mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Well, looks like my joba dn time are now up in NJ. born and raised here. Lots of friends made the jump and none regret. All say best decision they have ever made (20+ people from HS and college). I plan to move down to the Boca, Ft lauderdale, Boynton, Dererfeld beach, Margate area. Anyone know any IT or tech related recruiters down that way? I imagine to bring my guns down there I have to do nothing. I do intend to go down for a month or so to look for jobs etc and of course, apply for my non res carry permit in person. Step moms family has a place down there which only gets used in winter, so I should be able to stay there to look for a job etc. Since I am divorced, no children and have a couple of sheckles in the bank, I think this will go a long way to helping me be happy in the future. After all, I am a lifelong boater, fisherman and relatively new shooter. How can it be bad? I really need to drop 20lbs (at 5'6:- currently 226)to have a decent semi 6 pack for the ladies when I get down there so good diet is starting NOW Anyone make the jump, have connections down there, know of a reasonable place to rent for a yr before I buy, etc? Thanks all and when I do make the move, I will still be pulling for you guys in NJ as my parents wil still be here (for 5 more yrs anyway). I am looking fwd to living in the free world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDigz 1,812 Posted June 14, 2013 ... I really need to drop 200lbs (at 5'6:- currently 226)to have a decent semi 6 pack for the ladies when I get down there so good diet is starting NOW ... Wow, that's the most aggressive weight loss goal I've seen in a quite a while. What do you think your BF % will be when you weigh 26 lbs? Good luck with the move, make sure to post a pic of your fully loaded standard capacity magazine when you get down there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted June 14, 2013 If you are 226 and drop 200 lbs ou won't see Florida for long Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brocglock23 4 Posted June 14, 2013 At 5'6" and 226lbs and if you only had to drop 26lbs to get a six pack you must be stocky dude built like monster. I can tell you that at 5'8" and 200lbs I didn't have a six pack. Hell even when I was 175 i didn't have a sculpted 6 pack. and I'm not built like a twig either. But regardless. good luck with the move, If I didn't have a wife and 2 kids I would be living in PA or DE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted June 14, 2013 Good luck. Enjoy the freedom and warm weather. A great combo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Well, it is florida, I figure I can do the south beach cocaine diet I will correct. I need to get to 200lbs to be around 10% bf currently 226 on my short 5'6: frame, lol Land of the beautiful down there, so have to try and fit in being single 41, and all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 At 5'6" and 226lbs and if you only had to drop 26lbs to get a six pack you must be stocky dude built like monster. I can tell you that at 5'8" and 200lbs I didn't have a six pack. Hell even when I was 175 i didn't have a sculpted 6 pack. and I'm not built like a twig either. But regardless. good luck with the move, If I didn't have a wife and 2 kids I would be living in PA or DE Pretty much, been bodybuilding powerlifting on and off since 16. before i LEFT Ex i was a FAT 285, 46: waist pudge ball of a mess. I carry all my weight in my belly, but I am a big wide dude. Prob 52: suit jacket now, 19-19.5" neck 35 waist o may to 31 or 32. Hey, I am a bald short stocky jew, so I never liked getting picked on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDon 3 Posted June 14, 2013 Don't join any neighborhood watch groups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Don't join any neighborhood watch groups. Quite possibly best advice yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lalo 13 Posted June 14, 2013 Take me with you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted June 14, 2013 Pretty much, been bodybuilding powerlifting on and off since 16. before i LEFT Ex i was a FAT 285, 46: waist pudge ball of a mess. I carry all my weight in my belly, but I am a big wide dude. Prob 52: suit jacket now, 19-19.5" neck 35 waist o may to 31 or 32. Hey, I am a bald short stocky jew, so I never liked getting picked on. That's not a neck, it's a thigh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 yep, I have dated women who said my arm is like their leg. NOT quite but its nice to hear and I will need it to hook up in FL me thinks since I wont be rockin a Benz or Beemer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDon 3 Posted June 14, 2013 So, is this thread about escaping NJ to Florida, short stocky Jews, or how to pick up chicks in Florida when you are a short stock Jew from New Jersey? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryan_j 0 Posted June 14, 2013 As far as IT goes, I'm not sure Florida is the hub of IT activity. If you want a gun friendly state with IT opportunities, it's North Carolina or Texas. Or you could go work for the NSA in Utah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Yes, pretty much my life right now So, I am looking forward to at least having a flash hider instead of a muzzle break My look to sell my upper before I go. AND my neutered xdm .40 mags, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 As far as IT goes, I'm not sure Florida is the hub of IT activity. If you want a gun friendly state with IT opportunities, it's North Carolina or Texas. Or you could go work for the NSA in Utah. Form people I have been speaking with,they seem to think there are more oops down there for me in IT, then there are up here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Yes, pretty much my all life right now Lots of things going thru my head at this time, lol So, I am looking forward to at least having a flash hider instead of a muzzle break My look to sell my upper before I go. AND my neutered xdm .40 mags, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PDM 91 Posted June 14, 2013 5'6" and 200 lbs! Wow. I'm 510 and 175 and I still feel like I could lose a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greatgunstatenj 32 Posted June 14, 2013 Florida isn't too bad for IT if you specialize in legal or financial verticals. Lots of financials, even NY based ones have offices down in FL. Mostly the alternative investment type firms, quant shops, hedge funds, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,878 Posted June 14, 2013 I hear the job situation down there isn't the greatest... Good luck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,306 Posted June 14, 2013 In a few months, you'll be explaining to your new shooting buddies how the NJ laws on transport, hollowpoints, AR neutering, etc work. And they won't believe a word you say... Because they won't be able to fathom that anywhere can be that crazy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Funny I only hear that from people up here. most people I know who actualy live there or moved within past few years have said if you want to work, you will. broward cty has lower unemployment rate the bergen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 A little bit yes.I do currently manage a 32 camera DVR system I hear it is big down there and my buddy told me to get into home dvr and house sitting type stuff. I will also be pushing my home based PC repair/netowkring biz down there as well. Prob boca area where the $$$ is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 This is what a blad, stocky 5'6: 226lb jew looks like as of yesterday. Ugly as f*ck I know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e80hydro 120 Posted June 14, 2013 I set a shooting range on fire down there in Florida many years ago. Tracer rounds, overhanging range grass and a slow constant breeze made for an exciting afternoon. I don't know what the hell they were thinking with bringing in 5 fire trucks when they only needed 3. Talk about overkill. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlDente67 563 Posted June 14, 2013 As far as IT goes, I'm not sure Florida is the hub of IT activity. If you want a gun friendly state with IT opportunities, it's North Carolina or Texas. Or you could go work for the NSA in Utah. Or Hawaii, I hear they have an open rec. Mikey, My former next-door neighbor moved to the Boca area. I could try to hook you up for rental advice. She is hot as well (but taken) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeyboyeee 66 Posted June 14, 2013 Or Hawaii, I hear they have an open rec. Mikey, My former next-door neighbor moved to the Boca area. I could try to hook you up for rental advice. She is hot as well (but taken) I would GREATLY appreciate that. Thank you. And as we all know, hot girls, USUALLY, have hot girlfriends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunker 274 Posted June 14, 2013 This is what a blad, stocky 5'6: 226lb jew looks like as of yesterday. Ugly as f*ck I know This thread makes me think of a Family Guy episode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EWC88 24 Posted June 14, 2013 Looks like someone works out at retro fitness lol. I have a house in Florida and have alot of family down there, I can ask them what job situations are looking like down there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BleedingOrange36 0 Posted June 14, 2013 I'm also moving down there at the end of the month. I'll be on the west coast though, Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, Naples area. My buddy in IT was telling me the jobs around Orlando are in need of IT techs. I can't be land locked, and am forced to pay the extra costs of living on the water. I know of quite a few people that make out alright maintaining the computers of wealthy older folks. House calls, remote repair, and networking. Good luck and maybe we can setup a NJGF hog hunt somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites