Well at 55 my wife and I have decided to finally stop talking about it and move to Florida. I just accepted a position that will cut my pay almost $13 an hr... YIKES! I been looking for awhile and this is easily the best offer I have gotten. I been at my Power plant for 20 years this year which accounts for why my pay is as high as it is. If I was to lose this job and get another here in NH I would take a very similar hit.
After 20 years I am so burnt out on this job I cannot even beging to explain it. Not a really bad job but I desperately need a change more for my mental health and lower stress level than anything else. Although the stress the last 2 weeks has been crazy pondering all the possibilities of what can go wrong, is this the right move, what if I lose my job soon after starting, where will I play my drums with no basement : ) etc. etc.
The job is in Orlando, not our 1st choice by far but still Florida. We will be renting for the 1st 6months to a year before deciding where to purchase. My wife gets to keep her current job and will be working remotely from home so that is a positive. Being 55 and empty nesters we are both willing to make a few sacrifices if we have to to make this work.
Is it scary?? Oh hell yeah, we do not know anyone at all in Florida other than some friends in Leesburg, but it is also exciting at same time. I hope to be able to retire or atleast semi retire in 6-8 years and would like to already be established in Florida barring everything goes well.
I am flying down this Thurs. - Sat. for drug testing, physical, etc and I am supposed to start 2nd week in April. We have not told family or friends yet as we are waiting till we get back this weekend and had a chance to tour area, clear our heads and make our final decision before I put my 2 week notice in.
Anyone here from the area? Any tips for making the move or has anyone ever done something similar? Hell am I crazy? LOL
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