Living in Hawaii PROS and CONS | Jonalyne Joy

[@jjxmahal]

Thank you guys for all the love you have given to this video. Also thank you for creating this community down in the comment section. I've been very busy and can't respond to comments all the time, so thank you to the people who's helped answered any Hawaii related questions. If you all enjoyed this video then I just uploaded a PART TWO of the pros and cons of living in Hawaii. Go check it out and show that video some love. This video is one of my most requested video on my channel so I decided to do. Again, thank you for all love!

[@briantafolla2247]

Can i ask, what do i need if i live in mejico and want to travel to hawaii?

[@donguapo7862]

Very good video not too much info very informative but straight to the point you paint a good picture good imagery and you're a good speaker if you travel some where else I would watch a video about your travels I've been lucky enough to travel to Hawaii and loved it and your pro and cons were good plus not too negative even for cons 👌

[@brahmrishinagle3583]

Hiiiiii

[@soldierbyheart27]

Hi I just wanna know if you are a Filipino?or pure Hawaiian? 🙂

[@jawonryan9266]

Can I walk to the grocery store and ride the bus in Hawaii.

[@Leonasambongo]

I love Hawaii. I love how different everything is from the rest of the USA. It’s like it’s own world.

[@UwU-lm9or]

tbh I am from Hawaii local raised and part hawaiian Honestly while there may be days where its pretty its not always pretty the thing with us it that we are way more different then the other states in some ways, unlike where you lived we have been taught all these things and have been tight from experiences, we were exposed to different perspectives of other cultures im sure the other states as well but mostly asian influences adn how that also applies to some of the hawaiians as well (basically what I mean is that in the plantation days because of that we all had food fusions that were created and how they all had one goal putting differences asides and how the rules like resecting one another taking care of the land sometimes applies to other cutures you know) and tbh looking at the U.S you guys may have asian influence but not as much as it influenced hawaii and the other islands honestly because of the different cultures as well that come here to america every year we are exposed to new things and we learn about them or have already learned about it idk but yeah we are like you guys its just were more "different in ways" plus its more about the family here we are family based though

[@starxtravaganza]

Is it racist there?

[@kaikalatamanaha]

starxtravaganza It is not racist here. The people of Hawai`i are some of the kindest people in the country.

[@yumiinky]

@@starxtravaganza Tourists(specifically white tourists) are often looked down upon here but thats only if youre being a complete, disrespectful idiot(considering we were illegally overthrown by whites, our bad history with them still hurts and angers natives and locals alike). However, deep down we know that not all tourists or white people in general are morally bad(living or visiting here). Hope that helped!!

[@starxtravaganza]

@@yumiinky I'm talking in reference to black people

[@Tempus0ptic]

As a local born, I've noticed that alot of people seems completely oblivious to the fact that Hawaii is actually one giant military base. The bases take up more area than you think, explains why traffic and over crowding is a big issue here

[@islandbee]

Hawaii has much more land than Guam. And Guam is much more military than Hawaii.

[@mikethemechanic7395]

I have family in Oahu and visit every other year. Your traffic is not that bad. It’s just seems that way if you live in Hawaiian only. Most of my family work swing shift or graveyard so they don’t have traffic.

[@ikb8373]

Hawaii should secede😂

[@howellwong11]

For me, the cons overwhelm the pros. I was born in Hawaii, but left. One of the cons that you didn't mention is job opportunities and this was the deal breaker for me. I don't think that there are many in the technical field who will move to Hawaii, except when they retire or want a vacation home.

[@jjxmahal]

I totally understand where you are coming from. I am nearly almost done with college and I dont know what Hawaii has to offer when it comes to my field. I'll most likely live somewhere else for a while but, you know, Hawaii is always my home so I'll come back eventually.

[@howellwong11]

You are at the point in life where I was 65 years ago. The Hawaii I remember is gone and resides only in my memory. I live in Central Texas where I am happy except for the weather, but with air conditioning, it is not a big deal. FYI, I have poi in the freezer and canned red salmon and tiny oil sardines in the pantry.

[@jakubmoc7124]

I agree..I'm a developer and have California wages but I decided to come here to look for opportunities..they pay so much less except it's more expensive..how is that?

[@Harloha]

I moved here 10 years ago because of the job opportunities and now own my own business, met my beautiful Filipino wife, and this is and always will be home for me. Job opportunities are going to be an issue anywhere you go, it comes down to how bad do you really want something? If you want it bad enough, you will make it happen. Trust me, nobody believed in me and all said I wouldn't make it here and would be moving back home, I've been to the lowest of the lows, I've met my beautiful wife and own a business, I guess my point is, if I made it than anybody can. You just have to want it. Much love and aloha.

[@fakawat7220]

yes i agree with you

[@808PandaGurl]

I've lived in Hawaii (Oahu) my whole life as well -born and raised! You've definitely hit the top pros and cons. Although the bumper-to-bumper traffic is rough, I am so grateful to have grown up in such a beautiful place with loving people and ONO grindz! Great video! (:

[@Antbeast23]

Jobs is another one too and homelessness but I love the weather, food, beaches, and hikes.

[@ToriUnpopular22]

Pros :good insta pics Cons : deathly tsunamis “ I think the pros overrule the cons ☺️” EXCUSE ME

[@songbird377]

Nikki Deleon lol the last few tsunamis are always around 3 feet high and not often at all. But the major con that is a huge one amongst my friends is that the humidity is unbearable, it's like when you open an oven, and it's humid day and night from July to mid November, and not much pretty open land that you can run on, only mountains. I legit get excited when I travel see lots of land 😆

[@Raiiboyy]

Nikki Deleon we don’t got tsunamis here

[@Raiiboyy]

Or tornados mostly Heat

[@slugabunny5138]

paradise

[@arcuali4]

anywhere is gonna have its problems! I live in california and am thinking of moving to honolulu and I am fine with the tsunami stuff- we have 3.5 earthquakes on a monthly basis because we live on a fault line, and we just had power out for three days because of fire warnings.

[@simplyshama]

I've realised a lot of cultures call older women aunty! I love that we all share this respect for our elders

[@LaybackDre]

When I become either a millionaire or billionaire I’ll move there.

[@misoasoda340]

Fr...ppl need to understand that u can't just move there Willy nilly hoping to find a small apartment near the beach and a job at Burger King lmao there are literally few to none jobs available - the grocery's are CRAZY expensive and ur willing to suffer through all this for the aesthetic??? Lmao once I get rich I'mma move there

[@LOSTONITALL]

@@misoasoda340 Been living here on The Big Island (Hawaii Island aka Hawaii) in Hilo for 5 years now. Lovely house by the cliff and the decor and locale are to-die-for.

[@automobilesarefun409]

Born and raised. You don't have to be rich to live in Hawaii. Depends on where you live and what you do.

[@zynder5]

Teddy James if you are from the islands then this is no Aloha spirit coming from you braddah

[@dennyo661]

But high cost of housing negates low property tax. Sales tax is only 4.5% but regressive. Hawaii is one of the worst states for taxes and fees.@Teddy James

[@dennyo661]

Some con's missing: 1) Homelessness is rampant, 2) Govt. is one party monopoly, largely corrupt, and controlled by unions, lowest voter turnout in nation due to frustration that nothing changes. 3) Police Chief, City Prosecutor, and Corporate Counsel are/have been investigated by the Feds...no City or State accountability along with high taxes and fees. 4) Brain drain, Hawaii has a net migration out of state due to high cost of living and poor paying jobs. In general the public school and University system are below average. Hawaii has the most private school students per capita in the nation. 5) Tsunami's were mentioned, but Jonalyne forgot to mention hurricanes which have become much more prevalent and stronger as of late. Also way less trade wind days replaced with super humid (high dew point) weather. 6) Lastly, crime has gotten much worse in recent years, the police and criminal justice system cannot handle. In short great place to vacation, but different if you live there. Spent fifty years there now retired on the mainland (sun belt).

[@balladofsinoda]

jesus 💀 you literally changed my whole view on Hawaii

[@Horror666Horror]

You are a Republican so your words are not important

[@dennyo661]

@@Horror666Horror You are an elitist dim (dem) sheep. Learn to think critically.

[@dennyo661]

@@hawai.inuiakea Yup, choke neck traffic, lines and crowds galore on Oahu

[@danielwei5801]

I’m from Germany and moved to Hawaii and it’s beautiful 🌺🌴

[@AirFouly]

Cool, was machst du dort? Ich würde da auch gerne leben...

[@nerdygameinggurl]

Mind sharing more information? Like how did u do it??

[@faustodeguzman2749]

BULLSHET ! That only because its just is better than your HOLICOST !

[@ratatoing4796]

Fausto DeGuzman thats the Most offense thing I’ve ever heard

[@theanielsenn]

Lee Francis j

[@hothotheat3000]

My dad was Army and I lived in Honolulu for a few years. You’re 100% right on all the pros and cons, but it is WORTH IT. It’s expensive, but at least it’s not an expensive hellhole like Los Angeles is turning into. It’s isolating in terms of location, but you’re not alone due to the friendly people. I still keep in touch with our old neighbors who would give fruit from their backyard to me and my sister. Whenever I go to Honolulu, they insist on me staying with them and they treat me like a daughter. And I’m gonna say that I’ve never felt afraid for my safety in Hawaii, and I’ve never had to deal with racial discrimination there. Living in NC after my dad got transferred was so jarring in that respect. I’ve been followed in the store because people assumed I was a criminal. I wouldn’t be nervous about interacting with cops in HI.

[@TatianaX96]

I’d love to visit Hawaii...it looks like such a beautiful place

[@bn6755]

I go to Hawaii almost every year and I've been to all the island except Molokai. It's the culture, beaches, scenery, and the aloha spirit that's keep pulling me back to the island. I would definitely like to live in Hawaii, and work remotely from there.

[@dalastkanakamaoli9058]

Yay more land gone

[@cizia69]

1.4 million people on 7 habited islands (one inhabited), not all on one island. Oahu has less than a million people for around 400.000 in Honolulu. Thanks for the video.

[@jjxmahal]

haha, thanks for the correction. I should've known that, lol

[@KingofAloha808]

@@jjxmahal No, you shouldn't have known that. Lol The average person is not walking around fact checking on population numbers, like it's a school paper or something. They are trippin. 😂🤙🏽

[@Dnmt15]

Big Island (Hawai’i) has more than 1 million.

[@Maoli2013]

@@Dnmt15 not accurate.

[@mydogisbailey]

Habited and inhabited mean the same thing lol

[@ashleyvilla18]

Just recently moved here from Texas. EVERYTHING IS SO EXPENSVIE!!! and when it rains it gets pretty scary. But other than the cons its BEAUTIFUL

[@MrSodaBelly]

Ashley Villa I’m local & trying to move to Texas because it’s so cheap good luck in Hawaii 🙏

[@clchawaii09]

You should definitely keep doing this! You are good, seems like you’ve been doing this your whole life.

[@HibatAllah]

My family absolutely loves Oahu ! My wife and I 1st came for our honeymoon, courtesy of my sister and her husband's generosity, they live in Kailua, we fell in love with Hawaii almost as soon as we walked off the plane. Living our entire lives on the mainland we instantly saw the diffrence in not only the beautiful landscape but the culture there, as you said in the video everyone is so friendly and nice there, and a family atmosphere for sure ! After a few visits and bringing our 2 sons there for their 1st time last year ( they also immediately fell in love with Hawaii too) we have decided along with some prodding from my sister to move to Oahu permanently and raise our children there, I agree that it's the best place to grow up, the atmosphere is just so much better, the people are so much friendlier and kinder there and we want our kids to enjoy that lifestyle. Thank you for posting this video as you are absolutely spot on with your points👍 the traffic on the H1 does suck 🤣🤣🤣 but thats not enough to deter us from living in paradise 😍

[@HM-yr1vr]

Kailuafornia lol

[@SunnyIlha]

Eh, Local Islandah! You being so helpful to Non-Islanders, it's nice. Thanks Sis!

[@jjxmahal]

of course no problem!

[@Hyram]

I live on Oahu and you nailed everything! Love this video and I'm so happy to see another KZbinr based in Hawaii! Represent :)

[@jjxmahal]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@Caribbean_King]

Hard to find jobs.

[@calista-raecampbell9770]

OMG Hyram! love your videos, thank you for supporting other creators!

[@frederickgaoing1863]

Yes, the weather is best and the food. Nice video thanks.

[@mr.dividend.investor]

Aloha Jonalyne! Yes, Our island is much diverse! Keep spreading that aloha! Mahalo for an awesome video!

[@mahesh7069]

Thank you, very helpful. If you can contrast the different islands, that would be great, especially the big island, maui, and O'ahu

[@laflamethegod7315]

I’d move there I’d just need a job and someone to come with me

[@laflamethegod7315]

Whoever liked this hmu lol

[@laflamethegod7315]

Or comment

[@AveryFord7]

Hard to find jobs here brah.. pretty tight job market that really heavily rides on manual labor. Keeping friends can be hard, people underestimate what it takes to live here and are always leaving. Do your research and know what you’re getting into before you just up and leave your life on the mainland. It’s definitely possible to live here as a young adult on your own but if you don’t come here for the right reasons it will never work out. Hope this helps haha don’t mean to be majorly negative

[@laflamethegod7315]

Avery Ford I appreciate your honesty. I’ll look into it more before making any major decisions haha

[@AkeilaMack]

Avery Ford what would be your tips? If you don’t mind taking the time my biggest dream was to move there but I hear a lot about it being very expensive and the bugs and it discourages me 😔

[@MakaylaSamountry]

This was such an interesting and informative video to watch omg! I never would have known this if it wasn't for your video!

[@jjxmahal]

no problem! and thank you for checking out my channel, been loving yours for the past year❤️

[@LadyOnABudget]

This is a great video. Thanks for the info about Hawaii

[@6darren6]

35 minutes to cross half of the state??? That’s shorter than my drive to work lol I’d love that

[@sunshinestatesurvival]

Grew up in Kaneohe. Graduated from Castle High School. Watched the H3 go up. Love these videos...miss the islands so much.

[@inyourface127810]

Interesting viewpoint from a tourists standpoint great insight

[@gwendolynsherman7617]

Helpful Information. I am thinking about retiring in Hawaii.

[@RNmike96]

I plan on moving to the big island next summer.

[@stevieflynn4984]

I have always wanted to go to Hawaii! Great video keep up the good work

[@jjxmahal]

That's So Stevie love this tiny island and thank you!😁

[@smiley7083]

Thank you, I’ve been trying to decide where to move and I think this is helpful.

[@bubblesthomas485]

You’re talking about Oahu? Because Big Island it’s not so easy to get to beach...especially during lockdown.

[@GreatZob]

I was there in 1998, it was too good to be true, everybody was soo friendly and the hardest thing was getting on the plane headed back to Alabama.

[@user-rc8eq9jq4f]

i think you hit it right on the button, i lived in Hawaii for 20 years, i m back on the mainland now, i miss the weather the aloha spirit, every thing is close just like you said, everything is expensive just like you said, the traffic is a drag, i lam on going back as soon as i retire, i just hope i still like it as much as when i left.great video.

[@romanrojas8588]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing.

[@KarolinaDusk]

It must be sooooooo Amazing to live in Hawaii 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺😃

[@jjxmahal]

It's such a blessing❤️

[@trentstafford1019]

great job on the video. always wanted to visit hawaii.

[@constancejackson4815]

Thank you for your honesty and your time

[@bradmossman7201]

Good job! I also grew up on Kauai. I am a KHS 74 grad.

[@arajoaina]

Pros: weather, scenery. Cons: too expensive, too low average wages, most good spots are already taken by the rich

[@hothotheat3000]

Yup, if you don’t have a high paying job, you’re going to struggle.

[@Fishingjunkie-y8v]

I went to visit last October and until this very day I dearly miss Hawaii. Its just the vibes there that has me in love.

[@lilodd8747]

My friend has Mozambique parents so he is black he was born in Hawaii in Honolulu he told me it’s weird being black he said they aren’t racist but he felt weird cause most people were Asian or Polynesian and he only knew 8 black people

[@mikaylahsayles9361]

Please make more!! I would like to move to Hawaii once I graduate from college !

[@timrox5626]

Very cool, would loove to move there. Hoping for ubi soon! Tulsi is awesome isnt she?

[@GreatZob]

This is very helpful. I was there in 1991 and loved it.

[@teenafernando885]

So nice to see the video. Thanks for all the information.

[@c.t.6314]

Surfing, fishing, hiking, snorkeling, eating lau lau, kalua pig, musubi, podagee sausage, and malasadas haha 😋! Thanks for da great video sista 🤙🏽 aloha!

[@Marylouise_1]

Yes I love hawaii! Ppl are so much more respectful of eachother and caring! Mahalo And Aloha all day everyday!

[@hakeemdavis287]

I'm new my sister is at Schofield barracks. I can't wait to go and experience life in Hawaii.

[@MikoBuiza]

Awww thanks for sharing!!! I love hawaii and your channel ❤️

[@roamartin]

Very nice and informative !!!! thanks

[@Livinghawaii808]

To beat traffic going to Honolulu is bad from morning until 0930 on weekdays. After 0930 there is little to no traffic. In the evening traffic going away from Honolulu start getting bad around 3-7pm weekdays. There is little traffic to North Shore daily unless it’s weekend and people are heading to beaches.

[@truckerice3489]

Been to Hawaii 7x. I have an opportunity to move to the big island. I love oahu,but too much traffic and crazy drivers. Let's see what the big island has to offer.

[@Borderlands808]

Dirk Digler big island is bad with the VOG from the volcano. I wouldn’t recommend there at the moment. Places that are free from vog on that island would be in waikaloa, Waimea, kohala and most of Hilo. Kona gets the vog worst. Big island is more layed back but, it’s getting more and more crowded there with each year that passes.

[@Jem9798]

Dirk Digler traffic is the same but being that there’s no rush disregard the traffic....the drives are mesmerizing....I’ve been to Honolulu, it’s different from the big Island...it’s paradise....don’t think twice , just do it....visit all the Islands and choose the one you really fit in....all Islands are beautiful....good luck

[@sunnylilme]

Lovely here on big island. Big phenomenon of meth and squatters.

[@jennyandbuddy]

I think If you are going to do a KZbin show about Hawaii you should include the whole state and not just one island, otherwise you should just do a video about a O'ahu. Other than that I enjoyed your video

[@automobilesarefun409]

Come to Puna lol

[@KieranTong]

@Jonalyne Joy Great video. But a correction to your statement at 3:10 "Imagine 1.4 million people in one tiny island". Back in 2016, it was 1.4 million in the State of Hawaii, on all the islands, but under 1 million in Honolulu County, the island of Oahu, where I would guess you live at.

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

A lot of these cons really only apply to Oahu, where Honolulu is. Traffic is hardly a problem on the other islands, and the cost of living is a lot more reasonable on the Big Island, but unfortunately there's way fewer opportunities there as well. That all being said...I'm working on moving there by next year

[@crybots1]

Thank you for this. I’m moving out there in 3-5 years. I’ve been there several times and love it. I’ve even made friends that are ohana to me now. This makes me feel better about the move. I’m an ER nurse so jobs should be ok to find out there. Mahalo.

[@vivekslogic]

That Tsunami warning is still alot better than my morning alarm....

[@erijma9715]

You shouldn’t joke around about this..

[@UwU-lm9or]

@@erijma9715 eh it's fine as a local I can confirm tsunamis may be terrifying but shit man we all be sleeping or probably not even paying attention cause Let's be honest if it does we can't exactly go anywhere anyways plus the planes by then would be crowded and pact and just yeah probably not enough or even time to get out before the tsunami hits Plus you'd have to book a flight to leave 😩 oh and.not.only that most of then usually end up as "Tsunami warning magnitude of 8.0" Then a few hours later "False alarm" Or "David ige forgot his password" But lmao anyways Japan's tsunamis though are way scarier to be fair But.hope I wasn't rude some.people probably be riding the tsunami wave tbh OH to be fair too Hawaii did have a tsunami back in the 1980s or smtthn like that :D Again hope I wasn't rude we all make jokes about it cause it's fine it been there done that y'know :D again hope I wasn't rude!!!

[@kiyoung]

Is it worth going to Uni of hi at manao for marine biology? I want to do that...but I'd not really sure. Deciding if I should go to HI or just some mainland college like Florida...

[@Blaklege63]

you did very well... i just moved here to Aiea, hawaii from austin tx. its been quite an adjustment. traffic is INSANE here. but then you head over to the peacefulness of ala moana beach and its just soooooo. aaaahhhhhhhhh. good job young lady.

[@hokulaninalani6975]

Arthur Newton you need to go to Cromwell’s !

[@grandmax4]

I live in the Ala Moana area ... walking distance to everything ... Ala Moana Center, Ward Center, Blaisdell Concert Halls, multiplex movie theaters, Chinatown... who needs a car? There’s always The Bus!

[@Clairebe2010]

This was adorable and SUPER informative! Thanks so much for the traffic warnings!!

[@jjxmahal]

glad that I could help😁

[@Nate-pz1rf]

Instagram worthy? The tents at Waimanalo? Chinatown at night?

[@mikaylahsayles9361]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! I lovee this video so much

[@tracyspringer3920]

I like your vlog , what is average cost of living ? are the price steady or rise and fall during the year?

[@Captivateitmedia]

Definitely continue with vids. You are so professional and wonderful to listen to. :) calming too.

[@kaikekoa998]

If I may ask, which Island are you on/from?

[@mcarlkv53]

Ive seen on zillow studio condos and 1 bedroom condos going for $50-85,000 in oahu. is that true? Does Hawaii make you pay for wind and flood insurance? is that mandatory or no?

[@ShareReachCommunity]

My friend moved back to Hawaii. Can't wait to see her again

[@e.sren5]

Thank you so much for all the information 😊 this has been very helpful

[@xRMXx]

Amazing ! What part you stay?

[@beverlylocklin3619]

Hawaii is a beautiful place to lived paradise. People are so friendly.

[@OstaraDawn]

Wonderful video.... My daughter wants to move to Hawaii, and you touched on every point and answered every question.... thank you!!! 😁😁😁

[@zenarcade64]

I'm planning to move there. All the cons are only in certain circumstances. Yes if you live in Honolulu and commute to work it will be expensive and heavy traffic. But the Big Island is not like that..at least as much.

[@alenmateomunoz4362]

I like your video. Keep making more.

[@philiproell7176]

Maui saved my life I could cry talking about it I miss her so much

[@Maryam7580]

Very informative. Thank you !

[@kamlovesyou21]

I would love to live in Hawaii and I think I'm going there in the summer so it's nice to know a few things about Hawaii

[@jjxmahal]

Kamelha vajgrt glad my video gave you some insight😁

[@elimina252]

So it's like canada but in a tiny island?

[@emineakhun9284]

I’ve been accepted to UC Riverside. And I’m wanting to major in business. I can’t decide between this school and Manoa. Which one do you guys recommend? Networking ? Culture ? After- graduation job wise ? It’ll really be helpful to get help 😭

[@Antbeast23]

Depends what you looking for? Because I go to uh and te the education at uc is far better. But tuition is cheap. If you want to experience living in another place and meet new people go to uc. If you want to explore and the major u want work with uc go there lol. If you want to stay here with your friends and afford the cheaper tuition than stay here. Networking all depends on clubs and organizations you join. Uc has tons of it but uh manoa has some amazing clubs too as I have made tons of friends and professionals through business and international clubs. Job wise mainland might offer more but look for an internship and network with people early on. Manoa business school is great too as surprisingly you can find some jobs in hawaii since there are some companies and from mainland looking for college students. I won't decide for you but I'll lay out the options. If you want a totally new experience living in the mainalnd and meeting new people and potentially more opportunities go mainalnd. I personally would go at least for a year to see if I like it. It really depends what you want. You could also do study abroad for a semester or year during your college years to experience different culture. I reccomend it! Hope I helped.

[@AGC828]

I''m from Toronto. Population of almost 8M. Lots of job opportunity but people always want more. Are your job skills marketable? Something some people don't really think through. Some one starting out after graduating from high school? With no college education? I can see how the job prospects would be low. Harder to choose. Forcing many to take what they can get. Even living in Honolulu. As mentioned, I think it's easier if you're already somewhat established. Worked for 10-15 years maybe on the mainland. Returned to Hawaii with marketable skills. There are only so many major hospitals, banks...are there any IT firms? Maybe not. Except the odd software firm. I wonder if some employers take advantage of the fact that people can't really pick and choose...and maybe not offer as high an annual income as they would have gotten on the mainland. I think there's only one medical school. So even as a professional it can be limiting job wise too. Having to open their own practice or work for one of a few major hospitals. Not sure how many there are in Oahu (e.g. Honolulu). People need to be aware of the lifestyle. That it's more laid back in general. More so off Oahu. That if some one wants to buy a Porsche or Ferrari..there's only one dealer. Only on Oahu. So if some one has bought a nice home on Maui...they'd need to ship the car...if it needs servicing...hassle. Only 3-4 dealerships on Maui. Great for vacations and retiring (if wealthy...never have to worry about income). Multiculturalism. One of the most diverse in the US and mostly very welcoming for people of colour. I heard there is a little resentment towards white people due to history. Wonder how Hawaiians truly feel towards tourists. Being that I'm sure many will take advantage of the "Aloha Spirit". Maybe throwing their weight around. Being less than respectful because they know they can get away with it. Please do more videos. Love to hear more of your impressions of life in Hawaii from some one raised there.

[@shygirlcentral]

i’m planning on moving there so this is very helpful

[@itsyarieliz4086]

i am from Puerto Rico and hawaii remembers me alot of here

[@jirijelinek2038]

Helpful, thank you.

[@emilyrebeccaroberts]

I could listen to you talk alllll day long...is that weird to say? lol. I love your videos :)

[@jjxmahal]

no not at all! lol, glad you love it❤️

[@mariobroseins]

I heard from other videos also 3 others cons. 1) Rat lungworm disease: So basically eating raw greens can be really dangerous. 2) Jobs are lower paid and less choice. So basically living is more expensive than in most parts of the mainland but jobs pay on average less. 3) Public school system is really bad and families try to put their kids in private schools, which of course cost a lot. Wondering how true these problems are but rat lungworm and less paid jobs are quite a fact.

[@calista-raecampbell9770]

You're completely right...1) it's not as much as a problem anymore, but yes always be careful about what you are eating, 2) yes, a lot of jobs are centered towards the tourism industry and those are not usually require some type of degree (and companies prefer hiring people out of state), and 3) I mean to a certain extent, many kids are happy going to public/charter school, while others, whose families are fortunate to be able to do so, are in private school mostly for the college perp.

[@clairemontgomery6372]

FYI Rat lungworm is only found on Big Island really. So yes If you farm or eat produce (not just raw greens. Most produce found locally) wash your veg thoroughly! (You should be doing that anyway though right?) also there are way more issues here esp these days than a parasite & job problems. But it is a beautiful place to live if you can cut it. Somehow my broke ass has lived here for 15 years! If it’s a dream Of yours to live in HI, do it! But yes, the saying is true , ‘you pay the price to live in paradise’ whether you buy local (expensive) or buy groceries in the store (think about it, your foods & goods had to touch how many hands and sit on a tanker to cross how many oceans to get to an island...) nothing is cheap here. Except Aloha, that’s free. & don’t let anyone tell you it’s Dead

[@NajudyK]

Hawaii is stunning! Great video btw!

[@Lmetlavie]

Your video helped me out so much! Thanks

[@Mojocinco]

Great video thank you. How is honolulu?

[@aleynao196]

I was wondering even though i know its limited what type of job opportunities are there?

[@Allahakbah]

jonalyne thanks for this video glad i saw me and my man will be coming there soon 💙

[@lilom1619]

Ok I’m torn. I love hiking and everything about the Hawaii island living and culture, but tsunamis have always scared the living crap out of me. Especially being as anxious as I am. But especially living in a vary bland state like Delaware there really no natural disasters so I’ve never experienced that. (Someone please help me🥺)

[@franklopez2969]

there are mountains everywhere, when the tsunamis come run uphill!

[@chanborathakoeng9720]

really helpful information

[@francissaxor530]

Beautiful sands of beaches

[@undescribed1920]

So you saying, blue sky is look better than in other parts of the world?

[@e_e9496]

Hawaii is such a amazing place I was supposed to go in 4 days to visit my family but corona ruined it. I wished my mom and dad stayed in Hawaii but they got to move. I feel more at home at Hawaii than my actual home

[@zacrblx7978]

So excited, I’m going to hawaii this spring break!! :)

[@nina-pf1gw]

I want to go to a college in Hawaii and move there. But I'm really terrified of bugs. But I study a bit about Hawaii and I love the culture, food, places their. The thing that is holding me back in the bugs. (Edit- please can someone give me advice on what to do.😥)

[@user-kr9zc2dn4r]

there’s lots of things to do in hawai’i but what i would do is try out the foods cause it’s so gOoD-

[@grandmax4]

Of course there are bugs (big flying cockroaches!) but if you live in a condo, the higher (10+ floors) your apt, the less bugs. Stay indoors when the sun goes down or away from shrubs where biting insects may hide ...

[@HM-yr1vr]

centipedes

[@Blacklist2024]

I know Oahu has the big population but there’s also Maui and the big island which I imagine means little traffic. I’ve always thought it would be nice living there…

[@geneangelovlog2227]

Im from philippines but living in italy right now. And im thinking to migrate in hawaii. Is it easy to find work just to survive and surf or nah? Pm: r you a surfer? 😬 and can you speak tagalog? Haha

[@dalastkanakamaoli9058]

Ya all you Filipinos come here take land and jobs from the native Hawaiians anyways what's stopping you

[@HM-yr1vr]

@@dalastkanakamaoli9058 because the haole took it away from you and we are more resilient. I bet youre a not pure kanaka and have filipino in you bratha lol

[@HM-yr1vr]

@@dalastkanakamaoli9058 There is lots of Filipinos in Kahlihi and Waianae. Why dont you ask them? You aint kanaka. You Samoan lol

[@nicoletiana]

Oahu youtuber here!!!!! 🙋🏻‍♀️