Pouria Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 wow..... someone wanting to actually come to Vancouver? People coming this way are people who probably got a job here, or rich immigrants from China. Honest to say, its damn expensive to live in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 you're moving into a treehouse mansion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The boat leaves me guessing ....Philippines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 You can obviously have fun in this city, but it's not as easy as other cities. There are also almost no public festivals, events, gathering places, etc... for a city this size. I'm also not the only one complaining about it. So, it's actually you who's being an arrogant ass here, which is exactly part of the problem. If it was just me with the problem, then yes you'd have a point. But Vancouver has the nickname "no fun city". Not only are the people unfriendly, but the whole infrastructure is geared towards Nimbys. Liquor and restaurant licenses are restrictive. You need a licence to have a dance floor. Our new entertainment/casino district was cancelled for....more condos. We have articles in newspapers about it: http://www.huffingto..._b_1931606.html But apparently, there is no problem. Everyone who complains about it is "George Bush" and you're a social dynamo. I have a great social scene. I go out every weekend and was able to meet friends, but largely through school. I meet people downtown, but largely have very superficial meetings. I also get tired of having so few choices. Seriously, a license to have a dance floor? You've got to be kidding me. The simple fact of the matter is that you have to work harder in Vancouver to have a good time. There is an infrastructure set up in total oppossition to it. I can't seriously believe people in this thread are arguing that the social scene is good here or that it's an easy city to make it economically in. Just google Vancouver "cost of living" or "no fun city", and you'll see what people actually think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 It really has to do with all these different cultures and customs that creates some sort of barrier. Asians understand Asians better than Canadians and vice versa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouria Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 However... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 That is the one thing that transcends cultural barriers. It seems that anyone from any country can join in the fun when it comes to sports. Canucks is probably the one thing that unites Vancouverites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I find that travelling to less multicultural cities like Manila where the population is more homogeneous, that the people are more closer and friendlier versus multicultural cities like New York, Toronto or Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Never thought I'd see Manila being compared favourably to a place like Vancouver (weather excepted of course). You do realize that the last census showed that 450% of a Filipinos wanted to leave their country and live somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 450%??? Does that include the unborn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I agree with you on that. Vancouver isn't really a fun city, it is a city where you have to work hard everyday to pay the high taxes and rents. It has a lot of amenities which is its strong suit but it doesn't have a lot of events or festivals where people could gather around and have fun. The other problem might be that it is too multicultural where it seems that the population is fragmented. People of different cultures and customs have different ways of interacting with others and this is probably what has created the reputation of Vancouver being less of a friendly city. I find that travelling to less multicultural cities like Manila where the population is more homogeneous, that the people are more closer and friendlier versus multicultural cities like New York, Toronto or Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 There are multicultural cities that are friendly, L.A. and Montreal come to mind, Vancouver just has the wrong cultures and subcultures. Going a bit deeper than the unfriendliness factor though, is that Vancouver has by far the highest percentage of underhanded and creepy people I've seen anywhere, whereever you go you'll always find some toxic losers but they seem to be attracted to and thrive in this environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 That has not been my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 David Ho knows you need to go and compare more places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 David Ho knows you need to go and compare more places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electro Rock Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I have been all over the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetcoaster Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Have you ever spent any real length of time in any of those places or just collected t-shirts? It's not just the RCMP that's a little ethically "off" around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 The time I spent in northern Scotland... I tell you their sheep are so much friendlier than the ones we have here. Their hockey team sucks though. Sheep can't skate very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Holy crap man, I really hope you don't live in Vancouver anymore. Keep blaming the city and its people, you don't seem to be much better with all the negative bs you're spewing out on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthecivil Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Well being a doctor at least there's hope for being able to buy a place. What I would say is most important is to figure out where you're working first and then figure out where to live. Getting a nice place in Burnaby won't be so nice if your commuting to White Rock. There's nice areas in pretty much every city in the Lower Mainland (even Surrey!) so it's not really going to be hard to find a nice community. Just make sure you don't have to cross any bridges to get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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