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Its been almost a year since my wife and I married in STX and we STILL miss it terribly. We are still even considering moving there, sometime.
I just wondered if anyone has ever relocated to STX, then realized it was a mistake and left? What were your reasons?
My wife and I are both quiet people, no need for partying or a massive social life, but still I wonder why people leave.
Any input?
Posted : March 16, 2006 5:02 pm
Most people who leave STX after living here for a while do so because they arrived with a mistaken impression about what life would be like living on an island. This covers a lot of territory. Some people think it will be like living in a non-stop, 5-star vacation and that isn't the reality. Some people think that it will be exactly like it is on the mainland but warmer. That also isn't the reality (other than the warmer part).
Life is different in the islands. There are cultural differences that impact some people in a good way and others in a bad way. Many new arrivals are fleeing a hectic life on the mainland but never learn to adjust to a slow pace even though they thought it was what they wanted.
"Be careful what you wish for" is an appropriate warning to keep in mind. Some people do leave. Their reasons are varied and many. Lots of people stay, too. Adjusting to the changes in lifestyle is necessary. Arriving with a realistic understanding of what life in the islands is REALLY like is key. Attitude is important.
Posted : March 16, 2006 5:18 pm
Michael
People come and go all the time. If you check above and do a SEARCH, you will find many,many,many discussions on why people go or stay in the Virgin Islands. I am sure it will be interesting reading for you.
It will probably answer as many questions as it raises.
On your search be sure to go back a year or more as I don't remember when those threads appeared.Use search words like 'leaving the islands', and 'why did you leave?' ..etc.
They should be very helpful for you.
Posted : March 16, 2006 10:02 pm
Michael, My husband and I moved here about 8 months ago - and love it. Time has flown by. There is a very nice group of "newbies" on the island that have been here for a couple years or less, that can help you. Many we met on this board. For us it is much like living in a small town. We live a pretty quiet life style, which we love. There is, however, plenty of live music, parades, and get-togethers (for every occassion) if you want. We once moved from Wisconsin to a remote part of western Oklahoma - THAT was a much more traumatic, different move than this has been. People move all the time; so yes, people move here than move away. Most reasons I have seen are that they are too far from family & friends. We've had so many visitors that isn't happening!
Posted : March 17, 2006 11:20 am
I moved to STX in August/05. I had some idea about what it would be like, but it was not like someone could tell me how it would effect me personally. I had some real detachment issues at first. Now I am dreading a decision I have to make within the next week or so as to whether I'm going back to the mainland to all the things I thought I missed. Like a pretty good income, and all that comes with metropolitan living. I say if it is something you think you might want to do then give it a try. Just keep things at home kind of on hold until you are sure STX is for you and yours.
Posted : March 20, 2006 11:21 am
