[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

Mrs. EDJ is a remote worker. I would share two cautions:

1. As was mentioned above, make certain you have a fast and reliable internet connection;
2. Make certain this job is "permanently" remote. I mean, what if the employer starts to call all their remote workers back into the office? What if a "mandatory" event pops up where everyone, including remote workers, are expected back at HQ or wherever? Do they pay for all travel and time spent traveling? Is there a generous per diem? Is there a limit on how many days a year they can require you to be elsewhere?

Remote work was a hot China Flu trend, but does not appear to be the way of the world in the future. At least not entirely. If the employer opts to no longer offer you the remote option, what are your options? Is this just a golden parachute and you are near your exit stratagem anyhow?

Other than those cautions, congratulations!! I hope you enjoy your time here and it is everything you want it to be. This is a wonderful part of the world, and if you do not have a good time, you have only yourself to blame

Related topic insight: Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit

All good points. This company has no US offices, so I’m good for a while. Long enough anyway. 😃

[Snakster66]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Well, as of this past Tuesday there are now 22 pages of homes for sale south of 44 in The Villages newspaper pullout section. This where all the new homes are being built. But, you have to ask yourself, "why are there so many homes that are still basically new up for sale so soon?" Ask that question often and get the answer. I know the answer but you'll have to find out for yourself.

Fenney might be a consideration. Other than that, not really looking south of 44.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

Be prepared for lots of HEAT and humidity.

Not really all that much heat but the humidity is brutal on old fat guys. Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix are all much hotter but I'd say they are all more comfortable because of less humidity.

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by ElDiabloJoe

Mrs. EDJ is a remote worker. [/url]

Humm, Mrs Leroy is a remote worker too. We must be kin or something.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

Humm, Mrs Leroy is a remote worker too. We must be kin or something.

Hmmm, maybe. 'Specially as it seems we've been following each other around the country the last few years.

[Pat2015]

Originally Posted by Lottoguy

Well, as of this past Tuesday there are now 22 pages of homes for sale south of 44 in The Villages newspaper pullout section. This where all the new homes are being built. But, you have to ask yourself, "why are there so many homes that are still basically new up for sale so soon?" Ask that question often and get the answer. I know the answer but you'll have to find out for yourself.

Not sure what you think the answer is, but I made a huge amount of money twice in sales of houses that I built south of 44 in the past three years.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Pat2015

Not sure what you think the answer is, but I made a huge amount of money twice in sales of houses that I built south of 44 in the past three years.

I know several people with that same answer. All of them are on their second (one of them on their third) home south of 44 because of the profits that they make selling their two year old homes. They then buy in the newest village going up.

[Lanieb]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Well, just received the remote job offer that will allow us to make the leap and move to TV. We’ll be heading down this weekend to do some serious house hunting (as opposed to the semi-serious house hunting I’ve been doing for the last 6 months).

You’re stuck with me now. I look forward to many years of making irreverent and/or pithy comments. Sometimes they may even be helpful, but no promises.

Hi Snakster, good job it’s not Snakestar!

I like “ Pithy” and witty, we would get along fine.
I’m English and own a very modern European style courtyard villa. You are in luck because it’s for sale!
There is absolutely nothing to do it is turn key ready (a bit like me)
If you prefer fun to renovating and painting this might be the house for you.
It’s a 2 bed 2 bath villa. Call me if you are interested on 336 337 5885.
Please don’t reply to this post as there is a glitch in TOTV site . Just call for a fun filled chat.
Lanie B

[mrf6969]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Problem is you can talk to 100 people and each will give you “I love my village location buy here.”

Unless one stays in an area, if it fits Their needs, not everyone else’s.

An example our house 15 minute walk to LSL was in our opinion too close to lots of cart/car traffic, as was our LS at Creekside Landing, yet many rave about the location.

Next house was 15 minutes to LSL, less busy, house’s behind us backed to non TV homes. We liked the area, but it was a starter house.

Farther south bought a home as investment property and a preowned off Odell. Odell was Convenient to go to many places. But it was also a very older neighborhood, that was hard to fit in with the original owners that were older than parents. Not a disrespect, but I moved out at 18, and never wanted to return to live with my parents. Plus we found our need to travel to SS was once a year, LSL about every 3 months. South of 44 every week. We travel to Gainesville and Disney and all parts often, so less than 5 to turnpike/75 is bonus, main because we can still drive and want to go very outside TV.

So far this last move south of 44 has been what fits. Safe walking paths, prairie out our pool area, that growth now hides 90% of homes across the way. Very few traffic from lawn companies because people are younger and mow themselves using ego’s. (If your batteries run short next door neighbor will give you a loan).

South of 44 give a very different lifestyle, so far very little retail which we are grateful, but some thing our parents could not love. So south of 44 is a very different lifestyle.
If we would not have traveled to different areas to seek what Fits us best, then we may have been listening to what fits others better.

Good points above. Moving into the newest areas of TV gives you a fresh start with neighbors that too have recently moved in, so you'll have that in common right off the bat.
On the downside of the new area, is that it is quite remote. Your drive to shop, dine, bank, health care etc. will be a long jaunt. You probably will not see those services come in for a few years. Your golf cart ride will be much longer. I have some people in our golf group that use their car to golf as they don't like or want that long of a golf cart ride.
Living close to 466 or 466A you really have it all as far as the connivences and you'll become spoiled as a result.

[Snakster66]

Done deal. Found a house we like. In a village that was one of our top targets. And got at a great price. Win-win-win.

Now….to sell my existing house.

Will close in August. Probably move down in September at some point.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

Done deal. Found a house we like. In a village that was one of our top targets. And got at a great price. Win-win-win.

Now….to sell my existing house.

Will close in August. Probably move down in September at some point.

Congratulations and good luck with sale of existing home!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by mrf6969

Good points above. Moving into the newest areas of TV gives you a fresh start with neighbors that too have recently moved in, so you'll have that in common right off the bat.
On the downside of the new area, is that it is quite remote. Your drive to shop, dine, bank, health care etc. will be a long jaunt. You probably will not see those services come in for a few years. Your golf cart ride will be much longer. I have some people in our golf group that use their car to golf as they don't like or want that long of a golf cart ride.
Living close to 466 or 466A you really have it all as far as the connivences and you'll become spoiled as a result.

Agreed. That is why we lives between the sixes. Lots to consider

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by mrf6969

Good points above. Moving into the newest areas of TV gives you a fresh start with neighbors that too have recently moved in, so you'll have that in common right off the bat.
On the downside of the new area, is that it is quite remote. Your drive to shop, dine, bank, health care etc. will be a long jaunt. You probably will not see those services come in for a few years. Your golf cart ride will be much longer. I have some people in our golf group that use their car to golf as they don't like or want that long of a golf cart ride.
Living close to 466 or 466A you really have it all as far as the connivences and you'll become spoiled as a result.

We used to live 'between the sixes'. Now we live in the new area. We don't find it remote at all. Everything is still closer than things were in our previous city. We don't regret for a second moving south. Oh, I only use my golf cart for golf. Nothing wrong with traveling in a car, even in a 'golf cart community'.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

We used to live 'between the sixes'. Now we live in the new area. We don't find it remote at all. Everything is still closer than things were in our previous city. We don't regret for a second moving south. Oh, I only use my golf cart for golf. Nothing wrong with traveling in a car, even in a 'golf cart community'.

As we get older driving will become more difficult I do believe so figure it is best to be closer to shopping and restaurants.

Especially since how long it took to bring things to Brownwood and 10 years later still building.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

As we get older driving will become more difficult I do believe so figure it is best to be closer to shopping and restaurants.

Especially since how long it took to bring things to Brownwood and 10 years later still building.

Valid point. I have a few years before I have that to consider. Kudos on thinking ahead on what is right for you.