I want to move to Hawaii, advice??

Question

I just got back from the beautiful islands, and I fell in love!!! Where can I get more information on shipping a vehicle and other items. Any advice??

Answer 1

Being a tourist in Hawaii and living there are two very different things. The cost of living is astronomical, and pay is not usually in relation to it. There are not many rentals, and it is very competitive to acquire the rentals that do exist. People rely on each other and relatives to make ends meet if they are local-sharing homes, babysitting, etc. My husband and I worked so hard with 2 good jobs each-we only got to the beach maybe once a month-and his whole family is there. The locals on each island are a very close knit community, and arms are not always wide open to newcomers or haoles. The first 6 months are tough to get through, and the islands weed out the folks that are not positive contributors or shady characters.

Matson and Horizon lines ship from California-cars are around $1000 each way. Moving household items to the islands is a good idea since everything is so expensive or unavailable once a person gets there; rent a container from same companies. But, if you should leave Hawaii, sell it all on your front lawn for pennies on the dollar. Shipping back is so expensive it makes more sense to replace everything once you have relocated. Mail the rest USPS. I watched many families do it.
Hawaii is Heaven on Earth, but is not easy living.
Good luck in making your decision.

Answer 2

This is my standard answer that I give. There are good things about living in Hawaii and there are some not so good thing about living in in Hawaii. Hawaii is expensive. Ninety percent of everything is shipped in this is the main reason it cost more. Gas prices are coming down it is under three dollars. Hawaii is just as safe as anywhere else maybe safer. We have everything the mainland has except for a few restaurants and stores. The water that surrounds us does not make much of a difference. No Daylight Savings Time we never move out clock forward or back. We have an excellent bus system on Oahu. If you are willing to take the time then it will cut down on gas costs. You can have car but you might want to take the bus most of the time and use a car only when really needed. Hawaii is one of most culturally diverse place in America. We have several cultures here. Hawaiians being the most obvious. We also have a diverse Asian population; Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese (sp?). All these culture differ. And it is best if you learn the differences. If you love food Hawaii is one of the best places to be. Due to our many cultures we have many different kinds of food. Try them all. Due to Hawaii's history there is some racism against Whites. Some can't take this. I am not implying that the Racism is right because it is not. I am half White so the racism is aimed against me. Some will tell that you can't get jobs if you are White, however this is untrue my father is White and he never had trouble getting a job. You my experience racism however you cannot let the experience color your views. Since we have many different cultures in Hawaii there are many set of "rules" all of them slightly different. Make an effort to learn. When you make an effort to learn the the differences then you will be accepted. Not everybody who lives in Hawaii is Hawaiian. To be Hawaiian to must have Hawaiian blood. Or be of Hawaiian ancestry. If you are like me and have lived in Hawaii all their life but have no Hawaiian blood you are considered a Local. We also have a dialect of Pidgin Creole English. Or it is called Pidgin for short. This language was created during the plantation days. We had workers from all over Asia and the Pacific they all spoke different languages and the needed a way to communicate. So a new language grew and was created.There a some who hear Pidgin an the equate it with lack of intelligence. Do not do this! Then there is what can be called "Rock Fever" some people tend to feel trapped because they can't drive anywhere else but Hawaii. There is no way you can drive into another state. If you need to fly home to the Mainland then 1) take more time because you have to fly over an ocean first. 2) Will cost more because you have to fly

Answer 3

A lot of people go on vacation and believe that it would be great to live there, just to find out they made a BIG MISTAKE> My friends moved to Vegas this Feb. now they need $1500.00 or will have to file bankruptcy. They fight very large roaches and scorpions day and night, there are car fees they weren't prepared for. There is no real public transportation. Check out everything before moving !!!!! Hawaii only has what the shipping company allow.

Answer 4

Make sure you have a job lined up before you move, then make sure you have enough money to move back if you don't like it.

Hawaii is a magical place but some people get island fever shortly after they move here.

Don't get yourself into anything you can't get back out of.

Answer 5

Best advice - get a job there first. Then sell everything you own, and start fresh there. The cost of shipping will more than offset what you will lose in the transaction.

Answer 6

Buy the book "So you want to live in Hawaii?". It has answers to every issue you are likely to encounter as well as suggestions on occupation and moving stuff.

Answer 7

leave your socks at home and bring lots of sunscreen!

Answer 8

http://www.hawaii.net/relocation/index.php

Answer 9

go ahead, who is stopping u !!

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