Currently in Oakville but I am not a fan of the uppity attitude most people have. Winnipeg is a fantastic place for many to start their career out. Fridge died and the new one was a week out. Vancouver is different from Winnipeg. Updated on Dec 2020. Cons: all the bullshit that comes with suburban lifestyle and not many other options for other lifestyled in the city. Tons of things to do downtown too. Overall, Winnipeg is a very good city to live in. They not only don't build enough roads, the put bike lanes on existing roads and take those lanes away from the cars. No, you don't need to make 6 figures. [–]BowlOfCanadians 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]luluballoon 13 points14 points15 points 2 years ago (1 child). The other larger ones only resort to asserting their obvious size advantage when it matters. You go to an ICBC (Sometimes pronounced IKY-BICKY) and they'll tell you how much your vehicle will cost. It could be a lot worse if you're thinking of coming to Canada for a while, rent can be found relatively low cost and utilities are cheap too. Good luck! iow an awesome username :), [–]timskywalker995 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (1 child). 1-bdr in center is $3,500-$4,000 + $200-$300 for parking + $100-$200 for utilities. [–]Bobloblawlobslawbawm 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]posting_random_thing 26 points27 points28 points 2 years ago (10 children). [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. They aren't out in Surrey or Langley or beyond. Depends what quality of place you expect to live as well and whether you have a spouse or roommates which can cheapen things up, FYI I was renting a brand new 1 bedroom + den condo in Langley up until recently for $1200 and commuting into Richmond for about 1-1.5 hrs. [–]iHaveAgency 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (8 children). I love the sunshine and the open sky. I appreciate all the help I can get! I'm old and like to be in bed by 11pm but maybe your comment is relevant to the OP. We collaborated to bring our perspectives on what it is like living in Canada. The Cost of living in Vancouver compared to Winnipeg shows that in Vancouver you would pay 7.12 USD (8 CAD) more than the Winnipeg same items. [–]iHaveAgency 34 points35 points36 points 2 years ago* (2 children), edit: thanks for not just correcting and making my comment look dumb. [–]Highlander_316 -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (0 children). Thourteen. Get an insight into the cost of living in the city of Winnipeg, Canada. The winter weather is damn cold, but it's beautiful. Cool. Potential: Winnipeg > Most of the country, In Terms of Travel: Winnipeg > Maybe just Saskatoon, Regina, Brandon (? [–]iHaveAgency 64 points65 points66 points 2 years ago (1 child). If you're feeling low please consider reaching out to the Crisis Response Centre, open 24/7 @ 817 Bannatyne Avenue. Press J to jump to the feed. I'd expect to pay $2-3k/yr. I actually had to do this last year. [–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 18761 on r2-app-00d0a55ff128021ff at 2020-12-16 21:11:29.842343+00:00 running 0daaa8d country code: RU. I live here, and honestly, it's a decent cheap Canadian capital, I can live while doing my hobby here, and sharing a house. Go to Granville Island for food, Kits Beach for the 20 and 30 something beach scene, The Drive for great Italian food, Beaucoup Bakery for bunnage, Stanley park for free fun and local neighbourhood coffee shops just to hang out. [–]analgesic1986 29 points30 points31 points 2 years ago (2 children). It would have been rude of me to make yours look dumb. Food is more expensive or lower quality for the price. 292 new cases, 158 in winnipeg. It's really great in Vancouver and BC, its definitely worth living here if you can swing it. A single person costs: $1,407 per month. Or +40. Recommendations on places to live, transferring my car insurance, moving from one province to another etc. Many parts of BC have similar climate and activities with relatively cheaper costs of living. It is the capital of the state, but it is so spread that looks like you live in a small city. I'm not sure how much my car insurance will increase by and looking at apartments in burnaby - im expecting to pay around 1500 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment. I’ve lived in Toronto, Montréal, Windsor, and Sudbury area. The only real other place in Canada I'd like to move to is back to Sask for obvious reasons being from there. [–]not_another_canadian -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (2 children). No problem! [–]dudemeister_wpg 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). Rental costs in Winnipeg are also among the lowest in Canada. [–]I_can_pun_anything 32 points33 points34 points 2 years ago (2 children), With winnipeg you don't have to mow your lawn for most of the year, [–]Highlander_316 10 points11 points12 points 2 years ago (1 child), [–]MaplePoutineRyeBeer 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), Lots of people don't even bother shovelling anyways, [–][deleted] 59 points60 points61 points 2 years ago* (9 children), Relatively cheap city to live in, even though we complain about the hot in summer and cold in winter the weather here is pretty darn good (compared to out east or west coast when everything shuts down with a little bit of snow, or extreme cold etc). Just threw everything we needed to in a couple of coolers until the new fridge arrived. Economy: Winnipeg > Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Windsor, London, Mississauga, Hamilton, Montreal, Quebec City, Halifax, Victoria, Ottawa. Make that an hour and a half in Vancouver. Similarly, please do not create self-posts with a link to the article within. It's 6 hours to Regina from Winnipeg, then another 5-6 to Calgary. For us this means we have a house and a cabin, and expect to have both paid off around 45. A family costs: $3,189 per month. The people here are Salt of the earth and noone pretends they are something they are not. ? Others alread point many good things about it, Pros of living in Winnipeg??? Most violence here is gang-related, but if you're gonna get mugged or jumped by a crazy person on drugs, odds are it'll happen in the north end. [–]Becau5eRea5on5 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). Climate of Vancouver, British Columbia Unusually for a Canadian city, Vancouver has relatively mild winters with little snow. I usually do Winnipeg to Calgary in about 13hrs, it's long, but it's not too bad. For all the other times, you will find Winnipeg yapping and celebrating the most negligible of wins, always trying to overcompensate for some things about itself it just can't fundamentally change. Vancouver was the only Canadian city to make the top-10 list, with Toronto coming in 16th, Ottawa in 19th, Montreal in 21st, and Calgary taking 32nd. For over 50 years, this cityâs influencers have turned to our iconic brand for insightful, informative coverage of the issues, the people, the places and the events that shape Vancouver. -if I'm earning 66k a year (supposedly). I moved from BC (Vancouver Island) to Manitoba in 2013 for university, spent the school years here since. Please message the mods if you have questions or concerns. [–]such-a-mensch -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (5 children), [–]iHaveAgency 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (4 children), [–]such-a-mensch 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (3 children). Important to mention that we have no night life after 2am, and almost no restaurants besides Salisbury House (with their severely limited menu of mostly greasy food) either, though I see Johnny G's is still open to 4am. Looking for advice here fellas. It's not, it's much, much better. Suburban life style at a fraction of the cost of other canadian cities. [–]Sylll 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child), [–]SteelCrow 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–][deleted] 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children). btw we have the same first name, I'm into astronomy, and I'm a 995er. The transit is decent, provided you make a point of living centrally or near a major road or a mall. Mostly people can't wait a few minutes, or plan properly. Couple of things: - I hate Winnipeg. Cost of Living Comparison Between Winnipeg and Vancouver You would need around 6,580.59C$ in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 5,100.00 C$ in Winnipeg (assuming you rent in both cities). I wanted a nice central area where everything is not too far - burnaby seemed the best option? At night or on the weekend, the same drive would take half that time. ), [–]DTWinnipeg 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child). [–]Ephy_Chan 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (1 child). [–]not_another_canadian 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (6 children), [–]jaygoingup 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (5 children), It’s mostly due to real estate and utilities being lower, [–]not_another_canadian 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (4 children). The move is easy. And if you really hate rain, just remember that, from April to September, it's like cooler California. Hereâs a few observations: 1. the cold. I'd expect to pay slightly more for insurance, you have to get insurance from the crown Corp monopoly (ICBC). [–]Sylll 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (3 children), [–]SteelCrow 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children). I've lived here for longer than you have. Fuck waiting for a bus in this weather. ^ excellent advice from Terry-much better than you'll get on https://www.reddit.com/r/vancouver/. Report any comment/submission breaking our house rules. Burnaby is nice, but if your working downtown, look at the West end. Article/Opinion Silly Brodbeck, Trix r 4kids! But really? Canada (2019). And things like fishing, camping, snowmobiling, and other activities aren't very far away. [–]iHaveAgency 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (2 children). You can park your car in front of all City attractions, any time off the year. Contract a mover to move your stuff. You will get to own a car and a house because cost of living is low and car ownership is almost a requirement for living in winnipeg. Yes, it's expensive. Gas is expensive, expect to pay around $1.2-1.6/L based on recent trends, -if I'm earning 66k a year (supposedly). 5 months of rain is much better than 5 months of -30 imo. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the britishcolumbia community. Image courtesy Vancouver⦠[–]wpging 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). I have been to BC before and have some family and friends there. But more importantly, what you need to know before moving to Vancouver. They say it is the best place in Canada. It's about taking it easy and having good times with friends and family rather than trying to race up the corporate ladder. I recently had to look into it to weigh relocation.. Or -40. It is important to consider other aspects of Vancouver before you move. Turns out my transfer to Vancouver has finally gotten approved! It’s nice to not have to clear customs at a major US hub. You may find you have to adjust your lifestyle (take fewer vacations, eat out less, take transit when possible, etc) to live in Vancouver vs Winnipeg, Surrey is a bit cheaper and central if you are ok crossing a bridge, there arent tolls anymore so it's not too expensive. I do commute pretty far each day for work, but there's nice parks and walks out here. Updated on Dec 2020. [–]Tomorrow_today58 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). [+]SteelCrow comment score below threshold-14 points-13 points-12 points 2 years ago (9 children). One pro I think is often overlooked, it can be very easy to be well known in your field here. [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children), Yes, open sky almost every day. A 1500 sq ft two-storey house that costs about $300,000 in Winnipeg would cost 415,000 in Calgary and $865,000 in Vancouver. Another huge pro, owning a home/cottage/multiple vehicles is realistically in reach for a larger portion of the population than other major cities in Canada. Someone wants to know about Winnipeg. Way too many drive two blocks for a box of milk. [–]Natewich 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). The average cost of a two-bedroom apartment is $875 compared to $1,234 in Vancouver. Currently I'm earning 53K/year (before taxes). The Port Mann is new and the Pattulo (and hopefully eventually George Massey) are being replaced, Your job would probably require a car. Vancouver has been named one of the best places in the world to live by the Economist Intelligence Unit and many others, and once you read this youâll know why. Well- I have just been offered 60k to move to Vancouver. I mean the everything in your own neighbourhood existence. and join one of thousands of communities. [–]ajyablo 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). Vancouver vs. Toronto: Cost of living. Is looking at places that for 1500-1600 in rent too much? You may not even need the car. It is Canada's little hidden gem in my mind. Rendered by PID 18761 on r2-app-00d0a55ff128021ff at 2020-12-16 21:11:29.842343+00:00 running 0daaa8d country code: RU. The only people who actually take that highway are the commuters. And Saskatchewan (YQR/YXE) isn't that much different than Manitoba (YWG), [–]crystalcuttlefish 19 points20 points21 points 2 years ago (0 children). -since I am in construction management I am likely to move around Vancouver depending on where the construction is. Had a fridge in my garage for extra food storage and I'd unplug it in the winter because it didn't matter. I actually don't find the 401 terrible, most times, but I'm East of Toronto so the volume isn't anywhere near what it is West of Toronto. But really, all the negatives you've seen here are blown way out of proportion. Is Johnny G's any good? In the past, a move to Vancouver Island from a city center or major suburb would have seemed like the kind of thing only a [â¦] Pallister could have followed New Zealand’s example. The Vital Signs report represents a 'snapshot' of what life is like for people living in Winnipeg in 2017. I had a decent life in winnipeg on my current salary... expected to live a similar lifestyle in Vancouver with a slight raise. Downtown easy to do that too. Oh, you want to bring your mom into this, do you? It's close to downtown, which has a pretty good art scene in the Exchange neighborhood on the northeast side, and the West Broadway neighborhood on the west side. [–]TjPshine 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (0 children). Medical. Shopping mall also front parking spot. Day 2 to Calgary. Residents of Manitoba are eligible for government health coverage. After Dark lounge in Osborne where Billabongs(?) You cant have a decent life if you're earning under 6 figures??? Day 4 to Vancouver. I am originally from Sask, and lived in NS for a few years while in high school and uni, and I must say Winnipeg is extremely underrated. The winter weather is damn cold, but it's beautiful. I once lived in Surrey. Cost of Living for Value: Winnipeg > Saskatoon, Regina, Toronto, Victoria, Vancouver, Quebec City, Mississauga, Hamilton, Calgary, Edmonton. So after living in Vancouver for quite some time, we wanted to share what we have learnt and the mistakes that we have made. That being said, it sounds like you will need a car anyway. You'll have to switch over, but I think you get a month to do it without repercussions. I run into people I know around the city all the time! Breakdown of prices in Winnipeg, Canada for housing, food, transportation, going out for November 2020. use the following search parameters to narrow your results: Welcome to /r/Winnipeg! Not sure why you're getting down voted. Nothing has changed. :) Well... [–]such-a-mensch 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). Recently, the City of Vancouver listed âaffordable housingâ as $1,730 for a one-bedroom apartment. YWG has the small bonus of US Preclearance where the Sask airports don’t. Updated on Nov 2020. Cost of living in Winnipeg (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Vancouver (Canada) For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$8,500 in Vancouver you would need to make just about C$7,151 in Winnipeg. Who has compared the price and quality of food across the country? Say good bye to winter, but invest in some solid rain gear. IMO, it's better to pay a bit more or take a smaller unit and have everything you want to do in your off hours close, preferably in walking distance, than it is to try and reduce your commute. Immerse yourself in the Vancouver lifestyle. From Surrey, my drive downtown during rush hours was a good hour. Know how much you will have to spend on groceries, transportation, accommodation, entertainment and personal care. What are you bringing? Compare Cost of living ⦠(self.Winnipeg), [–]timskywalker995 93 points94 points95 points 2 years ago* (6 children). They're from Saskatchewan, what did you expect? There's a lot of nature, and once it gets cold enough every year, they plow the river and you can ice skate on it, down to the Forks, which is a cute little tourist-trap market with shops and food and buskers and stuff. I made the move to Vancouver years ago and wish I could afford to go back. It's not exactly a no-go area, but it's the least-safe part of the city. Hahahahahhahahahahahababbaabbahahhabahahahaha, [–]Private_Sub 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). If you have to go to the South Pole to do scientific research, you can come here first to aclimatise. You don’t have to be a dictator to take the lead in a firm and confident way. Driving in Vancouver is very different than driving in Winnipeg. But you do have to be willing to take charge in meaningful way. Talk to your phone service provider about keeping your existing plan but with a vancouver number. [–]bigdongately 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children). How much should be my rent budget (especially since I want to keep a car as well). Haven't been there for 20 years. Many people in Winnipeg have lived here all their lives and sometimes haven't experienced life elsewhere. How much should be my rent budget (especially since I want to keep a car as well). Came here to say this. The rain isn't bad at all; this year, we've barely had anything. I live in Langley, it's a pretty lame town tbh, but I have a nice place and I like living here. Enjoy the differences. It can be done in one day, but it's about twice the distance, and pretty tiring. Hope you have a great time. [–]weareraccoons 22 points23 points24 points 2 years ago (1 child). Pro sports are all downtown. Is it a comparison of bread/eggs/milk/cheese or does it go beyond to include year-round access to fruits and vegetables, etc. I know this sounds nuts, coming from Winnipeg, but if you're downtown, you can get a Car to Go or Skytrain within walking distance. Almost impossible to find month-to-month rent, so this is for 1-year lease. Vancouver is great to hang out in but its expensive. Good luck finding an apartment, not sarcasm, you'll need it. Don't ever complain this isn't like Winnipeg. I lived in the mountains for nearly 5 years and would often feel claustrophobic. Vancouver magazine is the indispensable playbook to Canadaâs most exciting city. [–]RandyLahey69 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children). Winnipeg as a city is the quintessential smaller dog. [–]MassiveHyperion 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (0 children). And while that might seem absurd, the reality for any single dweller living downtown is actually higher than that.. You don't 'transfer' you're car insurance. ), fucking Nunavut, In Terms of People: Winnipeg > Half the country, you decide which, [–]Ephy_Chan 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (3 children). But thr cost of living counteracted the salary increase. I'm Living The Vancouver Dream By Moving Away It is a powerful dream. [+][deleted] comment score below threshold-11 points-10 points-9 points 2 years ago (0 children), [+]pausetheequipment comment score below threshold-10 points-9 points-8 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]MarconiTransmission -1 points0 points1 point 2 years ago (0 children), [+]TheRealManJake comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 2 years ago (2 children), [–]damnburglar 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (1 child), [–]TheRealManJake 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). If you can get a spot daycare is cheaper than any place outside of Quebec. Post racist/discriminatory/prejudicial stuff. Full cost of living comparison of Regina vs Winnipeg. Is looking at places that for 1500-1600 in rent too much? The best things about Vancouver, are in Vancouver. It's even better if you can drive outside of the rush 'hours'. Full cost of living comparison of Vancouver vs Winnipeg. Alter Submission Headlines unless it improves clarity: Please express your personal opinion in the comments when submitting an article, not in the submission title. The cold air from the Arctic that sweeps⦠Premier's trusted appointee on COVID front line”, Manitoba remote learning hub still work in progress. Day 3 to Kelowna. Both Hockey and Football. Break reddit: Brigading, titles instructing people to vote up etc. It's a lot more expensive now (2020) than posted. Missing persons posts must come from a news organization, Amber Alert, or official RCMP/WPS channel. [–]DTWinnipeg 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (0 children). © 2020 reddit inc. All rights reserved. We lost plenty of disappointed fares that way. [–]wpging 11 points12 points13 points 2 years ago (0 children). Wow thank you. Manitoba administers first COVID-19 vaccines. Travel is more exciting when your baseline is Winnipeg. Get an ad-free experience with special benefits, and directly support Reddit. When it gets really cold, the sky is incredibly clear, so you if you like skywatching and don't mind bundling up, you don't even have to drive that far outside the city to get good clear skies. I have been to BC before and have some family and friends there. On the contrary, there is a relatively low ceiling for many industries. A single traveler costs: $2,285 per month. (Click the flair to search for posts with that flair, click the heading to filter out everything but that section. Great Firsthand Account of Winnipeg Police Officer Under Investigation for Conduct: Alex Reid - Winnipeg Police complaint, Twitter - “Totally normal. The Cost of Living in Winnipeg is low. [–]G-42 6 points7 points8 points 2 years ago (1 child). Sunshine even when is minus 30, [–]wonderfulwinnipeg 38 points39 points40 points 2 years ago* (2 children). -i am just so dependent on a car. Cookies help us deliver our Services. TL;DR: too hot, too cold, roads suck, drivers suck, likes it anyway, no reason given. You can do it quicker, but you'll be putting in a ton of miles at day if you do. [–]aSpaceWalrus 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]limbogogotogo 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (12 children). But if you're between the 410 and the 404/DVP... Ugh... Good luck. The last time I was getting my card renewed I was chatting with a guy from Regina who flew here solely to get his card renewed. Shame that no one took over from Papa George's which used to be open till 4am 6 days a week but still had a decent menu, and drinks too, iirc. It's not Toronto's fault that there exists only one road running through the highest density part of our country stretching 700+k, [–]LikesTheTunaHere 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Moving to BC is a dream come true. I have a 2015 honda civic (160/month insurance) and a 1 bedroom apartment that I pay 915/month (for everything). Prices and comparisons for the whole range of expenses: food, housing, going out, etc. 328 hospitalizations, 46 in ICU and 523 deaths (15 new). My wife and I are solidly middle-class salary-wise, but we live within our means, unlike some of our colleagues. There's no reason to mislead them! Top 10 North American cities for quality of living What are the pros of living in Winnipeg, in comparison to other cities in Canada? No joke: a group of fat tire cyclists with designs on riding from a tip of Antarctica to the South Pole came here to train / practice absurdly cold camping techniques in Winnipeg and on Lake Winnipeg. [–]Dank94 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children). First, the Pros. Pros: cheaper, flatter, usually friendlier, a better "car" city, good hockey, events, parks, not far from wilderness, beaches, cheap restaurants, Make that an hour and a half in Vancouver. It's cold, boring and flat. I only have 4 weeks to figure everything out. Winnipeg was the cheapest, for the amount of activities and events gong on. Monthly rent costs: $664 per month. As well, welcome to BC! Everyone of these categories should be lead by Toronto, except for cost of living/people which would be lead by the eastern provinces, so this is extremely inaccurate . Winnipeg is 62% cheaper than New York City. Here you go OP, reason to live in Winnipeg: Nice people. Not really. No, I don't mean socks and sandals. Beautiful Ocean, Breathtaking Mountains, And Everything In Between. Don't forget MSP premium rates. I'm pretty overwhelmed by everything I have to figure out over the next weeks. I would say the cost of living in Winnipeg is pretty accurately represented. Coffee costs: $2.31. Not the best public transpo though. Prices and comparisons for the whole range of expenses: food, housing, going out, etc. Despite my cynicism, I love Vancouver and its natives who rail against the "No Fun City" label with all their might. We met the beautiful and intelligent Loza on our trip. The sunsets here are unbelievable. Winnipeg is a smaller city with alot of green space, old and new architecture, very good arts culture and a variety of culture. Nearly everywhere you travel will be better and exciting. I was earning a similar wage as an eit but I also have a spouse who earns more. Winnipeg police officer under investigation for conduct in videos has history of complaints | CBC News. (Stay out of what folks call the North End, at least after 8 and until you know the city better. Rental prices won't be much higher, and you can likely walk to work. So far I'm looking at 1 bedrooms. Home ownership is not a pre-requisite for a decent life. My babba too! A few things to think about. I hate Winnipeg. Hearing Pallister say that doing a strict lockdown before this second wave not feasible makes me sick. Can confirm. For example, heading out of downtown in the morning is way faster than trying to get in and your drive home will be easier too. I've been living in SF since 2014 and I have to say Cost of Living is misrepresented. The scenery is unlike any other city in the world, and the more commercial areas are rather fun. Every time you have to go over a bridge, add more time due to slowdowns and poor drivers. Does everyone else in the city live paycheck to paycheck? Full cost of living comparison of Victoria vs Vancouver. Prices and comparisons for the whole range of expenses: food, housing, going out, etc. But I also like stopping a lot for coffee and meals. Been here for almost a year. Yeah, the dry cold is pretty easy to handle compared to cities on the coast or by the Great Lakes, and the cost of living is very reasonable. Then when you get to Antarctica you'll only need a t-shirt and shorts. So far I'm looking at 1 bedrooms, You pretty much have to pay what you have to pay for the area. Hereâs our guide to all thatâs great â and not so great â about living in one of Canadaâs most prestigious cities. Your lucky. It's cold, boring and flat. Yeah, it's a little better after the DVP. i have lived in 5. Create a self post with a URL when posting a link. People also seem less career driven and life is a lot slower paced. Make low-effort posts or comments that don't contribute to discussion. With all of that agency, I'd expect you to bring something to the table.... [–]iHaveAgency 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]Tarv2 3 points4 points5 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]jetsdude 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). 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