a place similar like that atleast

    • @georgeeanderson8364
      @georgeeanderson8364 11 годин тому +1

      Yes. Stay in the DMV. It's better there

  • @ChristianCaliberNetwork
    @ChristianCaliberNetwork 19 днів тому +1

    Shae

  • @prosay
    @prosay 2 місяці тому

    Hold on Sista! Things will eventually work out. Just remember the Chi town hawk!

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  2 місяці тому

      I hope so but the vibes here are not for me

    • @blackflame10000
      @blackflame10000 2 місяці тому +1

      @@itslaurenmoniquetry other places down here in GA. As a Georgian I’m telling you Atlanta is not it and you are in 🌈 city 😂😂. maybe give somewhere else a try like Warner Robins, Macon ( river side). Valdosta ,

    • @RealityRenegade-bv2ww
      @RealityRenegade-bv2ww 2 місяці тому

      ​@@blackflame10000 Nah, bruh. Don't direct them to Macon. Macon is just fine without transplants and the shyt that they bring with them.

  • @Batman_810
    @Batman_810 Місяць тому +1

    The dudes are not suspect, yall choices are sus!!! And tell the ppl we are full stop coming...

  • @bryanbrown8701
    @bryanbrown8701 12 днів тому

    By the way you talk and carry yourself i can tell atl aint your vibe most ppl in atl can be fake to me

  • @ociawilliams2471
    @ociawilliams2471 Місяць тому +1

    I guess you have to ask yourself why did you leave Chicago in the first place. You left for a reason.

    • @itslaurenmonique
      @itslaurenmonique  Місяць тому +1

      I think the reason I left was because I needed a change.

  • @POV00005
    @POV00005 27 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @Who-what-whose
    @Who-what-whose Місяць тому

    And good tlo-f t-lof candidate by the way right hon