[MR83]

we are currently living in central NJ. my girlfriend and i are currently at our end of our schooling and are looking for jobs, she is going to become a high school teacher and i am looking for almost anything. we are hoping to move to florida in a couple of years.

My question is where could we move in florida that would have decent jobs, safe area, and good entertainment and night life for a late 20s couple.

we would like to be now father then 25min from the beach also if at all possible.

thanks

[RMD3819]

Your best bet is to find a job first, and then housing.

There are plenty of areas that fit that criteria but the deciding one will be where you can find work.

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by MR83

we are currently living in central NJ. my girlfriend and i are currently at our end of our schooling and are looking for jobs, she is going to become a high school teacher and i am looking for almost anything. we are hoping to move to florida in a couple of years.

My question is where could we move in florida that would have decent jobs, safe area, and good entertainment and night life for a late 20s couple.

we would like to be now father then 25min from the beach also if at all possible.

thanks

I'll actually answer your question versus the usual hostile feedback from many here.

You might consider Fort Lauderdale. It's a very nice city, particularly on the east and northeast side. Check out the Victoria Park neighborhood which is easily within 30 minutes of beautiful Fort Lauderdale beach.

Victoria Park Civic Homeowners Association - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Also consider the city of Hollywood, just to the south. It's ideally located halfway between Ft Lauderdale and Miami right on the coast. Hollywood's downtown area (around Young Circle) has undergone massive revitalization over the past 10-15 years and is full of shops/restaurants/bars walking distance from nice residential areas, and 15 minutes from Hollywood Beach and it's great boardwalk.

Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency

[RMD3819]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

I'll actually answer your question versus the usual hostile feedback from many here.

Well since I was the only one who replied I'm assuming that was directed at me.

I approach these types of posts differently. Not necessarily better, just different.

The op has posted what are very common requirements here: want to live where there are jobs, safe, nightlife and close to the beach.

There are many places in Florida that fit all of those except for employment. During the boom times you could suggest those places as a starting point-move then find a job.

Today that doesn't apply. It seems prudent to secure employment first, then look for housing.

[beachmouse]

Given the hostility toward public education in Florida right now, I wouldn't want to teach K-12 here. Do you really want to run the risk of losing half your salary every year if your students don't meet FCAT requirements?

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by RMD3819

Well since I was the only one who replied I'm assuming that was directed at me.

I approach these types of posts differently. Not necessarily better, just different.

The op has posted what are very common requirements here: want to live where there are jobs, safe, nightlife and close to the beach.

There are many places in Florida that fit all of those except for employment. During the boom times you could suggest those places as a starting point-move then find a job.

Today that doesn't apply. It seems prudent to secure employment first, then look for housing.

The OP clearly stated they were looking for jobs, not planning to pack up and move here tomorrow...They seem fairly prudent when one reads through and comprehends.