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Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by TheLegace »

hackula1 wrote: post #29
Miyamoto wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm sure most start ups in Miami have A/C, so I'm not sure what your concern is. Most apartments too. Anyway, I live in an area that reaches 43c in the summer and -6c in the winter. When I first moved here it definitely threw me off, but I got acclimated to it quickly.

As someone who grew up in Milwaukee and moved to Charleston, I agree 100%. One of my largest clients is in Milwaukee now and I can say definitively that I have lost all tolerance for that bitter cold. And to all you Canadians living north of the wall... I don't know how you do it.

I actually really prefer the Winter. I personally think when you start feeling like a Canadian is when you enjoy the winter weather.

For whatever reason the sun in Canada really seems to burn(at least in Toronto area) and it can get really humid in the summers. But in the winter you can always just bundle up and feel comfortable.

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by dualogy »

javajosh wrote: post #13

I'm not sure if others have experienced this, but my brain doesn't function very well in tropical heat and humidity. It just seems to slow down, and mental games don't seem as interesting. It may be that I've been conditioned by many episodes of tropical vacations growing up, but whatever the reason, I can't (and indeed, don't really want to) code below about 30 degrees latitude.

I'm the opposite. My brain works well as soon as I'm no longer shivering. Sweat doesn't phase me too much. It's great for me out here in Phnom Penh, would be too hot/humid for most folks in the long run, but suits me perfectly. Oh yeah, no AC or fan going in my home office here either!

Back north, outside of 2 months of summer you keep having to adjust heating or put on/take off layers of clothing as the time of day progresses, and the slightest shiver gives me a "what is this, I shouldn't have to live this way, I give up, brain shut-down initiated" wave of misery :D hence, tropics suit me best and I do manage to get stuff done here. .

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by TheLegace »

acomjean wrote: post #66
mekoka wrote: post #45

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Could you elaborate a bit more on this? Genuinely interested.

A lot of weird stuff goes down in florida. The pan handle is deep south. Its basically an odd mix. (My college roomate lived in Tampa after graduating umass) Collecting the weird stories has become an internet meme. That being said the everglades national park is one of the most beautiful places I've been. (Just don't go during mosquito season).... edit: I can't believe I was the second reference to fark on this thre…

My favourite one:

>Disgruntled ex-boyfriend left thousands of voicemails on his ex-girlfriend's phone, adds sound effects like gunshots in the background for that added criminal charge[1]

[1]Sun Sentintal

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by Crake »

waps wrote: post #64
akavi wrote: post #36

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I grew up in a very affluent school district in Texas, and I still had to deal with being harassed for being an atheist and having my biology teacher preface her lessons on evolution with "Now, this is not what I personally believe, but...". That said, even with those little unpleasantnesses, I did get an excellent education.

I don't get why people are under the impression that (a small portion of) atheists are any less extremist than extremists of any religion. You wouldn't believe the lengths some people go to to spite believers.

What does that have to do with anything? He's talking about having to deal with crazy creationists (also known as religious extremists). That doesn't mean he is one himself.

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by ars_technician »

ChrisNorstrom wrote: post #98

Hell no: Hot weather is bad for productivity. I lived in Florida for 5 years. Lived in St. Louis for 15. It's not a myth, being in a hotter state makes you lazier, more tired, and decreases your productivity levels (unless you're indoors 100% of the time). It's the heat & sun and the way it affects productivity and thinking, and blood distribution. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/09/24/a... http:…

If everyone was inside with AC, why was your productivity lower? What you said can only make sense if your business requires you to work outside.

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by grogenaut »

auston wrote: post #74
grogenaut wrote: post #69

"Lastly the weather is unparalleled from Nov thru March." Yeah and it's fucking gawdawful for the rest of the year. You can put on more clothes when it's cold but you can't put on more cold when it's hot. But you do get warm water for 6 months of the year. To each their own. Just don't tell me I'm stupid for picking mine. Tell me what's better. Fucking Hot and Humid is not a reason.

Hey, I'm really sorry! I didn't mean to come off as suggesting you're any less smart for your decisions. I just wrote this up as a formalization for when my friends ask me why I live in Miami. I didn't expect for it to front page HN. Again, I'm sorry for offending you!

No way not a problem. I live in Seattle and it's gorgeous for 2-6 months a year. 6 on a good year fingers crossed for global warming. But the rest of the year means a shit ton of snow and I LOVE snow. If I didn't I'd be in Austin or the south.

I agree with you, it's absurd for most of these people to live in SF.

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by ohazi »

DanBlake wrote: post #109
mp3tricord wrote: post #61

Can someone explain to my why its an advantage to live in a state with zero income tax? Does it really matter how the state makes its money. If it does not come from your paycheck directly they get it other ways. For instance in Florida you pay ~2% property tax on your assessed value and in california you pay ~1% on your purchased value. If you bought property at 500k and its appreciated to 1 million in CA you pay 5k…

The advantage is for high income people, of course. If you make alot of money (or have alot of retirement income coming in) florida kicks ass. As a simple example: If you make 1 million a year and live in a 2 million dollar house. Property tax in Cali : 20k Income tax in Cali : ~65k Property tax in FL : 40k Income tax in FL: Zero So in this example, you are 100% better off being in florida.

> If you make 1 million a year and live in a 2 million dollar house. > Property tax in Cali : 20k Income tax in Cali : ~65k

Only 65k taxes on 1 million in income? In California? I'll pay you to do my taxes.

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by grogenaut »

DanBlake wrote: post #110
grogenaut wrote: post #88

Earlier quoted context omitted.

State sales tax in FLA is %6 currently. Obviously it varies by jurisdiction but thats a pretty good rate for the US. Sales tax == VAT in the EU

San Francisco/CA is 9%

the point is you're paying %9 sales tax AAND state income tax. Fla is paying %6 sales tax.

Also you have to live in CA. And in SF. Double whammy.

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by exue »

JDDunn9 wrote: post #118

I recently moved to Orlando from Hawaii for the cost benefits. Pros: - Florida was the hit the hardest by the housing collapse, so it's like houses are having a 50% off sale. - Lots to do. Many cities here like Orlando and Miami were built on tourism, so there's a lot of interesting things to do compared with cities built for business as usual. - Decent beaches and nice weather in season. Cons: - The state government…

Interesting note on politics - always got the impression that Florida was the 'center-of-road swing state' from elections. Is it different on the ground/in social life?

Re: Why I moved to Miami

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Post by grogenaut »

leif wrote: post #97
grogenaut wrote: post #79

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wow, you've been to the US AND THE EU... impressed. I'm impressed that only SF and LA have burritos. YOU ARE A WORLD TRAVELLER. Whee, immediate -4 karma. But seriously nyc has some good food but it doesn't have a stranglehold on great ingredients. The west coast in fact has better access and makes better use of it because it's natural to just assume that those things exists. Some of the best food I've had is actually…

LA has a lot of good food, SF only has good burritos.

Noted. Though I have to say that while LA does have good food, they should get out more and compare. Not the people who make the food, they obviously get out. The people who eat the food. Well they get out, but not OUT. But all in all, good food. Well and a lot of shit overpriced food. But lots of great food in really shitting looking locations. And lots of really shitty food in really great looking locations.
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