I find this an interesting, and telling list, of our 20 most miserable cities.
1. Cleveland, OH
2. Stockton, CA
3. Memphis, TN
4. Detroit, MI
5. Flint, MI
6. Miami, FL
7. St. Louis, MO
8. Buffalo, NY
9. Canton, OH
10. Chicago, IL
11. Modesto, CA
12. Akron, OH
13. Kansas City, MO
14. Rockford, IL
15. Toledo, OH
16. New York, NY
17. Sacramento, CA
18. Youngstown, OH
19. Gary, IN
20. Philadelphia, PA
Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
As John Wayne once said: "Life's tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid."
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Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
Wow.
I grew up in the Cleveland area- suburbs. Although I've lived here now longer than I had in Ohio, I still like the area.
I was an avid skier and snowmobiler, so the snow never fazed me. I had a great job.... a nice life.
Perhaps the inner-city might be "miserable", but Geauga County certainly isn't.
I grew up in the Cleveland area- suburbs. Although I've lived here now longer than I had in Ohio, I still like the area.
I was an avid skier and snowmobiler, so the snow never fazed me. I had a great job.... a nice life.
Perhaps the inner-city might be "miserable", but Geauga County certainly isn't.
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Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
Other than Memphis, not one single Southern city made the list.
Nor did any place in New England. Interesting.
Why don't they just say everywhere in the Midwest?
Nor did any place in New England. Interesting.
Why don't they just say everywhere in the Midwest?
Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
Almost all of them are cold climates. I find it really odd that Miami was stuck in there so high
Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
Here is Forbes "take" on the list. They included most things financial - taxes, foreclosures, business success (or not) - and crime.
http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/11/americ ... elsections
Nanette, this was their comment for Cleveland:
The city of Cleveland has had a colorful history. The Cuyahoga River, which runs through the city, famously caught fire in 1969 thanks to rampant pollution, and it wasn't the first time. In 1978 it became the first U.S. city to default on its debts since the Great Depression. Cleveland sports fans have had to endure more anguish than those in any other city. The city has been dubbed with a less than endearing nickname: the Mistake by the Lake. This year Cleveland takes the top spot in our third annual ranking of America's Most Miserable Cities. Cleveland secured the position thanks to its high unemployment, high taxes, lousy weather, corruption by public officials and crummy sports teams (Cavaliers of the NBA excepted).
http://www.forbes.com/2010/02/11/americ ... elsections
Nanette, this was their comment for Cleveland:
The city of Cleveland has had a colorful history. The Cuyahoga River, which runs through the city, famously caught fire in 1969 thanks to rampant pollution, and it wasn't the first time. In 1978 it became the first U.S. city to default on its debts since the Great Depression. Cleveland sports fans have had to endure more anguish than those in any other city. The city has been dubbed with a less than endearing nickname: the Mistake by the Lake. This year Cleveland takes the top spot in our third annual ranking of America's Most Miserable Cities. Cleveland secured the position thanks to its high unemployment, high taxes, lousy weather, corruption by public officials and crummy sports teams (Cavaliers of the NBA excepted).
As John Wayne once said: "Life's tough. It's even tougher if you're stupid."
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Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
I can't imagine Kansas City or Memphis as being miserable...they're both in my top 10 cities of the US! I hated winters in Kansas City...but, loved living there the rest of the year..LOL
Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
I've spent some time working in Memphis. The only thing I found miserable was the pay. It's nearly half what I make here. But for some reason, as a contractor, they are paying me double their full time people. I'll never understand the corporate world.
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Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
must have been Colts fans answering the survey.JRO wrote: I find it really odd that Miami was stuck in there so high
After Mon & Tues, even the calendar says W-T-F!
Re: Most Miserable Cities Per Forbes Mag.
LOLedible complex wrote:must have been Colts fans answering the survey.