herklederkleferkle

herklederkleferkle t1_j7wg47p wrote

Reply to comment by cpujockey in Vermont’s rates of homelessness are (almost) the worst in the country by DaddyBobMN

HUGE bummer too, I loved growing up in VT and the landscape still takes my breath away when I drive home to my parents. Unfortunately I was one of those people who were pushed out. Part of my comment comes from the frustration I feel when talking about VT with friends and family who are still in-state. It feels like they are actively trying to ignore a lot of the major issues VT is experiencing.

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herklederkleferkle t1_j7scja7 wrote

Reply to comment by huskers2468 in Vermont’s rates of homelessness are (almost) the worst in the country by DaddyBobMN

Why not just lead with that? Why put it at the end of the comment like it’s an afterthought?

Example: vermont has a homeless problem, we should deal with it. Also, this data may not be accurate, but still VT has a homeless problem.

They did not literally say the opposite, you dunce. Still, you’re slightly better than the other commentor who thinks forced labor camps are a solution to homelessness.

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herklederkleferkle t1_ivy7y8q wrote

Reply to comment by fungiyenta in Vermont ranked 2nd most stressed state in the country: New study reveals by Carolff1

I grew up in VT. In my adult life I’ve tried to live in-state to be close to family and friends a couple of times. The cost of living, transportation woes, low-wages, and lack of professional development opportunities proved to be too much each time. I’ve lived abroad and in various places across the east coast. In my personal experience VT is the most difficult place to live without a very strong financial support network. I still have lingering anxiety from my time(s) in VT. Outside of VT (currently in NY) I’ve found the financial pressures are significantly reduced.

Again, personal experience. The friends I have who stayed in state all have financial support coming from their families, none of them have to try and eek out a living on a completely independent basis. VT is super stressful if you don’t have a solid chunk of $$.

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