What I love and loathe about living in Dallas

I have had the pleasure of living in Dallas for 1.5 years, as of right now. I have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly of Dallas. In this video, I explain some of the pros & cons I have experienced while living in the big D.
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[@jumpAmonkey]

Welcome to Dallas Newbies. #1- If you're not doing 90mph, stay out of the left lane! #2- Traffic is fine compared to NYC, Atlanta, most of Calif, etc. #3-There is no natural beauty, mountains, ocean, etc. which is why it's typically been the nation's #1 test kitchen for restaurant concepts. Not much else to do but the food is better and cheaper than Vegas. #4- The city is virtually recession proof even during the worst downturns because every industry is here. #5-Float around the DFW area for a few years to find your groove. Each area is very different. Birds of a feather flock to specific zip codes. #6-The property tax (if you own property) is in lieu of not have state income tax. #7- DFW Airport - that's a toll road cutting through the airport, not an airport tax. #8-Find the live music. You'll meet cool people in those places. Class dismissed for today.

[@julianasekai]

These are really good points! Thanks for sharing!

[@royburns6490]

I’d love to show you a spot on lake texoma you might really love most people do plus it’s not far from ol red and Blake Shelton house and the new Reba’s place. Here in Durant let me know

[@royburns6490]

Oh and Choctaw cultural center I can get you a personal tour from my family so you can see native cultures

[@stormchaser419]

As somebody who lived in Dallas for 10 years from 2008 to 2018, all of this is true. As a joke, when is the Dallas North Tollway going to be expanded to Oklahoma and when is Prosper North as I call it being developed to facilitate this? Inside joke of course. LOL

[@stormchaser419]

As somebody who lived in Dallas for 10 years from 2008 to 2018, all of this is true. As a joke, when is the Dallas North Tollway going to be expanded to Oklahoma and when is Prosper North as I call it being developed to facilitate this? Inside joke of course. LOL

[@dannyyjacksonn]

I just moved here from Los Angeles this year in February and I approve this message especially the drivers part 😭

[@julianasekai]

Haha yes! They drive without a singe care in the world smh

[@jamesjones-bd8lf]

@@julianasekai try living in Houston And you will Truly see bad drivers.

[@jimiola2781]

Hahaha!!! I’ve never watched a more accurate breakdown of Dallas than in this video. I moved from NYC last year and I absolutely love it, but I’m always so upset when I have to pick anyone up from the airport and it got so hot one day I literally could not get into my car. Also hated that housing prices went up so rapidly and I didn’t like what I heard about the the property taxes when I started looking for a house..simply ridiculous. All in all it’s still a great place to live and I like that I can mostly mitigate the negatives. Great video still. 👌🏽

[@julianasekai]

There are a lot cons, but the pros outweigh the cons for sure! Thanks for watching💕

[@Bre_Inspired_]

I’ve lived in Charlotte for 3 years and am looking at moving to Dallas soon for the same reason. Thanks for the info & love your channel! You are hilarious

[@julianasekai]

Aww! Thanks for watching.

[@BrandedRegine]

Thank you so much for this! I’m looking to move here from Chicago sometime next year! No one drives worse than Arizona drivers 😂 literally accidents every 30 minutes.

[@sehiyasun7619]

I'm from NYC where the speed limit is 25. Believe me, Dallas was a breath of fresh air!

[@julianasekai]

Oh yeah I agree lol

[@heyitsanthony6366]

Long time NYC here considering a move to Dallas! Im planning to bring my business as a residential painter to service ft worth and dallas. Do you rec a good area to look?

[@pitchmekrazywithangelab1623]

Oh man I feel so discouraged now lol... Welp thank you for your honesty.

[@julianasekai]

Oh boo don’t be discouraged. Just weigh out your pros and cons and what’s important for you!

[@teejay7149]

Dallas has some live entertainment districts. The pandemic made Dallas a little boring. But lately since the weather has been nice I have been impressed how lively Dallas is now. I’ve been enjoying myself.

[@julianasekai]

Yes you are right about that! I’ve been finding some cool events lately.

[@Aggie4life77]

Very good point! I always tell people Dallas is more for the 30 and up crowd, but 20 somethings can have fun too. I’m from NC and spent most of my 20’s in Atlanta. By the time I moved to Dallas, it was perfect for me!

[@kingfred7183]

Love this video as it very relatable. I too live in Charlotte and got offer a job in Dallas love the content.

[@julianasekai]

Congrats on the new job! 🎉

[@ninhtran1301]

Lmao “drive like they have nine lives” that’s hilarious 😂😂

[@julianasekai]

🤣

[@wenkaiyang1487]

I have been living in both cities, houston and dallas. I highly prefer Houston over dallas. Houston has so much great food to offer and I can enjoy it anywhere in Houston. In dallas, really I actually live in plano so everywhere fun I want to go, parks. museums, great restaurants... I have to go to Downtown area vs in houston I could enjoy most in local areas. so if you live in frisco, you have drive an hour for some amusements. It does not take that long to reach Houston downtown, dallas is just not as good as I thought and provides very little space for average people to live in. If you don't wanna be mugged, you have to be rich vs in houston, you can be an average person to live safe.

[@ugotserved911]

Where are the safe places in Houston where an average person can live? Name ur top 5

[@styledbylydiacassia]

Thanks for this I visited Dallas twice in passing for some style stuff with J. bolin and was like this may be a nice place to live but yea I see a lot of ppl are moving here just like Atlanta so I know for sure them prices is up.

[@julianasekai]

Ugh yes! 😞

[@davidrussell4010]

Not need for speed 2 underground lol. It ain't boring at all i just moved here 3 weeks ago. It's what you make it like any place

[@CarltonM2009]

Living in Charlotte now…contemplating a Dallas , them apartment prices in the downtown/uptown area making me appreciate Charlotte more lol

[@CarltonM2009]

@Lets Gab I love Charlotte..It’s a nice growing city…I’m relocating for personal reasons…get back closer to family etc

[@rockylawing7963]

I'm a Queen city native and it's really starting too basically just suck here, the housing market is getting ridiculous. my wife and I have been talking about moving to Dallas. Ive moved a few different states, but she hasn't been nowhere, but Nc I got 4 cities I'm thinking about and it's looking more and more liking Dallas.

[@SwaggSkillz1992]

Thanks for the laugh! I love the insight you gave on Dallas, Tx! 😁 I’ve been there before back in September of 2017 and I dug tha vibe! Anyways Stay Fabulous/Blessed Juliana! Your personality is everything!! 😇 Peace & Light ✨

[@julianasekai]

Thank you so much David! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@godness7770]

Thanks for sharing!! I'm so happy to see that you are from the Charlotte area. I live in NC and I want to relocate to the Dallas area but, don't know where to start. Should I go there and rent first or look for a job first? Any suggestions? Thank You!

[@julianasekai]

Every time I moved to a new city or state I made sure I had a job lined up or a substantial amount of income coming in. What helped me find a job when I moved to Dallas was putting the city I planned on moving to on my resume when I applied to jobs and on my Linkedin and Monster profiles, while disclosing I was relocating there. Recruiters would contact me with job opportunities. Also, since remote roles are more common now. You can look for a remote role (if it works for the industry you are in) that way you work anywhere.

[@tommason3372]

I must say. I needed that laugh. Your absolutely hilarious! Stay prosperous.

[@julianasekai]

Thank you so much Tom!

[@JoerdenTodd_]

Where do you go for good Seafood? I’m thinking about moving to Dallas this year. You should definitely do a video about good restaurants in Dallas

[@julianasekai]

That’s a good idea. So far my faves are the Oceanaire, the boiling crab, and Pappadeaux so there are some decent ones. Houston has the best seafood tho lol

[@dfjr1990]

Houston

[@marcusmorgan6748]

@@julianasekai please try Aunt Irene's seafood black boxes... You'll get your fix. People that visit from Houston LOVE it!!

[@julianasekai]

I will give it a try! Thanks

[@jennifers513]

What is that restaurant with the tree?? 😍 so gorgeous. Thank you for this video, helped a lot! Im moving to Dallas in a month!

[@julianasekai]

It’s called XOXO Dining room

[@jennifers513]

@@julianasekai you are a GEM! Thank you ❤️

[@j.r.6094]

Im glad you said that about being Boring. I dont think Dallas is boring ive hung out in other major cities and its all pretty much the same. If you come there and just stay in the house youll be bored lol Another thing is people move to DFW and not really Dallas. I knew someone who moved to Little Elm and said well Dallas is boring but NEVER went actually to Dallas smh. You have to find things to attend and I promise youll stay busy. Yes you do have cities that are more tourist side so theyll have a bigger party scene but other than that I dont think its no different than any other major city its size

[@julianasekai]

This is it! 🎯

[@Jimmy_Bee]

I mean NYC it’s $5000 for a studio with shared laundry, that same gets you a penthouse in Dallas with a pool, gym, doorman etc, so it’s ain’t so bad, and still a 3 hour flight to Manhattan.

[@mochafudgetruffle]

Too many fake people who believe they are special because of stupid things like "my parents went to UT".

[@something1529]

I visited for three days and I just remember it was a hot and crowded city, kind of gave me a claustrophobic feeling.

[@kingb7038]

Dallas pricing is getting higher because alot of people are moving there its simple supply and demand

[@julianasekai]

That is what I mentioned

[@kingb7038]

@@julianasekai yeah I know. Its crazy how many people are moving to Dallas and even tho the cost of living is rising its still low compared to other cities and I Love Dallas and the only other cities I could live in would be Miami or Los Angeles

[@jaybae7315]

It’s definitely demand and then supply

[@marquitabraids]

Right tolls at dfw airport smh, and you better make sure you’re at the right gate, it’s huge.

[@julianasekai]

Ugh yessss!

[@gif24gt60]

Is Dallas full of phony people, like american express phony? Had enough of that in Atlanta.

[@elbertmoreno2159]

Fact Checked: City folks ain't better then us rural ranch folks 🤠

[@starbery911]

Honestly being from new England Dallas look mad affordable

[@julianasekai]

Compared to new England, Dallas is dirt cheap. LOL

[@DFDubsports]

Moving from Seattle area. I am feeling the same way. Bring it on Texas!

[@marcusfuller6657]

Wow I never knew it snowed in Dallas

[@stormchaser419]

Property taxes wipe out any state income tax benefit. That and tolls even if you get a TollTag.

[@alightnthedarkness]

I was in Dallas a few months ago. Yes the drivers are literal nut cases. Lol. I was in an Uber this lady was driving so crazy. My friend and I were side eyeing each other the whole time 😂😂😂😂

[@SuperLoLHERO]

I moved here in 2020 from Seattle and I find the people to be pretentious here. I also miss the mountains of WA lol. And I find it boring too.

[@julianasekai]

I love Seattle! Plus, the beautiful daily views of the mountains. There is no beating that. Yeah, it can be boring at times. However, I hope starts to get fun for you soon.

[@SuperLoLHERO]

@@julianasekai yeaaa lol bar hopping and eating, although good food, is getting played out for me. Maybe I should buy a boat for lake season next year 😅. But ofc, someone else will come and pull up in a Yacht

[@tniaphifer]

Yes!!! I’m thinking about moving from Greensboro. Everyone from my High school moved to Charlotte so that was definitely out. I love Charlotte but.. I don’t want to be like everyone else. I’ve been thinking about Texas for a while and I’ve heard Dallas is more Suburban. Houston is more like Charlotte. A thriving city. I’m definitely a city girl! Thank you so much for the insight 😊 amazing video!

[@julianasekai]

Yes! It’s so great to try a new city with completely new people. It forces you to get out your comfort zone and grow as a person. I would say Dallas is more like Charlotte but bigger & a little more variety (that’s why I was so attracted to the city) Houston is more like Atlanta with more diversity.

[@Kesh_42]

​@@julianasekaiI said the same thing Dallas is more so like Charlotte but way bigger...& Houston is more so like Atlanta I've made my mind up I have chose Dallas for the win ..I will be moving this this year from Virginia I can't wait super excited about this new beginning wishing you prosperity and abundance on your journey 🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@JimmyHope]

thank you for sharing this video!

[@julianasekai]

Your welcome!

[@937keithe7]

Dallas don’t know cold until they come to Cincinnati Ohio ! Where by the end of September it’s but 40degrees and by January it’s in the negatives till may

[@937keithe7]

Dam near😂😂😂

[@HaiiPeeps]

Can you compare Dallas vs. Houston? I’m a 21 year old that’s honestly tryna get lit but also be in a clean, safe city 😭

[@julianasekai]

🤣 Houston is definitely the LIT city compared to Dallas.

[@me3211]

Houston is more culturally blended and has a better social scene to me

[@Trinidancr]

Houston has a younger vibe with the HBCU. Dallas social/nightlife is heavily geared toward 30+ grown professionals. It's a more conservative social scene

[@THECOHORTONE]

You a og for that need for speed underground 2 reference lol

[@julianasekai]

🤣🤣 one of my fave games

[@vineeta2242]

how is the public transportation?

[@julianasekai]

Almost non-existent. There are buses and a light rail is specific areas.

[@truckerkev7067]

Im from EASTERN NC I HATE NORTH CAROLINA AMD LOVEEEEE DALLLAS WILL BE MOVING THERE THIS YEAR

[@jasonsmith1288]

TRUCKER KEV what's so bad about eastern north Carolina

[@AntonVitullo]

@@jasonsmith1288 it’s slow

[@mcnits]

The pro it is the best place to be and that is where America is moving to LOL. All joke aside, I agree with the restaurants, Dallas has a variety of restaurants. A lot of upscale restaurants, just as not so upscale. For the cost of living, it is obvious, being the metro area that receive the most people.....

[@klcxklg6562]

Awesome video! Really enjoyed and great content 🔥🙏🏽 - KLC X KLG

[@julianasekai]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@ajramos8848]

I’m living in Greenville sc right now and really thinking bout moving to Dallas in a few months lol

[@julianasekai]

Good ol South Carolina. Have you visited Dallas yet?

[@Iam-ss5tu]

You aint going no where

[@susan3828]

Hilarious the pan ins :D

[@julianasekai]

🙃

[@beauty4717]

We have to pay toll in NY to get to the airport as well.

[@jasonsmith1288]

in my personal opinion Dallas is just a great sports town. There ain't really nothing you can do there that you can't do in any other city

[@Aggie4life77]

I think your comment is a little backwards when it comes to Dallas. Most people who haven’t been here assume there is nothing to do here and go to Houston or Austin instead when in actuality, it surprises most and is a great place to live especially for the 30 and up crowd! If you don’t believe me, look at where people move to after they’ve had fun in Miami and Atlanta for 5 years or so.

[@jasonsmith1288]

@@Aggie4life77 I didn’t say Dallas was overrated but Miami is definitely overrated. Atlanta has a lot of fake people too

[@UnderRatedBeauty88]

Do you think the dating market in Dallas is better or have more variety than Charlotte ?

[@julianasekai]

The population of Dallas is much larger than Charlotte so definitely more options. As far as variety, It's almost the same.

[@UnderRatedBeauty88]

@@julianasekai So it seems like the quality of men in Dallas is no different from the men in Charlotte.

[@MR.KNGRICO]

Its the toll at DFW for me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@simplyincorrigible7708]

Dfw been like that for decades. You ain't getting in or out that place for free. If you try to use it to cut thru the also charge extra for that.

[@julianasekai]

Ugh I don’t like that

[@consciousawakening4799]

Would you recommend this city for a single black male professional in higher ed?

[@lifeofdeez7201]

You right . I live here and I drive minimum 90 but I’m a great driver

[@teejay7149]

Slow down 😂

[@julianasekai]

🤣

[@Laniyafa]

Can you speak about why you left Houston?

[@julianasekai]

Yes! I was born and raised in Houston (at one point Houston was all I knew) then I moved to the east coast for a while ( which exposed me to different things cities can offer) I then moved back to Houston to be closer to my family but I no longer felt connected to the city as I once did. I visited Dallas a few times and instantly felt connected their.

[@susan3828]

You're a gem!

[@julianasekai]

Aww thank you 🥰

[@MarkisCouch_1WhatJustHappened]

Great video! Thanks. Columbus, Ohio ❤ 😂😂

[@julianasekai]

Thank you for tuning in 💕

[@toofar2real]

I was in Dallas last week, I didn't pay any tolls going into DFW

[@julianasekai]

That’s interesting

[@moniegibs390]

What is dfw?

[@julianasekai]

Dallas-Fort Worth

[@noeltanaka7602]

You can also program on your GPS to avoid tolls.

[@011Nisha]

You can’t avoid the toll coming from the airport

[@Therealhershey]

Lol u think Dallas is expensive lol come live in Los Angeles baby … I’m trynna get out

[@julianasekai]

OHHH NO i'm not complaining. LA is on another level!

[@dfjr1990]

So are you still staying in Dallas, do you plan on leaving?

[@julianasekai]

I will stay for a few more years. However, if an opportunity outside of Dallas presents its self I will be out in a heartbeat!

[@dfjr1990]

@@julianasekai Lol is it the social scene? Bc i feel we are behind Houston in that regard. If not what are u looking for in a city

[@LonerBecause]

They drive very terrible down here... I agree!

[@ijlalahmadahmad5636]

Nice Place

[@Blk_pantherfit]

We’re do all black sophisticated people hang out

[@consciousawakening4799]

I’m also curious to know

[@AshTheDuke]

i hate the drivers in dallas they dont show courtesy no discipline and red traffic lights make us wait longer

[@VictorJonesJr]

There’s traffic because you’re driving. Drivers are traffic 😂

[@popcultureuniversity9476]

oh the big D.

[@chrisdeming9287]

Doubtful that the drivers are as bad as Miami drivers. They’ve got some of the angriest drivers I’ve ever dealt with. Smh

[@julianasekai]

Oh yeah I am sure Miami is on another level.

[@marcusjefferson2096]

I’m from Miami but I live in Dallas they drivers are definitely worse than any city in Florida

[@chrisdeming9287]

@@marcusjefferson2096 Just about everyone I’ve talked to says Miami has worse drivers by far. And based on my experiences, I’m inclined to agree with them.

[@Originaltuber]

That’s probably why they don’t tax you for state because of all the loopholes lol

[@julianasekai]

Yup! Sounds pretty accurately to me.

[@brittoncoil2518]

It sucks here. It’s insanely boring in Dallas

[@kingoftsedeq1392]

I swear they always come back to Charlitte. Especially people from NJ. You'll be back Charlitte is hot now😜

[@julianasekai]

Yes, I heard Charlotte looks like a completely different city now.

[@mayah5396]

I’d choose Charlotte over Dallas!

[@ReginaldJamalPettway3]

Your beautiful

[@SS-qo3nt]

😂

[@Relaxation-Clips]

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