the reason is because i live in the city where there is a lot of lawyers and rich doctors and the old ones r mean!
120776
They belong to a different generation with different rules and attitudes.  They believe they are better for they already passed through youth and can tell us about our behavior.
537333
I also came from a small town, but then moved to San Francisco of all places what a contrast.  Big cities are all full of escapees from middle America.  Seems there is always an inner feeling of doing better, seeing things, getting involved with culture.  Some people have it some dont.   There are people who are content being small town.  Some are jelous of the ones who left, and yes some are ignorant only because they play on sterotypes and what they see on tv.  I was always driven to big city life as some are.  I really think its an inner voice telling you to get out of town before you die of stagnation.  But, dont put the average small town person down because they are doing what comes natural to them, maybe a fast pace and learning arent their bag, just having a job and family in a quiet place suits them.  As for ignorant people, stay away from the troublemakers, but just let the others be who they are.  Go back to the city, have your double latte and just be who you are....
544242
It is all about money.  I lived there a long time ago, and it had one of the most wonderful collection of old great homes in the world.  Because it was so nice, with marvelous trees lining the streets, and the envy of many, the demand to live there continued to grow.  Naturally they started to run out of room.  The result was that so many of the homes were on big lots and contractors saw the possibility of cashing in by knocking down the old homes and putting up two new ones on the same lots.  Gradually the character of the town changed from the classic old town of brick and stucco to the brand new show homes, usually without the same class or good taste.  And of course the people will change also, because they are different as well.  It is happening everywhere around the globe to some degree or another.  Change is inevitable and money drives it all.  And tastes change.  Many are led to believe that a brand new home is better than a classic old one.   It was sad for me to see it happening as I had to let go of a fond old memory and times gone by.  I feel for you as I have felt it myself.  Let me know if you wish to talk more.
296681
Isn't it nice Einstein. I have had the good fortune to live in nice neighborhoods most of my life also. They are probably very appreciative of the kind and respectable neighbor you have been to them. Everybody likes nice people, you come across as a darn fine one. Just be you, that will be reward enough for your neighbors.
640976
Very badly I live in Fla and some old folks don't here from family members for years you should be asshamed of your selves if this applies to you .When they die you don't even come down here you just want to know where all the money is . You even hire someone to have a yard sale to sell their stuff shame on you yea right you are busy. Sorry about the rant but maybe someones gram or gramps will get a call I hope you feel bad call them even if they live near by!!
458605
If there are true friends, they will understand your feelings. Moving from one extreme to another has made you see what your preferences are as far as where you choose to live. You are happy. They shouldnt hold that against you. Just explain how going back made you feel, the good about seeing them and the bad about the city.
548112
I happen to be a lawyer.  I was somewhat older when I started law school (30), so there wasn't an illusion of showing up to save the world from all of the injustices, however, I wanted to be really good at what I did.  After working in private practice for 4 years, I struck out on my own.  It has been a struggle to establish a solid client base, but I love being my own boss, getting to pick and choose what cases I want to take, and setting my own hours.  It really gives me a lot more time to spend with my family.  Not the typical burning the midnight oil scenario.  What I truly despise are the people who stereotype the entire legal profession as power hungry, greedy, blood sucking vultures.  That is entirely untrue, and while there are unsavory persons in any profession, many attorneys in my community are truly concerned and caring individuals who volunteer their time on many occasions to help those less fortunate.  Enough said!!
675125
There are many people studing law as compared to passed old days. This has really helped in justice in many countries. To be a lawyer , you need to be very craft and swift and very creative at all time.
164780
The way you and others like you are being treated is a national disgrace. It looks like a deliberate plan to change the demographics. No poor folks (mostly black) need return. Just your typical urban renewal project. Push out the poor and gentrify. I am sorry for your loss and your pain. Keep calling your representatives-local, state, congressional. Sometimes the squeaky wheel actually gets some grease.
456009
Several reasons.  One, they often represent criminals accused of horrible crimes, and do their best to get them acquitted.  While doing so is essential to a just legal system, people often blame the lawyers for doing "too good a job."\n\nSecond, many of them really do make a ton of money off of the misfortunes of other people.  Chemical plant leaks and gives hundreds of people cancer?  Yippee, a tort lawyer's gold mine.  You get the picture :)\n\nMy father's a lawyer, and a couple of my best friends are.  I know a lot of them.  By and large, they're highly ethical, honest, hard-working, and very intelligent people.  But there are still an awful lot of lawyers out there that aren't ethical at all, and will do anything for money...that's true in any profession, but lawyers who do that are often quite visible in society :)\n\nGood luck with your studies.
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Anybody who is not independently wealthy must live on money -- doctors, lawyers, engineers, mechanics, painters.  \n\nMost of these people will make whatever the market will bear.  (You don't see a lot of poor doctors around.)  But public defenders, public interest lawyers, some small firm lawyers -- don't seek great wealth from what they do.
235907
I know my neighbours.\non each side of my house I have sweet little old ladies\nand I am getting to know more and more of the people in houses that are close to me\nI go for a walk around the neighbourhood every day and I end up meeting people
230548
Maybe there are more schizophrenics in big cities than else where. There are too many to keep under control. So they go around wandering the streets talking to their "friends." Sounds like fun. I have lots of "friends" too.
419904
The stereotype is over exagerated. I used to spend at least 2 weeks a year in New York for my company and found the people to be mostly very friendly and helpful. It is true that everyone is in a hurry and if you stand still in the middle of a sidewalk you may get walked over, but all in all New York is a fun, exciting city full of life and interesting people. I think you will enjoy it there.
242883
I live in the big city.  There is just too much here to hate to name one thing.  ie: crime, drugs, traffic, so on and so forth...
557783
They earn such a lot of money at the top of their game that buying a large house makes sound financial sense as they will not playing for long, retirement is at an early age and the house can be sold for a lot of money when you fall on hard times. Plus large houses are a sign of wealth and prestige could you ever imagine Posh & Becks in a 2 bed semi, don't think so somehow
139247
Maybe the problem is that you're somewhere in a place called Stevenage...people are in cities.