re: Any posters that live or have lived in Hawaii?

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I always like to try to find as much info as possible before deciding on something like this.

I've also got some feelers out in the industry about the culture and atmosphere of the company that's offering. Barring a really toxic situation there, I'm leaning towards taking it.

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I'd do a lot of research on housing cost, utilities, food, gas prices, cost of education for your children, etc

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Green Chili Tiger

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You only live once. If the people close to you are on board, go for it!

What part of Oahu? I was there for 6 months.

Essentially it’s the feeling of being trapped. You’re out there, completely secluded. It’s beautiful, it has great food, culture and it’s laid back. A 12 pack of natural light is north of $20, and a gallon of milk is more than double what you pay here.

Personally for me, I would never live there. I really enjoy the opportunity to drive 3 hours and be in a different major city. Or fly 2 hours and go snow skiing.

Every weekend I take trips. Last weekend was Lake Whitney State Park. This weekend is Natchitoches Louisiana. Next weekend is Cleburne State Park and Waco. January 7-15 I’m heading to a cabin in the San Juan mountains.

Out there, you’ve got some different things. Some mountains to check out, lots of cool beaches, but you start itching for a change. I did, and many other people I met did as well.

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I had a buddy that lived there years ago and said the natives weren't particularly fond of white folks that aren't there as tourists. Not sure how true that is.

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It's absolutely true. I lived there for a year. Stationed at Schofield Barracks. They are not friendly. They want non locals to come visit, spend their money, and leave.

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Don’t do it. A bag of chips is like 14$

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Can't you just stick to creating your own shitty threads?

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Kapolei

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Pretty place. Traffic into town sucks. Island fever is real for me so my visits are short, much you my mother's dismay. My wife and son also wish we would stay longer when we visit.

The poster that said the variety of food is diminished is full of shite. There's a diminished variety of food that he likes. There is a larger variety of foods there than anywhere I've ever been except maybe New York. Maybe. It's a toss up.

Went there a long time ago on our honeymoon, talked to a kid pool hopping from resort to resort.. and we discussed how awesome it would be to live in HI.. he replied, not really there are no roller coasters, so if that is a priority dont go.

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Island fever is a real thing.

I have no idea what this is.

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Found this online:

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Island Fever

Defined as the feeling that one is stuck on an island, and doesn’t have the freedom to just go somewhere and drive for a few hours to ‘get away’. Island fever usually hits first timers that moved to the islands after six months or a year. The sudden realization that – this is all there is. Sure Hawaii is beautiful… awesome views and landmarks… but, this is it. This is home, and it’s not a big home, it’s an island.

There are parts of the island you wouldn’t want to go see, and parts you shouldn’t see. There is a lot of private property on Oahu and the other islands, and you will never see a good portion of the island. So in reality, you’re stuck living and exploring the public places – whatever the government has declared as such. Island fever is one of the big sources of discontent among new Hawaii residents and it shouldn’t be overlooked because if you move to Hawaii to live it will likely hit you at some point in time and maybe be the entire reason for leaving later.

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What other questions you got?

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How's the climate? I know it's tropical, but I would assume that it is cooler and less oppressive than a tropical climate like Louisiana or Houston? Any odd statistics like huge property or violent crime numbers per capita?