I used to live in orlando. I couldn't find a job that paid enough to live and also had health insurance. So I took a job in indianapolis. I worked for one company after another. None could stay in business for more than 6 months. In interviews, they were starting to blame me for job hopping when it was the companies that were going under. After 4 years of that crap, I moved to chicago. I also switched to consulting. Things have been completely different since then. I'd recommend moving to where the jobs are.
oh, and keep the amigas. Keep the things that make you happy.
brian
