I_ve lived in Ct my whole life, went to Florida recently on a vacation and know I_m very much so wanting to move down there. I don_t know where to begin since this would be a decently big move down there. My biggest concern would be employment since I_m still paying off college loans, credit cards, and don_t have too great of a job (history major- go figure). Any and all suggestions on how to make this dream possible and an easy transition would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Employment is a big deal because unless you are trained in something that is in demand you won_t be paid anywhere near as well as in Conn. Too much cheap labor in Fl. $7 or less an hour is typical.I_ve lived in Florida most of my life. It is expensive to live here in some respects, but for other reasons it could be affordable. As a history major, I would think you would be in teaching. There have been a lot of cutbacks this year, and they are laying off teachers in some areas. I live in Manatee County (below Tampa) on the West coast. It is beautiful. There are a lot of retired folks, but more and more young people. The housing was out of sight (and reach) a couple years ago, but it is coming into range now. This would be a good time to make a move. We are a service-type area, so anything you do in the service industry (restaurant, lawn care, etc.) you can make money. There is also a LOT of money here, so there are a lot of banking, investment type jobs.
Florida, because of it_s climate, is also a draw to low income, homeless, etc. types of people. There is a wide variety of economic classes, and good/bad areas. Anywhere you move, go to visit first. If you don_t come down here in the snowbird time of year (January-April) you can generally visit fairly cheap.
The mom in me is telling you to get out of debt as fast as you can, and to stay out of debt. Credit cards are like snakes getting ready to bite at all time.
We have what northerners call a _Sunshine Tax_, meaning that Florida is such a nice place to live, that it_s worth it not to make as much money. It_s very casual here. If you are careful, I would think that it is no different than anywhere else. If you think you are going to make money here, you will probably be disappointed. I don_t know how businesses get away with it, but they do. I make $15 an hour as an office manager, but I also make more than most of the people I know. Businesses actually start people out at $7-$8 an hour, and get away with it.
Good luck. You_re young, so give it a shot. Take a chance. You can always move back to CT if you don_t like it here.Not to discourage you but wages are definitely lower. I am in human resources and thought by now things would catch up with the rest of the world. Living here is not cheap and many employers want to pay their people in _sunshine_ and not $$$. Think about the east coast or Tampa area as oppose to Southwest Florida where wages are even less.
Something else- if you are young and looking for single people, try to find employment with a large company, get involved in a club or church. Its hard to meet young people in some areas.
Having said all that- I moved here when I was 25- have a happy marriage and wonderful family- a great job and have enjoyed living here for 20 years! All the best to you - just do your research!!!
You can send me your resume- apply via www.floridamoves.com , Careers
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