coming to tampa. are we insane? (Orlando, Brandon: best neighborhoods, for sale, 2009)

[iamthepowerhouse]

Hey all, my wife and I just moved to Minneapolis for my job. However it has been a huge struggle for her to find a job. Im sure Central Florida is going through the same thing. But we do have family support down there so it will be a little easier for us.
She does administrative/ Office managerial work, has a great resume w/ outstanding references. I am a gymnastics coach...there are a lot of gyms down there, and I also have a backup plan of working for Department of Corrections or any Sheriffs Office's as I am Florida Law Enforcement and Corrections certified. Its more money definately, but i love coaching a lot more than dealing with inmates.
We dont have jobs yet, she is starting to apply to some places, i may stay here in Minnesota till she finds a job, that way we have at least one source of income.
We are looking in the Tampa area.
Anyone have advice? are we nuts? is it really that bad down there? Is the economy worse in Orlando or Tampa? Thanks to anyone who responds...hopefully someone out there has some postive responses to make.

[annaegel]

One of my friends husband is a corrections officer. He applied to as many places as possible. There was NOTHING until he applied in Bradenton. He commutes over an hour each way and has long shifts. Just apply to all areas. Hopefully something will be aviable.

[JHANE27]

I know it you may think its a great place to live...But let me tell its definitely not. My husband and I relocated here from Missouri almost 2 yrs ago we currently live in Tampa, not too far from USF. It really sucks out here. The crime rate is terrible and the traffic is worst. Everyday you can't go to work without seeing a accident a few blocks down the street or even on the highway. The public schools are crap....the graduation rate is very low. Cause most kids end up knocked up or on drugs. We're contemplating our next move now. The economy in Tampa is terrible, almost every home you past in my neighborhood has an for sale sign in their yard. A lot of people are getting taken for their money, because homeowners are renting out foreclosed properties( SO WATCH OUT) I just got fired from my job as an legal assistant. So, I have to hurry and find a job before our bills are due again. More than likely we'll move to Atlanta, GA. the economy is booming there and job growth is amazing. So, this is our last year in tampa. Good luck hope this helped!

[iamthepowerhouse]

Originally Posted by annaegel

One of my friends husband is a corrections officer. He applied to as many places as possible. There was NOTHING until he applied in Bradenton. He commutes over an hour each way and has long shifts. Just apply to all areas. Hopefully something will be aviable.

wow im suprised. Hillsborough county is hiring a lot of people right now in corrections. so is pasco county

[Mike Peterson]

Originally Posted by JHANE27

I know it you may think its a great place to live...But let me tell its definitely not. My husband and I relocated here from Missouri almost 2 yrs ago we currently live in Tampa, not too far from USF. It really sucks out here. The crime rate is terrible and the traffic is worst. Everyday you can't go to work without seeing a accident a few blocks down the street or even on the highway. The public schools are crap....the graduation rate is very low. Cause most kids end up knocked up or on drugs. We're contemplating our next move now. The economy in Tampa is terrible, almost every home you past in my neighborhood has an for sale sign in their yard. A lot of people are getting taken for their money, because homeowners are renting out foreclosed properties( SO WATCH OUT) I just got fired from my job as an legal assistant. So, I have to hurry and find a job before our bills are due again. More than likely we'll move to Atlanta, GA. the economy is booming there and job growth is amazing. So, this is our last year in tampa. Good luck hope this helped!

I won't dwell too much on your generalities but is it really over 50% of the kids are knocked up or on drugs?
That statement is just as close to the truth as your " Atlanta, GA. the economy is booming there and job growth is amazing." statement.

Here is your amazing Job Growth.

Employment Data*

Job Growth 2008: -0.31%
Projected Job Growth 2009: -3.05%
Unemployment Rate: 7.00%

Tampa isn't doing great right now but most of the country is experiencing the same problems. You are delusional if you think Atlanta is booming.

[TB Fla]

Originally Posted by JHANE27

I know it you may think its a great place to live...But let me tell its definitely not. My husband and I relocated here from Missouri almost 2 yrs ago we currently live in Tampa, not too far from USF. It really sucks out here. The crime rate is terrible and the traffic is worst. Everyday you can't go to work without seeing a accident a few blocks down the street or even on the highway. The public schools are crap....the graduation rate is very low. Cause most kids end up knocked up or on drugs. We're contemplating our next move now. The economy in Tampa is terrible, almost every home you past in my neighborhood has an for sale sign in their yard. A lot of people are getting taken for their money, because homeowners are renting out foreclosed properties( SO WATCH OUT) I just got fired from my job as an legal assistant. So, I have to hurry and find a job before our bills are due again. More than likely we'll move to Atlanta, GA. the economy is booming there and job growth is amazing. So, this is our last year in tampa. Good luck hope this helped!

Lets me guess, you live in suit case city? No wonder. Ive lived in Tampa my whole life and never experienced what you have. Its possible that your life just sucks right now so you blame your environment. Think about it

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by TB Fla

Lets me guess, you live in suit case city? No wonder. Ive lived in Tampa my whole life and never experienced what you have. Its possible that your life just sucks right now so you blame your environment. Think about it

I have noticed a pattern with posters who live in or near suitcase city hate Tampa and have super-negative things to say about it, based on their environment. I am guessing those people never get out of their neighborhood, which really is one of the worst in Tampa

[allcoed]

Originally Posted by JHANE27

I know it you may think its a great place to live...But let me tell its definitely not. My husband and I relocated here from Missouri almost 2 yrs ago we currently live in Tampa, not too far from USF. It really sucks out here. The crime rate is terrible and the traffic is worst. Everyday you can't go to work without seeing a accident a few blocks down the street or even on the highway. The public schools are crap....the graduation rate is very low. Cause most kids end up knocked up or on drugs. We're contemplating our next move now. The economy in Tampa is terrible, almost every home you past in my neighborhood has an for sale sign in their yard. A lot of people are getting taken for their money, because homeowners are renting out foreclosed properties( SO WATCH OUT) I just got fired from my job as an legal assistant. So, I have to hurry and find a job before our bills are due again. More than likely we'll move to Atlanta, GA. the economy is booming there and job growth is amazing. So, this is our last year in tampa. Good luck hope this helped!

You must be kidding yourself, the economy in Atlanta is horrible. Unemployment is in double digits and grows each week. Do not mean to offend just wanted to give you in depth information. I got laid off from Orlando in November and moved back to Atlanta and I have yet to find work.

[iamthepowerhouse]

oh gees. you guys are scaring the hell out of me. well lets hope my wife finds a job in tampa. I think tampa is ok from the times i've been there. what are the best neighborhoods/suburbs?

[TNRyan23]

Originally Posted by iamthepowerhouse

oh gees. you guys are scaring the hell out of me. well lets hope my wife finds a job in tampa. I think tampa is ok from the times i've been there. what are the best neighborhoods/suburbs?

The entire South East is a BAD place to relocate to right now.

The closest place you can find with jobs is Texas.

Best places to live in Tampa is anywhere that's not around USF.

I would suggest Brandon.