[DaniellaG]

This does not sound like a good idea on any level. Do you have family in Chicago or does your childs dad? If so then I think even on that level you need to stay there. To take on moving costs, have a child, no jobs, no degrees, are 4 huge reasons to not move. Even if you have money saved and I'm hoping you mean a year plus of living expenses for all 3 of you I still think it is a poor choice. In the future you may need that money for an emergency and then what? You could also use that for child's future education.
My suggestion is to stay put, get an education, and save your money. Maybe if you are working hard your family or his will help out to save with the child care expense. Then in the future you could relocate because you would have a better chance of success for you and your family.

[Rabflmom]

Originally Posted by Lockjockwithatomahawk

So yur movin down herer to fl! Pinellas county is high in crime with hillsborugh county just as bad i moved futher norh florida with my son to get away from the high crime it was horriable i lived in pinellas county for years rent is high utilities were high deposits for electric is three hundred dollars now water sewer an trash deposit two hundred dollars and land line ph service twohundred dollar deposit cable service packages for ph. Internet service seventy nine dollars and up pet deposits non refundable threehundred to fivehundred dollars rent in decent area twelve hundred and up if you can find a decent area crime is bad all over down there traffic bumper to bumper every day food prices vary on where you shop! Jobs lots of luck there are thousands of people out of work in all professions unless ur a doctor .if you want to move to florida with less crime and have a safer place for ur child to live try white springs florida lake city florida or fort white florida theyre close to all the events imaginable rent is cheaper utilities are cheaper the air is better people respect others people are kinder and these places are closest to several collages and uf .think ahead befor jumping into an unsafe place to live its allways good to ask others .sometimes planninig to big can be a hurt in the long run!dont forget medical record copies for you and ue family record transfer seems to get lost in the mail even faxed!plan on getting a post office box for transfering yur mail so it is safe while you search for work!notifie yur banks insurance companies ect give them yur po box number!dont for get to get copies of yur birth records all school records .make sure your drivers license is up to date .the schools require a lot of information for entry birh certificate social security card state id state drivers license utilitystatement to prove where you live ect.if you like fishin these areas are the best to live for fresh water fishin hunting kyacking you name it .dont forget to check with yur bank to see if they have a branch location in these areas or atm .day care centers in these locations are safe .if yur flyin check regulations if yur driving be supper cautious on freeways dont just trust anybody tell others such as family were ur at at stops and rest areas keep ur car locked when not in it ! Dont get seperated at any time from ur child make sure his safety seat is secure if not get a new one and check with dot for saftey .know where ur gas stations are located with the best prices !locate them befor you make the trip!get a map incase you loose ur ph.and get a cb radio for comunication there are emergancy call no on it!have a safe trip

Tired after trying to get through this.....LOL

[Sweetbottoms]

I can tell you about daycare where I live in Naples. I tried several places to get my daughter into and most were filled. Women usually sign up their kids when they are pregnant or trying. The ones I did find that would take my daughter do not heat up her milk bottles or any of her food. I only needed her in there for two days as I was in school and it was $170 for two days even if she missed one of those days. The others would not take her part time and they were $230 a week.. A WEEK. Thats almost the same as my rent, which btw is sky high in this part even with the recession. For anythign decent and not roach infested that isn't a foreclosure and 2 bedrooms you'll pay more than $950 a month

[alfbroker]

Florida's economy and unemployment is almost the worst in the US. If you do find jobs (highly unlikely) you will be paid less than just about anywhere else in the US. Its hot and humid up to 9 months a year. Low rent areas are where the highest crime is. If you have a place to live now, employment and family close don't leave that for the Florida Mirage.

If you do go, make sure you have enough money to get you and your child back home. Over 1000 people a day leave Florida because they found it wasn't what they thought it was. Many leave distressed and broke. There are real estate agents, renal agents, moving companies and others that will make money when you move down, and move back. There are also people who have done what you are thinking of doing. Everybody knows why they want to move to FL, you need to learn why they leave. Read as many posts as you can.