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Old 02-07-2018, 10:42 PM
 
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Hi Guys! My husband and I have been planning to move to Florida (Oviedo) to start a new life. We have been working overseas and think it is about time to return to the States. We both have post graduate degrees and over 10 years of experience in management positions. We have two children and are looking for a simple and peaceful lifestyle. Do you guys know where would be a good place to start looking for jobs in Orlando area?
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Old 02-08-2018, 06:04 AM
 
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Given your qualifications and experience I would suggest utilizing headhunters to help secure a position. Orlando isn't especially known for quantities of the type of positions you're in the market for, and those looking often are up against at least a few others for any given opening. Internet job sites like Indeed will often show a number of openings but realize they're typically posting (as required) to outside applicants even though the slot is going to be filled by an internal candidate, and have no real intention of interviewing outside applicants. Crawford Thomas is a reputable local agency, while others like Korn Ferry or Robert Half with national reps could be a good option too.
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Old 02-08-2018, 07:00 AM
 
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What Kyle said is true. What field is your management experience in?
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Old 02-08-2018, 02:14 PM
 
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3.1% unemployment in Seminole county. 3.3% in Orange. Great situation!
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Old 02-08-2018, 02:45 PM
 
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3.1% unemployment in Seminole county. 3.3% in Orange. Great situation!
That doesn't address the type of jobs available, or whether they're full or part-time. In other words meaningless to the quality of the job market. Enid OK, Birmingham AL, St George UT, Staunton VA, Grand Island NE and Bowling Green KY are among others that have a 3.1% unemployment rate and Daphne AL, Lancaster PA, Montgomery AL, Morristown TN, State College PA and Odessa TX are among those that have a 3.3% rate. None of those cities have ever been confused as places with vibrant job economies and the only others similar to that rate that do are places like Washington DC, Dallas TX and San Diego CA.

https://www.bls.gov/web/metro/laummtrk.htm
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Old 02-08-2018, 03:05 PM
 
Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
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Low wages but job growth is very high.
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Old 02-08-2018, 03:46 PM
 
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Low wages but job growth is very high.
Exactly, while it has come up a bit it's still quite low given the extreme population growth. The Orlando metro area's Household Income only went up 1.6% between 2015 and 2016 to 52K...(the 2017 numbers are not available yet apparently) while most of the other Top 25 metros were double or more in increases (+3% to +8%). The Tampa Bay area had been lagging behind but has nearly caught up to Orlando with only it and Miami below Orlando, all three of which are below the other Top 22 with the next closest being Detroit at 54K and both Charlotte and San Antonio at 55K. However even utilizing the argument about state income tax both Detroit and Charlotte would still be ahead/equal in terms of net income with 4%-6% state income tax rates, and there of course isn't state income tax in TX making San Antonio seem a good deal.
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Old 02-08-2018, 04:01 PM
 
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Exactly, while it has come up a bit it's still quite low given the extreme population growth. The Orlando metro area's Household Income only went up 1.6% between 2015 and 2016 to 52K...(the 2017 numbers are not available yet apparently) while most of the other Top 25 metros were double or more in increases (+3% to +8%). The Tampa Bay area had been lagging behind but has nearly caught up to Orlando with only it and Miami below Orlando, all three of which are below the other Top 22 with the next closest being Detroit at 54K and both Charlotte and San Antonio at 55K. However even utilizing the argument about state income tax both Detroit and Charlotte would still be ahead/equal in terms of net income with 4%-6% state income tax rates, and there of course isn't state income tax in TX making San Antonio seem a good deal.
When these censuses are done, what is considered a household? I find it hard to believe that a couple with children are only raking in, on average, a combined income of $52k... That's $26k each.
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Old 02-08-2018, 04:52 PM
 
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When these censuses are done, what is considered a household? I find it hard to believe that a couple with children are only raking in, on average, a combined income of $52k... That's $26k each.
Some houses have single income families.

Children 16+ factor in.

Many MANY M A N Y people in Orlando make less than $15 an hour. So even two combined rake in 52K a year.

Low wages rule here.
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Old 02-08-2018, 06:03 PM
 
Location: Bergen County, New Jersey
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Some houses have single income families.

Children 16+ factor in.

Many MANY M A N Y people in Orlando make less than $15 an hour. So even two combined rake in 52K a year.

Low wages rule here.

Dont professors at Valencia start off at like 42k? Full time, 5-6 classes per semester? I think a nearby community college paid like 60k.
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