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re: Currently laid off from oilfield related job, time to move?
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:39 pm to red sox fan 13
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:39 pm to red sox fan 13
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I would take the Silicon Valley job. You’re making 130K base salary.
In Silicon Valley, that's what the guy that drives the shuttle bus makes.
ETA: CSB inbound. I have a friend who moved out there a couple of years ago. His rent was something like $1400 a month. I went out there to visit and his "apartment" was one room that was literally big enough for a futon, a TV, and one closet. The kitchenesque area had a half-sized fridge, a two burner stove, a sink, one cabinet, and a two chair table. The bathroom was so narrow that you had to manspread to be able to get your knees to fit so you could take a shite, a tiny little airplane sink, and a shower that wished it was as big as the shower in an RV. Also, the ceilings were like 6.5 - 7 feet. It was fricking miserable and claustrophobic. Less than 300 square feet. We're talking tiny house sized. That wasn't even anywhere near Silicon Valley. That was San Rafael. The price per square foot only goes up the further South you go from there.
But, he had gotten his dream job and moved out there to pursue it, so good for him. Small living ain't for me, though.
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 7:06 pm
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Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:40 pm to TheOcean
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nice apartment $2500 ?
According to apartments.com
There are decent ones in San Jose for $2100 or so
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:40 pm to LSUDUKE
You seem to be in a pretty good position with a job in hand
Just me but my mind would already be made up, especially considering that you're tired of the volatility of the oil business.
You may get that itch again when oil gets back to respectable levels, maybe then you have another decision to make then.
Just me but my mind would already be made up, especially considering that you're tired of the volatility of the oil business.
You may get that itch again when oil gets back to respectable levels, maybe then you have another decision to make then.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:42 pm to LSUDUKE
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a job in Silicon Valley near San Jose with a starting salary around 130k.
Enjoy them taxes and high cost of living, brah.
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:43 pm to LSUDUKE
Does this new company have opportunities for advancement?
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:44 pm to Double Oh
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West Texas
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:45 pm to LSUDUKE
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Silicon Valley near San Jose with a starting salary around 130k.
That’s not enough money to live in Cali.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:45 pm to Aristo
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Does this new company have opportunities for advancement?
I'm sure it does but I would imagine the jump in pay would probably cap out around 180k.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:48 pm to LSUDUKE
Wouldn't hurt to take the job for the experience and then look for a higher paying one in a few years. Take advantage of all the training they offer.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:48 pm to DaBike
quote:and $0 is enough to live in Louisiana?
That’s not enough money to live in Cali.
I cannot believe the advice in this thread. Do you guys not see that the job market is going to be rough for a while?
O&G background and no family make this a no brainer really.
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:49 pm to LSUDUKE
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I'm sure it does but I would imagine the jump in pay would probably cap out around 180k.
San Jose is one of the most expensive areas of the country. I'm sure that you already know this. You'd be living in an apartment on your income. Probably a relatively small one at that. I'm not sure how important that is to you.
Is the job in your current line of work or a total career change?
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 6:50 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:50 pm to DaBike
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Silicon Valley near San Jose with a starting salary around 130k.
That’s not enough money to live in Cali.
I love how everyone seems to assume he can just get a $50k/yr job in Louisiana right now.
Dude is on unemployment at the moment, and prospects in LA are slim. Take the San Jose job OP. You can always come back.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:51 pm to NewbombII
quote:away from cities, its beautiful nature
It's California... A big NO on that.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:52 pm to castorinho
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I cannot believe the advice in this thread. Do you guys not see that the job market is going to be rough for a while?
O&G background and no family make this a no brainer really.
If you've been around for any of the "my wife and I make $150k/yr but we're middle class" threads you shouldn't be surprised by the advice in this thread.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:52 pm to slackster
Aren’t the people picking up homeless people shite in San Fran make $100k+? That’s a no for me dog.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:54 pm to LSUDUKE
You should take the job in Silicon Valley and work hard, network, rent a cheap apt. Then in 2 years find a similar job in an emerging tech city or a slightly more affordable city like Salt Lake or Portland or Denver where $150k or so is still a decent amount of money and where you can grow your career, buy a nice home, and start a family.
This post was edited on 5/8/20 at 6:57 pm
Posted on 5/8/20 at 6:57 pm to slackster
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If you've been around for any of the "my wife and I make $150k/yr but we're middle class" threads you shouldn't be surprised by the advice in this thread.
I think I participated in one of these
Posted on 5/8/20 at 7:00 pm to fallguy_1978
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Is the job in your current line of work or a total career change?
The job is the same as what I currently do and I'm extremely good at it. It's programming and supervising in a machine shop. It just depends on what the shop makes, around here it's all oilfield, this shop strictly makes medical equipment. I've been looking around the Arizona/New Mexico area and I assume most of the people looking to hire put people looking to relocate on the back burner because I have a very good resume and haven't heard much back.
Posted on 5/8/20 at 7:03 pm to LSUDUKE
Go join the union and become elevator mechanic. Get through first two yrs and you will be set. A lot of those guys make more than dentists
Posted on 5/8/20 at 7:04 pm to LSUDUKE
You know your needs and your finances. That will determine what you can buy, and where.
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