Why Florida is going to hell...

[ecofem]

Well... one of many, many reasons....


Record number of applicants try to become lawyers in Florida

 

[Zoning Goddess]

If Yankees weren't moving down here to run over people in farmers markets, we wouldn't need so many lawyers...

 

[michaelskis]

Ok... this is the same state that had problems with Ballots, now they are all Lawyers? Is this a good idea?

 

[ecofem]

that is an excellent point!

 

[JNA]

I though this might some other reasons
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationw...07797.story?coll=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
or
http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20030731/5369398s.htm

 

[Richmond Jake]

I'm considering looking for work in Florida. What's the job market like down there and any objections to a left coast planner joining the ranks? Winters up here suck big time.

 

[H]

I just forwarded this to my brother, who in is law school at FSU

 

[Zoning Goddess]

I'm considering looking for work in Florida. What's the job market like down there and any objections to a left coast planner joining the ranks? Winters up here suck big time.

The job market seems to be good. Just don't forget about hurricanes and alligators...

Try the FLA APA website for some listings. Sorry, don't have the address.

 

[ecofem]

For Florida jobs:

The Florida APA website

or try:

Florida Planning and Zoning Association

All are welcome!

Huston: I went to FSU Law as well. whoopie!

 

[Dan]

I'm considering looking for work in Florida. What's the job market like down there and any objections to a left coast planner joining the ranks? Winters up here suck big time.

There's always a disproportionate amount of vacancies in Florida for current planning jobs, compared to most other states. Salaries seem to leave something to be desired, though; they're not insulting like those in Pennsylvania or Louisiana, but they're notthing to get excited about, either.

The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is deeply involved in local planning issues, for better or worse. Many rezoning, comp plan amendment and annexation proposals need state approval, and the process can be quite confusing.

 

[Richmond Jake]

Salaries seem to leave something to be desired,

But no state income tax, right?

 

[H]

But no state income tax, right?

…countered by cost of living.

 

[green lizard]

The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is deeply involved in local planning issues, for better or worse. Many rezoning, comp plan amendment and annexation proposals need state approval, and the process can be quite confusing.

You forgot about the impending death of the DCA.
Comprehensive planning as it lives in Florida
will change drastically. No more real oversight. No
real penalties for outdated EARs.

These and other great inovations are afoot.

 

[H]

You forgot about the impending death of the DCA.
Comprehensive planning as it lives in Florida
will change drastically. No more real oversight. No
real penalties for outdated EARs.

These and other great inovations are afoot.

Yes, DCA is being changed greatly, we will see what happens...

 

[Zoning Goddess]

…countered by cost of living.

Depending on where you live. I am sure housing is much cheaper in Sanford than in Miami or Orlando.

 

[H]

Depending on where you live. I am sure housing is much cheaper in Sanford than in Miami or Orlando.

True. I have friends in Ocala, and the real estate market is a fraction of South Florida.

But I have a brother in Orlando and another in Tally and they pay a pretty penny.