Too many complainers here! (Orlando, Sanford: real estate, apartments, income)

[kas1675]

Exactly! I was just trying to let people know that facts and they can decide on their own. I have people argue with me all the time about how they love it here. Yes it is great for the things I mentioned like the weather and beaches but eventually people will see that there is more to life then that. Living somewhere that you can go for a walk at night or in the morning and not be worried all the time or even sleeping at night. Living somewhere that you can see the seasons change and know that there is more beauty in that then straight hot weather all the time. The color of the leaves changing can make people personality change. Your surroundings can make a person feel better. The people here are stuck up and selfish in my opinion and I admit I am part of them but I want the simple life in a nice town with seasons. I just have to sell my condo and I can have that. Florida is different now and there are more and more people coming and there are more and more people going. It will only get worse because of the people we do get in here. It isn't the people retiring anymore. It is a different group and when they get here they change and become nasty and rude. That is my opinion as eveyone has one. Now I must say I have gained a lot of good from Florida over the years such as a great career, great friends and my family. Now it is time to start fresh somewhere else.

[moonbeam]

Originally Posted by sunrico90

To get back on track and recap. High crime and bad drivers the key issues in Orlando. Now lets answer Noodles question: If you don't like it here simply move and if you really want something go talk to your Congressman or Senator because its really annoying, thank you!


Many presented crime, new residents to the area and traffic as their biggest concern and clearly defined their views. Now lets answer the Noodles question, lets see what are you doing to be part of the solution...

Avoid the the flaming, rude or racist comments. Answer the question...

I AM PART OF THE SOLUTION...I GOT THE HELL OUT OF ORLANDO.
Now I have job offers, I'm getting asked if I need medical benefits, the pay is very nice. When I walked into a temp. agency they had jobs and interviews for me thee SAME DAY. Not one of them had the requirement to speak spanish. Happy to be out of the abusive environment aka Orlando.
People can't just up and move because they don't like a place. It takes time and careful planning. I hope to never live in any part of Florida ever again. Now I can hitch my wagon to any star....like I did before...back to the good life. Moonbeam

[Stupid Flanders]

Originally Posted by moonbeam

I AM PART OF THE SOLUTION...I GOT THE HELL OUT OF ORLANDO.
Now I have job offers, I'm getting asked if I need medical benefits, the pay is very nice. When I walked into a temp. agency they had jobs and interviews for me thee SAME DAY. Not one of them had the requirement to speak spanish. Happy to be out of the abusive environment aka Orlando.
People can't just up and move because they don't like a place. It takes time and careful planning. I hope to never live in any part of Florida ever again. Now I can hitch my wagon to any star....like I did before...back to the good life. Moonbeam

Today I put an ad on Careerbuilder.com that listed one of the requirements as "Must be fluent in written and spoken English". After two complaints, HR made me remove it.

That's it for me. I'll be out of Orlando by the end of the year.

[luvthatmouse]

Originally Posted by kas1675

Let people figure out for themselves. They will once they move here. This is not a place to raise kids that is for sure. It is your choice so don't listen to others but take in their advice because trust me it is true.

My father said people should stop telling everyone in other states how bad it really is in Florida and just agree with them how wonderful (they think) it is "Oh yeah-it's great here! Weather is awesome, great paying jobs, crime is not that bad, etc.." Then maybe houses will start to move again. Me, I feel awful doing that even though our condo is for sale. I would want to know the truth before making a huge decision like that.

[INeedAChange]

If it's that bad, just leave already and spare us

Originally Posted by kas1675

Exactly! I was just trying to let people know that facts and they can decide on their own. I have people argue with me all the time about how they love it here. Yes it is great for the things I mentioned like the weather and beaches but eventually people will see that there is more to life then that. Living somewhere that you can go for a walk at night or in the morning and not be worried all the time or even sleeping at night. Living somewhere that you can see the seasons change and know that there is more beauty in that then straight hot weather all the time. The color of the leaves changing can make people personality change. Your surroundings can make a person feel better. The people here are stuck up and selfish in my opinion and I admit I am part of them but I want the simple life in a nice town with seasons. I just have to sell my condo and I can have that. Florida is different now and there are more and more people coming and there are more and more people going. It will only get worse because of the people we do get in here. It isn't the people retiring anymore. It is a different group and when they get here they change and become nasty and rude. That is my opinion as eveyone has one. Now I must say I have gained a lot of good from Florida over the years such as a great career, great friends and my family. Now it is time to start fresh somewhere else.

[pianogal]

I think it's great. I spent 3 weeks in GA, TN and SC this summer. They are getting congested with people moving in - reminds me of Florida there already.

[sunshine girl]

Daughter lived in Orlando for 8 years. Daughter moved out due to high crime, and did not wish to stay in that environment. Fiance thinks he wants to move to Orlando (it's all a mouse world to those who don't know). She is taking him this weekend to "tour" Orlando. She does not want to move back there. Her "tour" includes Crime Hills (oh, sorry, Pine Hills) and neighboring/like places. You guys are not complaining, you seem to be trying to open some eyes to the truth about the realities of living in Orlando. Everything you have said is pretty well spot on, as Simon would say. Unless, of course, if one could afford Windemere..........

[THASPECIAL]

Originally Posted by INeedAChange

If it's that bad, just leave already and spare us

"Spare Us"..?......WTF.......do you mean spare rich people or people that are so good that they dont have the kinds of problems that make you live payceck to paycheck....i would have stayed quite but "spare us"? ....thats a little rude.....You just dont get it....not everyone has 2 g's in the bank to up and move....most people that are saying there is crime and issues here actually are seeing issues unlike the people who say, "where are all the issues?".....When is the last time your car overheated and you were afraid that you would have to take the bus to work or walk a mile or 2 to work everyday until you saved up money to get a new chunker.............well they arent in your neighborhood because you are fortunate to have more than these people so please stop trying to tell people to be quite about things that are really happening in thier own lives....we arent all negative people we are just admitting that we see issues and dont turn our head away from the truth.....no one ever tells you to stop flaunting your money and nice neighborhood in front of us on here so stop saying that we shouldnt talk about problems that Orlando and other cities "do" have

[THASPECIAL]

Originally Posted by moonbeam

I AM PART OF THE SOLUTION...I GOT THE HELL OUT OF ORLANDO.
Now I have job offers, I'm getting asked if I need medical benefits, the pay is very nice. When I walked into a temp. agency they had jobs and interviews for me thee SAME DAY. Not one of them had the requirement to speak spanish. Happy to be out of the abusive environment aka Orlando.
People can't just up and move because they don't like a place. It takes time and careful planning. I hope to never live in any part of Florida ever again. Now I can hitch my wagon to any star....like I did before...back to the good life. Moonbeam

Thats my point as well....who is anyone to tell someone to up and move....maybe in thier world they can do that but for alot of people it will take years to save that kind of money.....i guess the people that say to up and move are rich or just being rude by assuming they know another persons life and situation and think that the person has the same bank account as them to up and move...that is really rude....I am glad you are enjoying your move so far....too bad some people are so oblivious on here and living in luxury compared to most average Orlando citizens

[pianogal]

Originally Posted by THASPECIAL

".You just dont get it....not everyone has 2 g's in the bank to up and move.....no one ever tells you to stop flaunting your money and nice neighborhood in front of us on here so stop saying that we shouldnt talk about problems that Orlando and other cities "do" have

Thaspecial.....I understand what you are saying. The neighborhood you live in and your financial situation makes a huge difference. My mother in law lived in Parramore until about 5 years ago. We finally talked her into selling her home and moving in with us because we worried ourselves sick every time our son went down to spend the night with his grandmother. Now she lives with us and talks about the 'rich' people who live here. No one in our community is rich. If they were really rich - they would live in a far nicer place than this. BUT - it's all a matter of perspective. To her, coming from Parramore - this is rich. I have friends who live in Isleworth and they are the ones I consider rich.

Most posters just want to give information to others looking to move here. When people post that they have 400K to spend on a home - they can afford to live in a nice area. I just don't see the point in telling them all of Orlando is a landfill.

People are poor and have problems such as you describe in your post everywhere - they are not exclusive to Orlando. It is good that you give a perspective that I and some others do not see. But that's just the point.....we don't see it where we live and work. That doesn't mean it isn't real. But it is not our experience and probably wouldn't be the experience of most who move here and have the means to live in good communities.