Thinking about moving to Florida

[Crazyhole]

I've been an electrical contractor for 20 years so its pretty much my bread and butter but have experience in pretty much every facet of construction. Getting to the point where i really dont like winter and there isnt much to keep me in Nebraska. Any thoughts on where in the state they are in need of someone like me?

 

[UCFKnight85]

I've been an electrical contractor for 20 years so its pretty much my bread and butter but have experience in pretty much every facet of construction. Getting to the point where i really dont like winter and there isnt much to keep me in Nebraska. Any thoughts on where in the state they are in need of someone like me?

The company Power Design is around the corner from me and just spent millions to expand their HQ. I would think they need electrical engineers. They’ve become a power in St Pete

 

[UCFKnight85]

Ps- it was 77 degrees today

 

[Crazyhole]

Ps- it was 77 degrees today

Geez. Way to brag.

Im basically down to minnesota, Texas, and Florida right now. Hate the idea of Minnesota because of the weather but the money is good so not sure if that's what i want to do.

 

[UCFKnight85]

Geez. Way to brag.

Im basically down to minnesota, Texas, and Florida right now. Hate the idea of Minnesota because of the weather but the money is good so not sure if that's what i want to do.

MN has a 7-9% state income tax. Brutal winter.

Pass

 

[EweSeaEff]

Please don't.

 

[NinjaKnight]

You are crazy enough to fit in, should work out. I've lived in every part of the state except the keys. I prefer the panhandle . You still get all the seasons (kinda) and the scenery is amazing, with less people.

Downside are the people are pretty stupid and trashy (it's called LA - lower alabama for a reason)

 

[UCFKnight85]

Please don't.

Lol

 

[Happy Hands]

I don't understand. How can you be an electrical contractor in a place with no electricity? Are you a missionary for electricity? Did the natives throw corn at you and your family when you first got there with your magic bulbs of light?

In any case, take off your shoes and shirt, grab a slurpee and smoke some meth(that's the official State mottl). Welcome to FL.

 

[firm_bizzle]

We’re full.

 

[DaShuckster]

It’s nice here Crazy!

 

[UCFWayne]

seems like 85 had a good suggestion.

 

[UCFBS]

Please don't.

Lol

We’re full.

You guys are cruel.

Just remember, Florida usually doesn't pay as well, but compared to Nebraska, it might not be too much less.

 

[Crazyhole]

You guys are cruel.

Just remember, Florida usually doesn't pay as well, but compared to Nebraska, it might not be too much less.

I'm not looking for a pay raise, just something a little less stressful. Getting tired of being in business more than anything.

 

[UCFKnight85]

You guys are cruel.

Just remember, Florida usually doesn't pay as well, but compared to Nebraska, it might not be too much less.

Huh? If you're in Tampa, Orlando, or Miami you're getting paid well compared to other similar metro areas. Certainly better than Nebraska given cost of living.

 

[cnsaguy]

If you're a competent contractor, you have no business being in FL. We only have room for half-assed trades who sub all work out to homeless people and undercut the good ones out.

 

[ChrisKnight06]

Well I'll help you out by eliminating MN for you. You mentioned twice that you hate winter and then said you want less stress and that you're tired of being business. One thing I'm certain of is a few extra $$ won't help any of that. Your only concern should be quality of life and happiness.

 

[UCFBS]

I'm not looking for a pay raise,

The south is usually a 'pay cut,' from most other areas.

just something a little less stressful.

I don't know about that. I mean, I used to travel to New England, New York, DC and even the mid-west, if not out west (although that gets expensive, cost-wise, other than Vegas), for far better pay and more meaningful work.

I found a great little spot in 2015 in Birmingham, AL that I will be going back to next month. Although I'll still have some contract work here in DC that will continue part-time. They can't severe our relationship because of my industry contacts and certifications they need.

Getting tired of being in business more than anything.

That's why I left being self-employed last decade.

 

[Poolside Knight]

June-September is pretty brutal and a good time to vacay somewhere else but the rest of the time I'll take our weather over anywhere in the lower 48 but Southern California

 

[UCFKnight85]

June-September is pretty brutal and a good time to vacay somewhere else but the rest of the time I'll take our weather over anywhere in the lower 48 but Southern California

I don't even really find June to be that bad. This past year we had a lot of days where it stayed in the upper 80's which is very manageable. July/August are brutal and early September can suck, but comparatively that's a fairly short period of time.

Like you said, November through April in FL really can't be beat. I love the 60's temps in Jan/Feb and the near perfect March weather in the 70's.

 

[Poolside Knight]

yeah June is hit or miss. some years the air can stay dry through about the 3rd week or so. The 2018 spring/early summer weather was amazing

 

[Crazyhole]

Lol at you guys talking about heat. Nebraska summers are unlike anything you deal with.

 

[NinjaKnight]

Lol at you guys talking about heat. Nebraska summers are unlike anything you deal with.

I can attest to this. Balls hot and somehow still 100% humidity despite being as far from an ocean as you can get in the US. Pretty miserable.

 

[Crazyhole]

I can attest to this. Balls hot and somehow still 100% humidity despite being as far from an ocean as you can get in the US. Pretty miserable.

Its weird. The cornfields put off a ton of moisture but it doesnt register on the heat index. Almost like it sucks the oxygen out of the air and replaces it with water. You just have to experience it to know what I'm talking about. For all of the talk about arizona heat and the humidity of the deep south, nothing compares to this.

 

[Knight_Light]

This past June was one of the "coolest" ever in the Orlando area (lots of rain...stayed over from late Spring...kept temps from rising too high), as it was a really LATE summer this past year where Sept was hotter than both July and August.

Bottom line...summer usually sucks in FL (basically starts in May...lasts thru mid Oct)...unless you are a few blocks from the Ocean or Gulf, where you at least can catch or morning or late afternoon breeze.