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Abu-Dina
Posting Yak Master

206 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 07:58:46
Hi all,

I am seriously thinking of immigrating to the USA but this is just a dream right now.

I've heard and seen (online anyway) so much about this great country.

I am a great lover of the outdoors... I want to live somewhere where it's nice and sunny most of the year and got great parks, golf courses or beaches.

oh... and a nice IT job.

Can someone recommend me some places to consider?

Thanks.

webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

8781 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 08:21:41
You can write a letter to santa claus!
Just kidding


No, you're never too old to Yak'n'Roll if you're too young to die.
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Abu-Dina
Posting Yak Master

206 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 09:25:33
I'm being serious though. Any input from our USA based members?
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

8781 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 09:30:31
At this time they all play golf or walk in the park or drink pina colada at the beach because they have a nice IT job.

OK, now I will stop kidding - excuse me but could not resist...


No, you're never too old to Yak'n'Roll if you're too young to die.
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cat_jesus
Aged Yak Warrior

547 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 10:07:49
I recently moved to the Mid-west. If you can handle winter, it's fantastic. Since I didn't have snow when I was a kid I get a big kick out of snowy winters. The summers are mild and very enjoyable.



An infinite universe is the ultimate cartesian product.
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)

7020 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 10:08:06
Maybe Southern California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, or North Carolina.

Northern California has most of what you want, except sunny most of the year.

Hawaii has everything you want, except the IT jobs and one of the highest costs of living anywhere.




CODO ERGO SUM
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Abu-Dina
Posting Yak Master

206 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 11:57:26
Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention that I have a young family so a family friendly area is a must. Does your list still stand Michael?
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rohitkumar
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

472 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 11:58:12
IT market is pretty bad these days, atleast in the NYC area
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Abu-Dina
Posting Yak Master

206 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 12:05:25
I'm not really looking to move like next month or anything. This is something I would like to do in the next couple of years really. perhaps the IT marker will pick up by then? Fingers crossed!
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)

7020 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 12:35:02
quote:
Originally posted by Abu-Dina

Thanks for the suggestions. I forgot to mention that I have a young family so a family friendly area is a must. Does your list still stand Michael?



There are families everywhere, so I can't imagine a family un-friendly area.




CODO ERGO SUM
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mcrowley
Aged Yak Warrior

771 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 16:34:26
Next door to the Manson family may be a bit iffy ;-).

You may want to take a vacation in some of the areas listed above, just to see them up close, before you decide to move to one of them. Every silver lining has a cloud.
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jezemine
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2886 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-03 : 19:09:14
I'd stay away from the hills just north of LA. They are on fire.


elsasoft.org
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missMac
Posting Yak Master

124 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-04 : 05:25:12
sounds to me like you want to live in paradise.

If thats the case, take an overdose of relaxatives
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RickD
Slow But Sure Yak Herding Master

3608 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-04 : 09:19:10
quote:
Originally posted by jezemine

I'd stay away from the hills just north of LA. They are on fire.


elsasoft.org


Depends on how warm you want it to be I guess..
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Lumbago
Norsk Yak Master

3271 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-08 : 07:29:31
You should come to Norway instead...it industry is booming, interest rates are the lowest ever, no need for a green-card (for eu/eec citizens), you can ski all you like and people are (usually) not blowing each others brains out randomly.

- Lumbago
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webfred
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

8781 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-08 : 07:49:49
Recently I was on a short trip (mini cruise with color magic) to Oslo.
I liked it very much.


No, you're never too old to Yak'n'Roll if you're too young to die.
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Lumbago
Norsk Yak Master

3271 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-08 : 08:02:54
Cool! You were probably in Aker Brygge then which is where I work

- Lumbago
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tosscrosby
Aged Yak Warrior

676 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-11 : 14:47:01
quote:
Originally posted by missMac

take an overdose of relaxatives



???? Is that for sleeping?

Terry

-- Procrastinate now!
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jimf
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2875 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-11 : 15:33:42
Yes, but then you crap your pants!

Jim

Everyday I learn something that somebody else already knew
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RickD
Slow But Sure Yak Herding Master

3608 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-14 : 04:29:51
quote:
Originally posted by jimf

Yes, but then you crap your pants!

Jim

Everyday I learn something that somebody else already knew


But its a laid back crap.
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X002548
Not Just a Number

15586 Posts

Posted - 2009-09-18 : 11:57:34
Notice how Tara didn't chime in...

San Diego is the most beautiful place in all of the country...

They just don't have a quarterback...he moved to NYC

(or technically, New Jersey)



Brett

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