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We've been wanting to move out of NYS for sometime-a elderly parent situation is preventing us from doing so now. Both of us are out of work and jobs are looking mighty slim-along with low balling from potential employers when we do go to interviews-yesterday I was offered $8 a hour as a medical biller/coder and I have the certifications to boot. My 20 year old makes more as a waitress with no college degree or experiences other than waitress. It's sad around the Hudson Valley.
Now I agree-do your homework before you move somewhere. We've been researching the Myrtle Beach/Pawley's Island/Charleston areas now for 12 years of vacationing there. We camp so we do use a bit more of what the locals use than I'd say a tourist in a hotel would. We've gone to open houses to ask questions about electric/gas/phone/taxes/garbage/services. We have seen what jobs are more likely available to us-Hubby switched careers from concrete dispatcher for 21 years to HVAC-R-yet no jobs are here for either. I have a degree in hospitality and tourism/medical billing&coding. So we'd do ok with jobs there(hubby ended up starting his own LLC-air duct cleaning). And being a tourist area-my degree works well there. I suggest to anyone interested in relocating-rent the first year. That way you find a place near where you think you like. Get the feel of it. If it's not what your looking for-try another area and your not having to sell a home. Talk to all the locals you can-ask tons of questions-most people are pretty open to letting you know the scoops on things. Go open minded-you aren't moving to a area to be "like NY". It's to move to a spot because you like what you've experienced in terms of the people, amenities, jobs and housing costs. And one piece here too-Don't EVER say-well in NY we do it like this-you've relocated-do as the locals do.
You might as well stay up North because the south is getting worse than the North thanks to so many people that moved there. Everything is over-crowded. Roads,stores,restaurants,schools,etc.
...... Now I agree-do your homework before you move somewhere. We've been researching the Myrtle Beach/Pawley's Island/Charleston areas now for 12 years of vacationing there. We camp so we do use a bit more of what the locals use than I'd say a tourist in a hotel would. We've gone to open houses to ask questions about electric/gas/phone/taxes/ garbage/services. We have seen what jobs are more likely available to us..... I suggest to anyone interested in relocating-rent the first year. That way you find a place near where you think you like. Get the feel of it. If it's not what your looking for-try another area and your not having to sell a home. Talk to all the locals you can-ask tons of questions-most people are pretty open to letting you know the scoops on things. Go open minded-you aren't moving to a area to be "like NY". It's to move to a spot because you like what you've experienced in terms of the people, amenities, jobs and housing costs. And one piece here too-Don't EVER say-well in NY we do it like this-you've relocated-do as the locals do.
Great thread! My wife and I moved to VA from NYS a few years ago and loved it for the first few years. Richmond, VA is a very nice city. However, after a few years, we miss the Italian culture and the more dense cities. When you move south, you realize that the cities are built much differently. Dense, vibrant cities with solid public transportation like up north are not necessarily the norm in this country. We're trying to move to Philly now, where we expect we'll be for quite some time.
I also feel that things move slowly down here (no surprise), which I liked at first, but the northerner in me is now revolting and wanting people to speed up :-)
I also feel that things move slowly down here (no surprise), which I liked at first, but the northerner in me is now revolting and wanting people to speed up :-)
Thats exactly how I felt about Texas, the slower pace was nice at first but eventually it just turned into slow people always getting in my way when I'm in a hurry
Shh! Don't say that, as people think that it's all about taxes. People seem to forget that there are other costs that can add up in other areas.
Yes and as I understand from people who headed south, they are being hit with incidental taxes on everything, which adds up to a lot in the end....we have to face the music in this country, there will be no "low tax area" very soon....just different ways of paying the same bottom line.....
Yes and as I understand from people who headed south, they are being hit with incidental taxes on everything, which adds up to a lot in the end....we have to face the music in this country, there will be no "low tax area" very soon....just different ways of paying the same bottom line.....
I have heard from several friends who said it is not cheaper to live in the south than NY; in fact one said it cost more in the south. No matter where you move, they get you one way or the other.
I'm from VA Beach and you can swim just about anywhere. We have lakes, bays, beaches etc. Is it so hot that you can't go outside in the summer...yes and no. According to my research our humidity levels are similiar to the NE. I personally hate the humidity here and will stay inside vs going out when it is particularly bad, but that isn't too often. However, as much as I have lived in humidity, Georgia and Lousiana were disgusting hot compared to VA...like hard to breathe. Since we have an influx of transient/military, there is rarely a problem accepting people. A lot of people from NY seem to move here.
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