Considering Relocating To Orlando Area

[Keeper]

There is crime in every big city in FL although not as bad as Memphis. There are a lot of problems with the school system as a whole now with budget cuts. It is hot for a lot longer in FL with just a few months of less than 80 everyday. There are lot more bugs in FL too.

Now, you can be swimming when other folks are freezing, no snow to shovel and live in a nice nabe away from crime areas. Only an hour away from the beach or Tampa. Close to theme parks and lots of fun things for the kids.

[Nico66]

Dear Pianogal,
My name is Nick, I'm forty one. I am willing to buy a place in Orlando (preferably an appartment) as an investment, to rent it first. Which borough, neighbourhood would you recommend ?

Thanks for your input.

NS

[Tom in Spring Hill]

[quote=ChipandMollysMom;3557452]?

Considering both my husband and I make SQUAT up here where we live now (Ohio, one of the biggest unemployment states in the country) I'd say making squat somewhere we were happy would be a better trade off, wouldn't you?



Hey Mom...

What position do you intend to fill at The Mouse House? Have you spoken to them or interviewed with them on positions? If you intend to go in as a park services employee, custodial, maintenance, food service, etc. those jobs pay the minimum wage. Check into the benefits package and the costs for the family. Then do the math.

Florida unemployment rate, while better than the national average, is pretty high right now.

[Tom in Spring Hill]

Originally Posted by Nico66

Dear Pianogal,
My name is Nick, I'm forty one. I am willing to buy a place in Orlando (preferably an appartment) as an investment, to rent it first. Which borough, neighbourhood would you recommend ?

Thanks for your input.

NS

Look at the Winter Park area. 32789 zip.

[Dee2e]

Originally Posted by ChipandMollysMom

LOL you make working for Disney sound like a punishment. I'm sorry you feel that way. Because obviously people wouldn't work there because they have love for Disney, or want to share the magic they've experienced with Disney in the past right?

Considering both my husband and I make SQUAT up here where we live now (Ohio, one of the biggest unemployment states in the country) I'd say making squat somewhere we were happy would be a better trade off, wouldn't you?

Nearly every cast member I've talked to that's full time has told me that if you're ambitious enough and want it enough it's not as hard to move up in the company as it is in some other companies, and overtime is not hard to get if you want it.

We don't want to work for Disney because we "have to". We want to work for Disney because we see the opportunity there and want to share our love for Disney with others. And I think that's okay. When I posted here I wanted to know what the rental of houses in the area I specified was like, and the prices. Not a lecture on whether or not we can raise a family on Disney pay. A lot can happen in two years.

Mom...do what you and hubby thinks is best for your family. Some people can't be happy no matter what the circumstances. Disney has great benefits, even for part timers! Your comments are right on! Good luck with the pending move! PS Our weather's a whole lot better than Ohio's weather! (I'm from PA originally!)

[TrishP7]

I've been here for 3mnths now..relocated from Jersey, and I absolutely hate it!! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH MOM4! I couldnt have said it any better. Please stay in Jersey or move to surrounding states..the south is just not for us northerners!! I dont think I can ever call this place home..I still feel like I'm on a bad vacation!

[bdpop]

Originally Posted by TrishP7

I've been here for 3mnths now..relocated from Jersey, and I absolutely hate it!! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH MOM4! I couldnt have said it any better. Please stay in Jersey or move to surrounding states..the south is just not for us northerners!! I dont think I can ever call this place home..I still feel like I'm on a bad vacation!

As soon as I can raise the money, it's back to NJ for me. It's not that I can't stand it here, I just feel that I have no real future here.

[Dee2e]

Originally Posted by TrishP7

I've been here for 3mnths now..relocated from Jersey, and I absolutely hate it!! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH MOM4! I couldnt have said it any better. Please stay in Jersey or move to surrounding states..the south is just not for us northerners!! I dont think I can ever call this place home..I still feel like I'm on a bad vacation!

I move to Florida from Pennsylvania and absolutely love it! It's not for everyone but not all Northerners hate it here.

While I still go to PA and NJ to visit family and friends, Florida has been home since the day I arrived! I sure don't miss the cold and the snow! About the only thing I miss is the Boardwalk in Wildwood! Mack's Pizza and the rides are great!