Very Disapointed and leaving soon
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2/25/2007
I moved about 2 years ago from the NY/NJ area. I was born in Brookly, NY and raised in the suburbs of NJ. So being a first generation North American I am very proud of my Spanish heritage but prouder to be from NY/NJ. The reason is because I grew up surrounded by many cultures and many life styles. I moved to Central Florida first and enjoyed it but then decided to move to South Florida too be closer to family but have not been able to adapt due to not enough diversity lives here. Also another important factor is money! Before I moved here I did all my research with regard to cost of living and so on and came prepared and knowing that pay is lower but I did not realize how un-affordable housing would be and unproffesional most business are. Many have commented that Miami is a city for the wealthy and not for the Middle Class even less poor and struggling. I work harder have more responsibility at my job but am getting paid less doesn't equate no matter how you try to manipulate the numbers. I see alot of abuse of immigrants close than I ever have. It has been a true learning experience and has taught me to appreciate where I'm from and for the more important reasons such as Laws to protect society and education and tolerence of different lifestyles. I will be moving to Atlanta, GA in my search for a financially better lifestyle (own my own home) I will try it there if not I will go back home to NY/NJ and be tolerant of the cold winters and never complain again.
Julie | Cutler Bay, FL