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01-29-2008, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Adrian, MI
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From Michigan To Florida...
To: Florida,
My husband and I both have worked for the Ford UAW for the last 15 yrs. We have recently decided to take the buyout and move to Florida to be near his brother in Cape Coral.
This is all going to happen so fast and I'm trying to get all the info I can on the area. We are going to need a house (to rent) and jobs. I would like to know what property taxes and homeowners insurance rates are, to prepare when we do buy a home. Also, are there any good websites to find jobs on? Besides: Monster.com, etc. Something more local? I can do administrative work and my husband can do anything. He'd like, eventually, to get into a country club/golf course as he does club building on the side, now.
Any and all info would be helpful.
Thank you,
From: Michigan
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01-30-2008, 08:52 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: fort myers, florida
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01-30-2008, 01:17 PM
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i'm with you, want to get out of here as soon as possible...especially after today(wind chill -10 windy)
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01-30-2008, 07:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NY
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my parents are from Newaygo, MI.. My mom was Bi***ing about the cold weather you have been having.. but all that means to me is tat i'll be seeing it in about 2 days over in NY...  |
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01-31-2008, 07:03 AM
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My Girlfriend and I moved here from Midwest she took early retirement from Ford. I am in healthcare. I make wages above what the standard was for Ford, she cannot find work. Even wth my wages we are living day to day. It was a mistake for us to move here.
Watch out for sure. You wont find a high payng job. You will be lucky to find something in the 10 to 15 dollar per hour range so plan ahead
Florida will nickle and dime you to an empty pocket book fast.
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02-14-2008, 10:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: NY
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i am hoping to get a job at the power plant in crystal river and i have heard that gainesville has some very good hospitals for my gf to work at..
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02-14-2008, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: OrLandOfIdiots-Otown unfortunately
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Quote:
Originally Posted by swaptrex
i'm with you, want to get out of here as soon as possible...especially after today(wind chill -10 windy)
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You'll be saying the same thing about the horrendous summers down here. Its a sauna for about 4-5 months. |
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