[Red3311]

Knowing that the opportinuty for career and progression can be vastly greater in different areas of the country, why do people locate here? Is it because they gave up on life and took the easy way out?

[Sheepie2000]

Took the easy way out? Your post is rather insulting, imo and sad too. Did it not occur to you that having the most lucrative possible career is not everyone's goal? Many people are retired and living on a fixed income. That money goes farther in Florida. What about health issues? Some people can't risk walking in the snow and ice and some suffer from seasonal disorders. What about relationships? Being with family that's already in FL? What about a love of outdoor activities? We moved here to be near my aging parents, to get away from the "snow belt" and to enjoy family activities outdoors year round. Work is a necessity for us and we both do work, but having the most lucrative career is less important to us than quality family time and that is so much better here than anywhere else we might go. We did not give up and take the easy way out. There is nothing easy about selling a home and relocating a family and reestablishing yourself in a new location. Financially, we're about the same as we were before, but our quality of life improved substantially. You've probably heard the saying that when you're dying you'll never regret not having more time to spend at work, but you will regret not having more time with your family. I hope one day you'll realize that.

[NowSoFlorida]

I came to South Florida because it's beautiful here. You can drive along A1A and see the beach and the palm trees and it's great. Also I love the warm weather, especially in winter. I don't car about career and money. I don't need to keep up with the Joneses. As long as I have enough to make ends meet I'm fine.

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by Red3311

Knowing that the opportinuty for career and progression can be vastly greater in different areas of the country, why do people locate here? Is it because they gave up on life and took the easy way out?

Going by whats said on these forums and personal experience talking to people living in Florida the main reason people move to Florida is the warm weather and the beaches, taking those two items out of the equation you are left with ....

[LordyLordy]

Originally Posted by Red3311

Knowing that the opportinuty for career and progression can be vastly greater in different areas of the country, why do people locate here? Is it because they gave up on life and took the easy way out?

I don't feel anyone should "defend" this state. Ignorance and extremism in this country have become appalling.

[Sheepie2000]

Originally Posted by LordyLordy

I don't feel anyone should "defend" this state. Ignorance and extremism in this country have become appalling.

Do you mean "ignorance and extremism" in this country or in this state? I would probably agree with either one, but it's not a reason to not defend this state.

[LordyLordy]

Originally Posted by jambo101

Going by whats said on these forums and personal experience talking to people living in Florida the main reason people move to Florida is the warm weather and the beaches, taking those two items out of the equation you are left with ....

Eh? Have you actually driven or visited the inland areas of the state? ***MOD CUT***

[Beacher23]

Originally Posted by Sheepie2000

Took the easy way out? Your post is rather insulting, imo and sad too. Did it not occur to you that having the most lucrative possible career is not everyone's goal? Many people are retired and living on a fixed income. That money goes farther in Florida. What about health issues? Some people can't risk walking in the snow and ice and some suffer from seasonal disorders. What about relationships? Being with family that's already in FL? What about a love of outdoor activities? We moved here to be near my aging parents, to get away from the "snow belt" and to enjoy family activities outdoors year round. Work is a necessity for us and we both do work, but having the most lucrative career is less important to us than quality family time and that is so much better here than anywhere else we might go. We did not give up and take the easy way out. There is nothing easy about selling a home and relocating a family and reestablishing yourself in a new location. Financially, we're about the same as we were before, but our quality of life improved substantially. You've probably heard the saying that when you're dying you'll never regret not having more time to spend at work, but you will regret not having more time with your family. I hope one day you'll realize that.

This. I have a pretty good career up here in OH, but am i going to put my happiness and quality of life on hold because i can make a couple dolllars more an hour than compared to somewhere that the sun shines everyday and i don't have to look at deadness and cloudy, gloomy skies for 7 straight months? The answer is NO, which i think alot of other people moving to Fl would agree with. I mean don't get me wrong, i have the financial means to make this possible right now but i know better than to move down there without a job first. When you suffer from seasonal disorders like i do, it makes it really hard to live somewhere that denies you the climatic paradise you are looking for. Who doesn't like to be surrounded by palm trees, beautiful beaches, and sunny skies anyways? So if you have the opportunity to make it your home instead of just a place to vacation to, then why not? Besides YOLO!!

[LordyLordy]

Originally Posted by Sheepie2000

Do you mean "ignorance and extremism" in this country or in this state? I would probably agree with either one, but it's not a reason to not defend this state.

In this country, really. The OP is pretty offensive in his assumptions and they probably stem from ignorance...

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by LordyLordy

Eh? Have you actually driven or visited the inland areas of the state? ***MO D CUT***

I've lived a good part of my life in many areas of Florida, why would you think i'm trolling for merely stating most people come for the weather and the beaches.?