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its all old people, so there are lots of jobs |
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texanweazel
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It's OK. People are moving from New York to Florida like it's cool, so you will have plenty of neighbors that were in your boat.
I was in the USMC for 17 years and did a major move every three or so years. It can be done and you will enjoy the adventure. Remember to plan, plan, plan, but don't get pissed off...no plan sticks completely together after the first couple of steps; so remain flexible.
A good portion of my family lived in upstate NY and moved to FL. The economy is great, the taxes are low, and the people are nice. Move, child, move. |
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D J
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You might want to be sure you have a job there before you move. Florida is a big state! You have do decide where you want to live. Check out locals in the net, it's not like your going to be a tourist, your going to have to work. Big cities are crowded, small town are depressed. The economy is slow everywhere.
So do you want to live at the overprices beach where you worry about hurricanes, or in the interior of the state around the Kingdom of the Big Rat(Disney) were it's very crowded.
Or Key West crowded or the panhandle?
Visit first, look for work before you move. You need jobs to support yourself.
Me, I'm native of Florida,lived my first 33 years there. Now I'm in Georgia, hoping to move back soon.
Dj |
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ggaryusa
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The jobs there are low paying compared to NY, much lower. But if you like summer and nice weather year round it's worth it. I moved from NJ to Bradenton FL and had no regrets. |
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Mike L
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The economy in Florida - for the most part is a bit more stable than many other places in the US, especially the NE.
Tourism and agriculture are our main industries - with tourism keeping us bouyant over the past 40+ years.
Service related industries are #3, as we don't really manufacture or make anything.
As our state's housing market was booming for 5-6 years , like so many other states, but has recently very much slowed down and that has effected many other industries, such as the above mention service industry.
South Florida area (WPB, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale) is the most expensive and congrested. Housing is high, both to buy or rent. Central Florida (Orlando and surrounding areas) is still growing, as we aren't limited by the oceans stopping the growth, as in some other metropolitan FL cities.
Beware howerver - the pay scale is lower here than the NE.
However, are taxes are moderate - we have no state income tax - weather is generally mild; i.e., no heating bills, but big A/C bills.
It is different though, from any other part of the US - especially the NE. Not a very old state, here if something is 50+ years old, it is considered a "historical site". Most / alot of the places, businesses, houses, streets, etc are relatively new, if compared to the NE. Florida has only been growing for the past 35 years. Some "transplants" miss the traditional lifestyle of the NE, some don't.
Good luck |
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gypsybruce
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being west coast i lived in florida for 3 months i was totaly disappointed,the crime and drugs and murder was crazy all the cities were run down and dirty for a visit it was ok but you have to pay big rent to stay in the tourist area to feel safe anything outside you literally have to fist fight everyday for your life stay in the worst part of ny for a week and you will see florida lyfestyle just witout the alligators |
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*Go Green*
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take a trip out there together and spend the time there driving around looking at differant area/neighborhoods..just take a couple days to familiarize with where you want to be. |
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Reg B
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Southern Florida is nice but summer time is toooo humid for me
I anything move to Northern part... Like Gainsville (not good at spelling) a pretty town with nice people too... |
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flyngprplppleater
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I'm a military brat, and I just moved from Valdosta, GA (30 minutes from the Florida state line) to Pennsylvania. I've been in Florida many times.
I WOULD NOT move to Florida if:
-you dislike warm weather. Currently, while it is 30-40 degrees up here, it is 70-85 degrees or warmer down there. If you like your seasons, Florida is not the place to go.
-you have a dislike of backwoods animals. I'm not comlpetely certain if Florida is crawling with these, but Georgia was. Though not particuarly dangerous, they were fairly abundant. The other thing is, we also lived on the outskirts of Valdosta, in a relatively rural area, and close to the Okefenokee swamp, so that may have made a difference. (These were not very obtrusive...they actually gave my siblings and I something to do. We'd go down to the creek and catch tadpoles and minnows, listen and watch the various birds, and shriek every time we saw a spider or snake. I loved it. My neighbors bred chickens. )
I WOULD move to Florida if:
-you love people. Southern hospitality is true. I have not found friendlier, funner people anywhere.
-you are interested in child-friendly environments. I speak from experience; those were some of the best years of my life. I cannot tell you how high I hold Georgia in esteem. Florida is very similar.
-I can't tell you if the economy of Florida is good - I'm sorry, because I know that's what you were really looking for. I wish I could help you more.
Good luck!! |
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Michael H.
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I don't know about Florida itself, but I've heard many cases of people who wanted to move from the cold to some place more than warm, and people hate it because it's hot and sticky. Moving from one extreme to another is no very wise. |
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theshadow01
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I can't imagine a place where the job market is worse than it is here right now. There are very few openings and there are 50+ qualified applicants for every position. I have been looking for work here for just over a year. Companies are shutting their doors left & right and both the private sector and government positions are being cut. Chain restaurants are closing all across the state.
The housing market here is also a mess. There are tons of homes on the market, but only the sellers and the Realtors would advise anyone to buy right now. Prices do not reflect what salaries can support. There are tons of rentals out there as well, and that is where you might be able to find the best deal.
I would not advise moving here without having a job lined up unless you can afford to just hang out on the beach. The weather is perfect for that. |
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LeeLynn
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I live near Florida. I moved 1000 miles away from all of my family, my husbands job took us that far. If you want to move, I would do it before ur little girl starts school. However, no amount of money is worth being away from family and friends. Just really think this through before you do it. I think it depends on what part of Florida too.. |
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kaosktrl
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He and you should apply for jobs first then move.Dont move here with out a job first. |
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Dont_taze_me_bro
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I lived in South Florida (Palm Beach-Broward-Dade). It sucked and blew. Don't move there. Look at Tampa or other west coast places. |
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PenneyL2
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I live in FL and my homeowners insurance just doubled even though the area I live in hasn't been hit directly by a hurricane in over 30 years. |
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JOE G
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Great post! I completely understand your question. Money is hard for a lot of people right now since the enconomy is going down. My friend told me about this website of an organization that gives people up to $1500 towards their rent or mortgage. It's available in most areas, so I think you should check it out.
http://www.aissh.com
Hope this helps! |
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paintedhorse30
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The job market in central FL is horrendous. The pay is extremely low per ratio to the cost of living. There are places in Connecticut that are cheaper to live. My brother and sister both live in upstate NY and are shocked at the high utility bills in FL. Can't blame it on A/C because it costs more to heat a home. Please do some real homework before moving your family from NY-- especially upstate NY where it is beautiful. FL is ugly. Remember, there is also the culture shock to worry about. It is a totally different world here. I used to live in upstate NY and now I am stuck in Central FL, once you become one of the working poor, you pretty much stay where you are. Southerners don't like Yankees, that is another thing to deal with, they are only hospital to other Southeners. |
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pokerfaces55
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storm insurance is gonna cost you a fortune
most of the best bike shops are on the east coast near major beaches
gas is high there. but cheaper then new york
fresh fruits are wonderful
most of the highways are in good shape
cops are harder on those that violate the laws then in most places |
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Mencken
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The economy in Florida is like the economy everywhere else. It's slowing. But Florida remains vibrant. Such a move requires a few bucks in savings. Don't come down here on your last $2 and hope everything works out or you'll soon be calling your parents for bus fair to get back to NY. |
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Sweetiepie.
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I LOVE FLORIDAA! |
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~Italian Bella~
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well...I my self live in Florida. It is one of the best places I know! In Florida, we have beaches (in most places,it depends where u r living) 5-10 mins away.The weather is always perfect.I was born in NY and I know it can be really cold up there. So coming down to florida would probaly be ur best choice!
good luck! |
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godged
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Try this site:
http://www.bestplaces.net |
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headhunter
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We live in a small town between Fort Myers and Sarasota and although we enjoy it we have not found work and have been here about 3 years, we go north in the spring and work till about Xmas to be able to afford this lifestyle without taping into our retirement to much. As everyone has said take the time to visit and you may want to consider getting as close to a populated city as possible without travling a couple hours a day. locate work first and affordable housing is every where presently. It's expensive for the most part with low wages , so plan well.
Good luck!!!!!! |
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justme
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well there are pleanty of houses here!!
There are some great areas and some not so great areas, I would go where you can find work. So look for that before anything else.
Good luck! |
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michael
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I'm pretty sure theres motorcycle shops in every state in the US.... |
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james m
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read about cassadaga, its a town in florida, CRAZY
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassadaga,_Florida |
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Lauren E
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my sister moved from NY to Florida. She was happy about the move. she lives on the west coast in Cape Coral, Fort Myers. They is a tone of building and the houses are super cheap! |
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