After Being Back for a Year, I've Decided to Stay (Orlando: health insurance, house)

[DavieJ89]

So its been a little over a year since I have moved back to Orlando, and for the longest time I was going back and forth as to whether or not I was going to stay here or go back to Las Vegas. The truth is I equally love both cities and even if I NEVER go back to Vegas even to visit, it will always be special to me. Either way, I have decided to stay for a lot of reasons

1) I have a good stable job with Publix. Sure the pay isn't great, but its secure and there is potential to move up and make a good living for myself down the road

2) The city is ahead of the curve in terms of economic growth and its exciting. It seems like everywhere I go there is construction. There's cranes over downtown Orlando again, Lake Nona is booming, lots of road construcion and improvments, SunRail construction, and I found out there is a Wawa being built near my house that will be at Orange and Town Center

3) Downtown. I'm there at least 2x a week, whether it be during the day to have a nice lunch, a walk around Lake Eola, or at night to party and have fun. Downtown always has something for me and its worth the 19 mile drive every time

4) I have formed a lot of new friendships as well as becoming closer with some old friends who I knew pre-Vegas. One thing I will say is that being in Vegas made me a more outgoing person, I'm not as introverted as I used to be, and I'm reaping the benefits since I have moved back

5) The lush greenery. Whether its natural or man-made in a 90s construction subdivision, I have a new appreciation for the lush greenery Florida has. While I do love the dry desert and its beautiful jagged mountains, some greenery is always nice too

6) I just seem to be doing better in life, living here. Mainly because of my job, and I now have a 2nd job. But I also recently bought my dream car (my 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R pictured below), have health insurance and am saving money for the future. I'm glad I cam home and am headed in the right direction

So inspite of some of my gripes and complaints I have had since I moved back here, all in all I'm glad I came home and am now prospering

[HomesickFloridian]

Good for you, good to see you recognized the greener grass (pun intended) right on this side of the fence instead. BTW Publix does have a good record of treating their employees well and having growth from within. Their bonus system and promotions can make them a worthwhile company to build a career around and the possibilities of becoming even a store manager extend to anyone regardless of education level, based more on a persons abilities, desire to move forward and loyalty then just a degree..

If I may though, while a nice car, aim a little higher on that front eh?

[beckycat]

Wow, I can't believe it's been a year! Glad you're doing well and decided to stay. It must be a big relief to have made the decision. I think everything happens for a reason. I would not look back on Vegas as a mistake. If you never went there, that would bother you more. Keep it as something special like you said. Good luck in the future! I like your car.

[mongoslade223]

Originally Posted by HomesickFloridian

Good for you, good to see you recognized the greener grass (pun intended) right on this side of the fence instead. BTW Publix does have a good record of treating their employees well and having growth from within. Their bonus system and promotions can make them a worthwhile company to build a career around and the possibilities of becoming even a store manager extend to anyone regardless of education level, based more on a persons abilities, desire to move forward and loyalty then just a degree..

If I may though, while a nice car, aim a little higher on that front eh?

Are you kidding? For a single guy you probably couldn't get a sportier, more reliable car! Blacked outn tinted windows, rims and side skirts, I'd say he's doing okay! Everybody doesn't want a gas greedy, ticket magnet Corvette.

[HomesickFloridian]

NO, FFS but this is more to my liking at about the same cost without being "a big ticket magnet Corvette".
besides I just mentioned aiming higher for his dream, dreams should be big and for him it was, that wasn't a hit on his current goal hence the blinky guy after my post.

That's mine BTW, but it's still not my "dream" car, it's a past dream car now achieved...

[annerk]

Glad you found a second job. Work hard and save those dimes.

[OrlFlaUsa]

Originally Posted by HomesickFloridian

NO, FFS but this is more to my liking at about the same cost without being "a big ticket magnet Corvette".
besides I just mentioned aiming higher for his dream, dreams should be big and for him it was, that wasn't a hit on his current goal hence the blinky guy after my post.

That's mine BTW, but it's still not my "dream" car, it's a past dream car now achieved...

Yeah I drive a Mazda too so I understand what you mean when telling a person to aim higher than a Nissan lol .

[Crane's Rooster]

Glad youre home and headed in the right direction as well.

[WhatUpFLA]

Originally Posted by DavieJ89

So its been a little over a year since I have moved back to Orlando, and for the longest time I was going back and forth as to whether or not I was going to stay here or go back to Las Vegas. The truth is I equally love both cities and even if I NEVER go back to Vegas even to visit, it will always be special to me. Either way, I have decided to stay for a lot of reasons

1) I have a good stable job with Publix. Sure the pay isn't great, but its secure and there is potential to move up and make a good living for myself down the road

2) The city is ahead of the curve in terms of economic growth and its exciting. It seems like everywhere I go there is construction. There's cranes over downtown Orlando again, Lake Nona is booming, lots of road construcion and improvments, SunRail construction, and I found out there is a Wawa being built near my house that will be at Orange and Town Center

3) Downtown. I'm there at least 2x a week, whether it be during the day to have a nice lunch, a walk around Lake Eola, or at night to party and have fun. Downtown always has something for me and its worth the 19 mile drive every time

4) I have formed a lot of new friendships as well as becoming closer with some old friends who I knew pre-Vegas. One thing I will say is that being in Vegas made me a more outgoing person, I'm not as introverted as I used to be, and I'm reaping the benefits since I have moved back

5) The lush greenery. Whether its natural or man-made in a 90s construction subdivision, I have a new appreciation for the lush greenery Florida has. While I do love the dry desert and its beautiful jagged mountains, some greenery is always nice too

6) I just seem to be doing better in life, living here. Mainly because of my job, and I now have a 2nd job. But I also recently bought my dream car (my 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R pictured below), have health insurance and am saving money for the future. I'm glad I cam home and am headed in the right direction

So inspite of some of my gripes and complaints I have had since I moved back here, all in all I'm glad I came home and am now prospering

How about college?

[HomesickFloridian]

If Nissan it is then I'd consider this a dream car for him to aspire to own, I know I would.. 370 Z