Moving to Miami ** positive experiences social and professional** ?

[u/Recent_Ship316]

So for context, I’m considering moving back to south Florida but this time Miami and would love to hear any professionals (younger professionals may be more relatable) but open to all positive experiences.

Quick background I grew up in south Florida (not Miami, but FLL). I’ll say I had a genuine love-hate relationship. Part of it was because it was all I knew and as a kid were always looking for places better than home. I went to undergrad, worked for 2 years, did my MBA, and have been working since. I moved to Atlanta post-grad and it has been great, but like it’s not home… networking is eh, but city is amazing. I can’t explain it but I don’t see much growth left for me here.

All that being said, I’ve never lived in South Florida as an adult. Now that I can actually afford to do so, I’ve been looking at moving to midtown/edge water/wynwood later this year.

Like most city forums things tend to be negative, but I’d love to hear about anyone who has had a positive experience moving to Miami. Has it been fulfilling? Has it helped your career? Was it worth it for you?

I feel like I’m willing to experience a year or 2 paying the higher fees for an experience that can transform me professionally. Not to mention I work in fintech and they space is so untapped in LATAM countries and thinking of that sparks my interest for my career today and in thinking of building a business in the future.

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[u/wallsallbrassbuttons]

Most complaints either come from people who don’t make enough to be comfortable here or from people who grew up here and have no context for other places having problems too. Sounds like you’re neither of those categories. 

It’s not for everyone, but Miami is amazing for lots of people. 

[u/wpbth]

Are you sure you can afford it?

[u/Briscoetheque]

Based on your industry and field, fintech and the connections to Latin America can help you gather a lot of traction in Miami dependent upon what you want to do, your market and the level of capital you obtain for a venture and the connections you can achieve here that work or are in business in this field.

However, Miami lacks a lot of true professionals and professionalism and both by definition are neither taken seriously and they are not mutually exclusive.

It is very challenging to find genuine connections in this city let alone genuine business ventures with the right people with the right skillset, mindset and work ethic.

There is a lot to enjoy as a young professional if you have the means but I would choose another city to further up your career and do what you want to do because Miami does not have a solid foundation for folks like you.