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11-05-2011, 09:13 PM
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Hey guys I'm new to this forum and I know this topic tends to bring some arguments but basically here is whats going on.
I'm 20 years old living in Pittsburgh, PA. I was born and raised here, and believe you me it sucks here. There is nothing to do, it's like a time capsule. I want to move to either Florida or California.
If Florida somewhere near Jacksonville (because my mother lives there and that gives me some support) and if I move here my friend also wants to move to Florida which would be cool.
I'm more open to where I move to in California. I would like to live somewhere in mid to southern California, but I'm sort of feeling the closer to LA the better. If I move there though I will have no support and it's more expensive I hear.
I'm in the tech field and I don't know the job situation in either place.
So I guess what I'm asking is which would be better to move to for me in say 2-3 years? Pittsburgh has nothing going for it and I need culture and to get out of having snow/cold weather!  Thanks! |
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11-05-2011, 09:20 PM
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Cali might be better but I'm not really sure. What exactly are you looking for? What do you like to do?
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11-05-2011, 09:50 PM
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I like to just go out with friends and do whatever, I never really have anything planned. I like to go to the beach and I know both have beaches. I'm looking for something more exciting and for somewhere I will have things to do. I'm also looking for somewhere that will be somewhat easy/easier to find a job in my field.
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11-05-2011, 10:08 PM
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Location: Orlando Metro Area
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Originally Posted by Judg3ment99
I like to just go out with friends and do whatever, I never really have anything planned. I like to go to the beach and I know both have beaches. I'm looking for something more exciting and for somewhere I will have things to do. I'm also looking for somewhere that will be somewhat easy/easier to find a job in my field.
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Unless I missed something in your OP, I think you are assuming the fine folks here on CD can read minds..? Elaborate please and I'd also recommend posting on the regional threads too unless you plan to somehow benefit from the peeing contest that is about to ensue. |
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11-05-2011, 10:42 PM
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Sorry I wasn't sure exactly where to post it. And I guess im just asking which area would be better to move to with me not having a ton of money and looking for a tech job.
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11-05-2011, 11:06 PM
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Location: Orlando Metro Area
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Originally Posted by Judg3ment99
Sorry I wasn't sure exactly where to post it. And I guess im just asking which area would be better to move to with me not having a ton of money and looking for a tech job.
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I didn't mean anything against your post specifically, just know that the City vs City threads generally turn into arguments about population stats and skylines. Personally for a tech job I think the Bay Area in Cali might be idea, but then depending on what type of beach life you desired, Cali would be out in general. They are 2 totally different types of sunshine states. |
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11-06-2011, 11:37 AM
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I'll put in one vote for Florida here.
California is nice, and if you are a person who automatically equates scenery with topography (hills and mountains), California is undoubtedly going to have the edge in that respect. However (and I posted a thread regarding this in the Florida forum) there is a lot more to scenery than just topography, and Florida has a lot of stunningly beautiful places that most states don't offer.
Problem with California is cost of living is a lot higher there. Houses cost a lot more than they do in Florida.
The weather in California is dependent on the region you'll be at. So Cal will be dry and typically warm, whereas Nor Cal will be cooler and more rainy (although it won't be really cold unless you are in the mountains.)
Florida weather is less varied. Northern Florida gets a little cooler in the winter than Southern Florida, but if you hate cold weather (as I do), 10-11 months out of the year it will be nice.
Many people might disagree with me, but I highly prefer a hot humid climate over a hot (or even warm) dry climate. Southern California is a lot more brown than Florida ever gets. Every year there is a threat of brush fires in So Cal, whereas Florida only has a threat during extreme droughts. Things are very lush and green in Florida.
Both have threats of natural disasters, but I prefer my natural disasters semi-predictable. Therefore, I'll take a hurricane over an earthquake any day.
California beaches are pretty, but unless you have a wetsuit, they are impractical for swimming. Even in So Cal the water temp barely ever gets to 70 degrees. On the other hand, you can swim in Florida water nearly year round. I will say if you are a surfer, California wins hands down, although some places in Florida (New Symrna, Cocoa, Jax Beach) have decent surf.
The Jacksonville area that you are thinking of moving to is very nice. Jax often gets forgotten when it comes to other Florida cities, but it is highly underrated and is personally my favorite major Florida city.
One thing I will say about both Florida and California. Living there sure beats the heck out of living in some cold, frozen locale!
Good luck!
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10-10-2012, 04:08 PM
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Location: Philadelphia
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Move to San Diego! Good weather, beaches and tech jobs, and plenty to do.
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10-10-2012, 07:52 PM
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Location: USA East Coast
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Originally Posted by PeteU
I'll put in one vote for Florida here.
California is nice, and if you are a person who automatically equates scenery with topography (hills and mountains), California is undoubtedly going to have the edge in that respect. However (and I posted a thread regarding this in the Florida forum) there is a lot more to scenery than just topography, and Florida has a lot of stunningly beautiful places that most states don't offer.
Problem with California is cost of living is a lot higher there. Houses cost a lot more than they do in Florida.
The weather in California is dependent on the region you'll be at. So Cal will be dry and typically warm, whereas Nor Cal will be cooler and more rainy (although it won't be really cold unless you are in the mountains.)
Florida weather is less varied. Northern Florida gets a little cooler in the winter than Southern Florida, but if you hate cold weather (as I do), 10-11 months out of the year it will be nice.
Many people might disagree with me, but I highly prefer a hot humid climate over a hot (or even warm) dry climate. Southern California is a lot more brown than Florida ever gets. Every year there is a threat of brush fires in So Cal, whereas Florida only has a threat during extreme droughts. Things are very lush and green in Florida.
Both have threats of natural disasters, but I prefer my natural disasters semi-predictable. Therefore, I'll take a hurricane over an earthquake any day.
California beaches are pretty, but unless you have a wetsuit, they are impractical for swimming. Even in So Cal the water temp barely ever gets to 70 degrees. On the other hand, you can swim in Florida water nearly year round. I will say if you are a surfer, California wins hands down, although some places in Florida (New Symrna, Cocoa, Jax Beach) have decent surf.
The Jacksonville area that you are thinking of moving to is very nice. Jax often gets forgotten when it comes to other Florida cities, but it is highly underrated and is personally my favorite major Florida city.
One thing I will say about both Florida and California. Living there sure beats the heck out of living in some cold, frozen locale!
Good luck!
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Agree with everything you said but must add this;
True southern Florida is the warmest area in the USA in winter, the average highs in Miami, Naples, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach...etc are around 75 - 77F in the winter months.
However, North Florida is still quite warm, and along the East Coast of Florida from around Daytona Beach southward is still warmer than anywhere along the southern California coast every month on the year. Also, the Atlantic is much warmer than the freezing Pacific Ocean.
I love southern Florida too, but don't forget north Florida. My vote would be for St. Augustine or Ft. Lauderdale. I was in St. Augustine a few years back in Feb, and the weather was amazing, temps in the 70's, bone dry, blazing sun, great wide and endless beaches, historic city, and close to a million things to do.
Here are some Florida pics I've taken over the years:
Daytona Beach:
Miami area:
Fort Lauderdale:
Down into the Florida Keys....
...and the final end of the USA mainland...
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10-11-2012, 07:03 AM
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Location: Baghdad by the Bay (San Francisco, California)
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Yeah, but he's not talking about those places. He wants to move to Jacksonville, which is a boring step down from Pittsburgh in everything but weather.
For tech jobs, he will find the biggest variety and best pay in the Bay Area. To the genius who suggested it rains a lot here, I'd like to point out that we got our first 5-minute shower since March last night and it probably won't rain again until December. That's typical. That all said, for a beach climate in the Bay, he'd need to think about Santa Cruz. It's warm, sunny and has great surfing, but its pretty slim on urban amenities, which require an hour drive up into SF. So, I think I like the San Diego suggestion best. The weather is perfect. It's a big enough city and LA is reasonably close. Do it while you're young and it will be easier.
Parts of Florida can be great, but Jacksonville isn't really one of them.
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