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re: Thinking of moving out of Louisiana and to the Tampa area.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:02 am to TigerBait1971
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:02 am to TigerBait1971
Unless my parents sell the Sun God Sr compound I’ll be sticking around.
The state has undoubtedly gotten worse but I still enjoy living here.
The state has undoubtedly gotten worse but I still enjoy living here.
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Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:03 am to Jorts R Us
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Yeah, that's what I figured you were referring to. No one wants to get stuck in that shitshow on 60 on the weekends.
just hit Lumsden/Causeway...It's way better than 60
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:05 am to BeaverPRO
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just hit Lumsden/Causeway...It's way better than 60
Sure, if you don't need any of the retail off 60. Look, if Brandon works for you that's great. But it's hardly the best the area has to offer.
To each their own, but I'm giving the OP an idea of what's there so he can make up his own mind vs making a blanket suggestion. Personally, I see very little value in suburban living if I'm still dealing with a lot of gridlock.
This post was edited on 5/26/21 at 8:08 am
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:07 am to Sun God
regardless, you better not move to fricking Tampa.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:08 am to Tiger Nation 84
Do it man. I'm gonna be a Texan in the next 5ish years.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:10 am to Tiger Nation 84
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With that said, my first born will be here in August and I want him to experience a good life and not have to live in such a miserable place, anyone else make a move out of Louisiana lately? We’re just kind of nervous about uprooting and moving away from all of family looking for new jobs etc, but still excited about a new journey!
And in 3-5 years when you’re well established and look back on it all, you will consider it the best move you ever made and wonder why it took you so long to pull the trigger.
This post was edited on 5/26/21 at 8:11 am
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:10 am to Tiger Nation 84
I've visited Tampa and other cities in Florida for work. Louisiana's shittiness aside, I find Florida residents unpleasant to be around. Not my type of people I guess. Florida attracts a mashup of people from all over the country, a lot of yankees, and a lot of wingnuts.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:10 am to Tiger Nation 84
Tampa is very nice. GTFO of La. Great to visit, flights are cheap. Left after LSU and while always enjoy coming back, always ready to leave again.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:10 am to Fat and Happy
quote:Palmetto. Right down 75. Loving life here.
Bradenton
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:15 am to UncleRuckus
I’m an instrument tech. I just hop on indeed and also search the refinery/plant websites of somewhere I would want to live.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:17 am to Tiger Nation 84
If u have the means to move start packing.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:18 am to ItNeverRains
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Tampa is very nice. GTFO of La. Great to visit, flights are cheap. Left after LSU and while always enjoy coming back, always ready to leave again.
Moved to Tampa a few years ago and it’s been fantastic. Much more money to be made and the roads are so much better. Major airport, sports teams, theaters, beaches, etc. this city has a lot to offer. I will say that the housing market is insane. As in any decent house has multiple full ask offers within 48 hours. This includes Tampa, Brandon, Fishhawk, new Tampa, etc. even the rental market is a bit nuts.
Surprised to see so many OT’ers who also live in Tampa area. That should tell you something
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:23 am to Tiger Nation 84
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We’re just kind of nervous about uprooting and moving away from all of family looking for new jobs etc, but still excited about a new journey!
I certainly understand your hesitancy. I hated to leave Louisiana as well, but the move (to Texas) really turned out to be the best move I've ever made. I love Texas.
My suggestion? Pull the trigger on this move, and don't look back. We must be brave enough to realize when a state is in steep decline, and take the necessary step to give our children a chance at a better life somewhere else. Florida is a Republican led state. You know business friendly. You should do well there.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 5/26/21 at 8:29 am
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:23 am to Wolfhound45
Wow didn’t think this thread would get this much attention! Lol thanks for posting input guys, just affirms for me. I’m saving my money like a freaking tight wad now, I can’t wait to leave lol! I’ve been doing a lot of self employment and doing my own work so leaving and finding work won’t be a problem, I can do a lot. I have plenty of experience in industry work, construction side, down to mowing grass, so I’m not worried about a job. I think we will be moving a bit north of Tampa I actually have cousins there for people asking why Tampa and they have told me how great it is for them and the kids. I’m also a beach person I love a nice beach with some nice blue water and a fishing pole. Not much of a hunter, so that’s not a big deal. And I can’t wait to watch LSU vs Florida every other year in Gainesville and LSU Fl St at campin world in. 2 years I will be at every game when LSU is in Florida! I’m so excited to GTFOH.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:24 am to Tiger Nation 84
Tampa area is a good choice.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:25 am to Sun God
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Unless my parents sell the Sun God Sr compound I’ll be sticking around.
The state has undoubtedly gotten worse but I still enjoy living here.
You moving back to Central? My dad finally sold my grandparents land out there a month or so back.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:28 am to Tiger Nation 84
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I’m so excited to GTFOH.
I don't know much about Tampa, but definitely moving out of LA has ended up a solid move.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:29 am to fallguy_1978
Probably will when the kids get a bit older. I’m already tired of city life 
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:30 am to Tiger Nation 84
LA is a total shitehole and getting worse.
Bottom in rankings for economy, education and quality of life. Tops in poverty, crime, taxes and illiteracy though.
Bottom in rankings for economy, education and quality of life. Tops in poverty, crime, taxes and illiteracy though.
Posted on 5/26/21 at 8:35 am to Tiger Nation 84
Louisiana has left me.
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