I'm a young black male in the US  Army, i'm trying to find a city to live when i get out, and suggestions?
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First, ignore the idiot above. Thank you for serving our country! I live in Kansas City. I like it. Come check it out.
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Here is my two cents. I have been in the Army for 15 years (ten years active duty and five years in the National Guard).\n\nPROS\n\n1) You will grow up and become a man or woman. You will learn to accept and handle responsibility in stages.\n\n2) You will travel far more than you ever imagined. In the ten years I was on active duty, I was stationed in Korea, Germany, Bosnia and Kosovo. I traveled to five of the seven continents and have visited over 70 countries. All without a passport. All without paying commercial airfare (most I ever paid was $30)\n\n3) You can get over $50,000 in college money for an initial investment of $1200. It may not get you to Harvard, but it can get you a degree in many schools.\n\n4) While in active duty, the Army (don't know about the other branches) pays 75% of your tuition. So in addition to the GI Bill and Army College Fund, you can get a great head start for 25% of the cost of normal tuition.\n\n5) As long as you declare a major and fill out some form (I forget which one, but your Education Center can tell you), there are hundreds of colleges who will accept EVERY CREDIT you earn while in the military. Most schools will accept some but not all if you are not in the military.\n\n6) Real world experience is just as valuable as a college education. And you will get plenty in the military. If you have both real world experience AND a college education, the sky is literally the limit to what you can achieve.\n\n7) You get credit for attending college while in the military toward promotions. That means all other things being equal, the college student will get promoted before the non-college student.\n\n8) Income is FANTASTIC! Don't buy the hype that the military doesn't pay squat. Where else can you get a SECURE job straight out of high school, pay no rent or utilities AND have over a thousand dollars a month to spend or save or invest in whatever you want? If you work minimum wage somewhere (about $850 per month) and then pay for an apartment and utilities, there isn't going to be much left over after everything is paid for.\n\n9) Access to a Thrift Savings Account (TSP). It is the equal of a 401(k) account for government employees. Take advantage of it and sock away as much as you can while you are young and take advantage of compound interest. I have two TSP account - one military and one civilian (I also work for the Department of Homeland Security). The funds I invest in have grown between 60% and 80% over the last two years. Senators have TSP accounts, the President can have one, every government employee can have one.\n\n10) An AWESOME retirement program. You can retire after 20 years (15 years sometimes if they offer early retirements) and begin drawing a pension IMMEDIATELY. If you go in at 17, you can retire with a pension at 37 and still have the next 30 for another full career with pensions.\n\nCONS\n\n[ crickets chirping ]\n\nHonestly, there is nothing that I can say is really bad about the military. It is definitely a lifestyle, and it either agrees with you or it doesn't. As long as you can figure out the head game aspect of it, it can be the easiest, most rewarding job you ever have. I currently make over six figures, and I got the job due to my experience in the military. I enjoy the military so much and it is such a part of my life that I continue to stay in.\n\nThe military is not about the money. It is about opportunity. It is about patriotism. It is about Duty, Honor, Country. It is about camaraderie. It is about your fellow brothers and sisters in arms.
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If you are serious about finding a new place to live in the US, try this popular tool from CNN. http://money.cnn.com/best/bplive/\n\nYou can search cities based on qualities like: crime rate, weather and school quality.\n\nGood luck.
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First, take advantage of your military transition center.  They should have excellent programs that cover resume writing and interview workshops.  They'll help translate all those military terms into ideas that can be understood by civilians.  I don't know your job specialty but try to find similar positions in the job market (if you like what you're doing).  In general, you should have excellent communication skills, strong understanding and ability to work with teams, and the ability to adapt and shift directions when needed.  It can be a bit overwhelming at times especially moving to the opposite coast but stay positive.  Try to find a friend or family member near the area you are moving to while you get on your feet.  Best of luck!
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I hope you have a great understanding of the German language.  It is a beautiful country and I can really understand why you would want to stay there.\n\nDoes the base that you are on have a family support center?  Also, I know when my husband got out of the AF, they provided a transition program to help him adjust to civilian life.  You might be able to check those out.\n\nOtherwise, I'd suggest you make friends with some of the local residents there and start asking questions.
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Hi wpjl69,\nWith all of that why would you ask us? You sound very smart and can make that choice on your own. But since you did ask us I say Denver or New York. Good Luck: Blueladybug
709165
Find a rural community and there you will find many eligible young farm men. And then move in the community and go for what you know. Good luck in your search. God bless
753717
For what? City subsidized homes?  Military housing?  Where are you? (That might help people in giving you answers.)
147810
Maybe you have reasons for wanting to move.  Are you in an abusive environment?  If so, don't try to live on the streets. You can call Girls and Boys Town and they will help you find a place where you will be safe. And even if it isn't abusive but you just feel you have to get it out because you can't take it anymore, they will help you with that, too.\nhttp://www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/index.asp\n\nIn my case, when I was 17, I didn't get along with my Mom but it was because I didn't want to abide by her rules. I was rebellious and I was wrong. I stayed home and now looking back I am so glad I did. I would have missed out on so much that last year of high school.  To answer your question, you are still a minor until you are 18.  So, hopefully one of these two answers will help.
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It's great that your putting some thought into your move. I have seen too many gay guys (especially younger ones) get into a real bind because they moved to "Fabulous" gay areas like Hawaii or New York City that were way too expensive for them. I have met many gay guys who moved to Chicago from smaller towns that often have a tough time adapting to the expenses of living in a large urban area. \n\nFirst I would encourage both of you to make your education a priority, as I am sure you know the opportunities and earning potential for someone with a college education are better. \n\nIf you can't go to school full time, you may want to live somewhere with affordable colleges such as community colleges or a branch of a state university. College towns are usually more liberal and open minded then most communities. Most college towns also have active gay and lesbian communities that will be helpful when moving to a new town.\n\nIf you live in Texas have you thought of moving to Austin ? a university, thriving economy, active gay community ? Other towns that come to mind are Kansas City, Denver, Columbia, MO, and Phoenix.  \n\nI live in Chicago which has a large thriving gay community but it is expensive and if you have never lived in a large urban area or are used to long, cold winters this could take some time to adjust.
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Hi Duke,\nIn the USA you can find many opportunities in any big city. Get on a bus to take you downtown. It won't be much of a walk until you find a soup kitchen where you can apply your talents. Many homeless people are suffering from mental illness and your gift of reason and skills for personal communication can be a great help to getting them get off the streets.\nPut your education to use, Duke. Make the world a better place for all of us.\n-Zealnik
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Join the military as an Engineer, your housing, children and future will be covered. You can be a map maker which is what my husband did. When you get deployed you are on the very back lines. I suggest you do two years of college and go as an officer, I highly recommend air force. You can start as a poliot and change careers while you're in. \n\nDefinately look into it. Not everyone in the military sees combat. The benefits are out of this world, especially in today's ecom.
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You have lots of choices, there are many safe areas and good schools.  Are you looking for a suburb or in the city?  It would make sense to focus on the areas around a workplace so your commute wouldn't be too terrible.
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You best training and schooling would be in the Air Force or Navy. \n\nYou would get some of the best training plus you should get veterans preference on getting hired when you leave the military.
806207
Hahaha, I am an American Citizen and I would like to escape to another country, maybe you could ask Uncle Sam if we could trade places haha
1119861
I say ATL- not because I live here. Atlanta is a work in progress and has much potential to be the best. LA is great if you have work there that can pay your rent and bills. Detroit is too cold(I'm from Indiana) and Houston I don't know about, just that it is IN Texas ^_^
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I'm joining americorps in alaska. I come back home in november. from there i'll be getting ready to move to a different city. Where? I dont know.