[blueherons]

Originally Posted by dad2paisley

Thanks for your posts. I would love to retire in N Fl since I travel here a couple times a year and stay for a few weeks each time. I know, being on vacation is different then living here all the time. For me, I am retiring in a year, so a job I would not need. I don't have kids and wouldn't have any mortgage if I buy a new place. Working for 30years and saving for the future is what I did and not all can do that. I am very humble and thankful for this.

This one I found to out there. I wonder if it was a kid.
Why People Hate Florida : I Hate Florida Story & Experience

The writer of that article is an uneducated redneck. The spelling and grammar were appalling.

Publix starts employees out at almost $15 an hour.

UF, FSU, and UM are some of the most prestigious schools in the world.

[cfbs2691]

Originally Posted by 02blackgt

Florida has a bad wrap b/c so many people move here b/c they enjoyed vacationing here and figured life would be one big vacation. They quickly find out living in Fl. and visiting Fl. are two very different things. 99% of us don't spend our days at the beach sipping margaritas and playing sand volleyball, we work, pay bills, raise kids, and deal with the exact same day to day crap as elsewhere. People do not think of this when sitting in their hotel room on the ocean during vacation and decide we should move here!

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by blueherons

The writer of that article is an uneducated redneck. The spelling and grammar were appalling.

Publix starts employees out at almost $15 an hour.

Everyone I've known who's worked at Publix in an entry-level position was making between $8.50-$11/ hour.

[blueherons]

Originally Posted by Arcenal352

Everyone I've known who's worked at Publix in an entry-level position was making between $8.50-$11/ hour.

I know some of the corporate Publix people and they start pay much higher than that.

Publix prides itself on providing a livable wage because they are employee owned. It must be another grocery store you are talking about.

[Arcenal813]

Originally Posted by blueherons

I know some of the corporate Publix people and they start pay much higher than that.

Publix prides itself on providing a livable wage because they are employee owned. It must be another grocery store you are talking about.

Of course the ones with corporate positions are paid significantly higher.
I'm talking about the cashiers/baggers/cart boys. They don't make anything close to $15/hour. You can also look up their salaries online.

[Miss Hepburn]

LOL! Not a criticism....but isn't it a 'Bad Rap'...I thought instantly of Glad Wrap
when I saw the title.

[City Guy997S]

Originally Posted by blueherons

The writer of that article is an uneducated redneck. The spelling and grammar were appalling.

Publix starts employees out at almost $15 an hour.

UF, FSU, and UM are some of the most prestigious schools in the world.

Ummm........got any links to back up your claims?

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by dad2paisley

I been reading a lot about how Florida is the worst place to live. I visit there 2 to 3 times a year spending a few weeks and I love it.

Any thoughts?

Obviously not every one shares your viewpoint when it comes to Florida.

[Joey Falcon]

My girlfriend bought some fish in a bad wrap. We had to take it back to publix.

[UKWildcat1981]

Lot crazy people give FLORIDA a bad name, Florida is def an interesting place to call home, its not for me but I love visiting the state. If you love it and can get a job in the state, go for it.