Why I Moved From New York City

[@latashaallana7252]

Great video! I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and recently moved to Houston, TX a year ago. Best decision I've made in my life. Your video was very accurate and I had the same feelings, even as a native with the lifestyle there. I had to get the heck up out and create a better style of living for myself and my son. I enjoy visiting but in dosages. God bless you and all the best on your future endeavors.

[@DonyaleWalton]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I love to visit now since I know I can leave and get back to my peace lol.

[@latashaallana7252]

@@DonyaleWalton Amen Sis! I know the feeling.❤🤗

[@Herfirsthouse]

Three things I took away from this video: - Listen to your intuition - If you're not happy with a situation, change it - Trust God Thank you!

[@Lovelytrini82]

I was born in Brooklyn NYC. I lived here ALL my life and I. Cannot. Take. New York. Anymore. The gentrification, the hipsters, the crazy high rent for terrible apartments rats and roaches included. I feel like I am being displaced by people who are looking for "up and coming neighborhoods", I feel like I am being displaced because white young hipsters think Brooklyn is cool. I hate that it is overcrowded, its high intensity, its extremely stressful, its chronic stress. I am trying to figure out where to live and take my kids. I have my bachelors and I love my job but I NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS GOD FORSAKEN CITY.

[@_Alimm]

Lovelytrini82 Born and raised in Brooklyn and I agree. The amount of culture in NYC is amazing but the overcrowded, fast paced, anxious energy can get to be too much.

[@maxpainmedia]

Man i feel the same way and im in the bronx i am depressed here.. severely depressed i have to leave

[@duncanmacleod4602]

I hate hipsters..

[@godisgreat418]

ray negron Ray I am from The Bronx as well and I just moved back from Washington state and shit I wanna move out of New York again brother... New York is so overrated and it’s a Scam....What an expensive shit nightmare...

[@CTiggerCtigger]

Lovelytrini82 OMG!!!! I agree I lived in nyc all my life and I’m done with the over price of apartments food taxes n everything else you can think of but yet the minimum wage stays low paying. I’m ready to leave so I can raise my kids in a better place

[@sharlenenjohn]

i got the hell out of ny too. and im not going back, cuz really its only going to get worse as time goes on. look at all these videoblogs about getting out of NYC. its rediculous. I should have left 10 years ago. im kicking myself for this all the time. I am currently in Jacksonville Florida I love it there's a small city surrounded just like ny They have a seaport with river walkways concerts and music in the summer. Just like NYC It's not on a large scale like my but we have mostly the same thing going on here as NYC. it's not crowded there's miles of tropical sandy beaches. Apartments have all luxury amenities. there are museums here, art, flea markets, fresh seafood from the ocean. We even have a west indian carnival like brooklyn on a small scale. k there are nature walks, national Parks for camping hiking. I don't have to deal with the bums begging me on the subway anymore I don't have to fight with angry people for a seat on the subway. No more stressed out from just commuting everyday in New York anymore

[@fluffy7481]

I wanna move to Jacksonville

[@myimperfectdiary890]

Craig F. Thompson u seem Angry hahah

[@softpearls21]

Hi i m moving out of nyc in 4 months and counting the months. I am also moving to michigan as well. Grand rapids. And when I tell people that i m leaving nyc i get the crazy look too. People just don't realize NYC is mad expensive overcrowded fights on the subways its just chaotic I hate it. So Grand rapids is way more peaceful and I am so happy I am leaving. Glad you happy now too.

[@Asmygardengrow]

I loved this video, I waited until I have been in the healthcare industry for going on 17 years and miserable, to decide I needed to make a change...it's awesome that you are so young and was able to realize your unhappiness in the place you were at and was brave enough to do something about it. I pray your continued success and growth in your career.

[@DonyaleWalton]

Ajaani Thank you Ajaani! Some people never figure it out and make a change so I'm glad you did! Thank you for your prayers, I'll be praying for you as well :-)

[@ladyimmigrant]

I understand you very well . I live in NY for 10 years did not like it since the beginning , still feel miserable. So ! Time to move from NY . I could not before for few reasons , but now I am ready to move :) and want it very much ! New York not for everyone. Some people love t , some hate it . My opinion - its nice to visit but not nice to live in NY. Ok , time to go for me too :)

[@tomboydee3326]

I'm trying to get out of NYC it's been hell was born and raised in Brooklyn NYC.i had a federal job and I still couldn't afford the rent it's RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE.IM JUST NOW TRYING TO FIND A STATE FOR MY FAMILY

[@TiffanyWestNyc]

tomboy dee try North Carolina

[@misslyn2608]

The only reason why me and my husband packed our family up and moved to New York is because we got caught up in the hype. My husband is actually a police officer and I am finishing off my Residency since I am under contract. We literally went broke moving here just to give our children a safe place to sleep at night but that's about it. Before we moved to New York my children had a nice big yard they could run around in, the air was clean, and it was more safe to be honest and affordable. The prices are outrageously high and you know it's bad when the prices are even high in the Bronx now and it's nothing but gang and violence infested. I can't wait to move this upcoming new year. One thing I will give New York is the beauty it have, but it's only good for visiting unless you were born and grew up there.

[@myopinion2944]

Miss Lyn you have a family, it's different

[@NotoriousNYNJ]

Miss Lyn move to Jersey lol

[@SidewalkSupermodel]

Hi Donyale - I literally stumbled upon your channel bc I did a search saying 'why i left ny' and here you were preaching my story. I actually moved out my apt shipped everything back home to New Orleans after 7 years - I am still in NY staying with a friend hoping to find a job back home before the snow falls but my mom always told me I can come home so if a snowflake hits the ground I am out! It was just great to hear someone share my exact sentiments because I never have been happy here with the quality of life and I did live alone, but the subways and buses just the streets themselves are disgusting. And no we do not OWE anyone an explanation but of course everyone wants one. IT was the message I needed today because in the meanwhile I am also starting a youtube channel. I am subscribing and hope that we both succeed!! If you ever have time please take a look at my channel also - small but I had to start somewhere.

[@DonyaleWalton]

+Sidewalk Supermodel Hey!! I'm so glad this video helped. Yes, people don't understand the daily luxuries you miss out on in New York...it's rough. My transition coming back home I felt was a little slow moving, I'm just now getting comfortable and in my own space again but it was worth it. I have a lot more peace, so I pray for that for you as well! I just subscribed so we will keep in touch!

[@SidewalkSupermodel]

Donyale Walton I'm SOOOO happy for you! My time is coming...my mom literally texted me last night saying come home ISIS is there lol. We will def keep in touch!!

[@crystykiss86]

This really helped me. Thanks for being so real and honest :)

[@trynow11725]

Top Tips before moving to NYC1. Forget the whole idea of moving to NYC 2. Find some other place to live and work3. After about 2 to 3 days of visiting, return home.4. Save money and aggravation, and find somewhere else to build a life.5. Forget about the idea of NYC.6. Distract yourself from thinking about moving to NYC.7. Get ready to be Miserable if you disregard steps 1- 6.

[@BrendaBaBoom]

When that thing called STRUGGLE starts looming, it's hard to extract spice in your life. Daily requirements can get basic like those noodle cups, baloney & PNB Jelly sandwiches, cans of chicken soup and tuna. Trying to stretch every dollar and SAVE while maintaining mental & physical health will PREPARE your spirit and strengthen your resolve to DO BETTER.

[@esparra1014]

I've been wanting to leave NY for the past 4yrs now & go back down south my only hangup is the money situation I want my current job to be my last job....I want to be self employed once I leave....but idk if im gonna be able to stay here much longer I miss my peace & standard living in GA is luxury living in NY & it's not worth it...hope things are working out for you!!

[@DanielleFontus]

I applaud your honest. NYC is a tough city - which is great at moments - and then definitely there are moments when it's smarter to choose a different path and allow yourself to rest, reset and choose what's next. I think it's major that you chose to see the signs and did something about it.

[@cyyrious]

Goals change passion change as you grow and learn more about yourself and life. I have lived in several states with no family but my kid. It is hard but I too use to live up to people's standard which is so self defeating. I will assure you you will have more wack jobs and encounter wack people but it is all how you deal with them or it. Take care and wish you the best you are young live it how you can! Peace

[@jaktil9246]

Girls and guys don't even talk no more in nyc . there is literally no night life here

[@privatelifejust_4me]

Jak Til I was in nyc not too long ago.. tried to make conversation they scrambled like cockroaches. You would think I had two heads or something, it was weird as hell. It’s like people don’t know how to have friendly conversation.

[@godisgreat418]

Latoya Leon Latoya lean I couldn’t agree more! New York is just insane, overrated and people are weird as Fuck... Like am a 26 year old young good looking guy with his shits together and when I even try to holla at a gurl they be acting very Weird, Hollywood and Very unapproachable...Am like damn it might be time to go by a sex doll and just have sex with it and keep it moving...

[@privatelifejust_4me]

Musa Deion Sumbundu 😩😂 I feel this so much!!! I am attractive and go through the same experiences, smh. 🤔 I might need a sex doll/toy too because something is seriously wrong with folks, lol.

[@godisgreat418]

Latoya Leon Shit Latoya I don’t blame you trust me do what chu gotta do... Even I, is very disappointed at my fellow brothers that I see here in New York... Most of them have nothing going on with their lives and I don’t understand....Like your very young and is capable of working, but wanna be in the streets selling Drugs smh🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. Did you move out of New York? I just moved back almost 2 months ago from Seattle Washington... I moved because of depression, but I had a very good quality of life, a lot of space and a good job...Smh meanwhile am out here looking for work and it’s a struggle to even get a phone call....

[@privatelifejust_4me]

Musa Deion Sumbundu I’ll be glad to answer. Drop your IG or email info. I’ll reach out to you.

[@wolfgangproductions7402]

Ny sucks but I will never move away from it. I was born here it’s just a shame how expensive the rent is . We need low cost apartment buildings going up and stop catering to the rich folks totally unfair.

[@kennyadvocat]

many new luxury buildings going up now. There will be empty for year and have a 20 year no property tax agreement. Should be illegal. =(

[@astralweekend9947]

From a native NYC, I want to move out of NYC soooooooo bad but I've never been to many places. So can anyone recommend any other states with good workforce and affordable rent????

[@godisgreat418]

Try Washington state is cool, but very depressing due to the shitty weather..

[@robertsun8922]

Detroit

[@TiffanyWestNyc]

North Carolina

[@TwinkleStore]

Such a good video, thank you for sharing your story.

[@kylewathen1070]

cost of livin in Iowa is nice rent is between, 500 to 700 fit apt or a trailer to rent a house I think is 450 to 500

[@neenasparks4835]

I'm glad you left I'm leaving to this shit is holding me up and I ain't paying three payments at once just to move in a rat trap I'm done my advice is if you southern stay in the south they lied newyork is a con

[@anh442]

Coumo , what are happing here ? Peoples are good-bye New-York to go to any where !

[@trynow11725]

NYC is a hell. It is so hard to get things done, and get problems that arise, completed and squared away . It is very expensive. It is unfriendly. There is division among racial and ethnic groups like you wouldn't believe. It is a place you aspire AWAY from.

[@Trini190]

Craig F. Thompson yes but it doesn’t mean that a racist person still can’t be racist if ur sitting next to them

[@bigshayshay]

Thanks for ur story

[@Tone202]

well you did take a long time to say it but you have a nice smile so I sat threw it. I hope you are happy now thats a hard place to get to. Love the dark skin.

[@MsHuneyDiip]

just subbed! Very encouraging even though i'm currently in college in NY lol

[@DonyaleWalton]

MsHuneyDiip Aw thank you for subscribing! I still love NY lol...I'm actually visiting this week. What are you studying?

[@MsHuneyDiip]

Donyale Walton yayy the sun is out now! The city is gorg :) I'm studying communications; one yr left

[@bobjones3623]

it died 90s ,now it's all rich kids

[@angelyntan9006]

I am planning to pursue journalism in New York but after seeing the comments it seems like a bad idea. However it's my dream and I would like to ask those who have Lived there before whether it's suitable for me to move there. I'm from Singapore and I live near the city. Everyone works more than 7 hours and we are always rushing for work etc. Everyone here is focused on their work so would it be worse in New York? Are people rude there? Is there no life there except work and paying rent and bills?

[@HavootuKali]

u remind me of a brown Solange... lol not sure if youve heard that before but thanks for sharing

[@LeroySGittens]

It was a good video and hope it helps other out with being happy in life and making a different in life. You made a decision for a better quality in life. Blessings in your future

[@metalgrinch]

For a video titled 'WHY I moved" you never even state WHY you actually left. All we got was that you were unhappy.... but why?? Were your finances not enough? What was your job doing exactly that made you unhappy? Were your neighbors bad? Was your schedule too demanding? Were the liberal marxist nutbags too much? What was it exactly about NYC that made you unhappy? You dont have to answer but I'd just recommend doing a part 2 so people can be more cautious if they are thinking of moving there. Jus saying. Anyway you seem like a total sweetheart and Im glad you're in a better place. We live, we learn, right?

[@scottm8579]

She did say why. She wanted to live alone. She hated her job. It wasn't a career for her.

[@privatelifejust_4me]

Scott M I mean I heard the same thing. Why is it others have a hard time listening?! 😒

[@kylewathen1070]

stroll through Iowa

[@djswamptv]

mmm stromboli

[@Essays4College]

You didn't really give a good explanation of your experiences and why you were unhappy.

[@privatelifejust_4me]

Jenny Titus Yes, she did. 😒 WTH.

[@Isaactorres60]

Why you put MBA after your name?

[@Essays4College]

@@Isaactorres60 Where did she put MBA after her name?

[@shirlabrown5382]

U r too, too soft for NY

[@raquelroberts8100]

shirla brown that's a major compliment ....it's nothing wrg with class which she has

[@SuperLucylola]

good feminine women should stay feminine. all the women in NYC are horrid

[@maxpainmedia]

SuperLucylola exactly