Why would anybody in their right mind move here knowing that South Florida has the worst economy? (University: crime, student loan)

[NEWTOSFLA]

Yea It's Easy To Be Miserable Here When You Only Make $11 Dollars An Hour

[compelled to reply]

Originally Posted by NEWTOSFLA

Yea It's Easy To Be Miserable Here When You Only Make $11 Dollars An Hour

You are absolutely right, but I have a few questions...

I'm going to be out soon so I'm going to make them quick.

1. What brought you to South Florida?
2. What are some of your talents/skills?
3. Have you been to college (even less than 2 years)?

[Elvi03]

Originally Posted by compelled to reply

You are absolutely right, but I have a few questions...

I'm going to be out soon so I'm going to make them quick.

1. What brought you to South Florida?
2. What are some of your talents/skills?
3. Have you been to college (even less than 2 years)?

I think that this is really what it boils down to. I have browsed pretty high paying positions in Florida, but like anywhere else that you go, you need a certain skill set to land that job.

[8.00 per hour]

Originally Posted by Elvi03

I think that this is really what it boils down to. I have browsed pretty high paying positions in Florida, but like anywhere else that you go, you need a certain skill set to land that job.

So are you saying everyone needs a Bachelors degree, 3 to 5 years experience and a professional image in order to get a job?

[runswithscissors]

Originally Posted by 8.00 per hour

So are you saying everyone needs a Bachelors degree, 3 to 5 years experience and a professional image in order to get a job?

Bachelors degree - no
3-5 yrs experience - no
professional image - that's a joke question, right?

[compelled to reply]

Originally Posted by 8.00 per hour

So are you saying everyone needs a Bachelors degree, 3 to 5 years experience and a professional image in order to get a job?

1950 version.

Originally Posted by 8.00 per hour

So are you saying everyone needs ahigh school diploma, and a professional image in order to get a job?

And yes, it has always been that way, except no a Bachelors is not always necessary, but some kind of talent or skill IS necessary. Everyone has talents, and it's up to you to find yours and start out/learn a trade that you feel comfortable with. It's a cold world out there, and yes, South Florida is colder in that way than most of the US. You said your at BCC now if I understood correctly. If you want to work hard, that school has connections to other state universities where you can achieve a "real" bachelors degree for a reasonable price (if you do well at BCC), and maybe even get something out of the experience. Unfortunately, if you don't want to put some effort into your career or your education, I don't know what to tell you other than not to expect much in return, which you seem to already be well aware of.

[DailyJournalist]

Originally Posted by compelled to reply

1950 version.



And yes, it has always been that way, except no a Bachelors is not always necessary, but some kind of talent or skill IS necessary. Everyone has talents, and it's up to you to find yours and start out/learn a trade that you feel comfortable with. It's a cold world out there, and yes, South Florida is colder in that way than most of the US. You said your at BCC now if I understood correctly. If you want to work hard, that school has connections to other state universities where you can achieve a "real" bachelors degree for a reasonable price (if you do well at BCC), and maybe even get something out of the experience. Unfortunately, if you don't want to put some effort into your career or your education, I don't know what to tell you other than not to expect much in return, which you seem to already be well aware of.

So what is your advice for the millions of Florida residents that have a higher education and get paid in the low 30's or less? Florida is not a state where an education matters much. When you factor in student loans, a college graduate in Florida is making minimum wage at best. trust me I know,lol.

When i was fresh out of high school in N.J. I got a warehouse job making $15 per hour and had no skills. Most major states still value honest hard work and you dont need an education or training, just a willingness to work hard. Unfortunately Florida is not that kind of state.

[compelled to reply]

First of all, how could "the millions" of college graduates all get paid 30 grand or less if only about 26% of the state has a 4 year degree or higher and the median house income is a (below national average) 45k a year?

Second of all, "trust me, I know" is personal experience. While you might be able to gather some other posters on here.

Third of all, you live in Orlando. Not all of Florida is Orlando. Orlando is a little "world" in it's own and that I do know from experience. There, another part of the state with a worse economy than South Florida, within a state that does not have anywhere near the worst economy. No the Florida economy is not exactly robust but it's not dead.

Also, what do student loans have to do with Florida anyway? Do you know about some of the scholarship/college options that are available here to adults and high school seniors alike? If there is any bright spot in our mediocre educational system, it's the colleges and what is available for the price.

[DailyJournalist]

Originally Posted by compelled to reply

First of all, how could "the millions" of college graduates all get paid 30 grand or less if only about 26% of the state has a 4 year degree or higher and the median house income is a (below national average) 45k a year?

Second of all, "trust me, I know" is personal experience. While you might be able to gather some other posters on here.

Third of all, you live in Orlando. Not all of Florida is Orlando. Orlando is a little "world" in it's own and that I do know from experience.

1) I stated Higher Education, "Education beyond the secondary level", not 4 year degree or higher. These are workers with certificates, college degrees, technical degrees, or other training. And yes there are millions of workers in Florida with these credentials.

2)This site is meant for people to share their personal experiences. If people wanted stats they could look those up without coming here and asking for opinions.

3)Orlando is a major city in Florida and is having the same issues as most other cities in the state.

[compelled to reply]

Orlando works differently from the other major cities in Florida because it's economic base is tourism. In South Florida for example, tourism is a major sector but it's mostly a small business and real estate base, the latter which is suffering and the former growing slowly. Otherwise, that's fine that you share your opinion, but it's just that, an opinion. It was just phrased in a very "matter of fact" way (to me).

Just a quick question, how long have you lived in Florida?