Moving to Miami - how did you get here?

Where did you come from? How did you move here? What would you do different now?

I moved down about 9 months ago. It is different than what I thought coming from NY all my life. The driving here is a bit crazy. No signaling, the money you make does not at up to the experience or education. Of course all depends on industry, timing, networking. Over all my experience has not been as good as I assume is for others. Still out here trying to find a new career after being in one company for 17 years. Advise I could give. Make sure you look for work or get a position prior to moving down. Get to know the area you would like to live in somewhat. I was lucky had family and friends that already live here.

Host said: Where did you come from? How did you move here? What would you do different now?

I came here in 1979, when Carter was predident. The worst we ever had until Bush came along. I came in an old 74 4 door Impala. I lived in in the Florida Keyes and loved every minute of it....until the tourist season was over at least and I ended up in the southern most jail....but, when I got out I found a bale of weed and moved to Hialeah where I burnt my bra9ins out and ended up in Miami working for the underground moving weed to Spring Break in Ft. Lauderdale....What would I have done different? Moved down here earlier....Alas it's 2008 and at 52 my party days are not like they use to be.....but I still love it here and would never leave.

vesna from serbia in Irig, Serbia said: I m a nurse. Iwant to work on the FL, Miami.
How to can to do?

Hello... are you a Registered Nurse?

Host said: Where did you come from? How did you move here? What would you do different now?

I came to Miami Florida from Las Vegas, NV
www.miamimovermoving.com

I love Miami I think is one of the best places to live, you can meet people of diferent countris and the night live is awesome for many reason miami is the best place to live

I definitely agree with you 100 percent!

I'm planning on moving to Miami next May.It will be an my friend. Who knows how the economy will be then, any tips for finding work and apartments?

Rosa in Chicago, Illinois said: Everybody's vibe may be different than the next person; the way I see it, it depends on your intuition and your vibes. I am moving to Miami, FL in less than a month. I was there in March 2008 for two weeks for the first time. It was the best experience for me in my entire life. Someone else might say Chicago is; I say differently. To each, his or her own!

did ya make it there? i just got back and i am so ready to go rite back!! how badly do i need to know spanish? the girl i met there said she's all fine with me comming and stayin till i gotta job and can getta place... her and her friends all speek spanish and it was pretty dificult.. let me know what ya thhink if you ever see this

I may have a job offer in Miami soon, It's been over 10 years sense I was there.
I need some input from a local as where to find an apartment ( if i get the job ) I am looking to spend 1000.00 to 1500.00 a month but I have no clue as to where the good and bad areas are, and what the cost of living is. I'm coming from tacoma washington with a high cost of living.

Any of you kind folks want to give me some ideas.

Im moving down for spring break and i have a condo for 3 months i just wanna know where the hott spots are?

Rosa in Chicago, Illinois said: Everybody's vibe may be different than the next person; the way I see it, it depends on your intuition and your vibes. I am moving to Miami, FL in less than a month. I was there in March 2008 for two weeks for the first time. It was the best experience for me in my entire life. Someone else might say Chicago is; I say differently. To each, his or her own!

im from miami and i've been to chicago many times and let me tell you that miami has nothing on chicago..you take away the beaches and coconut grove area and miami is a dump,people are rude and stuck-up but like you say to each his/her own...good luck

I am looking to relocate to Miami in the very next few months, I am tired of snow and bitter cold weather. I need help in finding a job and a good school for my son. We do not want to live in the hood or even close by one.

I have live in miami for 36 years and please dont let the tv shows fool u..Miami is changing everyday and not for the good if u do not speak spnaish u are out of luck..the jobs pay low and the cost of living is too high..florida is one of the highest rate for unemployment..no jobs are here..Please research the job market frist..find a job before u move and somewhere decent to stay..Just casue its miami trust me the crime rate is high..I rather cold weather to be strugling with my kids..Everyone I know is moving to either Atlanta or somewhere that us as black people can get a decent job without being told if u dont speak spanish they dont need u..I have friends with degrees who canot find a decent job just because they dont speak spanish...This American why should anyone learn to speak spanish to get a decent job in there own country.Its crazy here please research frist

Gina in Indianapolis, Indiana said: I am looking to relocate to Miami in the very next few months, I am tired of snow and bitter cold weather. I need help in finding a job and a good school for my son. We do not want to live in the hood or even close by one.

Being a professional and I speak Spanish and English is not
enough to find a decent job in Miami. I have a girl, and I've been looking for a good school for her ... until now, only private schools, but they cost a fortune. The jobs here do not pay enough regardless of the educasion or experience you have. People are very rude, and if you go to a restaurant they have no idea of what customer service is (To receive a good service you have to go to places that you can only afford to pay once a year.

PUPI in Miami, Florida said: Being a professional and I speak Spanish and English is not
enough to find a decent job in Miami. I have a girl, and I've been looking for a good school for her ... until now, only private schools, but they cost a fortune. The jobs here do not pay enough regardless of the educasion or experience you have. People are very rude, and if you go to a restaurant they have no idea of what customer service is (To receive a good service you have to go to places that you can only afford to pay once a year.

If I had to suggest one place in Miami it would be in Miami lakes. My financial firm is in the process of expanding and we are actually looking for a few people to come on board in the area. There's no need for a financial background. We provide all the training. Let me know if your interested so we can maybe set up an interview.

PUPI, thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate it 100%. I believe that my son and I was thinking of Miami based on the television shows and what not that gives Miami the good life look. Yes, we do want to move to a warmer climate but where ever we relocate you we need to be able to live the same if not better life than where we are now. Once again I tahnk you :-)

I was in Miami in February of '98. My brother was living in Fort Lauderdale at the time. Miami has its good and bad areas, but for me personally, I do not want to live down there; or anywhere in Florida. I cannot deal with summertime weather all year long; especially the threats of thunderstorms and hurricanes. I would rather have the change of seasons and stay right here in Philly.

My brother had a job there in Fort Lauderdale where he hated his boss. He then quit that job, moved out of Florida, and to Atlanta, where he still lives today.

The Tstorms and the hurricanes are not a problem. The heat is a killer.

Mary: My uncle was down in Florida just two weeks ago. My other uncle, a retired Catholic Bishop, is staying at his order's residence in Pinellas Park. The weather was nice, but there was a thunderstorm there one night.

If the heat is a killer down there, I certainly don't want to be there.

I have wanted to live in Miami since 2003. I may finally have a chance to move there soon, and I am excited. When I first went to visit, I noticed a lot of places that were hiring wanted ppl to be bilingual. I guess everyone needs to enroll in a spanish class.

The best places to me were Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Homestead. The not so good places were Opa Locka, Overtown, Carol City, and Lil Haiti (North Miami).

SN: I have been working on my spanish.

marisole in Memphis, Tennessee said: I have wanted to live in Miami since 2003. I may finally have a chance to move there soon, and I am excited. When I first went to visit, I noticed a lot of places that were hiring wanted ppl to be bilingual. I guess everyone needs to enroll in a spanish class.

The best places to me were Miami Lakes, Hialeah, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Homestead. The not so good places were Opa Locka, Overtown, Carol City, and Lil Haiti (North Miami).

SN: I have been working on my spanish.

That is so cool! Hopefully, you will decide to come! There are alot of great things here! By the way, I live in Coconut Grove, FL, and I have been here from Chicago, since July 2008.

I hope I can go to Miami as well. Working on getting a job.

I am U.S. citizen with the birthright of this nation to be free to live in any state I chose. I am planning to relocate to Miami as I am facinated by the geographic location, and aesthetic appeal of the beaches, arts and cultures, which also includes West Indian tropics. If all it takes to get a job in one of America's beautiful coastal cities is expanding one's intellect and acquiring a new language skill, then sign me up for un clase de Espanol!

alxstatik in Homestead, Florida said: If I had to suggest one place in Miami it would be in Miami lakes. My financial firm is in the process of expanding and we are actually looking for a few people to come on board in the area. There's no need for a financial background. We provide all the training. Let me know if your interested so we can maybe set up an interview.

Hi, My name is Marco and i am from Miami. I am living in layton, UT at this time, since i could not find a job in Miami. I am looking to relocate back to Miami, because i rather be closer to my family members. I work at a company that provides services to different banks and i would be really interested in learning and working at a financial firm. Thank you.

Hey Everyone, I am looking to relocate to Miami, FL or Atlanta, GA from London and I am looking for advice on how best to find a job and the best areas to live. I am a qualified Student Welfare Advisor (Student Conuselor) and have worked in education for 11yrs. My daughter has now finished High school and is about to start work for a well known travel company over here. So its is time for me to live life to the full and I think the best place to do this is Miami or Atlanta. I will be coming out to Miami & Atlanta in November 2011 and wanted to know where is the best place to live and find work. I'm not looking to live in down town but don't want to live to far from the action either. Any advice anyone?

Host said: Where did you come from? How did you move here? What would you do different now?

I am a US National. I studied in the U.A.E. Dubai. I have a Higher Diploman in Human Resources Management.

Host said: Where did you come from? How did you move here? What would you do different now?

I am a US National. I studied in the U.A.E. Dubai. I have a Higher Diploman in Human Resources Management. I am looking for a high paying position in a high-end hotel well know in Miami, FL

Well im from philly and i lived in hawaii, reno, vegas and now miami i have to say miami cant speak for any other cities in florida but its the worst i ever lived in. THE jobs out here ( are u serious) i know the economy is bad but having to speak spanish ontop of that is ridiculous.I thought this was the united states not argentina.I beleive there is predjudicy against blacks also,im not jus saying that because im black either,ive been around other races for quite sometime.

alxstatik in Homestead, Florida said: If I had to suggest one place in Miami it would be in Miami lakes. My financial firm is in the process of expanding and we are actually looking for a few people to come on board in the area. There's no need for a financial background. We provide all the training. Let me know if your interested so we can maybe set up an interview.

Is this offer still available ?

Moving to Miami??? You must not be very smart and/or young. Miami is a sh*thole

Hello,

Thank you for your advice regarding relocation to Miami. You said you have a financial business and I was wondering if you can tell a little more about your company and what your company name and website details are.

I am very interested to hear more. I am currently in Orlando Florida. So please some more info about your company would be wonderful. Who know that offer of an interview I may just take you up on that.