Meh
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1/15/2020
Hi, first I’ll like to say I don’t live in Orlando. I’m from San Diego but been working here on contract for almost 2 years and have the option to go home once a week per every month. Reading the reviews, I’d agree with most of them. One thing I notice is that it seems the men and women here don’t have friends of the opposite sex. Most guys I’ve come to know only have guy friends, and the women seem like it has the be something romantic or nothing at all. It’s odd because back home my friend ratios are 50/50. Is there something I’m missing!??
It has been ok experience here. I got to visit the tourist attractions which was cool and got to see a few Rocket launches from the coast, which was another highlight. But other then that!? Think people’s perception of Orlando is that it's one big Magic Castle surrounded by houses. Some other reviews mention it perfectly…its just a regular city. Think it your coming from the middle of nowhere Michigan or upstate New York, Orlando or any place for that matter is an upgrade. I lived in San Diego for almost 7 years now, Henderson, NV for 3, Atlanta for 2, Charlotte, NC for 2 and spent summers in NYC and Miami. I really don’t see the hype about Orlando, its been nice to see a new part of the country but there’s honestly nothing special here. Every city has traffic I’m just use to it now. Being from California, I do enjoy the weather because it is a little similar. But you do begin the miss the seasons change, because YES San Diego does have Winter. In Orlando it’s just always too hott 24/7 with minor cold fronts the last a few days. People here are rude, not really the friendliest place I’ve been TBH. I really can’t put my finger on it. but the atmosphere feels like people here are just angry, it just feels negative.
My contract ends July 2020. I can’t wait to go back home. It was nice to visit but I really don’t understand why someone would leave everything behind to come here. My best advise would be visit Orlando first on a vacation for about a week or two. But don’t just stay near the attractions were things seems nice. Hang out at the local places to get a true feel for Orlando because it may or may not be for you. Also TRAVEL!!!! It’s a big country and there are MANY places out there that may be a better fit for you. Your not missing out on much here.
Sully | Orlando, FL