Personal finance in New Orleans

[thrifty++]

I have noticed that no one on here seems to post from New Orleans.

It is a city that has always intrigued me. It seems like a very interesting city and is not too big and doesnt get cold winters. It also appears to have a low cost of living and decent income prospects.

Has anyone on here pursued financial independence from New Orleans? How is it?

[OTCW]

I lived there three years but spent a whole lot of money eating and drinking. Don't regret it, but I wasn't ERE in the least.

I did have a friend down there who drove a bike everywhere and slept on the floor of a series of cheap apartments, so it is doable.

[bryan]

> doesnt get cold winters

There are other seasons to worry about too!

If I lived there I would put on 100 pounds. A bit worried about the land sinking, climate change, the Mississippi river, and economy shifting. Great city when I visit, though.

America has only three cities: New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Everywhere else is Cleveland.

[thrifty++]

Why would you put on 100 pounds if you lived there? Southern Fried food?

[bryan]

Lots of booze and Southern/Cajun food, firstly. Lack of will or culture to do much exercising or walking in the heat+humidity, secondly.

[James_0011]

Are there jobs in New Orleans? I never see any tech jobs posted there at least.