Not too proud
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6/8/2008
I find Milwaukee to be a very segregated place. Different ethnic groups live on different sides of City. The jobs have been leaving the City one by one. The lack of training and the W2 system has created handicaps for the advancement of the people. I find that people can live better off of W2 than if they work. Yet if you go that route you stand a chance of selling your self for a life that isn't the greatest. A Catch 22, simply because the working class struggles so much more to acquire the things one deserves. The school system hasn't been the greatest. Mainly due to the students and the vast population lack interest in education. The opportunities for job growth and advancements are very limited. It is amazing how people will and can stand in the way of your growth. The lack of quality jobs, professional opportunities, jealousy concerning youth verses older, and racial divide has made the terms "crabs in the bucket" & "Cut Throat" a mere reality, which is a night mare.
In a semi beautiful place that was once known for the manufacturing, brewers, and a quality place to raise a family has gone down hill. Im speaking from my point of view as a native of this place. Most of my family has moved away, yet im still here in the struggle. My day will come soon.
The surrounding areas are nice, Brown Deer, Wauwatosa, & West Allis. I like the suburb areas which are outside of Milwaukee County, Mequon & Brookfield, but they aren't for African Americans, (speaking in terms of events they exclude African Americans. So A.A. have to conform to fit the social dominating class).
Speaking with people that have relocated here from other places. They tend to like it here for a few reasons.
1. They are from a smaller towns so there is a lot to do here.
2. The crime here is less then where ever they are from.
3. They move in the Gentrified areas (Downtown Milwaukee, River West & Brewers Hill area which is the east side), or the outskirts of the city which hides the facts of what is really going on in the City Of Milwaukee.
So if you choose to move here for a job or for the three reasons other people have moved here you will be fine. But if the other concerns I mention are important to you then I would recommend you to stay away. Worst case Move to Brookfield, Mequon or the other surrounding areas of Milwaukee County. Expect to pay more because their is a price tag with the quality of living.
Im open to questions, comments, & concerns. I feel a lot needs to change. It starts with proper training for jobs and creating jobs & job opportunities. Once this happens people will begin to take education seriously. It also doesnt help when you have well educated people working low level jobs, because there are limited to no opportunities. Nothing is impossible because I think in a 10 - 15 year window change can happen. Its 2008 now. I dont have that kind of time to stick it out. I need somethings to happen for the now.
Jarrid | Milwaukee, WI