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For those who didn't know, I've been living in Gainesville, FL for the past three and a half years. Not a bad place, University of Florida is huge, and has a lot of cute girls. Problem is, it's a college town, and I'm increasingly not interested in the vibe of the place. All the friends I make tend to leave within a year (as they graduate), and the late-20s social scene is almost non-existent. Great place to go to school or raise a family... terrible place if you're in between those two stages of life. Plus, folks outside of the college tend to be like this guy.

So, for the past few months I've been looking for jobs outside of Gainesville. My first choice would be in Tampa; it also has a good university there, and my best friend and his fiance live there so I already know some people. Plus... it's a city! There are things to do besides university-related stuff! Lots of pluses; they even said I can move in with them until I find an apartment. That is, of course, provided I find a new job there.

To that end, my lease expires in 3 days and I haven't continued it. I'm moving down to Ocala (~45 drive), into my parents' place, rather than trying to find a sub-leaser if I hear from a job. My parents are thankfully on vacation until late September, so this gives me some time to focus on job hunting. I'm still working my current job and commuting, because I'm not about to quit in this economy. Maybe I'll get lucky and find something... but if not, I do NOT want to live in Ocala when the 'rents are back. I've decided that if I don't get any job offers by the time they're back, I'll bite the bullet, move back to Gainesville, and get a place for another year.

So, what do y'all think?

Where is the "Locke will float to Cuba on a makeshift raft in order to get a better life" option?

Like most 20something males on the internet, I'm sure he's not allowed near children.

Can I vote for move back in with parents, and in 10 years will turn into Usagi?

I went with the positive vote because I care or something.

you admins don't live in luxury off of what ZAM pays you?

I had no idea you lived in Gator Town. I'm going to have to stalk you now.

Oh yea. My grandpa lives in Ocala. That whole town is like a mystical forest where no one under the age of 70 lives.

Edited, Jul 30th 2012 5:06am by Kuwoobie

Except horses, rednecks, and Scientologists.



As said, Gainesville is great if you're already married and starting a family, or are going to school. Otherwise it's a bust. The University is wonderful to work at, but I have several coworkers who have been working there for 10+ years, are in their late 30s, and have no significant other. Every one of them agrees that it's a terrible place to find young professionals, because outside of working for the university there are no real jobs. And most of the people at the university are, as I said above, students or starting families.

Hence why Tampa appeals to me; there is still university work there, but it's a city as well; there are many more people in private sector jobs than public sector. Which is also where I should be looking.



Just waiting for the game to arrive Started rewatching the series, and holy crap, it's so uncomfortable... I love it!

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Oh, wait, you were serious? Let me laugh even harder!

Indexed to the start of the recession, more private sector jobs have been lost than public, but your overall point is correct. Recently, private sector jobs have increased, while public sector have decreased (not a bad thing IMO). So looking to the private sector is the correct thing to do.

Fine, just ignore my offer of assistance.

Gratz Locke!

Mo info, loser.