Should I do it?

KindaOrange · 12-23-2021, 08:50 AM

Got a job offer in West Palm Beach area. Pretty nice bump in comp at a reputable firm (work in finance). But are there other late 20's - early 30's singles around? Or is it a bunch of older folks, retiree's?

Love the idea of track-season year round! This place Sebring looks super legit, has anyone raced there before? do they do open track days? or is it just events? Also interested in hear about PBIR's roadcourse, anybody driven this? What's it like? Is Florida super flat? or do they find a way to get some elevation into the tracks?

Thanks in advance for any insight,

DorsoDuroJohn · 12-23-2021, 12:00 PM

Florida is flat....

But if I were in your shoes and in PA, considering a move to Florida, I would take that job in a second. Winters suck in the north, why not take the increased pay, and enjoy the time away from the cold and crap weather?

CamaroSue · 12-23-2021, 12:06 PM

Are you kidding!!!??? PA vs. Florida is a no brainer!!!! Palm Beach is great! I wouldnt even have to think about the decision! But you need to do whats right for you.

arpad_m · 12-23-2021, 12:25 PM

Not a Florida man myself either, but as someone who left NJ for TN and is loving it, let me join the choir and say this move is an absolute no-brainer. I'm sure you'll find a ton of friends and more in your age group, no matter how many retirees are in the area.

DorsoDuroJohn · 12-23-2021, 01:36 PM

PLUS! if you've ever watched this video in it's entirety, you'd move to the land of old folks instantly.

Timbo-1LE · 12-23-2021, 04:37 PM

Been here 21 years from California, it's fine. Plenty of people from all age groups...

And low to no taxes is a plus...

Chutzpah · 12-23-2021, 04:42 PM

Depends on whether or not you like seasons and or cool to cold weather. Personally, I like the cold seasons for about two weeks (that’s it). One of my biggest regrets is not moving around, seeing new places and meeting new people, particularly when I was younger. Based on all of this, if I was you, the answer would be a resounding YES. If you don’t like it, you can try somewhere else, the world is your oyster.

Sweptwing · 12-23-2021, 05:02 PM

There is a lot of wisdom in the words of arpad_m & Chutzpah! You’ll never have “this” chance again!

DorsoDuroJohn · 12-23-2021, 05:53 PM

what the hell, there's no wisdom in telling him to find an old rich guy at the local bar, inherit all his wealth, and drop a 6 pack on his stony grave once a year? come on man.

Brudda*Termite · 12-23-2021, 10:06 PM

Move, seriously. Sebring is a great track for track days as an added benefit. They don't do the 12 Hours of Sebring there every year because it's a piece of crap, haha...

12-23-2021, 08:50 AM	#1
KindaOrange Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 145	Should I do it? Got a job offer in West Palm Beach area. Pretty nice bump in comp at a reputable firm (work in finance). But are there other late 20's - early 30's singles around? Or is it a bunch of older folks, retiree's? Love the idea of track-season year round! This place Sebring looks super legit, has anyone raced there before? do they do open track days? or is it just events? Also interested in hear about PBIR's roadcourse, anybody driven this? What's it like? Is Florida super flat? or do they find a way to get some elevation into the tracks? Thanks in advance for any insight,

12-23-2021, 12:06 PM	#3
CamaroSue Drives: 2019 Corvette GS, 2023 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 322 View My Garage	Are you kidding!!!??? PA vs. Florida is a no brainer!!!! Palm Beach is great! I wouldnt even have to think about the decision! But you need to do whats right for you. __________________

12-23-2021, 12:25 PM	#4
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,602 View My Garage	Not a Florida man myself either, but as someone who left NJ for TN and is loving it, let me join the choir and say this move is an absolute no-brainer. I'm sure you'll find a ton of friends and more in your age group, no matter how many retirees are in the area. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

12-23-2021, 05:02 PM	#8
Sweptwing Drives: 2017 2LT RS V6 M/T Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 180 View My Garage	There is a lot of wisdom in the words of arpad_m & Chutzpah! You’ll never have “this” chance again! __________________

12-23-2021, 10:06 PM	#10
Brudda*Termite Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 416	Move, seriously. Sebring is a great track for track days as an added benefit. They don't do the 12 Hours of Sebring there every year because it's a piece of crap, haha... __________________ Gary 2017 2SS A8 White, Bolt-Ons, Prayed Upon

12-23-2021, 12:00 PM	#2
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 389	Florida is flat.... But if I were in your shoes and in PA, considering a move to Florida, I would take that job in a second. Winters suck in the north, why not take the increased pay, and enjoy the time away from the cold and crap weather?

12-23-2021, 04:37 PM	#6
Timbo-1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 617	Been here 21 years from California, it's fine. Plenty of people from all age groups... And low to no taxes is a plus...

12-23-2021, 04:42 PM	#7
Chutzpah Drives: Wild Cherry LT1 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,925	Depends on whether or not you like seasons and or cool to cold weather. Personally, I like the cold seasons for about two weeks (that’s it). One of my biggest regrets is not moving around, seeing new places and meeting new people, particularly when I was younger. Based on all of this, if I was you, the answer would be a resounding YES. If you don’t like it, you can try somewhere else, the world is your oyster.

12-23-2021, 05:53 PM	#9
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 389	what the hell, there's no wisdom in telling him to find an old rich guy at the local bar, inherit all his wealth, and drop a 6 pack on his stony grave once a year? come on man.

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