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      05-12-2017, 09:00 AM   #45
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Just to clarify,

My visa is ONLY for US, not Canada. I'm a big fan of hockey and would love to go there but can't unfortunately.

I have been to Florida (Orlando and everything in between on the east coast down to the keys) in March and October. We had nice weather the whole time, but I think it might be a bit hard if it gets more humid.

But as I've said before, the weather isn't the most important thing and I understand that I won't be able to get everything I want from a city. What matters to me is a safe place with friendly people and good job opportunities. If the weather is better than it is here I am happy. I don't think you realize how dark it gets here during the winter.

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
−2.6 −2.7 0.3 4.7 10.0 14.5 15.9 15.0 11.3 7.5 2.8 −0.7 6.3
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      05-12-2017, 09:05 AM   #46
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What kind of work do you plan on looking for?
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      05-12-2017, 09:09 AM   #47
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What kind of work do you plan on looking for?
To be honest, I'm open for just about anything. I have worked in the automotive industry all my life and it would be nice to change direction. As a service manager I know that things don't come for free and dedication is required to get somewhere. And I hope my skills in management can get me to other businesses.

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      05-12-2017, 09:17 AM   #48
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I'm probably biased, but after living in MI, OH, and NC, NC was a really nice happy medium, weather and community wise. A lot of awesome things to do in the off time if you like being outdoors, tons of good food and breweries (Raleigh area at least), roads are in great shape and won't fuck your car up, cost of living is reasonable with a lot of different industries for work.

I'd move back in a heartbeat given the opportunity even though all my family is still in MI.
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      05-12-2017, 09:56 AM   #49
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I have been to Florida (Orlando and everything in between on the east coast down to the keys) in March and October. We had nice weather the whole time, but I think it might be a bit hard if it gets more humid.
The summers have a more humidity than March or October. Most of the year is very nice, but June through September are very humid (and hot). It is already getting hot and humid out now.
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      05-12-2017, 10:05 AM   #50
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If you hurry over, you can move to Canada before they get the wall built this summer

Seriously though, Cali is great for weather and the combination of beaches with desert and mountains within a few hours drive. But that drive will be horrendously painfully slow with idiots packing heat wanting to shoot you for signaling you need to make a turn, then the other ones in front won't signal, and cut across 3 lanes of traffic to make their exit by just barely missing the water bumper. Unless you drive from midnight to 4 am.

You could move up near me, but further inland, and manage an ostrich farm or something . . .
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      05-12-2017, 10:19 AM   #51
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Thank you all for your replies, I appreciate you guys taking the time. (Most of you anyway) :-)

I've noticed that you suggest a wide variety of cities and states, I would appreciate if you could motivate the pros and cons. Just the main things.

I've travelled to south Florida and NYC a few times the past years and I think I would appreciate something more south. I'm confident the north east region has some great parts but I think I would enjoy skipping the snow. Idk, a good quality of life is more important than having warm weather.
Your original post said you don't want something too hot. Have you been to South Florida in the summer or only the winter?
We have a winter?
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Just to clarify,

My visa is ONLY for US, not Canada. I'm a big fan of hockey and would love to go there but can't unfortunately.

I have been to Florida (Orlando and everything in between on the east coast down to the keys) in March and October. We had nice weather the whole time, but I think it might be a bit hard if it gets more humid.

But as I've said before, the weather isn't the most important thing and I understand that I won't be able to get everything I want from a city. What matters to me is a safe place with friendly people and good job opportunities. If the weather is better than it is here I am happy. I don't think you realize how dark it gets here during the winter.

Median temperature per monthwhere I live now is
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
−2.6 −2.7 0.3 4.7 10.0 14.5 15.9 15.0 11.3 7.5 2.8 −0.7 6.3
North Carolina. Florida btw doesn't get humidity on the coasts. It does in Orlando.
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      05-12-2017, 10:28 AM   #53
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Do you like the ocean? For me there's only two considerations the east coast or the west coast. Job market wise and industries will further help guide your decision.
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      05-12-2017, 10:28 AM   #54
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No humidity on the coast? Are you on drugs?

I was in Miami a year ago and the humidity was fucking incredible, and i have been to Darwin in wet season.
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      05-12-2017, 10:46 AM   #56
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Well, what do you like to do for hobbies?

As far as landscape and weather goes, there's all sorts of different shit in the US, I'd suggest moving somewhere where there's things nearby that you enjoy doing.

If you like skiing, I wouldn't suggest moving to Florida for example.
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No humidity on the coast? Are you on drugs?

I was in Miami a year ago and the humidity was fucking incredible, and i have been to Darwin in wet season.
Thats miami. I mean west palm, tampa st pete, etc. Miami is as south as you can go. Not recommended. Interior is mostly swamp etc. Breezes are constant on the coasts but only late dat interior in the summer.
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      05-12-2017, 12:17 PM   #58
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Don't listen to all these guys. Do it right and move to Hawaii.
Hawaii is nice for a week until you realize there's nothing left to do.
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Hawaii is nice for a week until you realize there's nothing left to do.
and you are stuck on an island with horrible traffic and lots of tourists...
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OP you're not really helping lol. We need to know your hobbies, lifestyle, desired cost of living, etc. Do you have a family or plan to in the future? You'd need to consider the major nearby universities then.

Personally, I think the best place to live in the U.S. is California, most notably San Diego. California has the best mix of everything: good weather, lots of entertainment options, lots of outdoorsy stuff, etc. There's something for everyone and you'll rarely get bored. The flip side? Cost of living is through the roof, most notably real estate and income taxes.

Florida, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Austin, etc. are alternative options as they are much cheaper places to live and also have warm weather, but they aren't nearly as beautiful or have as many things to do. With that being said, none are "bad" per say, just kind of average.

The mid-atlantic is the most populated part of the country from a density standpoint. Boston, D.C., NYC, Philly, Baltimore, etc. all have things to offer and have reasonable real estate pricing compared to the west coast (save for NYC). There's tons to do but you'll have to deal with the typical hot and humid summers and nail biting cold in the winters. Also, the infrastructure is super worn out and the culture is more uptight rather than lax like the other side of the country.

If you really truly love the outdoors then Seattle and Denver are worth looking into. As expensive as Seattle has become, it's still cheaper than anywhere in California. Downside? 8+ months of drizzle and gloom. I couldn't stand it and don't miss that shyt one bit.

I'd probably skip the Chicago area. It's good but the weather and high taxes leave it really offering nothing other places don't already have.

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I'm in the midwest now but spent a couple of years in Denver and it was pretty hard to beat. Tons of stuff to do, great weather, solid economy.
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and you are stuck on an island with horrible traffic and lots of tourists...
Well there's the other less commercialized islands besides Oahu, but they get boring after 3 days.
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Well there's the other less commercialized islands besides Oahu, but they get boring after 3 days.
And you have to pay for lettuce by the pound
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Ew, don't do this.

Ottawa, Montreal or Quebec. I would suggest Vancouver, but housing there is still ridiculous. But Vancouver is the only one where you don't really get winter.
Oh, so this is not part of the U.S. eh?

Have you had your coffee?
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I'd say the Denver, Colorado area may be a good match. Very good lifestyle, especially if you like the outdoors.

Cost of living has gotten on the higher side, but still nothing like most of the west coast areas. The area has a fairly mixed robust economy. 300+ days a year of sunshine, yet summer highs are typically in the 30-35C range. The winters have just enough snow to keep you from missing it, but the winters days are definitely longer than the Scandinavian days.
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I've always paid for the devil's lettuce by the pound...
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