ASE, Lakeland, Fla.

Can't disagree with you on either count. I learned so much from Valerino from how to work more efficiently to how to be a professional. He was a true teacher and it shows in the staff, all of whom worked under him for the majority of their careers. As for Cobby, he was a pitcher for one of the old Florida Southern national title teams in the 70s. If he's hitting .290, it's quite a feat

 

nolesfan, I'm glad a guy like John is retired (cheerfully no doubt) and won't have to experience the throes of this business.

 

Just scanned the thread ...

I didn't see a mention of what kind of area Lakeland is. My experiences with the town, which are few, are that it's a cool little town. A good bit to do there, and even more stuff not too far away. A retiree town, I believe, and certainly one I'd settle in.

 

And don't forget about Molly McHugh's. Great Irish bar.

 

Oh Lakeland is a town that has its moments but its more family-oriented and can be tougher on single people once they've reached the age of 25 or more. Don't expect the theaters to have a movie showtime of later than 10 p.m. and the good restaurant close at about that time. Good golf courses though. Lakeland has six or seven Starbucks places though between stand alones and shoppes located inside Barnes & Noble and Target. It's very peaceful though, 45K-50K goes a pretty long way since rent prices are still among the cheapest in Florida.

If you want more excitement go East on I-4 to Orlando or West on I-4 to Tampa. Although, as a proud St. Pete resident I have no clue why anyone would want to go to Tampa

 

Gee, Tampons would say the same thing about you Peters.

 

But they've be wrong . Although being fair, I guess the area from Bayshore to Channelside is perfectly acceptable.

 

Someone mentioned pay as 45-50K earlier. Any idea if that's standard for an ASE at this size paper?

 

don't know much about lakeland but will agree with nafselon on that one. having vacationed in both st. pete and tampa, i'd prefer to settle in st. pete. then again, right now i can't afford to live in either.

 

Standard is as standard does ... in other words, there is no "standard" in da bidness. Market size, cost of living, how much they can fleece you for ... ALL factors. At least, I know they are when I go hiring peeps.

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I don't see a point in relocating to Florida if you're going to be landlocked. But, that's just me.

 

Water's overrated.