Would you move to Hawaii?

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Cal A

I'd love to visit, but I'd feel trapped after awhile on an island. And I heard everything is so expensive there too.

Matilda

well, if you think it's a great opportunity then go for it!! i picked up and moved across the country with about 90 dollars in my pocket and only the things that fit in my car. it's definitely not easy but i bet you will learn a lot, not only about the area but about yourself. good luck in your decision!!

NO, If I moved to Hawaii than I would no longer have a favorite vacation spot.

kja63

Since you are married, you need to take your husband's wishes into consideration. Will he be able to find a good job in his field? Also, you will need to make more money because the cost of everything in Hawaii is far more expensive than on the mainland.

Once you take a realistic look at everything, if you decide you want to move there -- go for it!

dAnNy G

theres no way taht i wood leave my friends and family..... ever unless i had to! course, i have this condition where i can't be alone but thats just me

HarleyRulez

Well after being born and raised in Hawaii (queens hospital Honolulu) i would say go for it its beautiful and great. but BEWARE the heat will get to you after a while and believe me damn its hot.

Lala

I would if i have $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ but I've been there a few time for vacations and yes its gorgeous to visit but awfully expensive to live;)

Sue Ellen M

The most affordable area to move to is the east side of the "Big Island", Hawaii. The area is more rural, property taxes are very low, land costs are more reasonable than alot of areas of the continental U.S. Also to take into consideration is there are no heating bills at sea level temperatures (you may need heat at higher elevations such as parts of Maui) and construction materials are priced about the same as where I live. My husband and I have seriously thought about retiring there in the future. If we had the opportunity to live there, we'd jump at the chance!

G_Man8904

I would go for it. It's not as if you're just up and leaving- you've thought it out. If you can transfer jobs and your husband agrees, then do it. Like you said, "You only live once."

GrnEyedBrunette

Hmm, yeah, it's extremely expensive. It might get frustrating not knowing anyone because islanders tend to stick to their own there. So to go from a big support group to no one would be really hard for you.

Mandy Cat

It would depend on all sorts of things.....do you have elderly parents? Any siblings that depend on or need you? There are other things to consider, but family would be my 1st concern. Of course, you can't live just for your family, you have to do what's right for you.....

firefiter

I used to live there while stationed in the USMC. It was great. Once you learn where the tourists traps are NOT at, then you can actually afford living there. It's a little more expensive but well worth it. Don't ever let your friends hold you back from living your dreams. They're not very good friends if they do. Good Luck, and Aloha!

AlchikZ

Go for it. It's expensive though....

IJToomer

I moved a few different places before I settled down and bought a house. It was the best thing I ever did.

I think Hawaii would be good - I have a friend who moved there a few months ago - ame thing, transferred within the company, boyfriend moved with her - and she is having the time of her life!

sugarBear

I already experienced living in Hawaii. I lived there for 3 yrs with my husband b/c of him being stationed there (Military) on the island of O'ahu. Although, I choose not to live there again, I wouldn't mind a vacation on another island in the next 5 years or so. We didn't have our immediate families there, so we missed our families back in the Mainland. It was hard not to see them often, but if you can stand not seeing your family for awhile, then I guess you wouldn't have a problem.

Maine Attraction

go for it or you will regret not going for the rest of your life. You will never know unless you try. I would go in a heartbeat if I could afford it.

Ron

Yes, I moved to Hawaii 7 years ago, but I am now thinking about going back to N. CA. Hawaii is not the same anymore, it is dangerous, their so called Aloha is totally bogus just to get tourist over here. People are becoming nasty, rude and half crazy here. I do not care what anyone says but development, ships that dump raw sewage 3 miles off shore, polluting the ocean, Locals that have a big chip on there shoulders, raw seweage going into the ocean all the time, a infrastructure that is 15 to 20 years behind the times, Hotels, hotels and more hotels so you can not even see the ocean, cops that only take care of their own, that is Hawaii now.I hope one day I find what I want in CA., and when I leave this god for saken place, I will never return here again, ever.

gloria381948

Ohhh yeah, in a heartbeat!!! Visited Oahu (Honolulu), six times and love it, love it, love it!!

If all goes well, my husband and I are gonna retire from Mich and move to Oahu.
It is just a wonderful place, wonderful people (I have met a few from online in person there).

glitsea

Being a Navy wife, I do it all the time anyway! The only difference is I don't get a choice in where we go. I say go for it!

beastseeksbeauty

I'd go in a hearbeat, but want a good job first. If you can get me one in engineering or finance, email me, and let's go!

Krystina M

i took a trip to hawaii this summer and spent a couple days on the Manoa campus. i loved it! im anthropology major and in california its mostly latin american studies. im excited to study a different branch, polynesian culture. long story short after the trip i decied the go to school and live in hawaii!

if you have the time and money id take a trip for pleasure and business. while there check out the economy and things you are looking for first hand. then go home and see what youve missed. then make your decision :)

hope that helps!

sal613

up 2 u

super_sooshi

you really need to discuss it with your husband if you wanna move here.
the local lifestyle isn't for everyone, and a lot of mainlanders get kinda bored with the "limited" amount of things to do here.
and i'm not gonna lie, but almost everything is more expensive than the mainland.

if you do come here, then i'll guarantee you'll at least like it.

Your #1 fan

Having lived there before, I highly recommend the experience. I can't wait to get back someday soon. Life is slower there. It is not like the huste and bustle of the mainland. Everyone takes their time. Neighbors are true friends there, not strangers. Crime is relatively low with the exception of some parts of Honolulu. Food is super fresh, air is very clean and so is the warm ocean water.

Pissed off Sasquatch

yea id get my own privite island

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