BullsandBroncos Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Could've sworn we had a thread on this quite a while back, but I can't find it, so I thought I'd start a new one. I guess breaking down our situation would be the best place to start. I live in the State of New York. I'm a Journeyman Carpenter. (Unionized.) Currently a Business Major at an online school. I'm 25. Wife is a Secretary for in an office for the state. Just finished her Poly Sci degree. She's 23. We can't stand the cold and would like to be able to walk outside on new years and be in shorts, basically. And, upstate NY is just...extremely boring. I'd like Florida, Texas, or Arizona. Possibly California, but that's my last choice. She also agrees on this, except for Florida because it's "full of old people." Whatever. About a year ago I applied for a job down there that pays more than what I'm doing now in the West Palm Beach area. I got the job but the wife was reluctant because ''it's full of old people and a vacation spot." Any advice on making a long distance move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 hour ago, BullsandBroncos said: Could've sworn we had a thread on this quite a while back, but I can't find it, so I thought I'd start a new one. I guess breaking down our situation would be the best place to start. I live in the State of New York. I'm a Journeyman Carpenter. (Unionized.) Currently a Business Major at an online school. I'm 25. Wife is a Secretary for in an office for the state. Just finished her Poly Sci degree. She's 23. We can't stand the cold and would like to be able to walk outside on new years and be in shorts, basically. And, upstate NY is just...extremely boring. I'd like Florida, Texas, or Arizona. Possibly California, but that's my last choice. She also agrees on this, except for Florida because it's "full of old people." Whatever. About a year ago I applied for a job down there that pays more than what I'm doing now in the West Palm Beach area. I got the job but the wife was reluctant because ''it's full of old people and a vacation spot." Any advice on making a long distance move? I’ll just say that AZ isn’t that fun. My wife is from there and would never move back. I have family there and when I visit them it’s hsually just a week of me tempting alcohol poisoning. It’s so boring there. I’ve been on vacation to Florida a few times and it seems pretty sweet. Texas I’ve been to a handful of times, no complaints @ET80 knows how I feel about the women of Houston. But that might not be a big selling point for your wife lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullsandBroncos Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Dome, I have 2 siblings that live in Texas, one in Cedar Park, just north of Austin, and another one in League City. That's another selling point for Texas. But I'm a big beach and fishing guy too so Florida is very appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Ron Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 What's the issue with California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Mega Ron said: What's the issue with California? It's expensive and perpetually on fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Ron Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, theJ said: It's expensive and perpetually on fire? I'll give you the money thing but isn't most of America on fire most of the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Just now, Mega Ron said: I'll give you the money thing but isn't most of America on fire most of the time? Well, no. I've personally never heard of a wildfire east of the Rockies, but i suppose it's possible and will become more prevalent over the next 50 years. We just have different problems in the midwest (tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theJ Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 17 hours ago, BullsandBroncos said: Any advice on making a long distance move? Don't take your stuff. For an out-of-area move, selling your crap and buying it new is usually more economical. Probably not exactly the advice you were seeking, but maybe useful nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Ron Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 minute ago, theJ said: Well, no. I've personally never heard of a wildfire east of the Rockies, but i suppose it's possible and will become more prevalent over the next 50 years. We just have different problems in the midwest (tornadoes, damaging winds, hail, etc). I kinda meant that anywhere you go there are the issues that might as well be wildfires. If the weather doesn't get you then then nature or the people will. Either way I'd live in Santa Barbara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, theJ said: Don't take your stuff. For an out-of-area move, selling your crap and buying it new is usually more economical. Probably not exactly the advice you were seeking, but maybe useful nonetheless. Good advice tbh. Unless it’s a high quality or heirloom piece, sell it and buy new when you get there. Significantly less work, probably a wash cost wise and you get to decorate your new place from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Ron Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 and OP you are 25 and your wife is 23. Go and enjoy yourselves. Avoid tying yourselves down if you don't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Mega Ron said: and OP you are 25 and your wife is 23. Go and enjoy yourselves. Avoid tying yourselves down if you don't have to. More good advice. Rent, don’t buy until you’re sure that’s where you want to live. Move around a bit if you can. Stay a year or two somewhere and then find somewhere else to live that’s different from where you are. Spend some time in the PNW, SW, Rockies, Cali, etc. That’s what I wish I’d have done looking back on things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOTN-93 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Mega Ron said: What's the issue with California? Everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 17 hours ago, BullsandBroncos said: Dome, I have 2 siblings that live in Texas, one in Cedar Park, just north of Austin, and another one in League City. That's another selling point for Texas. But I'm a big beach and fishing guy too so Florida is very appealing. Houston makes sense then. About an hour drive to the piers out in Galveston for fishing, and extra 20-30 minutes to the beaches at South Padre Island. Houston also has a very low cost of living for a big city, mostly because everyone lives in the suburbs (Sugar Land, The Woodlands, etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mox Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 California is a craphole, smart to have them last. Arizona and Texas are nice. Either one would be a good spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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