Opportunity to move to Miami from NYC with family incl kids. Role will be the same but lots more travel (about 40% right now). Lower COL is attractive but that seems to be the only plus. Thoughts?

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My daughter lives in Miami and loves it. Loves the diverse culture great place for kids to learn about diversity. The weather is better. Yes they have humidity but no snow. Fresh fruit, vegetables and seafood. Also depending on how long you lived in NYC it will take a bit to get used to a slower way of living without all the hustle and constant noise you hear especially in Manhattan (speaking from experience)
I was sold at warm weather...lol. Good luck on your move.

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Yes but it won’t take long and will be amazed how much better you feel with a slower pace and less noise.

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Grew up in Broward, still haven’t escaped. I personally hate it and I don’t understand why anyone would want to raise a family here. Young singles tend to love Miami but few remain once they start a family.

The diversity is indeed a plus. I’m very thankful I grew up in a diverse area. But when I briefly moved to Miami I was constantly judged for not speaking Spanish. If that would bother you (I’m assuming you don’t speak Spanish but I could be wrong) then live in Broward and make the long commute to Miami. And teach your kids Spanish while they’re young! They’ll thank you for it.

No state income tax is a definite plus, I’ll give the first poster that. I’m sure the cost of living is less for NYC but it’s not exactly cheap.

The schools are awful for the most part. The best schools in the Miami area are around Pinecrest, and the best schools in Broward are in Weston or Coral Springs/Parkland (yes, that Parkland). These areas are expensive but safe (yes, including Parkland in that) and a lot of people choose to pay the money and drive the long commutes in order to send their kids to better schools.

Miami does run on Cuban time (nothing ever starts on time) and if you think that means the people are more relaxed, think again. By and large, the people are rude, judgmental, and always in a rush. It’s definitely not a relaxed place, and getting anywhere is a huge hassle. Public transportation is slow and inefficient so be prepared to drive in horrible traffic all the time.

As for the weather, it depends on your preferences. Sure, there’s no snow, but I personally don’t enjoy stepping out of the house eight months out of the year and sweating by the time I walk the 20 feet to my car. From late March to November you can usually cut the air with a knife, the humidity is so thick. A lot of people enjoy this. I’d rather have seasons besides endless summer and Christmas. So it’s up to you.

We do have to worry about hurricanes but you’ll soon realize that if you’re in a sturdy house built post-1992 outside of an evacuation zone and with a good roof and hurricane shutters, you really don’t need to panic. Just keep some water with you and buy a camp stove and lots of flashlights and you’ll be good.

Any questions, feel free to ask. A lot of people are like “wooo Miami!!” because a lot of young singles love the city but the reality is I know a lot of heads of households who regret raising their kids here.

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I grew up and still live in Miami. I’ve traveled a bunch and can’t imagine living anywhere else. All the posts here (pro & con) bring totally valid points.

I’ve lived in Kendall, Miami Beach, North Miami, Midtown and Downtown neighborhoods. It helps to have money to be able to choose the best neighborhood for your family. Would look at the hoods A1 suggested. The Roads is great too, you can really live your “best Miami life” there. If you’re moving from New York, you’re likely to afford a great home here.

How old are your kids? They will need a car pretty early on which can be nerve wracking for a parent. My siblings and I were driving to school and work at 17 and we had our fair share of drinking & driving to the beach, friends’ houses, etc. Thank god for Uber now.

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Florida has no state income taxes vs NY being one of the worst. Weather, weather, weather

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I would never want to raise kids there. I lived there for 4 years. People of Miami are the most ego driven and morally bad people of any city I’ve ever been too. You’ll be surrounded by people with butt jobs, boob jobs, lip jobs, and no morals. If you want your kids to grow up valuing material possessions instead of anything actually important in life, raise them in Miami. Not to mention the drug and clubbing culture.

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I moved to New York after and have had the complete opposite experience there, again everyone is entitled to their own opinion, it is subjective. No need to jump on me for mine.

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Not true. Miami has a lot more to offer than south beach and thongs!

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I can't believe not a single person has commented on the travel portion... I would not give up any time with my family. Being away from your kids is really hard, and I don't think I could stand it more than half the time.

Regardless of the work, the schools, the location, you have to keep in mind that most of the time, you won't be there to enjoy it and that's a tough pill to swallow.

I'm not saying nothing else matters, but I'd rather have 99% of my time with my family in Alaska than 1% if my time in Miami (maybe different locations for different people, but hopefully the idea sticks).

Tough decision OP, but just make sure you are weighing all of your options! Nothing is more sad than hearing someone's kids draw "daddy leaving on a plane for work and mommy putting me to bed" at school.

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This is true! Thanks D2. Not a straightforward choice for sure

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Miami is for single people only..😂😂.... short if that, sure!

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My paycheck increased by about $1200k/month with the move to FL. That and the weather have been a huge plus. As far as diversity is concerned, I miss Manhattan/Jersey City in that respect. We live outside of Ft Lauderdale though, so closer to Miami proper would be better from that perspective. Restaurants are way worse. You can’t eat Cuban food all the time. But really that would be a problem anywhere you go outside of NYC, not limited to FL. Warm weather vacations are cheaper because you’re so close to things

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Same for me. Left NYC twice already and seem to always find my way back. Love living in other places but I know where I’m happiest

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Do it! Miami Rocks

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C1 not all areas of Miami are like that. We can’t stereotype whole city based on one area

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I didn’t experience this in 1 particular area. I was there for 4 years and lived in several different locations and explored Miami quite a bit. Was there for college and as a young professional. This is what I observed and what drove me out
Of the city. It is Miami’s culture in my opinion and many others from up north and other places, of course you’re entitled to your own.

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Bro what are you waiting for... take it

Quality of schools? Hurricanes? Travel to anywhere outside the eastern seaboard will be extremely long? Just throwing out possible issues. There are other places with nicer weather and cheaper taxes than NY

School Systems?

What is unique about the position that you must live in FLA but travel more? I’m missing that logic

I’d stay put

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