Ready for a change
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9/6/2012
I've been living in Ft Lauderdale for 8 years now. I'm originally from Northwest PA, so you can imagine the desire I had to live somewhere in the south.
I moved here for college and it was quite the transition for me as it was a huge culture shock.
I can honestly say after being here through the toughest years (and still growing up) of 18-26 I'm over this place.
Finding work is difficult, there seems to be no middle class. It's either you're driving a Ferrari or you're the person waiting hand and foot on the owner of that Ferrari. Everything here is about show, who has this amount of money, where their 2nd home is, plastic surgery and body issues. There a very few genuine people in this town. Neighbors don't speak, you don't wave hello to passer by's.
The plus sides to this city is the beach and of course the tropical weather. If you enjoy walking or riding a bike this is a great place for that. South Florida is lush with many different cultures and living here you learn a lot about them.
If you're looking for a wild place to party and living a life of excess this is the place to do it. If you're looking to settle down and live life on the conservative side Ft Lauderdale is not for you.
Hope this helps
Christan | Fort Lauderdale, FL