Moving to Hawaii
06-02-2003, 08:58 PM
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Moving to Hawaii
My wife and I are thinking of moving to Hawaii. Not sure to which Island, Oahu or the Big Island (kona side). We have been to both (1 week in oahu, 2 weeks in Kona) and know the differences in lifestyle. Can't argue with either one. Felt completely at home on both islands. Hung out with the locals...surfed...just felt like this is where we should be.
Anywhoo, I wanted to get some feedback from you guys on what its like to live there...mostly job-wise. What is the job market like? I have always done my own thing, which I will probably do when I am there, but she will need a decent job. Any mainlanders on here make the move? What was your experience like?
I skate, snowboard and surf. She surfs and snowboards. Are there any skateparks on either island or good street spots? I didnt see much to skate driving around the Kona area, a couple of rails is all. I really didn't check too much when I was out there though. I was honestly too busy hanging out in the ocean...never rode waves like that before. Got knocked out too...haha. Went over the falls on a 10-12 footer the second day we were there.
Well, any feedback would help guys.
PS. We are going back in August for about 2-3 weeks. So hopefully that will allow us some time to look around for jobs, places to live..etc. If anyone on here skates and you want to hook up, let me know.
Thanks
Anywhoo, I wanted to get some feedback from you guys on what its like to live there...mostly job-wise. What is the job market like? I have always done my own thing, which I will probably do when I am there, but she will need a decent job. Any mainlanders on here make the move? What was your experience like?
I skate, snowboard and surf. She surfs and snowboards. Are there any skateparks on either island or good street spots? I didnt see much to skate driving around the Kona area, a couple of rails is all. I really didn't check too much when I was out there though. I was honestly too busy hanging out in the ocean...never rode waves like that before. Got knocked out too...haha. Went over the falls on a 10-12 footer the second day we were there.
Well, any feedback would help guys.
PS. We are going back in August for about 2-3 weeks. So hopefully that will allow us some time to look around for jobs, places to live..etc. If anyone on here skates and you want to hook up, let me know.
Thanks
06-02-2003, 09:52 PM
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oahus got a whole load of parks that just came up, with more on the way. Kona would be a bit slow on the job side but if you like the country type life than thats your best bet.
06-02-2003, 10:42 PM
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Re: Moving to Hawaii
Theres another thread in this forum, titled similar to yours. We shared a bit of information like you are asking. As usual we hijacked it hard at the end, but if you search for it you will get some good info. Going to be lazier than Pat and not even cut-n-paste, but do check for it. If I run across it I will link it here...
Edit: Here it is:
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=19757
Edit: Here it is:
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=19757
06-03-2003, 02:06 PM
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With the number of people we get asking about moving to Hawaii, could we make the above post sticky? Call it "ATTN: THOSE WHO WANT TO MOVE TO HAWAII"
Or is that just stupid?
Or is that just stupid?
06-03-2003, 02:25 PM
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I read the other thread...thanks guys.
We are pretty level headed and understand that it is not "paradise" like a lot of people would think. We know the risks that are involved and imagine it will be a hard move...but well worth it.
Main thing is that we need to secure her a job. Here, she doesnt have to work, I can provide for both of us...but its a little more $$$ to live in Hawaii than in Western PA.
As far as racism goes...I experienced some when I was in Kona. It didn't bother me though. Got a few "haole", "go home tourist" remarks. I dont consider myself a tourist so i told my wife they were talking to her. haha.
99% of the locals that I met, hung out with, or surfed with were cool as hell. It's no different than being in a city like DC where white is (or at least feels) like the minority. Us whiteys just arent used to it...but like i said, it didnt bother me one bit.
i'll have to checkout those parks in oahu. are they any good? wasnt there one under a plane hanger? i remember from some old (92ish) new deal video, there was some park footage from hawaii. they had a few hawaiian riders on the team.
thanks again....
We are pretty level headed and understand that it is not "paradise" like a lot of people would think. We know the risks that are involved and imagine it will be a hard move...but well worth it.
Main thing is that we need to secure her a job. Here, she doesnt have to work, I can provide for both of us...but its a little more $$$ to live in Hawaii than in Western PA.
As far as racism goes...I experienced some when I was in Kona. It didn't bother me though. Got a few "haole", "go home tourist" remarks. I dont consider myself a tourist so i told my wife they were talking to her. haha.
99% of the locals that I met, hung out with, or surfed with were cool as hell. It's no different than being in a city like DC where white is (or at least feels) like the minority. Us whiteys just arent used to it...but like i said, it didnt bother me one bit.
i'll have to checkout those parks in oahu. are they any good? wasnt there one under a plane hanger? i remember from some old (92ish) new deal video, there was some park footage from hawaii. they had a few hawaiian riders on the team.
thanks again....
06-03-2003, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by EtchyLives
With the number of people we get asking about moving to Hawaii, could we make the above post sticky? Call it "ATTN: THOSE WHO WANT TO MOVE TO HAWAII"
Or is that just stupid?
With the number of people we get asking about moving to Hawaii, could we make the above post sticky? Call it "ATTN: THOSE WHO WANT TO MOVE TO HAWAII"
Or is that just stupid?
06-03-2003, 03:46 PM
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Its a decent place to live. We had the "paradise" thing sorta drilled into our heads (atleast I did) and even only having been here a couple months there are days I sorta forget where we are. Still same city life and traffic and such, just happens to be damn beautiful almost all the time and beaches rock. With the wife pregnant when we got here we havent really gotten out much and now with the kid here we NEVER will get out. Atleast for awhile.
If I had it to do over I would definitely NOT move here until atleast one of us had a job waiting for us. Im still not having any luck finding work, atleast not something that doesnt want to pay me a third of what I made in the mainland for the same work. Cant figure some companies out. I guess if there are people here willing to work for those wages they can offer it. Who knows. Pretty discouraging, but then I look down at Waikiki and think, its all good...
Let us know if you do decide to move here...
If I had it to do over I would definitely NOT move here until atleast one of us had a job waiting for us. Im still not having any luck finding work, atleast not something that doesnt want to pay me a third of what I made in the mainland for the same work. Cant figure some companies out. I guess if there are people here willing to work for those wages they can offer it. Who knows. Pretty discouraging, but then I look down at Waikiki and think, its all good...
Let us know if you do decide to move here...
06-03-2003, 04:27 PM
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Originally posted by DaveWRX
Its a decent place to live. We had the "paradise" thing sorta drilled into our heads (atleast I did) and even only having been here a couple months there are days I sorta forget where we are. Still same city life and traffic and such, just happens to be damn beautiful almost all the time and beaches rock. With the wife pregnant when we got here we havent really gotten out much and now with the kid here we NEVER will get out. Atleast for awhile.
If I had it to do over I would definitely NOT move here until atleast one of us had a job waiting for us. Im still not having any luck finding work, atleast not something that doesnt want to pay me a third of what I made in the mainland for the same work. Cant figure some companies out. I guess if there are people here willing to work for those wages they can offer it. Who knows. Pretty discouraging, but then I look down at Waikiki and think, its all good...
Let us know if you do decide to move here...
Its a decent place to live. We had the "paradise" thing sorta drilled into our heads (atleast I did) and even only having been here a couple months there are days I sorta forget where we are. Still same city life and traffic and such, just happens to be damn beautiful almost all the time and beaches rock. With the wife pregnant when we got here we havent really gotten out much and now with the kid here we NEVER will get out. Atleast for awhile.
If I had it to do over I would definitely NOT move here until atleast one of us had a job waiting for us. Im still not having any luck finding work, atleast not something that doesnt want to pay me a third of what I made in the mainland for the same work. Cant figure some companies out. I guess if there are people here willing to work for those wages they can offer it. Who knows. Pretty discouraging, but then I look down at Waikiki and think, its all good...
Let us know if you do decide to move here...
Well except for the bearded mahu's.
06-03-2003, 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by Rexstang
Hmmm, can't say you weren't warned. Well at least the chics are hot. Well except for the bearded mahu's.
Hmmm, can't say you weren't warned. Well at least the chics are hot.
Well except for the bearded mahu's.
06-03-2003, 09:52 PM
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"the hanger" is still around but its on base. Who needs it tho,
most of the parks coming up are better than that place... or at least I think so
but then again I suck at skating
most of the parks coming up are better than that place... or at least I think so
but then again I suck at skating
06-03-2003, 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by EtchyLives
I agree. In MN it was between 55 and 80 with a nice breeze, low humidity, and light rain. That is paradise, to me. It's miserable right now.
I agree. In MN it was between 55 and 80 with a nice breeze, low humidity, and light rain. That is paradise, to me. It's miserable right now.
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