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So I got a job offer in Los Angeles
Posted on 9/6/12 at 9:59 pm
Posted on 9/6/12 at 9:59 pm
Well out in Irvine/Orange COunty to be exact.
Anyway...
Any Texans/Louisiana folks move there and love it? Regret it?
The money based on cost of living that I'd get is basically the same. My fiance is a teacher it looks like teachers are paid more there but based on COL it is less, so there's a loss there.
The OC is obviously a beautiful place, but is there anything great there besides the beaches and scenery? The housing prices alone make it seem impossible to do it.
I'm open to relocating for work even though I've lived in Houston my whole life, but are there any advantages that I'm not seeing? I'm fine not having a huge, 3000 square foot house, but I don't see how anyone could paid 400 grand for a 1,200 square foot house.
I also don't know if I could live in a place that has the severe entitlement issues like Cali. I'm fiscally conservative as hell, so I worry I'd go out of my mind with the stupidity there. Cali social issues won't bother me, so that's not a problem. Although I would guess Orange Country is very red.
Anyway...
Any Texans/Louisiana folks move there and love it? Regret it?
The money based on cost of living that I'd get is basically the same. My fiance is a teacher it looks like teachers are paid more there but based on COL it is less, so there's a loss there.
The OC is obviously a beautiful place, but is there anything great there besides the beaches and scenery? The housing prices alone make it seem impossible to do it.
I'm open to relocating for work even though I've lived in Houston my whole life, but are there any advantages that I'm not seeing? I'm fine not having a huge, 3000 square foot house, but I don't see how anyone could paid 400 grand for a 1,200 square foot house.
I also don't know if I could live in a place that has the severe entitlement issues like Cali. I'm fiscally conservative as hell, so I worry I'd go out of my mind with the stupidity there. Cali social issues won't bother me, so that's not a problem. Although I would guess Orange Country is very red.
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Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:12 pm to tylercsbn9
quote:if she can find a job
fiance is a teacher it looks like teachers are paid more there
Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:13 pm to tylercsbn9
The politics of Cali aren't for me but some of the prettiest places in the country are out there. I would probably take it just to experience something new.
Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:24 pm to I Love Bama
No Cal > So Cal
Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:36 pm to Paul Allen
If no kids, I say go for it for the experience of living in a new place, a new job, etc.
But as soon as kids enter the thought process, if that's in your future, I'd GTFO with the quickness.
But as soon as kids enter the thought process, if that's in your future, I'd GTFO with the quickness.
Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:41 pm to Tiger4Ever
What line of work are you in?
If oil and gas, I would think about staying in Texas. Just to be close to that next position.
Just a thought.
If oil and gas, I would think about staying in Texas. Just to be close to that next position.
Just a thought.
Posted on 9/6/12 at 10:54 pm to cjared036
I work in supply chain for a big tech company.
The company in Cali is in the home Improvement tools business among other things. It is a management job instead of an individual contributer one, so it's a promotion.
I'd love the adventure of living in Cali, but I think the risks outweigh the pros with the way the economy is. I just want to hold steady u til things turn around, but honestly that might still be years away.
The company in Cali is in the home Improvement tools business among other things. It is a management job instead of an individual contributer one, so it's a promotion.
I'd love the adventure of living in Cali, but I think the risks outweigh the pros with the way the economy is. I just want to hold steady u til things turn around, but honestly that might still be years away.
This post was edited on 9/6/12 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 9/6/12 at 11:54 pm to tylercsbn9
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The money based on cost of living that I'd get is basically the same.
I'd say unless you got a sizable raise and i mean very sizable, I'd say you will be losing money going from Houston to OC.
Posted on 9/7/12 at 8:29 am to tylercsbn9
OC is extremely nice. Infinitely nicer than anywhere in TX or LA.
The entitlement thing you mentioned is definitely strong out there but I've really only ran into that in hollywood.
If the pay works out, I would move out there in a heartbeat. Schools will be much better than TX/LA.
The entitlement thing you mentioned is definitely strong out there but I've really only ran into that in hollywood.
If the pay works out, I would move out there in a heartbeat. Schools will be much better than TX/LA.
Posted on 9/7/12 at 9:39 am to tylercsbn9
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It is a management job instead of an individual contributer one, so it's a promotion.
This would be one of the biggest factors to me. Gives you a promotion to put on your resume and will help with future jobs. If you're having a hard time jumping into management and this is your only opportunity, I wouldn't let the fact that it is in the OC prevent me from taking the job.
Posted on 9/7/12 at 9:57 am to Slickback
One thing to consider is state and local taxes in California vs. Texas.
I'd say about 1/3 of my friends in the technology industry have moved from NYC (similar to California) to Texas over the last 4 years (more to do with having kids and not chasing tail than politics). Make sure you have taxes in the equation.
I lived in Irvine for a year and loved it FWIW. People are laid back, and the people are a hell of a lot cooler than the folks I know in NorCal.
Coming from Texas though please be prepared for frequent (and I mean at least once a day) sermons from Californians about the superiority of their Mexican food to Texas mexican food.
I'd say about 1/3 of my friends in the technology industry have moved from NYC (similar to California) to Texas over the last 4 years (more to do with having kids and not chasing tail than politics). Make sure you have taxes in the equation.
I lived in Irvine for a year and loved it FWIW. People are laid back, and the people are a hell of a lot cooler than the folks I know in NorCal.
Coming from Texas though please be prepared for frequent (and I mean at least once a day) sermons from Californians about the superiority of their Mexican food to Texas mexican food.
Posted on 9/7/12 at 10:23 am to Tiger4Ever
quote:
But as soon as kids enter the thought process, if that's in your future, I'd GTFO with the quickness.
Yeah I'm sure it would be better to raise kids in New Orleans or Baton Rouge than Orange County.
Seriously, where do you people come up with this shite?
Posted on 9/7/12 at 10:34 am to Powerman
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Yeah I'm sure it would be better to raise kids in New Orleans or Baton Rouge than Orange County.
Seriously, where do you people come up with this shite?
I think the mentality is more money-based cost centric - as in: Likely still needing private schools that cost at least 50% more, daycare @ $20k a year.
That being said, If you have boys, you could do worse than cali girls...
Posted on 9/7/12 at 1:55 pm to tylercsbn9
Read your OP. You answered the question yourself.
Posted on 9/7/12 at 4:31 pm to tylercsbn9
I've lived out here for 12 years. Im trying to escape California in the next couple of years.
Dont't forget about the property tax on said 400K+ house. ~ 3K every 6 months?
And we have commutes from Hell.
Dont't forget about the property tax on said 400K+ house. ~ 3K every 6 months?
And we have commutes from Hell.
Posted on 9/7/12 at 7:02 pm to AUFanInSoCal
yeah, it's ALWAYS like this 
Posted on 9/8/12 at 12:12 pm to tylercsbn9
I would absolutely take it. It's a promotion for one. It's in CALIFORNIA, which probably has the best weather of any state. The question is, how much do you really love houston?
Maybe it's just me, but I don't base all my decisions on whether I'll save a few thousand dollars, and even so it sounds like you won't be taking a fiscal nosedive. It would be a new experience in a much different place. You might deal with some annoying extreme left wings from time to time, but they aren't going to be in your face like Fox News would have you believe. Why not go over there and rent a place first and see if you like it?
You'll be close to San Diego, Hollywood, Vegas, San Fran, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe for wintersports.. Take a chance and live a little!
Maybe it's just me, but I don't base all my decisions on whether I'll save a few thousand dollars, and even so it sounds like you won't be taking a fiscal nosedive. It would be a new experience in a much different place. You might deal with some annoying extreme left wings from time to time, but they aren't going to be in your face like Fox News would have you believe. Why not go over there and rent a place first and see if you like it?
You'll be close to San Diego, Hollywood, Vegas, San Fran, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe for wintersports.. Take a chance and live a little!
This post was edited on 9/8/12 at 12:14 pm
Posted on 9/8/12 at 12:59 pm to tylercsbn9
Go. California is awesome, and you can do weekend trips to places everyone else has to spend $$$ to fly to for a week.
Not all of CA is liberal. Once you get in from the coasts it's pretty conservative.
Not all of CA is liberal. Once you get in from the coasts it's pretty conservative.
Posted on 9/8/12 at 3:14 pm to foshizzle
quote:
Go. California is awesome, and you can do weekend trips to places everyone else has to spend $$$ to fly to for a week.
Not all of CA is liberal. Once you get in from the coasts it's pretty conservative.
This. And don't limit your opportunities because of the perceived politics about a place.
Posted on 9/9/12 at 8:03 pm to tylercsbn9
I would absolutely do it even if the money (net of everything) was a little less.
Haven't lived there but my old company had an office in Newport Beach. Traveled there a ton and I fell in love with Cali. Not really the politics but all the stuff to do and unbelievable scenery and overall vibe. The public education system is far better than Houston.
Haven't lived there but my old company had an office in Newport Beach. Traveled there a ton and I fell in love with Cali. Not really the politics but all the stuff to do and unbelievable scenery and overall vibe. The public education system is far better than Houston.
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