The girlfriend and I are officially living in Florida.
I moved here for a few reasons: Housing prices, cost of living, and gun laws. I can use my VA Loan here in Florida on a home that will cost 1/3 of what it would have cost in Washington.
We are in Lakeland for now, but she has family in Fort Myers and Tampa so we could settle any of those three places. Wherever I can get a job will determine where we go.
Might be a tad bit of culture shock, but I think you may enjoy the difference. ;D
Good luck with job search.
Although you all didn't get the chance to swing by Louisiana during your travels :(, I glad you were able to make the trip safely! Best of luck securing employment to your liking. 8)
The good thing is the newer homes down there should be up to new standards for Hurricane protection.
Well I just received a call back from one of the undercover loss prevention companies I applied to. Got an interview next week. They were my number one choice. Everything will be great if I land this position.
Glad your move and prospects are working out for you. Our big move starts Monday!
Quote from: Grim Reaper on June 10 2014 09:00:28 AM MDT
Well I just received a call back from one of the undercover loss prevention companies I applied to. Got an interview next week. They were my number one choice. Everything will be great if I land this position.
Sounds great, hope it pans out!
They just called me back and moved the interview to TOMORROW!!
That's a good sign right?
Hope so for your sake! They may need someone quickly...put your best foot forward and strut your stuff! 8)
Good luck!!
The last thing I remember about Lakeland was a couple of nice.....uh...ummm....ladies that I visited. ;D
I'd move there. Convenient to both sides.
Welcome to Florida. Let me know when you are settled and we can meet up somewhere. Lakeland isn't that far from me.
Quote from: P33v3 on June 10 2014 05:56:47 PM MDT
Welcome to Florida. Let me know when you are settled and we can meet up somewhere. Lakeland isn't that far from me.
What area are you living?
Hey Grim ....
As long as the neighbors don't mind the gunfire emanating from your personal backyard load testing range, I'd say they can stay!! ;-)
Quote from: nickE10mm on June 11 2014 08:46:04 PM MDT
Hey Grim ....
As long as the neighbors don't mind the gunfire emanating from your personal backyard load testing range, I'd say they can stay!! ;-)
LIKE! LOL ;D
Welcome to the great state of Florida. I live in Clearwater which is on the west side of the Tampa Bay area. If you end up in Tampa or Fort Myers you will not be disappointed. Great weather good people lots to do all 12 months of the year again welcome
Quote from: Grim Reaper on June 10 2014 07:15:29 PM MDT
Quote from: P33v3 on June 10 2014 05:56:47 PM MDT
Welcome to Florida. Let me know when you are settled and we can meet up somewhere. Lakeland isn't that far from me.
What area are you living?
Orlando
Grim, glad you made the long trip successfully and are now in a 2A friendly state. Best of luck on landing the job and that they pay you well too. Cost of living usually means better living since less of your income is spent on housing. The FL weather will hopefully help out with utilities. I do think you might need to get a nice big alligator gun though. ;D
Update: I got the job and start Monday. It's very similar to what I did at my prior job. Investigating internal theft for a grocery store chain. I had to submit my private investigator license application yesterday. I had to take a test and submit a copy of my military discharge papers to prove I went to a police academy to avoid having to serve time as an intern for two years. I will be making $4 less an hour but I won't be commuting like I did in Seattle and the cost of living is considerably less.
Congrats! Great News! Looks like you're starting to settle right on in... 8)
I'm enjoying it so far. Just need some paychecks to start rolling in.
Glad it all worked out.
Congrats, Grim
Congrats to ya. You won't be missing that 4 bucks TRUST ME. It's embarrassing how much less I made in FL than i am now in NJ but i lived very well while down there. Wife made me leave as she missed her mom but we are looking to move back south again but not sure where.
best of luck