the WORST town we've ever lived in - Stay Away!!
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3/22/2009
We have lived in myrtle beach for 5 years now and each spring, more and more people move to this town and contribute to the decline of the culture and general class level of this quickly declining town. Fake-ness runs rampant and people will use you for anything they can if you have something they want. I have never, in my life, seen such a violating town anywhere in the country. People have no respect or dignity as you can often see people driving around (even with kids in the car) while doing drugs and acting erratically.
Low cost of living? Not actually. The cost of living vs wages earned ratio has been unfavorable since 2005. food here is more expensive than in NY where wages are CONSIDERABLY higher. Car tax, school tax
Crime is out of control and there are far too little police to control the situation. South Carolina needs to get the payroll for their law enforcement in line with the severity of their job.. $30,000 starting pay is laughable and i'm suprized they can convince any to do the job for that! I made $44,000 to run a retail store! One of my assistant managers (female) was punched in the face while walking on the beach by a homeless man that was looking to go to jail for the night (TRUE STORY!).
A city police friend of ours had 138 DUI's in one year..THATS JUST ONE OFFICER! can you imagine..??
Families please stay away! Poeple in the area find it funny to wager on the time in which it will take for marriages and relationships to fall apart from the time you move here. <- true story!
no culture, out of control crime, drugs, prostitution, and 15% unemployment (as of march 2009), over populated schools<- some of the worst in the country - lead to a very unstable environment.
We urge you to reconsider this place before bringing your family. Girls in college - BUY THE BIGGEST CAN OF MACE YOU CAN FIND. Take a good look around the next time you vacation here!
We are finally leaving this sh!t hole town.. about 5 years too late!
Bill | Myrtle Beach, SC