Top 10 Reasons NOT to move to Alaska.

Top 10 Reasons NOT to move to Alaska

Have you ever thought about moving to Alaska? Maybe live off the grid? Over the 60 plus years, Alaska has been a state it has stirred the imagination of many Americans.
Alaska has a lot to offer people that want a new life, it just isn't for everyone. A lot of the people that do move to Alaska return within a year. So, before you make that move do some research. This video might help while you are researching Alaska. These are just the cons. If this video gets enough views we'll do the other side of the Pros and Cons of living in Alaska.
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[alaska-ou]

My father moved up here a long time ago. He's been up here for 40 years. Was born here in Alaska myself, and all I have to say is that Alaska is an amazing place to live, as long as you're in the right place. Fun all year long. Midnight sun in the summer and the complete opposite in the winter, never gets old! Summer is months away as of now, but I can't wait. Been all over the lower 48. There will never be anything like Alaska in the lower 48, ever.

[Ristlynn]

This is great. I think there’s 3 types of people in Alaska. The ones that grew up here and love living here. The ones that grew up here and don’t want to live here anymore. And the ones that move here. Personally think the ones that move here do the best and have the best outlooks/ attitudes for whatever reason. Sadly, I’m the second, I grew up here and don’t want to live here. I’ve moved out once and will be doing it again. Hopefully better this time… there are some great things about this state, and talking to ppl day to day, there is a lot of pride for here. Like texas, you can’t really go talking trash about your state here to most people. A lot of ppl aren’t that cheery or are negative and I think it’s largely the weather. It can ruB off and be demoralizing and you won’t even realize it. Me, I don’t mind the ppl, I just am done with the darkness nearly half the year, weather, etc. and need to move and experience new things and opportunities.

[jeramiewalton]

Alaska was number 2 on my list of places to never visit... I moved here to Kodiak Alaska over a year ago after the Californians got the rent in Idaho doubled. As soon as I moved here I realized I don't ever want to go back to the lower states. The natural beauty of Alaska is truly unparalleled. And freedom is a REAL thing here.

[jonathandehn]

Lived in Fairbanks for 20 years. Liked it. But there is the old joke, Alaska has 4 seasons like everywhere else... June, July, August and Winter.

[trekuhl]

Like Alaska, living in Wyoming is similar, I carried a survival kit just in case my vehicle broke down at the wrong place and time. Such a situation can cost you your life. There are those who have never been to Alaska or west of the Mississippi River and don’t understand what, “being in the middle of nowhere” really means.

[rickmcelroy]

I've lived in Alaska for 35 years and love it! Is it cold? Well yeah, after all it is Alaska. We have four seasons...June, July, August, and winter.

[garybettman]

Great video once again my friend!! I hope everyone is having an awesome week! Greetings from lovely NJ. - Gary.

[dbrewu]

Having spent some time in Alaska . I can assure you that the vast majority of people are simply Not cut out for Life in Alaska . Nothing is easy there, i mean nothing .

[esotericsolitaire]

I knew a lady that lived in AK for a few years, teaching at a local college. She became depressed during the sunless days and never found the man of her dreams. The whole reason she moved from the lower 48 was because of the male to female ratio. It did not work out, at all.

[tonyarmbrust]

Spot on list, Briggs. I lived in Anchorage from 1991-97, working at a TV station. Get this, I didn’t have a car when I first moved up! Fortunately, my apartment was close to work and shopping. Unfortunately, it was kind of in a sketchy neighborhood. Still, I had a good experience there, but I never want to see snow for the rest of my life.

[sirsyncalot]

Damn! That sucks kinda looking for a place to move to lay low small town life but now I’ve gotta go back to the drawing board

[aliciamillerministry]

Been here for 2 yrs snd never encountered any crimes and no racists here everyone respect each other no riot no protest here Thanks GOD

[akgolfpro]

Borned and raised in this beautiful state and moved to the Lower 48 for college, still visit friends and family, but likely won't move back. Living or growing up here will toughen you up and people are much more self-sufficient and tend to rely on their communties and neighbors more than institutions. That's why there is an underlying sense of Libertarianism here. Although it's a red state, that's more of a relfection of Alaskans' desire not to take orders from D.C. than their actual allignment from a policy perspective. For example, Alaska has strong unions and labor laws, a high minimum wage, legalized weed and other more left-leaning policies. They just prefer to impliment things at the state level, since there's literally one degree of connection here.

If you are considering moving here, I honestly don't think you'll regret the experience, whether it's a year or a lifetime. Pro tip: have a winter activity! If you ski/snowboard, ice fish, snow machine (saying snow mobile will get you punched), moose hunt, snow sculpt, play pond hockey... Do anything in the winter, you will learn to look forward to both seasons (Winter/Construction).

Keep in mind too, 1/5 of Alaska's population is Alaska Native and many villages struggle with drugs and alcohol and the crimes that stem from them. The native corporations in particular are doing positive work to ameliorate these issues, but the problem persists. For this reason, the statewide statistics are not always an accurate picture of what may actually be experienced, so focus on the specific community to which you're considering relocation.

[alaskaheidi]

Alaskan since 1969 and really my biggest beef is that the fruit & veggies we get are usually flavorless. We really don’t mind people leaving though!

[georgiancrossroads]

I lived in Haines Alaska for 22 years. Great place. It is served by the state ferry, and it has a road to the big world, unlike Juneau. It was a 4 plus hour ferry ride to Juneau. And a similar length drive to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. And what a ride! Worth every minute. Haines definitely is NOT affected by most of the Alaskan problems. Great community. Good M to F ratio. Even the weather is milder. And it was mentioned by Outdoor Magazine as one of the ten best cities for outdoor recreation in the US. Nevertheless I'd only recommend it to the adventurous.

[libertystuffnthingsreviews]

I had a firm job offer for AK just last week. I turned it down for a job in WA. 3 reasons. 1 is promotion potential. 2 was cost of living compared to the pay (I am single). 3 is the lack of roads and places to drive. I love roadrips and the mountains. Thought AK was the dream spot. The deeper I dug, the more I realized I'd be unhappy there.

[greglarson]

Someone from California bought my cabin in Alaska and moved into it. The guy died within 1 month. Had no idea what he was doing and drowned in the ocean in front of the cabin.

[hermanmunster]

Finally a video that speaks some truth. Lived in AK in the 80s was good. Today, AK developers are overly greedy. Modest housing not available under $300k-400k range. Under that is a rotted out, infested dump they call 'fixer-upper'. Property taxes inching up, and living off the grid is just a BS pipe dream. Majority of jobs are either tourism (min wage) or govt (extreme politics). With current rates of inflation, AK is generally double the lower 48. Just not worth it, too bad could be a great retirement option but would eat away most folks savings pretty quick. Has become the land of the high end professionals who build fly in mansions and their personal and civil servants humbly waiting on them. Sad joke from what used to be, when they actually had decent paying middle class jobs in the 50s and 60s. If I was stuck living up there year round, sad to say but would probably grow d o p e.

[AloneinRemoteAlaska]

You are spot on! Also its not just A gun. You'll want to own a few. And pretty much if you can't buy something local, you order from Amazon! Expensive either way. As for the saying "The odds are good, but the goods are odd" that pretty much sums it up. Great video! 😁

[thetruthbetold]

I lived in Alaska for many years. Good restaurants in Anchorage. I really liked Homer. Lots of bears. When it was time to leave, I was ready.