what they don't tell you about living in los angeles| things i wish i would have known..

[@BrianErwin]

as an LA native, this is my advice: don't come here if you want to be an actor or any form of entertainer. if you can't make it where you are by using the internet and social media, you're likely not talented enough to make it here in those industries. LA is a place to come after you have established yourself. i see thousands of kids move here to attend acting school, waste their money on it, while living with five roommates and working a minimum wage job. they eventually go back home with a lot of debt. don't come here just because you think you live in a small boring town with nothing to do. there's no real difference in things to do here compared to your hometown. don't come here thinking it's always sunny. the weather has changed, and we now have a long rainy season. however, when it's nice outside, it's really nice, and being by the beach, will help reduce heat and humidity. these nice days and nice nights will be the highlight of being here. if you do come here, know that everyone here is broke, living on credit cards, working multiple jobs, and leasing cars they can't afford. be prepared to work a regular job, pay a lot of taxes, pay high rent, and sit in a lot of traffic. when you do save enough money, be prepared to own a small house. even the houses rich people and celebrities buy are not that impressive. being in LA is purely a status symbol, a place where celebrities can be around each other, not a place for practical living. women should ensure they have some sort of spiritual compass, or they'll be eaten alive. lastly, don't come here to date. LA is not a place for normal families.

[@chanluvkpop]

i definitely feel like moving to la get you more opportunities for entertainment for me and dance as someone that lives in small city in europe there’s is literally 0 opportunities for hiphop and commercial dancing people do not shoot clips and if they do there’s no hiphop dancing it’s goes the same for movie or commercials, there’s simply place that truly offers more even if your not good enough for la you’re more likely to find some small things rather than being so good in a city that don’t care for your skills and offers no opportunity

[@ilovemytribe]

When does the rainy season start and end? I want to avoid it...

[@BrianErwin]

@@ilovemytribe october to february

[@dcgrace320]

@@BrianErwin I think this was spot on. I moved here in 2019 to attend LA Film School. I've made some connections, but now it's time to move on. I lived in Orlando for 1 year and loved it. No too big not too small and way less expensive. Plus being a veteran, I haven't spent any of my own money on school, plus you get a housing allowance while in school on top of getting your school paid for. However, I've spent over 120k in rent with nothing to show for it. While I'll have less opportunities in Orlando, thanks to technology and the independent space you can find a way. I think you laid everything out perfectly. I only wish I could bring the LA weather with me to Florida lol.

[@BrianErwin]

@@dcgrace320 at least you got out with no student loans. you paid $120k in addition to your housing allowance ? or your housing allowance from the military was $120k? and yes, the days when the weather is nice are unmatched. florida is on my radar. i'm kinda stuck since i'm from here and all my family is here, but it's not the best financial move.

[@lucyfromseventeenth]

Y’all need to stop thinking la is like Hollywood, this is a big ahh place. No one knows you, doesn’t owe you anything, and one part of the county is unlike the other. Stay blesssed transplants.

[@dante340]

As someone born & raised here, I can assure you the LA area is filled with millions of people who are warm, welcoming, family oriented and non-materialistic.. BUT the trade-off is they typically live in "boring" parts of town that are not very instagram-worthy and don't offer much in the way of advancing high profile careers and/or creative fields. You can choose the flashy career life in LA, or you can choose the smaller authentic community life in LA, but it's very difficult to find & maintain both in the same spot. Almost impossible, to be honest. Hopefully in wherever your next venture is, you are able to find a healthy balance of the qualities you seek 💯

[@kellys1542]

@dante340 thanks for sharing your experiences. I’m considering LA and was curious if you have any recommendations of “authentic communities” that’s worth checking out?

[@yamuthaho]

Thank you for saying this. I live in La Puente, a small city 20 minutes outside of downtown. There’s millions of people that are from communities like mine all over LA county. Yet all you here from transplants and people that aren’t from here is how fake LA is and it’s like ‘No ma’am/sir, that’s just the clique of people you linked up with in Hollywood’.

[@believensee8621]

Exactly! A native LA girl here. Folks need to distinguish between LA and the entertainment industry. Not the same.

[@ifetayodavidson-cade5613]

100% The transplant-local divide is real.

[@ifetayodavidson-cade5613]

@@believensee8621 I tell folks that just like there is Washington (politically ambitious folks) and DC (regular folks), there is Hollywood (creative ambitious folks) and L.A. (regular people)

[@idakt]

She’s correct. I moved to LA for a reason. In the specific space I’m in, opportunities are rife for me, and I kept visiting and building connections until the time came where it made sense to make the move. I basically waited until I was *asked* to be present. Almost all the horror stories I’ve heard about LA from transplants is exactly what she described: lost, aimless with no plan thinking you’re gonna just get in where you fit in. NO. Know what you’re coming here for, and plan accordingly or you will get lost in “Lost Angeles”.

[@emsee8073]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@richardcarte]

There are people like that everywhere. Especially in cities. Living in cities themselves are completely contrary to human nature, whether it be LA Houston Hong Kong. It’s a city. There are assholes in LA LA and good people in LA just like there are everywhere. Again, especially in cities. I’ve been to Texas and met nice people and assholes. I have been to Florida and met nice people and assholes. The list goes on and on. and when you say “it’s true” it sounds like you’re saying or at the very least implying that it is an objective fact that everyone will have a hard time in LA simply because you did. Instead of putting everyone into a box and automatically judging everybody from a specific place, you get to know them as individuals and then and only then can you judge them on the content of their own individual character. No matter where.

[@richardcarte]

@@emsee8073 There are people like that everywhere. Especially in cities. Living in cities themselves are completely contrary to human nature, whether it be LA Houston Hong Kong. It’s a city. There are assholes in LA LA and good people in LA just like there are everywhere. Again, especially in cities. I’ve been to Texas and met nice people and assholes. I have been to Florida and met nice people and assholes. The list goes on and on. and when you say “it’s true” it sounds like you’re saying or at the very least implying that it is an objective fact that everyone will have a hard time in LA simply because you did. Instead of putting everyone into a box and automatically judging everybody from a specific place, you get to know them as individuals and then and only then can you judge them on the content of their own individual character. No matter where.

[@Solid800]

Came here to be a actor. Been here 10 years and been up and down. Even at 33 im still bouncing around in shared living smh. It's not easy.

[@BORN-to-Run]

@@Solid800 Get out of that business and get a REAL JOB

[@Guttagangboosie102]

I’m not gonna lie, moving to LA with 1200 dollars without knowing anybody is wild af 😂😂

[@ryedawize]

Facts she made a decision based off her probably seeing other women and men doing that. Or just was just not thinking of making the best decision, just to get out of an old or terrible situation. I hear so many black ppl that do this and no of so many that do this and they struggle hard like real hard. But glad she got on her feet

[@rockrecordreport7136]

I moved to LA with $2,400, got a job, got the next job, and the next with each one getting me closer to what i wanted to do and a better pay rate. You just have to keep advancing in career or personal life even if it is tiny or micro moves. You just do it. And if you are thrifty you can do it on a lower budget.

[@noslackoutdoors1212]

Sometimes, a big risk equals a rewards

[@What-m1j8k]

@@rockrecordreport7136 U moved to LA with 2400 The Avrg Condo in America is 2400 to 2800 A Month it Takes Months to Land A Minimum Wage Job & With A Profession Maybe Years On Top Of That Not Having Any Family to Lean On Makes it More Harder Then Learning the City Routes IS Another Problem U Have To Spend Money On Bus Subway Uber It’s Disheartening to Make Such An Over Estimation On Misleading The gullible On 2400 Wake The F Up

[@Guttagangboosie102]

@@rockrecordreport7136 bro I’m a LA native you don’t have to try to convince me of anything 😂😂

[@Nomad-XA]

LA is and has always been my main home. I was raised in LA, educated in LA, u name it. LA is not for everyone, is a crazy city 😅😅

[@lemonlimesnout]

Los Angeles is such a big city. To broadly say that everyone is materialistic, is probability just a generalization to a small area/group of LA.

[@DanceChickaDee]

Nah it’s not she was correct in her generalization.

[@richardcarte]

@@DanceChickaDee just keep believing everything you’re told and living your little bubble. Haters gonna hate.

[@DanceChickaDee]

@@richardcarte I’m speaking from experience I’ve lived in LA for 3yrs now… I’ve left my bubble many times thx

[@weho_brian]

there's mainly 2 populations. The overly materialistic group, and also the poor ghetto group. There's probably 10% of people who are actually nice people who are native Californians and have lived here for a very long time

[@richardcarte]

@@DanceChickaDee any problems that you experience in LA you can experience anywhere else given the correct circumstances. Especially in cities. Your own experience isn’t representative of everyone’s experience. It’s OK to have a negative experience. But putting everyone in a certain place in a box like you’re doing with your original response comment is just being a judgmental asshole. How about instead of just being a judgmental asshole, you give honest and unbiased advice based on your experience.

[@MalikRoseWorld]

Well said. I lived in LA for 6 years. I had a plan and felt like I really stuck to it for 3 years. Then I found myself getting lost too. It was some of the worst and best times I ever had being out there. I learned and grew so much. The best thing I gained from being there was clarity after going through some of the darkest moments in my life. When I left last October, everything almost immediately changed for the better. I wish I would have left years ago tbh

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

if you got lost is because you are already lost....people who grow up here are down to earth, KNOW who they are, what they are doing..only OUTSIDERS move here and get "caught up"

[@MalikRoseWorld]

@@HuChing-ob4kk ok

[@ShesooBreezy]

I feel when you go for your dreams especially in LA or big cities, there’s a lot of gatekeepers. But it takes confidence to follow your dreams, and go for it, cause it so easy to become insecure and be filled with self doubt. But you’ll never have to ask what if. I think you should network, and make as many friends as you can. Take acting classes, hike, go on nature walks, and definitely be confident. Thanks for opening up and being transparent. 😎😎

[@magnusmagnus3336]

They can do that shit where they're from. Dont move to LA and then take acting classes. That's ass backwards. Don't move here without a job. Don't move here without a support system or a solid ass financial net under you.

[@hereforit2347]

I was born in L.A. in the 60s. I spent my earliest years in Venice and Ocean Park (in Santa Monica). We later moved to the west side of L.A. to a nice, predominantly Jewish area that is still nice and predominantly Jewish. L.A. used to be relatively affordable. The homes in what were once working class neighborhoods now cost two to three million dollars. L.A. USED TO be a cool, fun city. It was once like a huge, spread out small town. But L.A. has ALWAYS been “Hollywood”. That’s not new. Now, L.A. is a city for the rich. But it’s *never* been a friendly town. That part isn’t new either.

[@nativetexanful]

I was born and raised in Los Angeles in 1964. When I was a kid back in the 60s and 70s it was truly a great city. I moved to St. Louis in 1988. I got out of there just in time because the area has really become a nightmare over the years. But I'm glad I have my memories of how it used to be.

[@roedawson4236]

Born and raised in LA and I can agree with everything you said about this place. I’ve since moved a couple hours Inland about 5 years ago…better but not by a lot as far as the people and making friends.

[@kkm2350]

Nah sis! You just had a bad run. Born and raised here and I can’t relate. Definitely ain’t for the faint of heart. Broad comments for such a diverse city. You needed a native to show you the ropes

[@superemesean5907]

Shut up! She talking about Hollywood not Los Angeles. If you cared so much you would’ve extended the invite for her to come and experience LA from your POV, but you just a troll in the comments. Flee Satan!

[@winxclubstellamusa]

Agreed.

[@vikm1341]

Well if you are born and rasied theere…there probably isn’t much else you know…..

[@magnusmagnus3336]

Nah, she's spot on. Natives live a completely different life than she is trying to live

[@PALMofficial]

You’re So right. Transplants ruined it.

[@ralphpinkins5619]

Ive been living in LA for 8 years. Im born and raised from NYC. My experience was similar in some ways and different in others. 1. I found LA to be very slow and not hectic at all compared to NYC. I feel like hardly anybody lives here because things are so spread out. Not everybody living on top of each other like in NY. 2. NYC public transportation has everyone moving very fast, people coming and going quickly. Whereas LA when I got here , the train station wasnt built yet and you had to drive to get everywhere you wanted to go. You need a car to get anywhere here even with the public transportation that no one uses. 3. The weather is beautiful, its nice living next to the beach. Alot of LA looks the same. 4. As for the people and the ability to forge relationships, my observation is LA is very divided and not all inclusive and diverse as they portray themselves to be. Its mainly 3 groups of people here: Blacks, whites, and mexicans.With mexicans being the largest of the 3 by far and everywhere. These groups pretty much stay to themselves and dont interact or mix and mingle with groups outside of their culture/race.You wont find a group of black people with a group of mexicans, just hanging out like that. People stay to their own kind. 5. I would say the people are fake in that everybody is out for the take. People only forge relationships if they have something to gain from it. Not just to connect with like minded individuals. Alot of "frienemies" type behavior. People will pretend to befriend you only to try to stab you in the back if it benefits them. But these "utility" type relationships could be said for all cities, thats just the change in US culture as a whole.

[@deedraarrington8872]

I've been backstabbed, front stabbed, cut throat. I'm bleeding to death from all the stabs after living in this place. I've never experienced this level of backstabbing in NYC nor did I have to monitor every syllable that comes out of my mouth to be used against me. I don't want to get accustomed to this so iI'M DONE with LA.. I'm sure that there' are some Fantastic people in LA but unfortunately, I haven't met them. I'm tired of the whole smiling in your face/ backstabbing crap so I'm heading back to NYC. I will NEVER complain about NYC weather again. I ♥NYC 🗽🍎

[@DanceChickaDee]

This is a very good answer pretty general but accurate

[@Guttagangboosie102]

Saying that LA people is fake is wild. Them fools you talking about probably ain’t even from LA just another transplant

[@Luccol-ii4en]

Ummm, there are more Asians here than blacks.

[@DanceChickaDee]

@@Luccol-ii4en and the are segregated in their own areas like everyone else.

[@lumen8039]

I’m sorry you had this experience. I hated LA when I came in 2019 and it took me 3 years to really get settled and feel like it was home. I agree and also disagree with everything you’re saying. I agree that yes everyone is hustling. hard and it make it challenging to meet genuine ppl BUT if you are ready to move outside your comfort zone, things will move for you and the possibilities I feel are greater here than anywhere else in almost every industry. Dating is questionable everywhere in my opinion but actually 90% of the men I met did want a serious relationship. I met my now partner within two months of being here. In between us dating on and off I met quality men here. I will note that most of the men that were serious, were not black men. Cost of living is definitely high but you can also get lucky finding affordable places on some FB housing groups. I found the place I live now on Craigslist and it’s under $2000 and in the center of the city…I feel like for me without deep community here, I’ve had to really amp up my spiritual practice. That is what’s keeping me grounded and honesty saved me. Yes the every is a bit weird and ppl can be to themselves but it’s possible to thrive here

[@madelinebonn8583]

I have never been so lonely since moving to LA. It's so hard to find a solid community here.

[@msgates2596]

Not sure if you believe in Christ but if you do I would recommend getting into a church and meeting people there they have different groups and meetings it’s a wonderful way to make new friends

[@ShowtimeLakersbaby808]

Get active in your affinity groups whether its, hiking, improv, knitting, breadmaking, ... I mean there are a milion niches and people really seem support one another in those smaller self-selected groups.

[@a_2502]

I hope you're doing well! I'd say find something that interests you. If there's a class you could join, you can meet people through there. Wishing you luck!

[@grawakendream8980]

i haven't experienced all that in LA. i moved here after college and been here for 20+ years.

[@johnther]

Born and raised in LA here. Mostly South East LA and South Bay. I agree with you! Have a plan, or a job set, before moving to LA! Unless you are down to hustle in the streets like food or merch or some black market/underground/illegal stuff. Good concise vid!!

[@DashaTheDivineDivah]

Hey, love love this video and this reflection. I have been in Los Angeles for going on 20 years in September, and I came here because I work in entertainment. Therefore I have no choice but to be here as of now, everything you are saying is fully accurate. And I'm so glad that you were one of the very few that actually came here with your eyes all the way open. To see what it is and how things work. Unfortunately, it is not a place where it is easy. To find roots and a tribe, I'm not gonna say it's impossible because it is, but it is not an easy place to find roots and a tribe, and you are right. Everybody is usually focused on what they want and how fast they want to get it. Most people are pretending to be more than they are. And in doing so, they will hurt each other to get where they want to be or disregard your humanity, because you may not fit a physical standard. Especially as a black woman, I will say that if you find a way like I have 2 create a small circle in a different area if you're able to move a little bit outside of LA. Hollywood, west Hollywood, etc. It is possible to find your own l. A most people wonder how I've survived here for so long and I always tell them it's because I've made Los Angeles, what I've needed it to be for myself. After 20 years of being here, I have considered moving elsewhere, but because my career literally is in this city. That does not seem like it's going to be a possibility as of yet. So in order to survive and thrive, you have to adapt and you have to create your own utopia, whatever you decide to do I hope you do it with love in your heart.Shine on boo

[@a_2502]

I'm sad you didn't find your people here. Been here 3 years and I've found really amazing people who are just working and living. Both native and transplants. It took probably 2 years to really settle in, make friends and actually do stuff outside of work. Those first 2 years or so, all I did was work and go home 😭 but I knew everything would work out. It's definitely a place you can learn a lot about yourself but I think people have to get away from moving to LA and only thinking about living there being like in the movies. There are everyday, hardworking people here that do just work and mind their business. They have a 9-5 but might be singers, dancers, actors or whatever on the side. I will say being around other creative people is one of my favorite things about living here. Best advice I'd give is to find a job before moving or within 2 months of moving (with savings) and get to know the city through coworkers first or join some kind of class to meet people. Take frequent walks, go to the beach, flea markets, museums, visit different surrounding areas, etc. you can meet a lot of different people that way..... there's more to LA than West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Hollywood and DTLA. I wish more people knew that. Anyway, LA has been my only big girl move so I know adjusting to any city will take time. There's pros and cons everywhere you go but doing your research is key! Good luck to anyone moving to a new city soon!

[@Rocio-wy2eg]

I'm from Argentina, and when I traveled to LA I immediately felt the energy was kinda off, it felt cold and detached. Zero welcoming or warm. Like everyone's just wrapped up in their own little bubbles.

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

We are in our own little bubbles here, lol. That's what I like. A lot of people are not friendly here, true, but that doesn't mean that there aren't a lot of people who are. I'm in a bubble and friendly too, lol!

[@Ms.pretty314]

I live in chicago & I’ve made my way up from the dirt here. Even then ik Cali is an even bigger challenge so im going to move there once I get my nursing license.

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

Great! Just dont call it "Cali", lol, it's a dead giveaway that you're not from here, plus we haaate it! Just say California.

[@pdexBigTeacher]

Moved here in '89. Did not come out here for the 'LA Lifestyle'; my job transferred me here (USAF). Definitely appreciated 75º in January, the Hollywood Bowl, driving 'west on Sunset to the sea," but was not enamored with the hollywood scene. My heart is still East Coast (DMV), but I'm a Californian, now. Having a purpose has strengthened me against the temptations a city of "stars, movies, women and cars," so I've stayed. Even more expensive than ever, and I advise young folk to consider other places where they can prosper, then return.

[@LuisKnight]

When it comes to the community aspect, I believe you really have to build it yourself here. Being born and raised in LA, I think the main issue is the commute to other people's places, as you mentioned before. You might find a reasonably priced place, but getting to DTLA will be challenging. It takes a genuine effort to stay in touch with your friends here. As for the keeping up with kardashians, I believe it's more about people coming here and being captivated by the glamour. Most lifelong residents keep their heads down and work/grind. However, it's easy to get caught up in it. Nice video hopefully you change your mind about LA, it has its problems but its an amazing city.

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

@LuisKnight Agreed and well said! The key here is to not get all caught up in the glitz and cars and money and celebrity. Who knows people who have that kind of stuff anyway?? I keep your nose down and mind your business you'll meet the right kind of people. And if you are around that kind of fast stuff and don't have the money yourself, then what are you doing hanging around that kind of stuff LOL?! Keep grounded, live your life, be yourself and you'll meet the right kind of people if you hang out in the right kind of places!

[@LuisKnight]

@@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56 definitely, LA can be great place for anyone. The glamour of the city is what everyone sees and knows but that's just a minor fraction of what it has to offer.

[@nathanielcarreon5634]

It is not so much the place, it is what you do with your own life.

[@jbissainthe]

Very true.

[@brownbutterb-roll921]

This is the one. You take yourself with you wherever you go.

[@ShadeandShadow4ever]

As an LA Native, there is a WORLD of difference between growing up Rich vs. Poor. It sucks if you are poor. As for general friendliness, the best college I have ever been to is Cal State Northridge in The Valley. The people are so friendly and nice! I would say The Valley has nicer people than West LA. If you don't OWN an Apartment building, you are not living the good life in West LA. (yes I know a lot of rich people) I like San Jose more. It's calm, friendly, and not as hectic over there. A lot of my friends are transplants, because the natives here only care about money. The out of town'ers are so friendly!

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

What?!?! Cal state Northridges ie the bottom level GHETTO of all our Cal states here...we say never ever ever send your daughter to Cal State Northridge!! We call it "Hoodr@t University"...because this is the university all the hoodgirls go to!! Come on they had "SupaHead" as a guest speaker!! Northridge is NOT "the business"...lol...

[@JELew-yk3bm]

LA is like a circus or Disneyland its not real, overrated, a big delusion.

[@dante340]

Lol only if you hangout in certain areas with clout chasers. LA is massive and home to people from every single walk of life imaginable. There is plenty of real if you know where to look.

[@cosmicbeauty5682]

I agree with this comment 😂😂 you really have to know where to go to be around genuine ppl, good food, and nice hang out spots

[@Ggg496]

LA is my hometown,it is just breathtaking., fun and warm

[@Guttagangboosie102]

Spoken like a true transplant

[@hereforit2347]

@@Ggg496: Warm? You must be talking about the weather. ☀️

[@Folkdawg]

I use to live in LA its a big distraction for me had to many others things to do besides doing my music its negative slash positive vibe there but most ppl is fake some are cool but will still crew u over becareful other than that it was cool but alot ppl are on drugs. Material thing there is abundant i had everything but had to leave things there was getting worse including myself now that i left everything is Soo much more clear and pure

[@rockrecordreport7136]

Where did you go to that was more clear and pure???

[@thewordologistchannel4574]

I have lived in LA and Dallas but I am from Washington DC and basically all big cities have their pros and cons for example Washington DC is all about corporations and federal government jobs not the best for creatives like LA and even Dallas unless you are in Baltimore MD.

[@MuzicDude18]

Yeah, you should visit a few times before you permanently move so you can learn the city and make connections.

[@flyflyfly2123]

I think this is common sense. Anyone coming to live here should have a goal. Moving for a job or to pursue entertainment is the only logical reason. Living aimlessly in LA is really a dumb move. You could do that in a small affordable city

[@keun123]

so may I ask where did you end up moving to? thanks

[@royalsociety2221]

Hi I've entertained the thought of moving to the cities you had mentioned in the video Seattle Los Angeles and Dallas which you have previously lived in before which city did you like best out of all of the three?

[@flanagamer]

Don’t move to Dallas, it’s hot af in the summer, cold af in the winter, expensive, wages suck, and it’s a VERY boring place. Plus there are way too many tolls you gotta pay just to get to work. F**k North Texas in general. I couldn’t recommend that area to anyone.

[@coreygrimes9166]

I personally loved living out in Dallas....depending on what you do, the wages aren’t THAT low...you can also find aome affordable apartments in decent areas....look up the Bellmar communities in North Dallas....the prices are really affordable relative to the other cities.

[@NicoleH1989]

There’s nothing out in LA anymore. I’m leaving in December. It’s a dead end for me now.

[@maddolo1]

Yeah think I might leave in September it’s kinda weird here

[@NicoleH1989]

@@maddolo1 it’s getting weirder and weirder !

[@jasonpettus6667]

Moved to LA close to 15 years ago…it’s definitely a journey..the first few 2 years are the hardest but you kind of start your stride by the 4-5th year that sets you up for that 10th year and from there you pretty much are in the swing of things..the mission is to have a plan and work towards that plan little by little every day. You have to live in the journey. Live day to day..the hard part is being patient in the journey. But with anything..the key to success is taking the stairs not the elevator.

[@kkm2350]

Nah sis! You just had a bad run. Born and raised here and I can’t relate. Definitely ain’t for the faint of heart. Broad comments for such a diverse city. You needed a native to show you the ropes . I do however agree about dating here. Definitely right about that.

[@petersmith2040]

So, have you left LA and moved to another city or country?

[@jaycollins2963]

You came at the wrong time for black people I’m black & I been out here long enough to speak on that , also has gotten increasingly unaffordable since Covid. People in LA only fwu if it’s about an opportunity your discernment gotta be on go out here

[@waterandsunlight]

Did you like living in Seattle?

[@mchlle94]

I feel like: "don't move there without a plan" is true for all places. Just don't move without a plan, period.

[@LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx]

Great smile. Love this lady. Nice segment. 👍

[@AG-hc1sw]

I was born and raised here. It is hard to make friends and all that stuff. I just stayed at myself.

[@radxJulianE]

I think if you approach a problem with "the grass is greener on the side" mentality, you will always be disappointed. The problem is not an LA problem, it exist in other cities as well. It's an American, problem, an attitude, a "dog eat dog" world and unfortunately, not everyone is out to help because we have been taught that individualism is far more important than the collective. Making friends will always be hard knowing this and being in the middle of the rat race won't help unless you share that same attitude of "let's get this money" lol. I lived in LA for 12 years and had a blast. I would say surrounding yourself with people who share similar interest and hobbies would be a great start. Great city for foodies and those that have an adventurous spirit. Also the city is not for everyone, it can be rough haha. Hope you find what you are looking for 🙏

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

its EASY to make friends in Los Angeles if you are a genuine, down to earth person..because THAT is who Angelenos are!! If you are a "where do I go to hang with people to get me where I want"...people will ignore you. Los Angeles (or its PEOPLE) doesnt allow you to "use" them. Imagine we are talking about women...people come here looking for a pr0stitute to give them a good time once they get off the plane..thats the level of RESPECT they see L.A. with...the problem is Los Angeles is a WIFE, she has a family, a foundation, a father, a culture....you have to EARN her, be a down to earth person or else you wont get to meet the family!!

[@discoveringlosangeles]

Nice video!

[@Cal3000]

LA has a lot of transplants. Sounds like you were dealing with a lot of the transplants, especially living in DTLA. Those are the people that are focused on pursuing their careers. I assume you live in the downtown area. LA natives are more chill but wont live in the downtown area since downtown residence became a thing the last 15 or so years with all the new apartments being built. But yeah, LA is not for everyone.

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

Cal300 is right. Only in the past 15 years has downtown LA become the thing. 20 years ago, it was all 2 ft long rats running around the streets, and homeless drunks in scuzzi hotels from 1920. It was literally scary. Now, as it's all so new, it's all so expensive.

[@elijahsinclair5926]

Sounds like you need to be in Atlanta or Houston or nyc

[@gisellenight699]

Lived here my whole life & all I can say it is a giant dumpster, u either live in the ghetto or the ghetto comes to u to rob u. Nothing about l.a. screams dreams, all I think about when I hear L.a. is homeless & everyone struggling. I would rather live in another state where the people are nicer because they live a better quality life.

[@420ekwal]

I agree with you. I grew up in the suburbs then moved to DTLA 7 years ago to be closer to work in Hollywood. The city turned to $h!y after the pandemic being filled with ill mannered people and nasty transients. There’s no parking; received $thousands in parking tickets. When I first moved here, I was kind,welcoming and generous but now I have to put up a front so that people won’t take advantage or mess with me like they did in the beginning. I went back to school to advance in my career and when I’m done, I’m gone! This place is trash!

[@richardcarte]

I don’t think you meant to be judgmental. But it sounds like you were putting everyone from LA into a box. Just get to know people as individuals and then you can judge them on the content of their individual character. The kind of people you describe in this video exist everywhere, especially in cities. Cities themselves are completely contrary to human nature or at least living in is.

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

they do this all the time..Los Angeles hurts people feelings who come here with big egos, opportunists, or people who think they are talented..it just IGNORES them as if they werent 5hitwhich hurts the r ego...so they start naming off things that L.A. is NOT..NOBODY here is superficial, shallow or un-freindly..the ONLY people who fit that character are the TRANSPLANTS who move here and the city spits them out BECAUSE they are what they described... If I meet a girl that is transplant I dont call her anymore!!

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

LA will chastise you if you come with $1200 and no plan. LA isn't a vacation to us, it's a home. If you get comfy with the people who feel that way, the right down to earth kind of people, you'll feel at home too. If you hang around people obsessed with vanity and what they have or what they're going to get, of course it's going to affect you and you'll be miserable--anywhere. It's not LA that did anything wrong. It's her expectations of it that didn't come to fruition, that got to her.

[@richardcarte]

@@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56 couldn’t have said it better myself. Spot on.

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

@@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56 lol..and th eONLY people about vanity, what they can get from others, etc are OUTSIDERS...they end up around each other ...acting as if Los Angeles did something to them... People from Los Angeles are too busy about their business to even be in the SAME PLACES as these people who move here

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

Hi there! Let me first say that I'm an LA native. I'm used to it here lol. I was lucky enough to be born near the beach--we're not rich-- but I'm from a middle class home, 15 mins from the beach. My favorite thing about LA is the cool, moderate weather year long. That's heaven to me. Snow and ice are horrifying, and I hate the heat and humidity of other states. So Southern CA is perfect weather imo. *Only* within the past 10 years, has LA gotten crazy, expense. But still, LA isn't really any different than any place else-- If-- you're secure enough to not follow trends, to not be swayed by what others do, where they go, or how they look and dress. Who freaking cares?? Just go about your business. Be a regular person and you'll attract regular people! Do you think that mostly millionaires live here? Nope. LA is mostly upper middle class, middle class, lower middle class, lower class, and poverty level. There are nice people and there are jerks in all those classes! There are good people and bad people, guys who want relationships and guys who don't, there are safe places to live and places that are not so safe. BUT. Where younger girls (under 30) like you make your biggest mistake, is in thinking that LA is this dream land that will solve all your problems. You can be a star here! Sure. If you're white, weigh 98 lbs, and you're Jennifer Aniston. And problems just don't disappear when you come here; if you have problems in other places, guess what? They seem to follow you here just like anywhere else! LA is not carefree "Hollywood"! Even the city of Hollywood isn't Hollywood. There is no such thing as "Hollywood". There's probably a 1 in 5 million shot to move out here and hit it big. And that is usually when you know somebody or have connections. LA and working in the industry, in any capacity, is all about your connections. I should know, I worked in the television industry. So it's really a childish dream to move here, or anywhere for that matter, hoping for stardom. That's just not reality. Hollywood is only on tv and in 1940s movies, lol. That is where you made your mistake. It's not LA that did you wrong, sweetie. It was your idea of us. I hope you didn't leave here resentful. Because LA is LA. Its the same place you thought it was when you moved here with just $1200 saved! You can't even get a single here for $1200. You are about 30 years too late with that savings. After college in the early 90s, I got my first 1 bedroom for $645. Exactly 30 yrs ago. But I want to end with a positive word for you --don't ever move anywhere because you have an expectation of that place. Move to a place where you have an expectation of happiness first. And you're just starting out, pleeease start small and don't go to the most expensive cities in the United States anymore! Good luck! ❤

[@gkb757]

Atlanta must have a lot of LA transplants because they act the same there to.

[@peachysweetmusic]

I’m from Atlanta and you’re right 🤣

[@BORN-to-Run]

I'm from the Los Angeles area, but I'm up in the San Francisco Bay Area now, and I miss LA SOOOOOOO MUCH! I love it there! The energy is different. The culture is alive and vibrant. The people are friendlier. The atmosphere in the Los Angeles area is permeated with excitement. HERE, it's dull, suspicious, angry, and fearful; you can see it on the faces of the locals. They're like ZOMBIES! If you're not from LA, then you probably belong somewhere else.

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

only idiot outta twones disparage Los Angeles because they dont FIT..THEY are the supeefricial, material people looking to "network so they can get ahead...when you grow up here we are IMMUNE to those kinds of people...we dotn even SEE them because we arent even in the same places doing the same things!! Isnt it funny how ALL these outta towners are always in the SAME places with all the SAME people just like them, with the traits they say they dont like...looking at EACH OTHER the same way...lol..hilarious. They are ALL trying to get something from each other but dont have 5hit to give...then leave MAD saying "everyone is trying to get something"...hilarious

[@KamLovesArsenal]

@@BORN-to-Run you must be trolling lol, you got me there for a second

[@BORN-to-Run]

@@KamLovesArsenal I don't know what you mean, but I'm serious.

[@marcel162002]

I love your story, because i do relate to it. Things that brought me here turned to be absolutely fake, and things that mattered were never a thing i thought about when coming here, like Koreatown, however this city is build on abuse, fake promises and gramur with very dark side of it. There are a lot of successful and beautiful people. But for early 20s it really is not it, trust me

[@topbrain5050]

Born and raised in La so I’m not a La La Land fan !! But are you still open to talk and maybe a date down the line ?

[@leonardeide2008]

I think if you grow up in La in will be way diffrent because you will understand a place you live in way better and better at connection than outside who come in might be not the same because of culture, perspective and stuff

[@ryedawize]

When ppl experience the tuff times of LA from all these KZbin channels it’s from transplants from other states

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

I call them DRIFTERS...Los Angeles people are down to earth and simple and IMMUNE to the "Hollywood", "I need to pretend to have something" attitude these drifters come here with...we dotn go to the same places they go, do the same things or interested in what they re doing...we ALREADY act, do music, work jobs, went to the universities and high schools here...have a history an dculture here.... these people dont RESPECT Los Angeles so it spits them out...they dont respect it asa REAL place where people live...they see it like their own personal "Disneyland"..i dont even DATE or even f--k outta town girls...they are mentally slow

[@IndictedtoInvited3296]

💪🏿

[@Gunterforever]

LA is only fun when u have money an you meet the cool ppl in LA who can show you around tge whole city from laguna beachto Irvine an costa mesa. The average person only knows about Beverly hills and hollywood an malibu😂😂

[@Beallyoucanbelivewithpassion]

Good looking lady. Lovely video!

[@cass_ya_boy]

I moved here 17yrs ago and I will tell you LA is so overrated!!

[@ILoveMyPomeranian-p6l]

Doesn’t sound that different from New York City aside from transport and needing a car.

[@tobyayika]

Im new to LA, been here a year. I cane out here for the mental healthcare system, doctors, whatever. I haven't had an issue making friends and have met plenty of genuine people. I currently reside in Weho/Hollywood area. Ive definitely noticed the people in this area trying to "Keep Up With The Joneses." I see so many Mercedes, bottom-line basic asss audi's, big body cattilac trucks, etc. I'd definitely say the people around here like to keep up an image, thugh i doubt their savings accounts match their car's price tag. Anyway, Its definitely HELLA EXPENSIVE out here, literally everything is high as fuck. Thankfully Starbucks is still cheap☺️🖤(as in its the same price here as it is everywhere else). But thats my only complaint, well that, and the lack of glamour. Hollywood isnt all that(in my opinion), its dirty as hell, so is the downtown area, and FULL of homeless people. I prefer New York. If youre thinking of moving to LA county, either move to Westwood, Santa Monica, "maybe" Weho(maybe), or just move to New York. BTW, dont try to come out here(or NY) with out a couple grand saved, that's just my opinion on how not to end up on Skid Row(look that shit up if it don't sound familiar).

[@Filmation77]

Its because people even in the age of the internet, still believe in that whole "Rags to Riches" fable and in reality you can have the same or even Better Opportunities for work in creative fields ,cause of the internet. Cause there's this old OLD school book called "Stay Home and Star" if you're gonna come out here , Young men and Young Ladies, PLAN your five year mission/Business plan have your ducks in a Row.but if you want a "regular life " move to the Valley 😅😅

[@777TRUTHSPOKEN]

DEATH AND LIFE ARE IN ThE POWer OF THE TONGUE ThEy THA TLOVE IT SHALL EAT THE FURIT THEREOF PROEVEBS 18:21 KJV THOSE WHOSE NAMES WERE NOT WRITTEN IN THE LAMBS BOOK OF LIFE WERE THROWN INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE FOREVER KJV

[@Elan2026]

I can see her in Atlanta. She has that vibe.

[@DianeJames3054041129]

Atlanta ain't it!!!

[@CharlesBabb]

5:17 Go to better places. The people want to be around are in extraordinary places.

[@vikm1341]

My parents met in LA back in the day when it was better. But yes LA now has a lot of problems. Its sad. Im moving back to Texas in two months or so. Its really depressing here. The weather and the nature is nice though. But its like a dystopian. I got so so depressed living here and gained like 10 pounds and didn’t want to workout. But knowing im going back makes me want to go to the gym again. Im so relieved to be leaving its awful. A lot of people here are very ego based. I can’t wait to go back home. Its not a place to make friends either. Many people are coming out about LA being a bad place to live.

[@12PieceAndaSoda]

LA people aren’t complete assholes (most of them) but they also aren’t friendly. They just don’t care about human connection

[@vikm1341]

the IE is similar like the people ..probably bc a lot of LA people and OC people move to the IE. I hated itttt I finally left. People are sooo much nicer

[@velvetunscripted]

i’ve never been to california/LA but i just feel like i don’t belong there as a black person

[@a_2502]

black person right here! We are hereeee I promise lol

[@KRTN6CFT]

It's much easier to live in LA now than when I came here. The crack epedimic was going, the gang wars were hot. I got pulled over by the cops every week. And Black people could not get a place in the valley or any place that wasn't S. Central. I sold 2 houses before I moved here , so money wasn't a problem. I suggest that if you are coming to LA for a particular field, that you take a class in that field. That is where you make the connections.. I took acting classes and film classes. I also took a script writing class and almost sold a script. One of my clasmates in the acting class was Joely Fisher. One of my professors was In Top gun. After all these years, I don't feel like a Californian. I've lived in 5 different states. As a born and raised Texan, you're brain washed to think no place is better. It takes a whole day just to get out of the state where I was iving. When i see somebody dressing real flashy here in LA, I presume they have no money. Their car is leased or they ae paying on it and they live in a 1-Brd apartment. This is a big city with lots of transient people, so naturally people are not going to act like people in a amall town in georgia. All in all it is much esier to live here as a Black person, than when I came.

[@RayNLA]

I ❤LA

[@ohhhhhnooooo]

that is why they call it LOST ANGELS

[@HuChing-ob4kk]

the only LOST People are drifters like her. Los Angeles isnt a city, its HOMETOWN made up of smaller hometowns within it...everyone knows each other and are connected to each other...OUTSIDERS move here and think where we live in their own personal DIsneyland. The ONLY way outsiders do good here is if they are down to earth normal people. People "looking to network" are just USERS, arrogant people who were talented where they me from are NOT talented enough for here...arrogant girls who were pretty where they came from are NOT pretty here... People in Los Angeles could care less about all these superficial, non talented, opportunists who move here thinking the city is supposed to GIVE them something. What happens EVERYTIME...is the city SHOWS they arent really who they THOUGHT they were and instead of accepting it and improving they BASH Los Angeles while describing THEMSELVES without even knowing it!!

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

​@@HuChing-ob4kk👏👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉🎉 Well said!!

[@franciscajauregui6022]

Home is where the heart is .

[@johnnib4179]

San Diego > L.A

[@SinaAla]

As a native Angeleno I will never agree with this statement 😂 However it is probably a better option for transplants who find LA too hectic.

[@johnnib4179]

@@SinaAla lol I’m a native too but I can’t get behind the hectic lifestyle, smog and homelessness. The museums, restaurants and nightlife is cool but the traffic is a killer as well lol

[@SinaAla]

@@johnnib4179 Trust me, I agree with all of that. My ego was just triggered, that’s all 🤣

[@johnnib4179]

@@SinaAla 😂 no worries I can understand that one!

[@copiouscat]

Agreed! I love it here! It’s the Mexican and Filipino Veteran cousin of Miami.

[@maddolo1]

w intro

[@guitarman394]

Lived in L.A. for 9 years, not for me.

[@777TRUTHSPOKEN]

2 THESSALONIANS 1:6 KJV THOSE WHOSE NAMES WERE NOT WRITTEN IN THE LAMBS BOOK OF LIFE WERE THROWN INTO THE LAKE OF FIRE FOREVER KJV

[@bluv7443]

Sorry that we didn't cross paths because I could've told u that. ⚠️City of lost angels⚠️

[@YedderBedder-kx5lj]

Ya if your parents don’t own a home or if you didn’t become an engineer or have an uncle in a union you’re pretty much screwed and will be doing the grimiest of things to stay a float here possibly end up on drugs because well let’s face it the people you meet will want to get you to party and the dealers will sniff you out and make you a permanent customer lol ya LA is a beautiful place but politicians have allowed demons to run free and have caused mass confusion so unless you were born here and know the ropes chances are you’ll be gettin got real quick but I’ve seen out of staters make it but they usually have fat connections

[@franciscajauregui6022]

L.A. is about having a good time end of story .

[@houstontola]

🤣 u didn't have to look like that on finding love in L.A. 😂-- but accurate

[@500KLA]

accurate

[@shakiyagotdreams2299]

I could say the same for NYC.

[@truthseekersthenewomega97]

As somebody who was born and raised here! There is a reason why we call it Los Angeles, As The Angels Are Just Lost Roaming Around looking to be saved from all the Bs😂

[@tobyayika]

😂😂😂The bullshit is all these high ass prices

[@Munditochulo]

4:10 why do ppl think u gotta go somewhere to meet someone and find love ? First off if ur maker wants you to be with someone then it will happen if not your alone for a reason if you don’t believe in god like that than pray that you get closer to him

[@travisbickle1552]

I’m not a fan of LA either, but it seems in this case, the real problem is her and not LA.

[@RevelingDragon]

LA is LALA LAnd...

[@copiouscat]

Pssst Come to San Diego 👀

[@theconsciousearthangel]

It's demon central. Hermosa Beach and Malibu is pretty though.

[@AnnikaLaurenCassidy56]

😮 seriously??

[@Mike-o4o3d]

U SOUND DOPE, U NEED TO BE IN NYC OR FL, TAMPA OR MIAMI,FORTLAUDALE!