Miami is overrated.
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3/17/2007
If you think Miami is NipTuck, do you have a wake up call coming. I'm a second generation Miamian. I have a ton of family that I still visit who call Miami home. Lets get the facts straight. First, Miami is a place where you better know people, who know people, who know people, in order to get ahead. Otherwise your SOL. Second, crime has always been an issue in Miami and throughout South Florida. There's a reason why Miami Vice chose South Florida. Just to give you a couple examples of the type of crimes that I know of first hand, here are some examples. My cousin had his trash cans stolen in a neighborhood where homes are 300k plus. Now if your a true Miamian, you know thats not that much. He lives in Kendall, known as the nicer part of Dade. My friend had his car stolen twice, once they found it on a ship on its way to Central American, second time, wasn't as lucky. Others have told me how you have to be careful when you go home since thieves will wait for you at your house and rob you. Crime is just a way of life in Miami, so is corruption. Next, you better speak Spanish, bottom line. If you want a career or just go out, Spanish is the main language in Miami. Last but not least, everyone work their asses off in order to maintain the super high cost of living. I'm glad I don't live there anymore. It's a mini New York, in the tropics. Same mentality. Just more third world standards. Rich and poor, no middle class. Excellent place to visit though. Beautiful women, nice beaches and scenery, thats it. You better have some serious money when you come. Everyone I know of, wants to leave asap. Its just too much! Too much glamour, money, stress, crime, competition, traffic, hurricanes, home and car insurance, corruption, noise, etc.
Chris | Littleton, CO