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RockLobsterCakes OP t1_j2cd7lr wrote

Reply to comment by StillPlantain9910 in How is living in Vermont? by RockLobsterCakes

Yes. It sounds better than bright, hot, and crowded.

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microtoastt t1_j2d9zog wrote

This vermont Reddit seems to collect only the most jaded of Vermonters so keep that in mind with these responses. The winters aren’t that dark and grey- no more so than nearly all of Europe. It can get cold but sustained temps below zero are becoming more of a rare event than an expectation. The I89 corridor between Montpelier and Winooski has seen a lot of growth, which results in tighter housing supply and higher prices, but there are plenty of other areas in the state.

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VermontArmyBrat t1_j2dhmwz wrote

This comment. I’m fairly certain the percent of negative people here far outweighs real life. And don’t forget the grass is always greener saying, in that many of the negative comments about living in VT seem to come from people that never lived anywhere else.

I was born in VT. When I was young my father joined the Army. We then lived in KY (two separate times about 3 years each), MD, Germany (two separate times, different cities 5 years total). When I graduated HS in MD and my father was being sent to KY a third time I was like nope. I’m done. I stayed in MD, worked various jobs lived in several cities. Then got a transfer to NY and lived there for a couple years. I returned to VT about 25 years ago. And I love it.

Expensive? Yes, property taxes are lower in other states. Crime? Yes we have that, but less than nearly every other state. Quality of life? Yes, it’s better here. Especially if you actually get and do things. Housing hard to find? Yes, but a simple Google search tells us that’s not unique to VT. Would I rather never again have to shovel snow or change tires? Yes, but not if requires living somewhere that’s hot and humid half the year.

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RockLobsterCakes OP t1_j2dldtl wrote

You’re a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your story! I’m taking in all the comments here, because even the grouchy posts can gleam small tidbits of the kind of folks you’ll find. I’m lowkey waiting for the “we don’t want floridaman here.” We don’t want him either. Hah.

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RockLobsterCakes OP t1_j2dd0i4 wrote

The Florida Reddit can get jaded about these questions too. I appreciate your food for thought! Thank you, thank you.

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