Stuck in a City all year except for hunts..........

[Doc Holliday]

Anyone else out there live in a city, with little to no privacy, people and urban chaos all around, work in a corporate office M-F, and dying a little inside every day?

If it weren't for having an awesome future hunt to look forward to every year or so, I seriously might lose it

Anyone else feel this way?

 

[yellow_fin]

Same here. Work and live in Atlanta.

 

[Fatcamp]

Nope. But I have.

Considered making a change?

 

[Mosby]

I spent about 35 years feeling that way. DC, Dallas, etc., Often 6-7 days a week. Hours commuting, trains, buses. Living and working in smaller cities was better. Easier commuting. Home earlier. Eventually I took early retirement and moved into the country. There is a price for everything in life. Money vs time. Some have both but it's hard to find.

 

[Jauwater]

Man, I went through a complete life change because of this. I seriously felt I was losing my soul. Losing my will. Losing integrity. When I felt like I finally hit rock bottom with it I knew I couldn't keep it up. Wife didn't want change. She wanted the lake house, new cars, fancy parties. For me to make the necessary changes I needed to gain back my sanity, and soul it took a divorce, and me walking away from my business, and most of my "friends". Moving a couple hours away, and moving literally into a shack. I've started a new career in plumbing, and I only work when I want to. On average, I may share a word with maybe 10 individuals per day if that. It took a couple years of adjusting for me, but today I'm far more peaceful. I actually enjoy the little things, and I don't wake up stressed about the day or week ahead. The change I made isn't for everybody, but it helped me. I seriously, completely understand where you are coming from.

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[SWOHTR]

Yep, in Southern California. Navy. Can’t wait to be done with both.

 

[MillCreekMike]

Yep, in Southern California. Navy. Can’t wait to be done with both.

I was lucky enough to spend my whole career, both active duty & civil service at smaller Naval Air stations. (35 years so far) Living in small towns or like now on 10 acres. I grew up in the country & had never been to a big city until the navy. I couldn't do it.

 

[5MilesBack]

Yep, I used to but then I left........the workforce and the big cities. But it's still way too crowded even in a smaller city, so changes are a coming........again.........eventually.

 

[Big Ern]

Same boat here. Constantly trying to figure out a way to do what I do in a smaller town in the mountains. In the interim, I am fortunate to be able to travel quite a bit on hunting and skiing trips to keep me sane and motivated.

 

[IdahoElk]

Doc Holiday I would say your inner voice is telling you to leave.

I was in my 20's and felt the same way living in New Jersey, went on a ski trip to Jackson Hole and realized I was meant to be out west, within a year my truck was packed and heading to Idaho, been here 30yrs and I thank God for giving me the courage to leave family and friends who thought I was crazy, not one regret aside from having to fly back east to be with family, my friends come out here to hunt and fish with me.

 

[SWOHTR]

I was lucky enough to spend my whole career, both active duty & civil service at smaller Naval Air stations. (35 years so far) Living in small towns or like now on 10 acres. I grew up in the country & had never been to a big city until the navy. I couldn't do it.

Unfortunately ships can’t go to those places, otherwise I’d be there!

I got one duty assignment in Moscow, ID. Loved it! Will be back as soon as possible.

 

[Soj51hopeful]

I’m pretty lucky. I live and work in the mountains, but I make city wages. One of those sweet deals you have to know someone or blow someone to get into.

 

[CoSwede]

Did it for 26 years in the Navy. Then I retired, bought some businesses that other people work at and I can largely come and go as I please. Working hard at catching up on all that hunting and fishing I missed those 26 years!

 

[orelkaddict]

I remember that feeling, I've always lived in a small town but worked in cities for years. I only got to go home on weekends and sometimes only every other weekend. I finally got to the point that the money wasn't worth it to me. I hated being in the city, hated seeing my kids grow up through pictures my wife sent me. I had to prepare for the change but I took a job at home as a heavy equipment mechanic. Doesn't pay nearly as much and a fairly boring job by comparison, but to me it was totally worth it for my sanity!!!

 

[AZ8]

Yeah, I’m in the Phoenix metro area, stuck in a rut.....work, paycheck, work, paycheck, work, paycheck....etc....What keeps me going is the close proximity of all my outdoor activities. I can be in the elk woods within 2 hours.

I live a simple life and within my means, My job has been good to me, no complaints. I’ve got everything I need really. But the big city is not for me anymore. Never was, but it’s where I make a living.

It’s time for a move back to rural Arizona where I grew up. I just need to find the courage!

 

[Wilderlife]

I feel for blokes in your situation.

I know it's easier said than done, but I made sure that would never happen to me. I worked towards getting a solid job that was available in all rural areas (school teacher) and have only ever applied for jobs in country areas. Hunting access comes easy and I can hunt as much as I want. Most weekends I find myself in the bush in some way. It's perfect.

 

[arwhntr]

Been there, living the majority of my adulthood in Mpls, Chicago and LA. My wife is "big city girl" and fortunately for me this summer I able to convinced her that we should move to Scottsdale, AZ. Seemed like a perfect compromise, in the city yet within striking distance of more public land than I could explore in a lifetime. Don't get me wrong, I love living in the city. The food choices, the vibe, shopping convenience, the entertainment but nature is my religion and without it I feel like something major is missing.

 

[badshot]

I’m pretty lucky. I live and work in the mountains, but I make city wages. One of those sweet deals you have to know someone or blow someone to get into.

I really hope you knew someone instead of the other alternative. But for real I'm working towards that very same goal. It's a long shot but still in the cards, then the real battle starts with convincing the wife.

 

[Jaker_cc]

“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation”

- Henry David Thoreau

 

[brsnow]

I lived in Chicago, NYC, and Denver. You can be fishing and hunting in close proximity of all. Plenty of outdoor experiences to have in and around these cities. I enjoy the urban life as well. We looked at moving to mountains but not until kids are done with school. Too many drugs in mountain and rural schools.