# Who else is getting tired of NYS? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 3, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863 "2009-08-03T17:43:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![AK97CX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2bfe46/32.png) [@AK97CX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AK97CX)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/41 "2009-08-04T09:01:20Z")
Everyone has heard the phrase ‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ I’m not arguing that some of the fees/taxes in this state aren’t absurd but… People need to realize that almost 75% of the cost of government goes to pay and benefits for employees. It’s true from the local level all the way up to the state. Everyone on here is probably related to or at least knows someone who works for the state. My parents work for the school district and 3 of my aunts and uncles work for the state. I’m not blowing smoke either, I’m a Trustee in the Village of Scotia. I deal with people complaining about taxes every week. What they don’t realize is that the services they appreciate and expect (paid fire and police, street lights, sidewalks, trash collection, leaf pick-up, etc.) cost money. If they want taxes cut they should expect a reduction in services. Where else can you live where you are three hours from NYC, Boston and Montreal? An hour to Lake George, 1/2 hour to Saratoga and the track. Ski places within 2 hours. Beach/Ocean within 3 hours, etc. etc. etc. Every place has it’s problems. ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/42 "2009-08-04T09:57:53Z")
> [@1992 Honda CX Cranks but Wont Start...has spark and fuel.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1992-honda-cx-cranks-but-wont-start-has-spark-and-fuel/21039/20): > > Everyone has heard the phrase > > ‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ > > I’m not arguing that some of the fees/taxes in this state aren’t absurd but… > > People need to realize that almost 75% of the cost of government goes to pay and benefits for employees. It’s true from the local level all the way up to the state. Everyone on here is probably related to or at least knows someone who works for the state. My parents work for the school district and 3 of my aunts and uncles work for the state. > > I’m not blowing smoke either, I’m a Trustee in the Village of Scotia. I deal with people complaining about taxes every week. What they don’t realize is that the services they appreciate and expect (paid fire and police, street lights, sidewalks, trash collection, leaf pick-up, etc.) cost money. If they want taxes cut they should expect a reduction in services. > > Where else can you live where you are three hours from NYC, Boston and Montreal? An hour to Lake George, 1/2 hour to Saratoga and the track. Ski places within 2 hours. Beach/Ocean within 3 hours, etc. etc. etc. > > Every place has it’s problems. Good post. To add but a little off OT I just heard NYS passed a bill where if you under the age of 29 years old and residing under your parents house and one of your parents work for the state, you can qualify for health benefits. ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/43 "2009-08-04T09:58:45Z")
> [@1992 Honda CX Cranks but Wont Start...has spark and fuel.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1992-honda-cx-cranks-but-wont-start-has-spark-and-fuel/21039/20): > > Everyone has heard the phrase > > ‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ > > I’m not arguing that some of the fees/taxes in this state aren’t absurd but… > > People need to realize that almost 75% of the cost of government goes to pay and benefits for employees. It’s true from the local level all the way up to the state. Everyone on here is probably related to or at least knows someone who works for the state. My parents work for the school district and 3 of my aunts and uncles work for the state. > > I’m not blowing smoke either, I’m a Trustee in the Village of Scotia. I deal with people complaining about taxes every week. What they don’t realize is that the services they appreciate and expect (paid fire and police, street lights, sidewalks, trash collection, leaf pick-up, etc.) cost money. If they want taxes cut they should expect a reduction in services. > > Where else can you live where you are three hours from NYC, Boston and Montreal? An hour to Lake George, 1/2 hour to Saratoga and the track. Ski places within 2 hours. **Beach/Ocean within 3 hours** , etc. etc. etc. > > Every place has it’s problems. See, that’s the problem right there. That’s way too far. ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/44 "2009-08-04T10:00:21Z")
> [@Best shop to work with in the area?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-shop-to-work-with-in-the-area/21205/18): > > See, that’s the problem right there. That’s way too far. Move closer and get all your shit swept away by a hurricane then. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 10:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/45 "2009-08-04T10:19:07Z")
> [@Best shop to work with in the area?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-shop-to-work-with-in-the-area/21205/7): > > I would move to northern cali if any thing. Still can hit up mountains for snow boarding or the beach NorCal FTW > [@Picked up my E34.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/picked-up-my-e34/21208/6): > > Good post. > > To add but a little off OT I just heard NYS passed a bill where if you under the age of 29 years old and residing under your parents house and one of your parents work for the state, you can qualify for health benefits. WTFBBQ that’s bullshit… Wayne can I move in and be your son? :lol ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/46 "2009-08-04T10:27:20Z")
> [@Best shop to work with in the area?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-shop-to-work-with-in-the-area/21205/19): > > Move closer and get all your shit swept away by a hurricane then. Jason, I lived in Florida already. I’m not afraid of hurricanes anymore. :lol ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/47 "2009-08-04T10:27:59Z")
> [@1992 Honda CX Cranks but Wont Start...has spark and fuel.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1992-honda-cx-cranks-but-wont-start-has-spark-and-fuel/21039/20): > > Everyone has heard the phrase > > ‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ > > I’m not arguing that some of the fees/taxes in this state aren’t absurd but… > > People need to realize that almost 75% of the cost of government goes to pay and benefits for employees. It’s true from the local level all the way up to the state. Everyone on here is probably related to or at least knows someone who works for the state. My parents work for the school district and 3 of my aunts and uncles work for the state. > > I’m not blowing smoke either, I’m a Trustee in the Village of Scotia. I deal with people complaining about taxes every week. What they don’t realize is that the services they appreciate and expect (paid fire and police, street lights, sidewalks, trash collection, leaf pick-up, etc.) cost money. If they want taxes cut they should expect a reduction in services. > > Where else can you live where you are three hours from NYC, Boston and Montreal? An hour to Lake George, 1/2 hour to Saratoga and the track. Ski places within 2 hours. Beach/Ocean within 3 hours, etc. etc. etc. > > Every place has it’s problems. In my opinion, the grass IS greener on the other side. I’ve lived out of state. The NYS gov is too huge and too wasteful. The rest of us that don’t work for the government pay so much more per person than any other state except CA. Some people believe it’s worth it, some people don’t. ---
**Author:** ![Oleg](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/oleg/32/6276_2.png) [@Oleg](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Oleg)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/48 "2009-08-04T10:31:25Z")
> [@Best shop to work with in the area?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/best-shop-to-work-with-in-the-area/21205/19): > > Move closer and get all your shit swept away by a hurricane then. Hurricanes are nice to sleep to… Oh wait, that’s thunderstorms. ---
**Author:** ![AK97CX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/2bfe46/32.png) [@AK97CX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AK97CX)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/49 "2009-08-04T10:53:17Z")
> [@FS 240sx sr-20det swap feeler](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-240sx-sr-20det-swap-feeler/20624/36): > > In my opinion, the grass IS greener on the other side. I’ve lived out of state. The NYS gov is too huge and too wasteful. The rest of us that don’t work for the government pay so much more per person than any other state except CA. Some people believe it’s worth it, some people don’t. Fair enough. Don’t get me wrong, I agree that the state government is getting too big. Let me be clear, I have lived out of state as well (Rhode Island) and I don’t work for the state. ---
**Author:** ![BURNALL4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnall4/32/6502_2.png) [@BURNALL4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BURNALL4)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 1:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/50 "2009-08-04T13:25:19Z")
The taxes are waht keeps me here…I cant afford to move. ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/51 "2009-08-04T16:18:02Z")
i’d have to agree with the o.p. nys sucks a big one. if it wasn’t for my daughter and mother, i’d be long gone outta here. this place is like a fucking wasteland. if you like the weather here you oughta check out vermont, new hampshire, etc… n.h. is really nice. ---
**Author:** ![Sady](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sady/32/6340_2.png) [@Sady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sady)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2009, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/52 "2009-08-04T18:03:10Z")
After living all over the country, I have to say NYS dosent live up to the hype. Especially the Lake George area (Im in Queensbury). Nothing but tourists in the summer, and digging yourself out of the driveway in the winter. Spring/Fall isnt too bad, but still. Ive lived in AZ, and absolutely loved it. If I didnt have any family here, Id be long gone. This place is a black hole. Once your in, your never leaving. ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 6:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/53 "2009-08-05T06:12:05Z")
I have thought the same thing, Me and my fiance are actually saving up to move to Tucson, Arizona, its so beautiful there, and with taxes for ur house its way better than here. For example taxes around here are like $5500+ a year for a krappy house, out there u pay 1% of the cost of ur house, I saw a beautiful house for 199,999 and the taxes are $1900 a year! its crazy and worth it and saves so much and everything is cheaper there too. Hopefully by christmas we will be living there, I would suggest everyone leave NY lol its just going downhill fast. ---
**Author:** ![97cavy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/c5a1d2/32.png) [@97cavy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97cavy)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 6:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/54 "2009-08-05T06:34:35Z")
My g/f had just moved back from tucson when i started going out with her. She said the job market there is kinda bleak, and things just wernt working out with other options so she moved back. She always talks about how awesome it was. I just dont think I could handle the heat ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/55 "2009-08-05T06:35:31Z")
Tricia I have family out there, and if you move there too… I don’t know man. Might have to make a cross country road trip. :excited ---
**Author:** ![JRubino](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrubino/32/6285_2.png) [@JRubino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JRubino)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/56 "2009-08-05T06:38:27Z")
> [@FS 240sx sr-20det swap feeler](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-240sx-sr-20det-swap-feeler/20624/39): > > My g/f had just moved back from tucson when i started going out with her. She said the job market there is kinda bleak, and things just wernt working out with other options so she moved back. > > She always talks about how awesome it was. I just dont think I could handle the heat I had a friend who lived in Arizona as well. The weather, cost of living are awesome. She also said the job market isn’t great which is why she moved back to the area. No matter where you go, everywhere has a negative in some way. As much as I say I can’t stand this place sometimes, it’s home to me. ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/57 "2009-08-05T06:41:00Z")
Psh, home is where you make it? Or something like that. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/58 "2009-08-05T07:16:04Z")
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**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/59 "2009-08-05T07:22:51Z")
> [@the Team Sahlen Z06](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-team-sahlen-z06/21255/11): > > Psh, home is where you make it? Or something like that. What? You want to see homo’s naked? ---
**Author:** ![n\_cole](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/n_cole/32/6382_2.png) [@n\_cole](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/n_cole)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2009, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863/60 "2009-08-05T07:28:46Z")
:rofl Forgot all about that. Well played sir, +rep for you. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-else-is-getting-tired-of-nys/245863.md?page=4)