I just want to thank you guys for this channel. We are planning to move to central FL too and we will also move away from family. It's good to know we are not alone!
Truer words never spoken! I remember when I told my family we were moving away, at first, they were all trying to talk me out of it, pointing out the negatives rather than the positives. This is normal because your family is worried you're making a mistake, in addition to being heartbroken that you are leaving. But in time they come to see that you made the right decision for you and your family and they respect and understand. They also visit more and spend quality time during vacations. What you said about remembering the "big picture" reasons you moved in the first place is vital to reassuring your move was the right decision. It's easy to second guess and we don't have a crystal ball, but when you know, you know. Great vlog guys!
@@FloridaWithFive No doubt! I'm sure you guys will love it here. It just takes time because it is very different from most other places. It's great we can share your journey!
I found the more involved I was in community and church the more friendlier people were.I found it difficult in some smaller areas because they tend to be friends with people they went to school with and or knew for a long time
Thank you so much for your honesty and help with a major crossroads me and my wife are facing with 3 kids.. we love florida and are really grounded here as well but Florida is where we want to be!! Thanks for your great videos and God bless y'all
When I did it I felt strange. Missed my good friends and small family I had back home. It took me about a year to feel normal in Florida. I to said if I don't do it I'll regret it. I did leave Tampa and went back to NYC after 5 years. Now I'm planning to move back to Florida. I even bought a townhome there..just waiting till end of the year. I thankfully have family and friends there as well. But still apprehensive about it.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and advice. Me and my wife felt the same way 35 years ago when we had to leave Poland because Poland back then was run by a communist government so we came to the US as political refugees. When we were leaving Poland we thought that we will never see our families again. It was very hard for us as well. Now I am 60 and my wife is ... 😀 and we are planing to move to Panama City Beach this year so we love to listen to your experiences and advice for people like us. You guys have a great family, God bless. 😘
Awww thank you so much Jacek! And thank you for sharing your experiences! Good luck with your move, please reach out to us if you need any help or have any questions!
I moved my family to FL about 6 months ago. I’ve been watching your videos off and on before and after our move. They have been very helpful, thank you. I think this video addresses our single most hurdle the best which was/is the homesickness. It is real and just like you said it seems to get better around the 6 month mark. We didn’t leave a lot of family like you and even have some here, but it’s also the overall connection you have with home that you miss. There are so many things about NY that we were happy to leave but you still miss home. I’ll second what Lindsay said, everything will fall into place. Just push on and don’t give up. Give it at least a year. We have a five year old and he loves it the most. Oh, and in that 6 months we have had more visitors than we ever had before. You’ll never stop washing sheets!
I cry and stress daily over my move... because since we are looking at furnished townhomes and condos we are at the mercy of the renters. The stress is real
Awwww I love you guys! Can we please be friends when we get down there from CT?! 🤣 We are moving with our 4 -year old daughter and 2-year old son within the next few months. We can't WAIT for our new adventure but also have a lot of worries. Your videos keep me positive about our decision to start a new life!!! Xoxo!!!
Florida With Five I know lol, I love in Nottingham which is 3 hours from London & I’m sooooooo bored of England & this shit weather!!!! Please add me on FB
In the beginning stages of transitioning to Florida. My issue with anxieties is what location and having limited time to find a place due to the pandemic. Hard to travel, stay in a hotel and look at homes. The best I can do is find a location then do as much as we can virtually then going there for a couple of days to narrow it down and finalize. Any advice you can give. We are retired so school system is not a big concern. We do not want 55plus since we are only 52 and retired.
We really love the centralized location of central Florida. I always tell people that if your budget allows you to do it, stay in a short term rental like an Airbnb for a month or two while you are looking at homes. That way you get a good feel for the area and are not rushed into a decision.
I'm getting ready to move to Palm Beach Gardens for a job transfer and I stumbled on your videos. I am so grateful that you both are making these videos...it really helps!! I'm from Wisconsin too, Madison, 6 inches expected tomorrow LOL!
@@FloridaWithFive I'm wondering if you might consider making a video about your experience with meeting new people and making friends? Any big difference in that area between where you came from in WI and living in FL? Thanks again for your videos!!
Another great video! You touched on ALL that I am feeling. I have wanted for years and years ( I’m much older than you )to move to Florida. I think it’s time we start purging and prepare for THE MOVE. Thank you both for the therapy session 🤓
How do you deal with putting an emergency contact on school forms when you do not have any family or friends near? Having an emergency and needing a family member or good friend is a fear.
You guys make great moving to Florida videos. You can tell it’s a REAL video and experiences ... and it’s not just for TH-cam views.. keep it up. 🥳 I was just in Orlando for a whole week with my wife and kids. Just got back home to Philadelphia on Wednesday.. I didn’t want to leave FL 😢 can’t wait until we make the move..
Not sure if u guys ever said Why you chose to move to Florida. Was wondering why yall decided to leave where ur from to move to Florida? Will be moving down sometime this year😁😁😁
People be saying that Florida is really hot like hell is, but I be noticing Lindsey wearing hoddies and Erik wearing Long sleeve. I be thinking people be almost naked up in Florida because of the heat. How hot is it, really?
Thank you millions for this video. If I may, I would like to tell you two of my biggest apprehension. 1. It terrifies me that my wife doesn’t and cannot drive due to seizure disorder and depends on me to get her everywhere. I don’t wanna go broke having to pay for Uber. 2. I am terrified of trying and it doesn’t work out but we don’t have the money to make the move back and now we’re stuck and miserable. I’m probably waaaay over thinking this but we can’t help how we feel right?
Florida With Five : Well it’s not completely off the table, I have thought about. I’m a “whatever needs to be done” type of person, you kno what I mean? The wife, eeeeeh “not so muchaaa” 😊. I kno she’s that “don’t wanna be alone at night” wife and I get it...(sigh) but idk what to do🤦🏽♂️😊. I’ve been toying with the idea of swapping over to the clermont PD so maybe it’ll turn out that way regardless.
I think I’m going to feel this way too. It’s not going to be really missing family it’s more or less going to be missing my boys I have one that will be entering college this year and my oldest becoming a rn this year that don’t want to move but I just keep telling myself they will be here to visit me and I’ll be back to visit them as well. I’m happy just knowing that they are grown and don’t really need my underneath them anymore I do have a little in who is only five and it needs to be a fresh beginning for him now and Florida is where I want to be. Stop the glasses look cute lol. Yes you have to go for it if it doesn’t work it didn’t work but at least you tried.
I just want to thank you guys for this channel. We are planning to move to central FL too and we will also move away from family. It's good to know we are not alone!
Truer words never spoken! I remember when I told my family we were moving away, at first, they were all trying to talk me out of it, pointing out the negatives rather than the positives. This is normal because your family is worried you're making a mistake, in addition to being heartbroken that you are leaving. But in time they come to see that you made the right decision for you and your family and they respect and understand. They also visit more and spend quality time during vacations. What you said about remembering the "big picture" reasons you moved in the first place is vital to reassuring your move was the right decision. It's easy to second guess and we don't have a crystal ball, but when you know, you know. Great vlog guys!
@@FloridaWithFive No doubt! I'm sure you guys will love it here. It just takes time because it is very different from most other places. It's great we can share your journey!
I found the more involved I was in community and church the more friendlier people were.I found it difficult in some smaller areas because they tend to be friends with people they went to school with and or knew for a long time
I have to say my wife and i are moveing to Pensacola soon and you guys definitely motivate us thank u your videos are helping
I'm going through this right now so much apprehension
Thank you so much for your honesty and help with a major crossroads me and my wife are facing with 3 kids.. we love florida and are really grounded here as well but Florida is where we want to be!! Thanks for your great videos and God bless y'all
You are so welcome! Bless you and your family as well!
I never had the problem of leaving loved ones, "friends", ect. I left so much toxicity behind so my first month in FL was so damn easy.
Changing my kids schools is my biggest apprehension.
When I did it I felt strange. Missed my good friends and small family I had back home. It took me about a year to feel normal in Florida. I to said if I don't do it I'll regret it. I did leave Tampa and went back to NYC after 5 years. Now I'm planning to move back to Florida. I even bought a townhome there..just waiting till end of the year. I thankfully have family and friends there as well. But still apprehensive about it.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and advice. Me and my wife felt the same way 35 years ago when we had to leave Poland because Poland back then was run by a communist government so we came to the US as political refugees. When we were leaving Poland we thought that we will never see our families again. It was very hard for us as well. Now I am 60 and my wife is ... 😀 and we are planing to move to Panama City Beach this year so we love to listen to your experiences and advice for people like us. You guys have a great family, God bless. 😘
Awww thank you so much Jacek! And thank you for sharing your experiences! Good luck with your move, please reach out to us if you need any help or have any questions!
I moved my family to FL about 6 months ago. I’ve been watching your videos off and on before and after our move. They have been very helpful, thank you. I think this video addresses our single most hurdle the best which was/is the homesickness. It is real and just like you said it seems to get better around the 6 month mark. We didn’t leave a lot of family like you and even have some here, but it’s also the overall connection you have with home that you miss. There are so many things about NY that we were happy to leave but you still miss home. I’ll second what Lindsay said, everything will fall into place. Just push on and don’t give up. Give it at least a year. We have a five year old and he loves it the most. Oh, and in that 6 months we have had more visitors than we ever had before. You’ll never stop washing sheets!
This video is great timing for me since I went from excited to anxious and excited. We plan to move in June.
I cry and stress daily over my move... because since we are looking at furnished townhomes and condos we are at the mercy of the renters. The stress is real
Florida With Five thank you my husband tells me there is a townhome or condo meant for us!
Awwww I love you guys! Can we please be friends when we get down there from CT?! 🤣 We are moving with our 4 -year old daughter and 2-year old son within the next few months. We can't WAIT for our new adventure but also have a lot of worries. Your videos keep me positive about our decision to start a new life!!! Xoxo!!!
Hi there my lovelies! We are moving there from the UK!!!!!!!
I’m sooooooo nervous and excited, I have a 5 & 7 year old boys xxxx
Florida With Five
I know lol, I love in Nottingham which is 3 hours from London & I’m sooooooo bored of England & this shit weather!!!! Please add me on FB
Thank you. My wife needed this. Moving to Brandon in 30 days. GREAT VID!!
In the beginning stages of transitioning to Florida. My issue with anxieties is what location and having limited time to find a place due to the pandemic. Hard to travel, stay in a hotel and look at homes. The best I can do is find a location then do as much as we can virtually then going there for a couple of days to narrow it down and finalize. Any advice you can give. We are retired so school system is not a big concern. We do not want 55plus since we are only 52 and retired.
We really love the centralized location of central Florida.
I always tell people that if your budget allows you to do it, stay in a short term rental like an Airbnb for a month or two while you are looking at homes. That way you get a good feel for the area and are not rushed into a decision.
Very encouraging video guys, thank you. I’m already stressing over purging stuff and our move is over 3 years away.
I'm getting ready to move to Palm Beach Gardens for a job transfer and I stumbled on your videos. I am so grateful that you both are making these videos...it really helps!! I'm from Wisconsin too, Madison, 6 inches expected tomorrow LOL!
@@FloridaWithFive I'm wondering if you might consider making a video about your experience with meeting new people and making friends? Any big difference in that area between where you came from in WI and living in FL? Thanks again for your videos!!
💯💯 Well said guys! Pulling the trigger was the hardest part and so freeing and exciting! Spot on!
Another great video!
You touched on ALL that I am feeling.
I have wanted for years and years ( I’m much older than you )to move to Florida.
I think it’s time we start purging and prepare for THE MOVE.
Thank you both for the therapy session 🤓
Love the glasses :) . The first 6 months is definitely the hardest, but over time everything gets better.
How do you deal with putting an emergency contact on school forms when you do not have any family or friends near? Having an emergency and needing a family member or good friend is a fear.
I think I'm going to take Lindsay up on being my moving therapist. I'm doing this move all by myself.
@@FloridaWithFive Awww, thank you!! you two are such a wonderful couple!
Great information and motivation once again. I truly enjoy your videos. GOD Bless 🙏❤️
Amazing video as always!! Thanks for all the information :)
i love the part about trying.
You guys seem like such an awesome family😊
You guys make great moving to Florida videos. You can tell it’s a REAL video and experiences ... and it’s not just for TH-cam views.. keep it up. 🥳 I was just in Orlando for a whole week with my wife and kids. Just got back home to Philadelphia on Wednesday.. I didn’t want to leave FL 😢 can’t wait until we make the move..
Not sure if u guys ever said Why you chose to move to Florida. Was wondering why yall decided to leave where ur from to move to Florida? Will be moving down sometime this year😁😁😁
People be saying that Florida is really hot like hell is, but I be noticing Lindsey wearing hoddies and Erik wearing Long sleeve. I be thinking people be almost naked up in Florida because of the heat. How hot is it, really?
Omggg thanks so much for this video I will be moving to FL this summer
Looking to move down there. Do you guys live in Kissimmee?
Florida With Five I’m looking to move there actually lol. How’s the crime there? My second choice is winter haven
Thank you millions for this video. If I may, I would like to tell you two of my biggest apprehension. 1. It terrifies me that my wife doesn’t and cannot drive due to seizure disorder and depends on me to get her everywhere. I don’t wanna go broke having to pay for Uber. 2. I am terrified of trying and it doesn’t work out but we don’t have the money to make the move back and now we’re stuck and miserable. I’m probably waaaay over thinking this but we can’t help how we feel right?
Florida With Five : Well it’s not completely off the table, I have thought about. I’m a “whatever needs to be done” type of person, you kno what I mean? The wife, eeeeeh “not so muchaaa” 😊. I kno she’s that “don’t wanna be alone at night” wife and I get it...(sigh) but idk what to do🤦🏽♂️😊. I’ve been toying with the idea of swapping over to the clermont PD so maybe it’ll turn out that way regardless.
Florida With Five 👮♀️🚔😉
I think I’m going to feel this way too. It’s not going to be really missing family it’s more or less going to be missing my boys I have one that will be entering college this year and my oldest becoming a rn this year that don’t want to move but I just keep telling myself they will be here to visit me and I’ll be back to visit them as well. I’m happy just knowing that they are grown and don’t really need my underneath them anymore I do have a little in who is only five and it needs to be a fresh beginning for him now and Florida is where I want to be. Stop the glasses look cute lol. Yes you have to go for it if it doesn’t work it didn’t work but at least you tried.
Oh my god ! I literally had to skip thru 3 ads to finish watching this video!! Annoying.. nice video 👍
Yea I know it's all TH-cam..they have to get there $$ lol
I'm thinking of trying to move to Florida from Montana after I graduate high school got any tips on how to do it?
Thank you very much!
Just moved out of Florida to Arizona your money will definitely go further here
Florida With Five yeah I do miss the ocean at my own backyard I have to take a hour drive to Los Angeles or San Diego
Pinned it to the top in the Moving to Florida II on FB.
We re such fans. :)
:) Hello FWF and fam!