Authors Marissa Goldberg
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Why you SHOULDN'T move to Miami from an ex-Floridian:
1. No income tax may not mean you'll be paying less.
The government still needs to fund everything and they have to get the money from somewhere. Pay attention to sales and property tax rates. Also, lack of wealth distribution efforts puts extra pressure on the poor.
2. The weather is not friendly.
Be prepared for extreme humidity that will cause changes in your skin and hair. And the bugs that come with it. The seasons are hot and hotter. Tornados and hurricanes are not outside of the norm. My own home was destroyed by 2004 hurricanes.
3. Florida man is a thing.
Maybe it's the heat or something in the water but bizarre things happen in Florida. I don't know another state that has an entire subreddit dedicated to their crazy stories. Go check it out if you need entertainment.
Most importantly, don't move somewhere just because it went viral!
The best part about the expansion of remote work this year is you can finally choose where to live based on what makes you happy rather than where you "have" to be. Take advantage!
1. No income tax may not mean you'll be paying less.
The government still needs to fund everything and they have to get the money from somewhere. Pay attention to sales and property tax rates. Also, lack of wealth distribution efforts puts extra pressure on the poor.
2. The weather is not friendly.
Be prepared for extreme humidity that will cause changes in your skin and hair. And the bugs that come with it. The seasons are hot and hotter. Tornados and hurricanes are not outside of the norm. My own home was destroyed by 2004 hurricanes.
3. Florida man is a thing.
Maybe it's the heat or something in the water but bizarre things happen in Florida. I don't know another state that has an entire subreddit dedicated to their crazy stories. Go check it out if you need entertainment.
Most importantly, don't move somewhere just because it went viral!
The best part about the expansion of remote work this year is you can finally choose where to live based on what makes you happy rather than where you "have" to be. Take advantage!
4. Living where you want vs. where the work is:
— Marissa Goldberg (@mar15sa) August 2, 2020
You don't have to live in a tiny, expensive place just because that's where the jobs are. Miss small town life? Want to travel more? Be close to family? Choose a place that will make you happiest instead of a place you "have" to be