Moving From NYC

dwmte says on Apr 10, 2005, 08:23:

adrianar... given any thought to florida? it's great for kids, costs about a third of new york...for anything...or less, and it's got palm trees and beaches. too, there's plenty of work of all kinds.

you can e us (wife and i) and we'll share what we know:

dwmte at bellsouth.net

good luck

dw

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kikiortiz11 says on Apr 10, 2005, 16:04:

Florida! is a great alternative. Beatiful weather and beaches... you cant beat it! South Florida is growing so fast that Im sure you will have no problem finding work. West Palm Beach is a good mid size city. You should really look into it.

Suerte

Kiki Ortiz-Matallana

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adrimm says on Apr 10, 2005, 17:03:

Portland? May want to check on the seismology stuff, but it really is a lovely city with fairly moderate climate.

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Adrianar says on Apr 10, 2005, 18:54:

Thanks so much for your comments and suggestions!

I've considered Florida, but the hurricane season is a real concern. I think it wouldn't be much of an issue if I were by myself.

How about the Carolinas (South or North)?.

Adriana

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dwmte says on Apr 10, 2005, 19:54:

nah, they're 'old south' hold outs... florida has better options. we have hurricanes, but they're exciting and we live through 'em.

my wife's a paisa and she deals with it.

dw

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bkcarolina says on Apr 10, 2005, 21:00:

i live in west palm beach... hurricanes aren't usually a big deal here, like they were last year. the thing about florida, though, is that public education pretty much sucks everywhere you go...large classes, no money for education...i think we rank about 47 or 48 of the states. north carolina has a lot more going on, in that sense...

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chaparon bonaparte says on Apr 10, 2005, 21:02:

Has this threat something to do with Colombia?
Or am I here at the wrong place in the: "I want to move from NYC to NYC south" forum.

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Wannabee says on Apr 10, 2005, 21:22:

Don't go to Florida Bkcarolina is correct. Florida ranks among the lowest in all 50 states for public education. I'm originally from N.Y. and lived in West Palm Beach for 7 years. Now I live in PA. If you really must move south. I would highly suggest to look at a suberb outside of Atlanta. You might be in for a little culture shock when you move south. Yes, they do things differently there. And they really don't care how things were done up north and they are not shy to tell you to your face. I would also take care of any outstanding debt before moving since you will make less money down south. It's just the way it is. Things are cheaper but so are the wages in comparision to NY.
Best of luck.

El amor y el interes fueron al monte un dia, Mas podia el interes que el amor que le tenia.

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Adrianar says on Apr 11, 2005, 16:13:

Certainly public education is also a major concern (probably more than the actual hurricanes!). About S. CAROLINA: I'VE NEVER been to Charleston, but it sounds like an interesting place, with some cultural life. Perhaps public education is fairly good?. I got the feeling that housing can be more expensive than in Fl. but still cheaper than NY.



Sorry Chaparon B. Not sure if you're at the wrong place, but I just happen to be Colombian, so I guess indirectly has something to do with Col. -Is that what you mean?-

Adriana

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