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ParticipantJust a question out of curiosity, and not at all meant to be rude–but with all of the discussion on this thread about Asian households, priorities, saving “face,” etc., I was just wondering what happens in said households if, after all of the planning, sacrifice, etc., etc, the kids end up not measuring up to the familial expectations?
What happens if they can’t get into their chosen college, or land their chosen position, or, you name it–are they ostracized forever?
I think most of us have extremely high aspirations for ourselves and our children, but we also realize things don’t always go as planned, and I hope, for the kids sake, everyone realizes that.
ParticipantMy wife researches this type of info all the time wrt
the film business. She shared it with me, so I thought I’d pass it along.It’s clear that the lightening pace at which career demands in the world are changing may present a real challenge for future grads.
ParticipantUnderstand that on certain levels, scaredy, but not all, per the OP for the purpose of this discussion.
The OP is arguing both for and against the very thing he/she seems to desire, and imo, you either want/can buy a house in a particular place, or you don’t/can’t regardless of what other people around you are doing.
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Participant[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=flyer]We never experienced any of the negative issues being discussed in CV with regard to any age group, and really don’t know anyone who has, so maybe it’s all in the eye (or mind) of the beholder, and I really don’t see the need to make rude comments wrt any particular group of people in order to try to prove a point.
People also seem to think LJ is snooty, but my wife and I grew up there, and still have lots of family and friends there, and most of them are the best, most humble people we’ve ever known.
Imo, everyone should make the choices they feel are best for themselves and their family, and let others do the same.
People choose to live their lives in different ways in different places, and I really don’t understand why anyone would care what anyone else does if they are happy with their own lives.[/quote]
Because the people around u affect u tremendously[/quote]
They do, and that’s always been a positive thing for me.
ParticipantWe never experienced any of the negative issues being discussed in CV with regard to any age group, and really don’t know anyone who has, so maybe it’s all in the eye (or mind) of the beholder, and I really don’t see the need to make rude comments wrt any particular group of people in order to try to prove a point.
People also seem to think LJ is snooty, but my wife and I grew up there, and still have lots of family and friends there, and most of them are the best, most humble people we’ve ever known.
Imo, everyone should make the choices they feel are best for themselves and their family, and let others do the same.
People choose to live their lives in different ways in different places, and I really don’t understand why anyone would care what anyone else does if they are happy with their own lives.
ParticipantClassic flu. lol.
Having resided in CV, I can understand how some who have not lived there might have the impression that CV residents might be unapproachable, but we never found that to be the case.
We enjoyed living there, because we found it to be an extension of the way my wife and I as well as our kids grew up–great family, great homes, educational opportunities, golf, tennis, music, etc., etc.–a lifestyle that existed long before there was a CV.
Interestingly, even with all of the positive elements young people are offered in that environment, our kids are amazed at how many of their peers haven’t achieved their goals after college, compared to those in past generations who were raised in much the same way. It does make you wonder why.
ParticipantPlenty of people in CV really enjoy living there, and can easily afford it, but if it seems like garbage to you, I’d definitely look elsewhere.
No one should buy a home they don’t love. I can’t imagine doing that. That would be just plain stupide.
We lived in CV before moving to RSF, and still have rentals there. In fact, all three of our kids started school there, until we decided to go private, and it was a great experience.
ParticipantMany of our relatives who have lived in the Bay Area for years can’t believe where people are willing to buy homes up there now.
It’s understandable that affordability is the driving factor, but if/when things slow down again, they might have some challenges getting rid of some of those outlier properties, and, in the meantime, I don’t think the lifestyle is really be what you might call optimum.
It’s just my opinion that life is too short not to live the life you want to live, where you want to live it. We’ve known quite a few people who have waited for “retirement,” and never made it to that point, or found their time was cut short later in life, so–to the OP–find something you like, and start enjoying it now.
ParticipantWelcome to the realities of buying a home in San Diego in 2015.
As a native who purchased property here a long time ago, and who has also lived elsewhere, I agree with many of your comments concerning the choices you have available to you at this point in time.
A million doesn’t go as far as it used to around here, so, you will most likely have to decide what you can live with and what you can’t, based upon your financial situation, schools, access to work, etc. There’s a lot of give and take in CA housing today, so be prepared to be flexible.
ParticipantDid not make it to the show after all when we were in LA, but, as some of you have mentioned, we don’t need any cars either. As my wife says, we’re “collected out.” Still, it’s always fun to look.
ParticipantWe’ll be up in LA tomorrow for one of my wife’s movie things, so might stop in. Sounds great.
ParticipantOn the topic of buying things–as a society–most Americans are definitely spenders and not savers.
Personally, with so many variables in life, like most Piggs, I’d be very concerned unless I knew my funds should last for the duration–but apparently many people aren’t–per the stats below:
ParticipantHere’s the Forbes Top Ten for 2016. . .
Jackson Hole
Snowbird
Whistler
Alta
Vail
Telluride
Alyeska
Aspen
Grand Targhee
Park CityIf you love to ski, gotta try them all at least once. We try to stay with family and friends whenever possible.
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