Post: #1

This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've basically realized that I just hate Winter with a passion. And no, this isn't just like a subjective preference thing or whatever. It's like, I feel emotionally drained during these months. I must have seasonal affective disorder or whatever. I just can't take any real pleasure in anything, no matter how good it is. I mean, February was my best earnings month ever, but I couldn't enjoy it, because it was winter and therefore too shitty for outdoor sports and walks.

Should I move somewhere with a better climate? If so, any recommendations? I'd prefer to stay in North America if possible.

Post: #2

(02-19-2012 06:57 PM)Andy_B Wrote:  This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've basically realized that I just hate Winter with a passion. And no, this isn't just like a subjective preference thing or whatever. It's like, I feel emotionally drained during these months. I must have seasonal affective disorder or whatever. I just can't take any real pleasure in anything, no matter how good it is. I mean, February was my best earnings month ever, but I couldn't enjoy it, because it was winter and therefore too shitty for outdoor sports and walks.

Should I move somewhere with a better climate? If so, any recommendations? I'd prefer to stay in North America if possible.

Where are you right now?

Post: #3

I know what you mean. The shorter days here wreak havoc on my mental well-being; I guess it's being stuck inside most of the time, and not getting enough sunlight. Apparently that can make you a miserable S.O.B. after some time. fortunately this winter has been rather nice.

Whether or not you should move depends on a variety of factors; employment, family matters, friendships, etc. You've gotta weigh how much happier you'll be simply because of being in a warmer climate, than how much more miserable you might be without being close to your origins. For some people that matters a great deal.

Post: #4

(02-19-2012 08:01 PM)torontokid Wrote:  

(02-19-2012 06:57 PM)Andy_B Wrote:  This is something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I've basically realized that I just hate Winter with a passion. And no, this isn't just like a subjective preference thing or whatever. It's like, I feel emotionally drained during these months. I must have seasonal affective disorder or whatever. I just can't take any real pleasure in anything, no matter how good it is. I mean, February was my best earnings month ever, but I couldn't enjoy it, because it was winter and therefore too shitty for outdoor sports and walks.

Should I move somewhere with a better climate? If so, any recommendations? I'd prefer to stay in North America if possible.

Where are you right now?

Newfoundland, Canada.

Post: #5

It depends.

What are your goals in life? What is your life situation?

If it is possible move to a warmer city, yes.

Austin, Las Vegas or Miami.

Post: #6

I'm in Atlanta right now. Winter here's a joke compared to Toronto.

I agree that you should move somewhere warmer if you can do it. I'm exactly like you and I am going to hate the last few weeks of winter in TO when I go back.

Post: #7

Winter made me appreciate summer even more .