Need advice

[SlowWhite]

I've been offered a Job in Florida making anywhere from 60-150K a year. (ie: the income will be based on how much I want to work the more I work the more I make)

The problem is it's only for 2-4years.... I only make $33k a year now. And haven't recieved a pay raise in coming up on 4 years. And even if I do recieve a pay raise this March I know it won't be anything more then .25 cents.

Nash is starting to send me to class's which shows they have plans for me in the future but what? I don't know. I have a feeling it would be to replace my current supervisor. As he's getting close to retirement. But I have no idea how much he makes or when that would be.

What would you do?

[slowbubblecar]

do you really need the money and want the lifestyle change. That is your biggest decision.

[SlowWhite]

I need more money with the way the inflation on everything is going every year I'm just getting farther and farther behind.

to give you an idea when I got my last pay raise.. Gas was only .98 Cents a gallon for 92oct.

Lifestyle Change - I like my life and if that job was here I'd stay but change jobs.

I'd be working for one of my old Friends His Father is the head honcho, and he'd be my supervisor. I'm god father to his 2 children so I know I wouldn't have to worry about loosing the job or running into problems.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

What kind of job is this? Could working for someone so close to you become a problem?

Otherwise, if it's legit and you feel comfortable in doing the job, then I would take it and go do something else for a few years. You might even like Florida, I personally hate the place.

[SlowWhite]

I don't see it being a problem. The only concern I have is the high Crime Rate. And the difference in Culture style.

My parents are urging me to move, My father being an Ex-Upper Management at my current job says the chances of Nash giving me anything sizeable for Raise in the future is very slim.

Anyone lived in Florida? What can I expect or what should I be prepared for?

[1ViciousGSX]

Higher cost of living to go with that higher pay. Insurance is through the roof due to the numerous hurricanes Florida has seen over the past few years.

You really need to do what's best for YOU. Regardless of what we think.

[Raptor]

I agree with Mike. This is a decision you need to make on your own since you are the one who will be living with it. I personally like Florida but thats because I like the ocean and I hate snow. Bakinis are a nice benefit as well. I would go for the job where I knew the money was there as opposed to one that "could be" but wasn't for sure.

[Jana]

My food for thought....

Have you talked to your supervisor, or his manager??? Don't be the one to always wait for the opportunities to come to you.

Like Mike said, FL has a high cost of living. Have you looked into how much an apt would be or house or insurance, etc, etc? Those are things to consider. Here's a good calculator so you can use it to compare. It's a pretty good tool I think.


http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html

(sorry, can't figure out how to link...)

[Jakey]

After talking with you on Saturday Brian, I really think you should explore all your options in the Twin Cities. $33k a year is not bad, there are people my age coming out of college with a 4 year degree making $20-25 grand a year. I'm sure that you do some deep digging around the Cities you can find another job. Have you searched on monster.com at all? Monster is a great resource. I put my resume on there looking for an internship a few weeks back and within days I received a call from a recruiting firm wanting more information about me. I think you would end up regretting moving to Florida in the long run simply because of the culture change. The Midwest is a great place to live regardless of what anyone says.

[SlowWhite]

Honestly the company pays for living expenses. Typically though they room you with 3 or 4 other guys but in this case I'd be living with my friend Mike and his family.

Cost of living can't be that much considering it's a place where people go to retire. my only expenses would be my car insurance/payment, food, Gas, and what ever living expenses I end up with (cable, Cell phone, internet, etc).