possibly moving in Florida..

ezy20004 · 01-17-2011, 05:13 PM

Hey guys..Im a South Jersey guy and was considering moving down there. I've been in IT for 3 years now and was wondering how's the job market down there. Anybody in IT on the forums that lives down there? Im really not sure what area is better but Im looking into Fort Lauderdale. I know a guy thats looking to rent his fathers house. This would be a 2 - 3 year move for me. Any advice possibly for apartments as well as jobs? I have a wife and 2 children and Im going on age 26 this year. The move would be around the end of 2011. Let me know. Thanks guys!

ezy20004 · 01-17-2011, 07:24 PM

I heard bradenton was nice... Anyone live in this city?

EHDEN · 01-17-2011, 08:47 PM

the job market is picking up down here. i would try to find one before moving down here, or atleast get some leads.

PM Rick (he does IT). he is bimmermanSFL on the forum

ezy20004 · 01-17-2011, 08:59 PM

OK just sent over a PM to him. Thanks Ehden

1N54E92 · 01-17-2011, 09:03 PM

I would think as long as you stick to the big cities like Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami you should be ok. do you have DOD clearance ? it always helps.

e90TiAg335i · 01-17-2011, 09:06 PM

I use to live in Bradenton many years ago. Not a bad place except for all the retirees! LOTS of old people hahaha I prefer the East coast. Boca and such. Too bad I'm stuck in Jax but we're building a group of enthusiasts to ease the pain haha

Muggie · 01-17-2011, 09:11 PM

I work in IT, albeit farther south than Bradenton. The job market is picking up down here but companies have too many demands right now, i.e. DBA, Web Admin and Exchange Admin all in one. The jobs are out there if you have the credentials. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll do my best to help you out.

ezy20004 · 01-17-2011, 09:19 PM

Im currently in Networking. I have a CCNA and CCNP. Cisco Certifications. I just need more experience to back it up.

ezy20004 · 01-17-2011, 09:20 PM

I have no DOD clearance.

Muggie · 01-17-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ezy20004

Im currently in Networking. I have a CCNA and CCNP. Cisco Certifications. I just need more experience to back it up.

With a CCNP you should definitely be able to fall in somewhere. How much experience do you have?

ezy20004 · 01-17-2011, 10:21 PM

At the company I am at now and have been here for 3 years. I havent really got my hands dirty that much. I am a level 1 support engineer. AKA the NOC. Im looking to enhance my skills. It was pretty much self study and my own labs that allowed me to obtain a CCNP.

Muggie · 01-18-2011, 09:08 AM

I'll keep an eye out for you and let you know when I see something pop up.

ezy20004 · 01-18-2011, 02:23 PM

Thanks Muggie

ezy20004 · 01-18-2011, 08:19 PM

Anybody know any good apts or houses for rent in the Bradenton or Sarasota area?

madmanhiker · 02-26-2011, 08:19 PM

Jacksonville is a hot bed for technology. Citibank, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Chase, Everbank........ I've been in IT here since 1994. Currently work at Citi (last 11 years), Merrill b4 that. Very good market here.... there ARE jobs here.

InCityPhoto · 02-27-2011, 12:16 AM

If you are looking to buy a house, I am part of the largest home selling team in SW Florida, we can point you in the right direction on area's.

Midas78 · 02-27-2011, 06:10 PM

I'm an IT Auditor and I'm constantly getting calls from recruiters in the Tampa area. That's probably your best area in the forseeable future, but who knows, you'll end up where your supposed to be. This is a great state to live in.

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ezy20004 XI 11 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2021 540 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jerz iTrader: (8)	I heard bradenton was nice... Anyone live in this city?
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Muggie Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: e92 335is Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I work in IT, albeit farther south than Bradenton. The job market is picking up down here but companies have too many demands right now, i.e. DBA, Web Admin and Exchange Admin all in one. The jobs are out there if you have the credentials. Let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll do my best to help you out.
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ezy20004 XI 11 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2021 540 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jerz iTrader: (8)	Im currently in Networking. I have a CCNA and CCNP. Cisco Certifications. I just need more experience to back it up.
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ezy20004 XI 11 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2021 540 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jerz iTrader: (8)	At the company I am at now and have been here for 3 years. I havent really got my hands dirty that much. I am a level 1 support engineer. AKA the NOC. Im looking to enhance my skills. It was pretty much self study and my own labs that allowed me to obtain a CCNP.
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Muggie Private 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: e92 335is Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (1)	I'll keep an eye out for you and let you know when I see something pop up.
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ezy20004 XI 11 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2021 540 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jerz iTrader: (8)	Anybody know any good apts or houses for rent in the Bradenton or Sarasota area?
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Midas78 Private 1 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2019 F36 & 2007 E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Melbourne, Fl iTrader: (1)	I'm an IT Auditor and I'm constantly getting calls from recruiters in the Tampa area. That's probably your best area in the forseeable future, but who knows, you'll end up where your supposed to be. This is a great state to live in.
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