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Old 11-03-2013, 11:04 AM
 
Location: FLORIDA
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Yes, and unfortunately those same things attract the low life, trashy people. Trailer park, after trailer park, after trailer park, after trailer park, after trailer park in Florida attest to it.

I'm still trying to understand what this place is. It seems geared for fantasy and wishful thinking. It's reality though isn't very pretty.

Dude, you need to visit other states in the South. Trailer parks are everywhere in the South, and I bet per capita, FL has less trailer parks than states like NC/SC/TN/WVA/KY.
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Old 11-03-2013, 11:07 AM
 
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Dude, you need to visit other states in the South. Trailer parks are everywhere in the South, and I bet per capita, FL has less trailer parks than states like NC/SC/TN/WVA/KY.
I've definitely come across them as well in rural ny, pa and oh
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Old 11-03-2013, 12:09 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Your thinking is extremely narrow minded as you continue to focus on one segment of the economy which does not occur in most states in this country, to with: high tech.

As far as fast food, here is an indication on where they are most dense and therefore would have the highest amount of workers in that industry.

Most Fast Food Per Person and Other Food Facts | Daily Yonder | Keep It Rural

I would assume you know that Floridians have an average annual salary of $57,000.00.

Surely you are aware that 19 states have a lower average wage than Florida.

The fact is average salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average salaries for job postings nationwide. Not a huge difference.






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Since High Tech is a boon to the economy, a lot of emphasis is placed on these jobs. Stocks, STEM education and etc. is all big news and often equal high paying jobs aside from Florida where salaries are subpar.

I am just reporting what's been reported, there is no data listed on Fast Food jobs since Florida is probably in the top 10...
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Old 11-03-2013, 12:10 PM
 
Location: FLORIDA
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In many rural areas of NC/SC/TN, I know for a fact that a trailer is what a lot of ppl can afford.
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Old 11-03-2013, 12:14 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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When you are the 4th largest state (population) yes, competition for a job is going to be higher than places with lower populations.

In what way do you feel that "Florida doesnt care about its workers"??

How does the state government control the amount or types of jobs available in FL?

Tourism and hospitality have been the primary industry here for over a 100 years. FL is the tourist capital of the world. Therefore you are going to find a whole lot of jobs in that industry. Would you expect something else?


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And the whe point is that competition for those jobs in Florida is FAR greater than in other states. Florida doesn't care about its workers. The state government knows enough peons will flock here fleeing the cold to keep the tourism and hospitality that the state relies on alive.
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Old 11-03-2013, 12:23 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Average salaries for job postings in Colorado are 12% lower than average salaries for job postings nationwide. Florida is 6% lower than the national average. The average salary in CO is $54,000.00
while FL is $57,000.00

The August 13 unemployment rates are the same for each state, 7%

The state income tax rate in CO is 4.3 percent
The state income tax rate in FL is zero.
Denver also has a city/county income tax.



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I'm in Denver right now. Kind of close to North Dakota. I'd move here in a heartbeat if I had a job offered to me. I HATE Florida and can't wait to get out.
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Old 11-03-2013, 02:36 PM
 
Location: Florida
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I would assume you know that Floridians have an average annual salary of $57,000.00.

Surely you are aware that 19 states have a lower average wage than Florida.

The fact is average salaries for job postings in Florida are 6% lower than average salaries for job postings nationwide. Not a huge difference.
Just wondering where the $57,000 figure came from. I've always seen the average Florida salary as being closer to $40,000, as stated in this article:

Average annual salary in Florida ranks low nationally - South Florida Business Journal

and

Florida - May 2012 OES State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Although this data was printed in 2012, has the average salary risen by $17,000 in one year?
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Old 11-03-2013, 02:45 PM
 
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The problem is that 20 years ago the Florida economy was perfectly suited for lower median incomes. Growing up the majority of people I remembered were either native or long time Floridians or out of state retirees. Either way, most people could afford to survive with less. Than in the past 20 years the population has exploded with people moving here, not just to retire, but to make a living. Unfortunately, incomes have not risen at the same rate as cost of living. It's just matter of simple economics of supply not meeting demand.
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Old 11-03-2013, 03:09 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Salary in Florida | Indeed.com

Florida - May 2012 OES State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Florida State Salary, Average Salaries | PayScale

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Florida QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau

\http://zipatlas.com/us/fl/city-comparison/median-household-income.htm

]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_locations_by_per_capita_income



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Just wondering where the $57,000 figure came from. I've always seen the average Florida salary as being closer to $40,000, as stated in this article:

Average annual salary in Florida ranks low nationally - South Florida Business Journal

and

Florida - May 2012 OES State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates

Although this data was printed in 2012, has the average salary risen by $17,000 in one year?

Last edited by Yac; 11-08-2013 at 07:10 AM..
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Old 11-03-2013, 03:11 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill Florida
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Supply outstrips demand.


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The problem is that 20 years ago the Florida economy was perfectly suited for lower median incomes. Growing up the majority of people I remembered were either native or long time Floridians or out of state retirees. Either way, most people could afford to survive with less. Than in the past 20 years the population has exploded with people moving here, not just to retire, but to make a living. Unfortunately, incomes have not risen at the same rate as cost of living. It's just matter of simple economics of supply not meeting demand.
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