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There’s no place like Las Vegas in the world; therefore people from all over the world come here every day. Vegas has changed over the years, but most of the change has been in the last 6 to 7 years.

1. HOUSING AREA

   the housing market here is too high. A typical 3 bedroom 1.5 to 2 bathroom 1500-1700 square foot home should retail for $140,000. To $160,000. it now sells for $230,000. For $250,000. The people who buy these homes and high-rise Condo units are either the rich using them for second or third homes or the investors who are renting them out.

2. WATER

   most of the water used in Las Vegas comes from Lake Mead. The lake is currently 50 to 55 feet BELOW the level it was 6 to 7 years ago. The population of Las Vegas is up by about 2 million people. There are swimming pools in most of the homes. You see tons of individuals pulling their grass and setting up a Desert Landscape consisting of coloured rocks and a few plants. What will occur in the next few years when the population grows even more?

3. TRAFFIC

   Of course, every city has its own traffic problems. In Las Vegas that’s magnified even more by the poor highway system and the indisputable fact that the majority of the population lives in valleys surrounded by mountains. Vegas has some of the most aggressive drivers in the United States. Part of the problem is the absence of police patrolling the streets. Most cities have normal RUSH HOUR traffic in the morning and evening. Vegas has RUSH HOUR all day because of the 24 hour work environment because the shifts stop and begin for 24 hours. Also, as a result of the construction boom, a lot of construction workers helped to block the road. Gasoline prices are amongst the highest in the country.

4. SUMMER HEAT

   it is dry heat! In the summer when the temperature stays above 100 degrees everyday it’s downright HOT! It drains you if you’re in it for a long time. No thunderstorms arose for some relief. There are not any rivers or streams nearby, only one large lake 25 miles away!

5. SCHOOL

   the school system is in big trouble. They are building new schools to keep up with the great population growth. The problem is finding teachers to fill the void. The starting salary of a schoolteacher is about $27,000. Per year. Along with teachers’ low salaries is the indisputable fact that there isn’t any affordable housing for them to move here. If you’re a guru, why would you want to move to Las Vegas and lower your lifestyle?

6. WORK

   There are quite a lot of jobs, particularly in a casino, and the main reason there are quite a lot of jobs is because the casinos just do not treat you well. When you apply for any job, you must take into consideration the last ten years of service and you must have good credit. Their attitude is that you can get replaced in no time by someone else. In 9-11 the large layoffs that took place weren’t really necessary. Casinos are worried about their BOTTOM LINE. Many management people get laid off and have their job titles removed so even although they’ve worked there for a few years, they reapply and must undergo everything a novice does and haven’t any independence.

7. GAMBLE

   Wherever you live in the world today the lure of gambling won’t ever be as big as it’s in Las Vegas. Casinos, grocery stores, gas stations and most bars have gambling. When you live in Las Vegas gambling becomes an addiction. Sure, there are shows and fine dining, but where are most of them located? At the casino! Normal activities that you might think of like cooking with family and friends and going out to dinner with friends are so hard to do because everybody works different shifts and days off. It is very difficult to get together with other people even once a month. You can only stay at home and watch television or movies to your heart’s content, particularly when you see and feel the presence of gambling around you. Another problem that goes together with gambling is ALCOHOL. When you are in a casino for a long time, you normally have a few drinks. Why, because they’re free! The dollar or two you give the cocktail waitress still makes it a hell of a bargain. Alcohol clouds your judgment and you end up making gambling decisions that you regret later. Gambling is starting to take over your life. Your money is spent on gambling rather than other things like vacations, nice clothes etc. Like many others who live here, you tend to feel trapped. WORK, SLEEP, GAMBLE, DRINK! What a vicious circle that’s very difficult to escape!

8. MULTI-CULTURE

   if you’re a Caucasian-born American citizen, you’re a minority amongst the population here in Vegas. There are people here from Korea, China, Israel, Bulgaria, Mexico, Philippines, Romania, Pakistan, Iran and Ethiopia. Is this a negative aspect for a city? It’s very similar to living in New York City and San Francisco. You find it hard to trust people when they do not speak English because you do not know what they’re talking about. Some cultures of individuals are naturally aggressive. You continually keep an eye on your position in whatever lane you are headed when you are at the grocery store, gas station, or fast food joint for fear that you might lose ground. If you like big city vibes like in New York or San Francisco then Vegas is for you! If you are used to friendly people greeting and speaking English and not being overly aggressive then Vegas is NOT for you!

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