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I have an career opportunity in LA that is very lucrative. I have a great position and salary now but can add another 30% to it. I live in the Midwest now so I know the cost of living is going to be considerably higher there. I have been to LA for work several times and I really like it there. But working there a week at a time and living there is 2 different things.
I am looking for any good constructive advice from those who live in the area or have lived there. If I make the move I will be looking to live in the Carson/Torrance area. Thanks in advance.
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I personally can't stand it there. The people are rude and shit is overpriced. If you've been there several times, I guess you know that already though.
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A shanty in Torrance runs about $1,000,000. -Small apartments are $1,400 to $3,000 a month. Carson's about the same. There is a lot of diversity in both these places. You can't beat the weather, especially if you're near the coast and get the cooling breezes off the Pacific. It's very different from the Midwest. There's not much need for winter clothing.
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There all the time for work. Lived in Santa Monica for about six months as well. Great place for outdoor activities like surfing, snow boarding, hiking, etc... When I lived there I wasn't making the money I am now, and it was a harder place to live. My rent was high, car insurance, dating hot girls was more expensive, there is no public transit, very hard in general to get around with everything so spread out and so many drivers in LA county. I was there last week and it's a great place to be if you have some money but god damn that 101 traffic sucks.
Where is the office you'd work out of? That would dictate living location.
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A shanty in Torrance runs about $1,000,000. -Small apartments are $1,400 to $3,000 a month. Carson's about the same. There is a lot of diversity in both these places. You can't beat the weather, especially if you're near the coast and get the cooling breezes off the Pacific. It's very different from the Midwest. There's not much need for winter clothing.
is Pasadena expensive to live in?
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If you have to commute during rush hour, then live close to where you work. Sort of an LA staple. An hour commute can really be 10 miles. Enough to make you go nuts. LA is like a nation within itself. So just being in LA can mean just being within your 15 mile radius. If you move make sure your company gives you enough relocation money to live in a nice apt for 6 months while you shop for a home. Once in LA getting a job at another company is easy. They are hiring a lot of people. Where in LA is your company office located?
Once you find a place to live before putting down all your money, stay in a hotel nearby and try the commute out a few days to see if its tolerable.
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California is a liberal mess. Thinking about uprooting my family and moving.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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There all the time for work. Lived in Santa Monica for about six months as well. Great place for outdoor activities like surfing, snow boarding, hiking, etc... When I lived there I wasn't making the money I am now, and it was a harder place to live. My rent was high, car insurance, dating hot girls was more expensive, there is no public transit, very hard in general to get around with everything so spread out and so many drivers in LA county. I was there last week and it's a great place to be if you have some money but god damn that 101 traffic sucks.
Where is the office you'd work out of? That would dictate living location.
If you have to commute during rush hour then live close to where you work. Sort of an LA staple. An hour commute can really be 10 miles. Enough to make you go nuts. LA is like a nation within itself. So just being in LA can mean just being within your 15 mile radius. If you move make sure your company gives you enough relocation money to live in a nice apt for 6 months while you shop for a home. Once in LA getting a job at another company is easy. They are hiring a lot of people. Where in LA is your company office located?
Once you find a place to live before putting down all your money, stay in a hotel nearby and try the commute out a few days to see if its tolerable.
The office is in Compton. That was why I was looking at the Carson, Torrance area. I have been checking Long Beach as well but it shows the crime is higher there than Carson. I may have to do a condo. I already have been shown the relocation package, it is very generous.
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The office is in Compton. That was why I was looking at the Carson, Torrance area. I have been checking along beach as well but it shows the crime is higher there than Carson. I may have to do a condo. I already have been shown the relocation package, it is very generous.
Bro, this is Getbig. We have all been offered generous packages at one time or another.
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The traffic is horrendous. It would sometimes take me 1-2 hours to drive 12 miles.
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The traffic is horrendous. It would sometimes take me 1-2 hours to drive 12 miles.
That worries me because I have trouble with road rage at times. I would just have to eat a Xanax bar for the drive home.
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The 30% salary increase will be eaten up by the difference in the cost of living.
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That worries me because I have trouble with road rage at times. I would just have to eat a Xanax bar for the drive home.
Speaking of Xan bars I tried a half of one of those the the other night. I could have slept for three days. Jesus. I loved being knocked out like that though, hard time getting 7-8 hrs sleep. Not with those.
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That worries me because I have trouble with road rage at times. I would just have to eat a Xanax bar for the drive home.
Freaking 5 lane highways and still traffic!! Horrible!!
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Speaking of Xan bars I tried a half of one of those the the other night. I could have slept for three days. Jesus. I loved being knocked out like that though, hard time getting 7-8 hrs sleep. Not with those.
I am prescribed and take 60mg of morphine sulfate and 4- 10-325 norco every day. But if I eat the smallest dose Xanax I turn into a sloppering jellyfish.
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Freaking 5 lane highways and still traffic!! Horrible!!
If I get a place in Carson it is only 5 minutes from the office. The VP recruiting me lives there. But as mention prior, houses are fucking nuts. The house I have here in Indiana and land would be worth 2.5-3 million there I would guess.
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The 30% salary increase will be eaten up by the difference in the cost of living.
Plus they are going to have to raise taxes on guys like you, to pay for the other half there.
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Add to everything said, a 7.25% sales tax and this sliding scale income tax rate (which you can add cap gains to).
Tax Bracket Tax Rate
$0.00+ 1%
$15,700.00+ 2%
$37,220.00+ 4%
$58,744.00+ 6%
$81,546.00+ 8%
$103,060.00+ 9.3%
$526,444.00+ 10.3%
$631,732.00+ 11.3%
$1,000,000.00+ 12.3%
$1,052,886.00+ 13.3%
I worked for a company out of CA for eleven years and no matter what they offered me remained in my peaceful tax free haven.
Oh and over a trillion in state and local debt.
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With all the negatives one thing that is a major plus for me is the weather there. With 5 major back surgeries under my belt these cold ass winters here cripple me every winter. The warm weather would definitely increase my quality of life.
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yes move
LA is a good place to live and experience, doesnt mean you need to try* to buy a home and get married.
live as close your work as possible, try to be as "neighborhood" as you can
get a roommate
cali will fuck you over 100 times but move there to change shit up
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yes move
LA is a good place to live and experience, doesnt mean you need to try* to buy a home and get married.
live as close your work as possible, try to be as "neighborhood" as you can
get a roommate
cali will fuck you over 100 times but move there to change shit up
My girlfriend will be going with me. She will be able to transfer there. I am going to retire in 5 years so I figured I could just live out life there. Spending my days on the beach. It is either Cali or Florida for retirement.
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California is a liberal mess. Thinking about uprooting my family and moving.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I moved mine to AZ
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With all the negatives one thing that is a major plus for me is the weather there. With 5 major back surgeries under my belt these cold ass winters here cripple me every winter. The warm weather would definitely increase my quality of life.
LA is cool. Great restaurants, I do dives, they are the best. Great weather. Great gyms. I'm have some liberal ideas but def not a lib and I love LA. So much to do and experience. I live not far from Carson. Check Torrance. It's close to Compton. Would take no time at all to get there. Can't beat the weather. You'll find nice and rude people everywhere in the US. Sometimes our outer world just happens to coincide or reflect our inner attitudes and thoughts. I say go for it!
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My girlfriend will be going with me. She will be able to transfer there. I am going to retire in 5 years so I figured I could just live out life there. Spending my days on the beach. It is either Cali or Florida for retirement.
well fla is much cheaper and no state tax. But god I can't stand the humidity.
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well fla is much cheaper and no state tax. But god I can't stand the humidity.
Thank you Slik, 2 very good replies. Florida is definitely my 2nd choice. I just want warmth and sand when I am done working.
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My girlfriend will be going with me. She will be able to transfer there. I am going to retire in 5 years so I figured I could just live out life there. Spending my days on the beach. It is either Cali or Florida for retirement.
Sorry I put up married tax rates. I feel you on the back issues and the cold. NH has not been good to me in that area! I just became a grandfather and my daughter is in Texas. Humidity and heat like FL however tax burdens in both places are not bad. I am shocked at
how cheap homes are in Texas. I am torn.
CA
Tax Bracket Tax Rate
$0.00+ 1%
$7,850.00+ 2%
$18,610.00+ 4%
$29,372.00+ 6%
$40,773.00+ 8%
$51,530.00+ 9.3%
$263,222.00+ 10.3%
$315,866.00+ 11.3%
$526,443.00+ 12.3%
$1,000,000.00+ 13.3%
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Sorry I put up married tax rates. I feel you on the back issues and the cold. NH has not been good to me in that area! I just became a grandfather and my daughter is in Texas. Humidity and heat like FL however tax burdens in both places are not bad. I am shocked at
how cheap homes are in Texas. I am torn.
CA
Tax Bracket Tax Rate
$0.00+ 1%
$7,850.00+ 2%
$18,610.00+ 4%
$29,372.00+ 6%
$40,773.00+ 8%
$51,530.00+ 9.3%
$263,222.00+ 10.3%
$315,866.00+ 11.3%
$526,443.00+ 12.3%
$1,000,000.00+ 13.3%
my bro in law lives in Plano in a near mansion and it cost half of what my home cost.
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Thank you Slik, 2 very good replies. Florida is definitely my 2nd choice. I just want warmth and sand when I am done working.
well hell. You should have said that before. Stay in Indiana and after retirement take a part time job in a cement plant.
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Last week was my 25th anniversary in SoCA. I lived in Long Beach, Newport Beach, and now the Inland Empire. Even 10 years ago I could drive to Hollywood from the IE in 90-120 minutes; now it’s 2.5 hours at least. Driving back is 3-4 hours, and I’m driving 95 miles each way. CalTrans adds lanes, but traffic only gets worse.
The state has so much natural beauty, but you pay a price in terms of commuting and taxes (including gas). If politics matter, be aware the state and LA are as progressive as progressives get.
I'm in my Birkenstocks and shorts everyday thanks to this amazing weather.
There are bad drivers everywhere, but there are more drivers here than anywhere in the US, so there are more bad drivers, period. Tailgating, lane changes with no signal, driving in the no.1 lane slower than traffic, etc.
If you have a minimal commute and decent digs, it could work for you. There are 88 cities in all of LA County, so perhaps you could find a place that allows you to use the rail to commute.
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my bro in law lives in Plano in a near mansion and it cost half of what my home cost.
My son in law is a chem engineer so I don't see them moving with all the high paying jobs there. I looked extensively in Sugarland and was blown away. Excellent hospital system and lots of gyms too.
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Thank you all for this feedback, keep it coming. All the different views are very helpful. Does anyone know a good realtor for that area. I am flying in next Wed through Friday to negotiate.
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Thank you all for this feedback, keep it coming. All the different views are very helpful. Does anyone know a good realtor for that area. I am flying in next Wed through Friday to negotiate.
This guy is cool. Not pushy. Understands that not everyone is made of money. Good guy. And effective. He knows the whole area you are speaking of or could refer u to someone.
https://www.zillow.com/profile/Rick-Thomas-Sells/ (https://www.zillow.com/profile/Rick-Thomas-Sells/)
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I will call him on Wednesday, thank you Slik!
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If you move to Florida, you can hang out with Shizzo.
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My girlfriend will be going with me. She will be able to transfer there. I am going to retire in 5 years so I figured I could just live out life there. Spending my days on the beach. It is either Cali or Florida for retirement.
Move to Florida and be closer to bobert chicerillo
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my bro in law lives in Plano in a near mansion and it cost half of what my home cost.
I live in tha Plano/frisco area, very nice and developing quickly with Toyota moving here and the new Dallas Cowboys facility here, real estate is going up crazy, weather is hot as hell but other than that I don't miss California too much
Bbing scene is big in Texas and metroplex and destination are hardcore bbing gyms, or course home to Ronnie Coleman :D
Raised my whole life in Southern California/Thousand Oaks and Orange County area, after my parents moved from Germany
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If you move to Florida, you can hang out with Shizzo.
Or bob chick or bostin Lloyd
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Or bob chick or bostin Lloyd
Or Jason Genova.
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You keep referring to Torrence, but isn't that for poor people? At least that what "Karate Kid" would have you believe.
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...with my best old x-friend ray, a guy she said she knew well and sometimes hated
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You keep referring to Torrence, but isn't that for poor people? At least that what "Karate Kid" would have you believe.
haha. I don't remember them referencing Torrance in KK. I remember Reseda. There is no cheap area in Cali anymore.
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I live in tha Plano/frisco area, very nice and developing quickly with Toyota moving here and the new Dallas Cowboys facility here, real estate is going up crazy, weather is hot as hell but other than that I don't miss California too much
Bbing scene is big in Texas and metroplex and destination are hardcore bbing gyms, or course home to Ronnie Coleman :D
Raised my whole life in Southern California/Thousand Oaks and Orange County area, after my parents moved from Germany
so as u know we lost Toyota from a few miles away from here. Cali is super stupid when it comes to how they treat business.
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If you decide to live in Carson in Torrance then you're not in LA and in reality will never barely head into LA. You'll be stuck in the outer cities
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I like visiting LA. Not sure I could live there.
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Some damn good info above.
I have lived in LA on and off for a few years and here are some of the things I hate and some of the things I love about it
HATES:
I hate the traffic unless I know the shortcuts. I suggest that you find a place to live in an area very close to your workplace with no need to get on any freeway.
I hate earthquakes. (Been in a few too many and THE BIG ONE is way behind schedule, but in its way!)
I hate paying $12 - $18 to watch a movie. Here in Vegas a first run movie in a high class theater is $4. (My family makes them so sometimes I attend premiers as an "invite" and also get a free small box of popcorn and a very small soda but I never get an invite to walk down the red carpet.
LOVES:
The weather.
The great dining pots. Especially the authentic enchiladas and the strong Margaritas while dining with some of the A-list people who are never bothered by the other diners.
The proximity to the Pacific Ocean. I've been a beach freak all my life... Fog, rain, or too much sun ...It makes no difference.
Entertainment .... If you don't mind the drive ... It's unlimited. Disney, Knotts, Universal, Mt Snow Skiing, yada, yada, yada.
And the biggest orange tree I've ever seen in the family backyard that supplies the neighborhood with the best orange juice ever squeezed.
If you enjoy the outdoors a lot and can put up with the traffic, you will be loving living there.
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In the end, you just need to try it. Like that Bahz Lurman song said. Live in California but move before you become too soft. I grew up on the east coast and have been here in SoCal for 20 years and I got soft. Can be 60 degrees out and I'll shiver that it's cold but on the east coast it could be 60 and I'd be in shorts running outside like it's summer.
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In the end, you just need to try it. Like that Bahz Lurman song said. Live in California but move before you become too soft. I grew up on the east coast and have been here in SoCal for 20 years and I got soft. Can be 60 degrees out and I'll shiver that it's cold but on the east coast it could be 60 and I'd be in shorts running outside like it's summer.
So LA makes you soft?
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So LA makes you soft?
Hell ya. Life becomes different. Everything you can ever want is within a 10 mile radius. Authentic Chinese, Thai, Vietnames, middle easter, russian,greek, italian etc.... All of the shops you can need, all of the services you can afford, year round sunny weather.
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If you decide to live in Carson in Torrance then you're not in LA and in reality will never barely head into LA. You'll be stuck in the outer cities
Yes, but you're in L.A. County which covers a huge area. There's Lancaster to the north, Long Beach to the south, Malibu to the west and Pomona to the east. If Torrance is expensive than Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks and Encino are out of sight. Finding an affordable place near the beach is impossible.
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If you decide to live in Carson in Torrance then you're not in LA and in reality will never barely head into LA. You'll be stuck in the outer cities
not in my case. We go in to LA a lot. Go during off times. Explore during Sunday AMs when the highways are nearly empty. Me I try to take my wife w me anytime we go places to catch the commuter lanes. The 110 has changed to that Dunn pay lane tho which we do not do.
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Thank you Slik, 2 very good replies. Florida is definitely my 2nd choice. I just want warmth and sand when I am done working.
The problem with moving to Florida is that you're essentially admitting that you're giving up on life.
They don't call it heaven's waiting room for nothing.
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California is a liberal mess. Thinking about uprooting my family and moving.
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You don't have a family. You're sterile, have no kids and your wife divorced you. You fat friendless bastard
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not in my case. We go in to LA a lot. Go during off times. Explore during Sunday AMs when the highways are nearly empty. Me I try to take my wife w me anytime we go places to catch the commuter lanes. The 110 has changed to that Dunn pay lane tho which we do not do.
You must really hate traffic.
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You must really hate traffic.
hahahaha. Did I tell you that she rides on the luggage rack?
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so as u know we lost Toyota from a few miles away from here. Cali is super stupid when it comes to how they treat business.
Yeah I knew about it for a few yrs, the new place is nice and modern. I did the tour they gave out a few wks back. lots of cali transplants coming down, paying cash for houses. 300/400k gets u so much, 500k is mansion level, Plano is a very good area to live, always ranked high on living and education
Plano and frisco is developing so fast, every wk I swear there's a new buildings or houses I didn't see the previous wk haha
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When you're taking that many opiates you may as well move to LA since you're in LA LA Land 24/7 anyway!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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You keep referring to Torrence, but isn't that for poor people? At least that what "Karate Kid" would have you believe.
torrance ain't bad Dave fisher has a great gym there too...
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torrance ain't bad Dave fisher has a great gym there too...
ive worked out there a few times. Usually make the trek to Venice.
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Yeah I knew about it for a few yrs, the new place is nice and modern. I did the tour they gave out a few wks back. lots of cali transplants coming down, paying cash for houses. 300/400k gets u so much, 500k is mansion level, Plano is a very good area to live, always ranked high on living and education
Plano and frisco is developing so fast, every wk I swear there's a new buildings or houses I didn't see the previous wk haha
yea. Every time we visit my wife has to go to some Sam moon place or whatever. Some cheap Chinese bazaar store????
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When you're taking that many opiates you may as well move to LA since you're in LA LA Land 24/7 anyway!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
You are quite clever for a newbie. I hurt my back fucking your mom with your sister's juices still caked on my dick. Now go back to todybuilding.com little boy.
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If you move to Florida, you can hang out with Shizzo.
Hmm, well LA it is then.
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Some damn good info above.
I have lived in LA on and off for a few years and here are some of the things I hate and some of the things I love about it
HATES:
I hate the traffic unless I know the shortcuts. I suggest that you find a place to live in an area very close to your workplace with no need to get on any freeway.
I hate earthquakes. (Been in a few too many and THE BIG ONE is way behind schedule, but in its way!)
I hate paying $12 - $18 to watch a movie. Here in Vegas a first run movie in a high class theater is $4. (My family makes them so sometimes I attend premiers as an "invite" and also get a free small box of popcorn and a very small soda but I never get an invite to walk down the red carpet.
LOVES:
The weather.
The great dining pots. Especially the authentic enchiladas and the strong Margaritas while dining with some of the A-list people who are never bothered by the other diners.
The proximity to the Pacific Ocean. I've been a beach freak all my life... Fog, rain, or too much sun ...It makes no difference.
Entertainment .... If you don't mind the drive ... It's unlimited. Disney, Knotts, Universal, Mt Snow Skiing, yada, yada, yada.
And the biggest orange tree I've ever seen in the family backyard that supplies the neighborhood with the best orange juice ever squeezed.
If you enjoy the outdoors a lot and can put up with the traffic, you will be loving living there.
Great list, thank you. Any chance of being an extra in one of your family's films? ;D
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The 30% salary increase will be eaten up by the difference in the cost of living.
That's what I was thinking. 30% increase isn't much when housing and cost of living is 300% of Midwest prices.
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LA is horrendously expensive if you want "the best of things".
We've burned through a huge amount of money since moving here and in the end I think the tax situation will drive me out, which is a shame as on balance you won't find a world class, first world city anywhere with the chilled out beach town vibe that some parts of LA have.
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You are quite clever for a newbie. I hurt my back fucking your mom with your sister's juices still caked on my dick. Now go back to todybuilding.com little boy.
Agh, junkies.....so sensitive....
Take another little pill and you might be able to deal with my posts without melting down.
Junkie.
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I moved mine to AZ
where in az? hit a GB member up !
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When the economic collapse takes place, LA and NY will be the worst places to be.
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If I had the means to live in Los Angeles, I would do so without hesitation. I simply adore the place.
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LA is horrendously expensive if you want "the best of things".
We've burned through a huge amount of money since moving here and in the end I think the tax situation will drive me out, which is a shame as on balance you won't find a world class, first world city anywhere with the chilled out beach town vibe that some parts of LA have.
When an area is successful the politicians get greedy and arrogant, and start thinking that no matter how bad they ass rape the people and businesses, they won't leave. That people are leaving LA to go to places like Arizona, Nevada and Texas speaks volumes.
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LA is expensive on purpose to keep the mexicans and blacks out....oh wait......
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Speaking of Xan bars I tried a half of one of those the the other night. I could have slept for three days. Jesus. I loved being knocked out like that though, hard time getting 7-8 hrs sleep. Not with those.
youl die takin shit that make u that sleepy
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When the economic collapse takes place, LA and NY will be the worst places to be.
They already are.
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LA is horrendously expensive if you want "the best of things".
We've burned through a huge amount of money since moving here and in the end I think the tax situation will drive me out, which is a shame as on balance you won't find a world class, first world city anywhere with the chilled out beach town vibe that some parts of LA have
That is where I would have to change. I tend to always purchase the best of things. That would definitely have to change. How long have you been out there Bob? What area do you live at if you don't mind me asking.
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The traffic is horrendous. It would sometimes take me 1-2 hours to drive 12 miles.
Ha, that's pathetic. They need to bump up their public transport and create bicycle lanes.
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They already are.
New York would be a great place if it weren't for, well, you know:
The race/ethnicity of known Robbery suspects is primarily Black (66.2%). Hispanic suspects account for an additional (27.2%) of the suspect population. White suspects account for (4.2%) of all Robbery suspects while Asian /Pacific Islanders accounted for (2.0%) of known Robbery suspects.
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That is where I would have to change. I tend to always purchase the best of things. That would definitely have to change. How long have you been out there Bob? What area do you live at if you don't mind me asking.
7 months and I live in the Palisades in a house that's too big for us.
My wife spends over a grand a week at Gelson's and these days that's hardly any food for me as I eat like a woman and get my red meat ordered online (wild meat).
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When an area is successful the politicians get greedy and arrogant, and start thinking that no matter how bad they ass rape the people and businesses, they won't leave. That people are leaving LA to go to places like Arizona, Nevada and Texas speaks volumes.
I need to find somewhere with sun, no humidity, no bugs, and low taxes.
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GYM*RAT, I get asked that question more than I hear, "That you for your service!"
None of the family members are agents and they all abide strictly by the rules and usually only bring other family members into the movie biz (temporarily) if the director says something like. "Do you have a family member who can do this ........?"
And that is not a frequent request.
But both Rich Piana and Orvile Burke have played small roles in the past Planet of the Apes series (without my assistance) and I doubt that they had agents, so it is possible to get minor roles if you are in the right place at the right time.
But absolutely no one would recommend anyone that they did not know personally because if that person screwed up on the set or simply did not show up on time ..... it would be a bad reflection on the cast member who recommended him/her.
I'll do some checking to see if the SEG (Screen Extras Guild) is still in existence but I believe that that organization has been long gone.
At present I am only familiar with SAG.
I think that Adonis and Marty have been successful in getting small roles recently and they may want to offer further information on this subject.
If you manage to get one job on a movie set, there is a good chance that you'll be offered others.
In the past I have argued with others on various internet boards about the 'impossibility' of getting work within the movie business.
I disagree entirely.
It's difficult but .... NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
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GYM*RAT, I get asked that question more than I hear, "That you for your service!"
None of the family members are agents and they all abide strictly by the rules and usually only bring other family members into the movie biz (temporarily) if the director says something like. "Do you have a family member who can do this ........?"
And that is not a frequent request.
But both Rich Piana and Orvile Burke have played small roles in the past Planet of the Apes series (without my assistance) and I doubt that they had agents, so it is possible to get minor roles if you are in the right place at the right time.
But absolutely no one would recommend anyone that they did not know personally because if that person screwed up on the set or simply did not show up on time ..... it would be a bad reflection on the cast member who recommended him/her.
I'll do some checking to see if the SEG (Screen Extras Guild) is still in existence but I believe that that organization has been long gone.
At present I am only familiar with SAG.
I think that Adonis and Marty have been successful in getting small roles recently and they may want to offer further information on this subject.
If you manage to get one job on a movie set, there is a good chance that you'll be offered others.
In the past I have argued with others on various internet boards about the 'impossibility' of getting work within the movie business.
I disagree entirely.
It's difficult but .... NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
Stunt, I was actually joking. I would never seriously ask anyone to do something like that. Being in the right place at the right time has always worked out for me in the past. I appeared on LA Ink and Hardcore Pawn just by walking in at the right time. Not much to brag about there though lol.
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GYM*RAT, I get asked that question more than I hear, "That you for your service!"
None of the family members are agents and they all abide strictly by the rules and usually only bring other family members into the movie biz (temporarily) if the director says something like. "Do you have a family member who can do this ........?"
And that is not a frequent request.
But both Rich Piana and Orvile Burke have played small roles in the past Planet of the Apes series (without my assistance) and I doubt that they had agents, so it is possible to get minor roles if you are in the right place at the right time.
But absolutely no one would recommend anyone that they did not know personally because if that person screwed up on the set or simply did not show up on time ..... it would be a bad reflection on the cast member who recommended him/her.
I'll do some checking to see if the SEG (Screen Extras Guild) is still in existence but I believe that that organization has been long gone.
At present I am only familiar with SAG.
I think that Adonis and Marty have been successful in getting small roles recently and they may want to offer further information on this subject.
If you manage to get one job on a movie set, there is a good chance that you'll be offered others.
In the past I have argued with others on various internet boards about the 'impossibility' of getting work within the movie business.
I disagree entirely.
It's difficult but .... NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
esfitness auditioned for the part of a washed up broken down drug addict but was turned down because he looked too out of shape to pull it off.
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esfitness auditioned for the part of a washed up broken down drug addict but was turned down because he looked too out of shape to pull it off.
:D
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When the economic collapse takes place, LA and NY will be the worst places to be.
Yup...Move all your money to Bitcoin and live in Mexico...you will be safe
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7 months and I live in the Palisades in a house that's too big for us.
My wife spends over a grand a week at Gelson's and these days that's hardly any food for me as I eat like a woman and get my red meat ordered online (wild meat).
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For Sale $16,880,000
200 Toyopa Dr,
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
7 beds 10 baths 10,144 sqft
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I have an career opportunity in LA that is very lucrative. I have a great position and salary now but can add another 30% to it. I live in the Midwest now so I know the cost of living is going to be considerably higher there. I have been to LA for work several times and I really like it there. But working there a week at a time and living there is 2 different things.
I am looking for any good constructive advice from those who live in the area or have lived there. If I make the move I will be looking to live in the Carson/Torrance area. Thanks in advance.
Carson/Torrance isn't anywhere near downtown LA, traffic isn't nearly that bad. California as whole is well on it's way to shit though, politicians running the place straight into the ground. What industry are you in?
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gym rat just think about it coke and whores cost more in l.a so to get those whores to suck your dick and lick your asshole, will cost you twice as much.
not to mention you will spend way more time in traffic which will give you less time to train and post on getbig
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Carson/Torrance isn't anywhere near downtown LA, traffic isn't nearly that bad. California as whole is well on it's way to shit though, politicians running the place straight into the ground.
What industry are you in?
If I take the job my new boss lives in Carson and said it is like a 7 minute commute which sounds good to me. I am a corporate manager in the retail industry.
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gym rat just think about it coke and whores cost more in l.a so to get those whores to suck your dick and lick your asshole, will cost you twice as much.
not to mention you will spend way more time in traffic which will give you less time to train and post on getbig
I don't mind paying double for a good rim job but there should be a standard price for BJ's across the country.
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If I take the job my new boss lives in Carson and said it is like a 7 minute commute which sounds good to me. I am a corporate manager in the retail industry.
How long has the company been in CA?
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How long has the company been in CA?
It is a Fortune 500 Company that is nearly nation wide. One of our offices is in CA.
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I don't mind paying double for a good rim job but there should be a standard price for BJ's across the country.
that is a great point you just made. and nothing beats a good rim job, maybe those whores in l.a do a better job
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For Sale $16,880,000
200 Toyopa Dr,
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Down the road from me.
A beautiful house but a quarter of the time it's enveloped in the marine layer.
7 beds 10 baths 10,144 sqft
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If I do decide to make the move I probably will not be purchasing that house.
Too small.
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It is a Fortune 500 Company that is nearly nation wide. One of our offices is in CA.
Ca has been taxing businesses right out of the state. If they're solid on staying here, then I'd say go for it.
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Ca has been taxing businesses right out of the state. If they're solid on staying here, then I'd say go for it.
I will PM it to you. There are no worries in regards to company longevity.
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HONEST,What is "marine layer"?
I am familiar with 'fog' bur I have never heard that term used before.
One time I took the family on a beach run. The younger ones who could not run as far would sit down and wait for us to return.
But on one occasion down in the vicinity of San Clemente, a huge bank of fog came upon us unexpectantly which was thick enough to prevent us from seeing any further than about 10 to 20 feet so we were all lost for about 3 hours until the fog lifted.
Found the kids sitting exactly where we left them when that sun was still shining just minutes before that fog rolled in.
Just saying that to convince ya that I do know what fog is but nothing about marine layer.
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Sorry but this is somewhat of a related question .....
Has there ever been a study of the possibility of a tsunami hitting the coastline stretching from the L.A. Airport beach area al the way up to Malibu where those very expensive homes built along the high water mark are situated?
Not too many years ago you could not build any structure on the ocean side of Highway 1 but nowadays those oceanfront homes completely block the ocean view as you drive along that route.
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HONEST,What is "marine layer"?
I am familiar with 'fog' bur I have never heard that term used before.
One time I took the family on a beach run. The younger ones who could not run as far would sit down and wait for us to return.
But on one occasion down in the vicinity of San Clemente, a huge bank of fog came upon us unexpectantly which was thick enough to prevent us from seeing any further than about 10 to 20 feet so we were all lost for about 3 hours until the fog lifted.
Found the kids sitting exactly where we left them when that sun was still shining just minutes before that fog rolled in.
Just saying that to convince ya that I do know what fog is but nothing about marine layer.
Stunt, I had no idea what they were either. Here is a good site for info on them.
http://meteora.ucsd.edu/~iacob/ml_formation.html (http://meteora.ucsd.edu/~iacob/ml_formation.html)
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Thanks, GYM! I'll check that out after posting the following important message which I just found on some internet site:
"Californians may be used to hearing about the threat of potentially deadly earthquakes, but a new study finds that quake-triggered tsunamis pose a greater risk to Southern California than previously thought."
One tsunami experts forecasts a huge wave of 100 feet possibly hitting the coastline.
With that said ... I recommend that you do not rent one of those $20,000 a month beach shack.
I believe that I once read that the US government is cutting expenses by canceling the US Pacific Tsunami Early Warning Program.
And that that beach town immediately to the north of the LA Airport has road-signs showing the swiftest exit to the closest high ground posted on every road in that town. (Sorry ... I forgot that town's name.)
Another reason to rent inland.
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Tsunamis ::)
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Thanks, GYM! I'll check that out after posting the following important message which I just found on some internet site:
"Californians may be used to hearing about the threat of potentially deadly earthquakes, but a new study finds that quake-triggered tsunamis pose a greater risk to Southern California than previously thought."
One tsunami experts forecasts a huge wave of 100 feet possibly hitting the coastline.
With that said ... I recommend that you do not rent one of those $20,000 a month beach shack.
I believe that I once read that the US government is cutting expenses by canceling the US Pacific Tsunami Early Warning Program.
And that that beach town immediately to the north of the LA Airport has road-signs showing the swiftest exit to the closest high ground posted on every road in that town. (Sorry ... I forgot that town's name.)
Another reason to rent inland.
ha. My home will be gone if a tsunami hits.
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If you manage to get one job on a movie set, there is a good chance that you'll be offered others.
In the past I have argued with others on various internet boards about the 'impossibility' of getting work within the movie business.
I disagree entirely.
It's difficult but .... NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
Most of the people who "make it" have the means to A. B. A.:
at the beginning of their career...Which is a real problem for say if in your "dayjob" you can't get time off for a four day shoot for a supporting role...or be crew member.
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Most of the people who "make it" have the means to A. B. A.:
at the beginning of their career...Which is a real problem for say if in your "dayjob" you can't get time off for a four day shoot for a supporting role...or be crew member.
That would be impossible in my position. I was in LA on vacation when I was filmed for LA Ink and I just happened to get done with work early and stopped by American Jewelry when I got filmed on Hardcore Pawn. I would not have the luxury to leave whenever.
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I don't mind paying double for a good rim job but there should be a standard price for BJ's across the country.
Seeks Rimjobs;
Hooked on Hillbilly Heroin;
Frequents male oriented bodybuilding board;
Looking to move LA for "work purposes"
Hmmmm.....
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Seeks Rimjobs;
Hooked on Hillbilly Heroin;
Frequents male oriented bodybuilding board;
Looking to move LA for "work purposes"
Hmmmm.....
Thank you for your mature input. :-*
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Thank you for your mature input. :-*
You mean pointS as in plural, i.e. more than one.
But you're welcome regardless.
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America, the land of the natural disaster.
Live on the east coast or south and you worry about Hurricanes, North east and it's snow storms, live in the midwest and middle south and it's Tornadoes and floods, like on the west coast and it's droughts and earthquakes. Pick your poison I guess.
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Seeks Rimjobs;
Hooked on Hillbilly Heroin;
Frequents male oriented bodybuilding board;
Looking to move LA for "work purposes"
Hmmmm.....
haha!
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America, the land of the natural disaster.
Live on the east coast or south and you worry about Hurricanes, North east and it's snow storms, live in the midwest and middle south and it's Tornadoes and floods, like on the west coast and it's droughts and earthquakes. Pick your poison I guess.
snowstorms are really only once or twice a year and they're hardly damaging, more inconvenient than anything
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Seeks Rimjobs;
Hooked on Hillbilly Heroin;
Frequents male oriented bodybuilding board;
Looking to move LA for "work purposes"
Hmmmm.....
What he is doing is perfectly normal.
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Ca has been taxing businesses right out of the state. If they're solid on staying here, then I'd say go for it.
Oregon corporate taxes:
Tax Bracket (gross taxable income) Tax Rate (%)
$0+ 6.600%
$250,000+ 7.600%
California corporate taxes:
tax rate is 8.84%
California has two additional corporate taxes:
Alternative minimum tax 6.65%
Franchise tax
Personal taxes:
New York has the greatest tax burden at 12.94%
Deleware has the lowest total tax burden at 5.59%
California's total tax burden is 5.52%
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What he is doing is perfectly normal.
That list is the most normal shit that I do in a day. ;D
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Oregon corporate taxes:
Tax Bracket (gross taxable income) Tax Rate (%)
$0+ 6.600%
$250,000+ 7.600%
California corporate taxes:
tax rate is 8.84%
California has two additional corporate taxes:
Alternative minimum tax 6.65%
Franchise tax
Personal taxes:
New York has the greatest tax burden at 12.94%
Deleware has the lowest total tax burden at 5.59%
California's total tax burden is 5.52% 9.52
Closer to 10% for Cally. Maybe a typo.
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494/
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GYM*RAT, I get asked that question more than I hear, "That you for your service!"
None of the family members are agents and they all abide strictly by the rules and usually only bring other family members into the movie biz (temporarily) if the director says something like. "Do you have a family member who can do this ........?"
And that is not a frequent request.
But both Rich Piana and Orvile Burke have played small roles in the past Planet of the Apes series (without my assistance) and I doubt that they had agents, so it is possible to get minor roles if you are in the right place at the right time.
But absolutely no one would recommend anyone that they did not know personally because if that person screwed up on the set or simply did not show up on time ..... it would be a bad reflection on the cast member who recommended him/her.
I'll do some checking to see if the SEG (Screen Extras Guild) is still in existence but I believe that that organization has been long gone.
At present I am only familiar with SAG.
I think that Adonis and Marty have been successful in getting small roles recently and they may want to offer further information on this subject.
If you manage to get one job on a movie set, there is a good chance that you'll be offered others.
In the past I have argued with others on various internet boards about the 'impossibility' of getting work within the movie business.
I disagree entirely.
It's difficult but .... NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
I highly doubt that ::)
Maybe small roles in gay amateur porn filmed out of a roach infested one mattress van nuys apt
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Closer to 10% for Cally. Maybe a typo.
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494/
Not worth arguing with him. Does that include all the other fees and licensing and permit costs for operating in CA or just "taxes"?
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Not worth arguing with him. Does that include all the other fees and licensing and permit costs for operating in CA or just "taxes"?
No just excise tax as far as fees.
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There are alot of nice places West and South of the 405 Freeway. In Torrance, there are quite a few cool places, and as you get closer to the ocean, it gets more expensive. I would definately first get an apartment in a good area before buying anything, especially not, since prices are pretty high.
I live in the Western San Fernando Valley, about 25 miles north and west from LAX (L.A. Airport). I rarely head into Hollywood or downtown, except when needed (just went there to the Chinese Theater to watch Stan Lee put his hands and feet prints in cement).
Culver City is nice (where many of the bodybuilding events are), but it all depends what you like. The hustle and bustle with a lot of people, or less people in suburbs, etc.
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There are alot of nice places West and South of the 405 Freeway. In Torrance, there are quite a few cool places, and as you get closer to the ocean, it gets more expensive. I would definately first get an apartment in a good area before buying anything, especially not, since prices are pretty high.
I live in the Western San Fernando Valley, about 25 miles north and west from LAX (L.A. Airport). I rarely head into Hollywood or downtown, except when needed (just went there to the Chinese Theater to watch Stan Lee put his hands and feet prints in cement).
Culver City is nice (where many of the bodybuilding events are), but it all depends what you like. The hustle and bustle with a lot of people, or less people in suburbs, etc.
Thanks Ron for the info. I will lose a good amount of the relocation package if I rent. So if I do move I will buy a home. I really would like to stay under $400k but that only buys a Port-O-Let in that area. My office will be in Compton. I am very curious about something. I make damn good money. How in the hell does the every day man making a modest salary able to live in that area?
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Closer to 10% for Cally. Maybe a typo.
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-highest-lowest-tax-burden/20494/
Good catch. Thanks.
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Thanks Ron for the info. I will lose a good amount of the relocation package if I rent. So if I do move I will buy a home. I really would like to stay under $400k but that only buys a Port-O-Let in that area. My office will be in Compton. I am very curious about something. I make damn good money. How in the hell does the every day man making a modest salary able to live in that area?
they rent. Roommates. Or both boyfriend girlfriend, spouses split rent. Cali has been that way for a very long time tho.
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they rent. Roommates. Or both boyfriend girlfriend, spouses split rent. Cali has been that way for a very long time tho.
Well that makes sense. Damn I bet those who bought a bunch of property there when the price was low and became landlords are cleaning up now.
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Well that makes sense. Damn I bet those who bought a bunch of property there when the price was low and became landlords are cleaning up now.
area I live in by the beach. One of my neighbors owns a multi unit. 20 yearsagohd bought it for nothing. Migrant Mexicans were living in it and it was in horrible shape. Drugs etc. he bought it rehabbed it and it's worth millions now. My place is in a real desireable now but bitd it was surf bums and drugs. Some people got in real cheap.
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Does anyone have arce's number. I fly into LAX tomorrow and need a ride from the airport. ;D
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There are alot of nice places West and South of the 405 Freeway. In Torrance, there are quite a few cool places, and as you get closer to the ocean, it gets more expensive. I would definately first get an apartment in a good area before buying anything, especially not, since prices are pretty high.
I live in the Western San Fernando Valley, about 25 miles north and west from LAX (L.A. Airport). I rarely head into Hollywood or downtown, except when needed (just went there to the Chinese Theater to watch Stan Lee put his hands and feet prints in cement).
Culver City is nice (where many of the bodybuilding events are), but it all depends what you like. The hustle and bustle with a lot of people, or less people in suburbs, etc.
Why am I not shocked that you live in the Porn Capital of America.
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they rent. Roommates. Or both boyfriend girlfriend, spouses split rent. Cali has been that way for a very long time tho.
Some folks who buy also have roommates etc. to offset their mortgage payment. My daughter and son-in-law share my home with me. They pay rent which pretty much covers my mortgage plus some household expenses. Families buying property together and living together has been the norm in Europe for a long time. It's becoming more common now in some parts of the U.S. where housing costs are soaring.
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area I live in by the beach. One of my neighbors owns a multi unit. 20 yearsagohd bought it for nothing. Migrant Mexicans were living in it and it was in horrible shape. Drugs etc. he bought it rehabbed it and it's worth millions now. My place is in a real desireable now but bitd it was surf bums and drugs. Some people got in real cheap.
I'm relatively conservative when it comes to finances and real estate. I bought my first home for $13,000 in the early 1970's. I sold in about 15 years later for about $65,000. I put the profit into the next house I purchased and sold that house about 15 years later for $175,000 and used the profit to help purchase my current home which is presently appraised by the bank for $525,000. The original property I owned would now sell for about $700,000 mainly because of it's proximity to downtown Portland. Real Estate is a crazy investment because you never know what the market will do.
Speaking of housing costs in L.A., my late wife grew up in a home her father bought for $50,000 located at 902 N. Roxbury Dr. in Beverly Hills, CA. According to Zillow, the property is presently worth close to $9 mil. A little more than a decade ago, it sold for $11 mil. This was just prior to the real estate crash. Fortunately, the home was bigger than our needs and way, way out of our price range.
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Not any more - Florida is where it is now.
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i listen to chris aceto for real estate advice
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Not any more - Florida is where it is now.
What about all those snakes, reptiles, bugs, hurricanes and humidity? Florida is for the "Sun-birds".
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What about all those snakes, reptiles, bugs, hurricanes and humidity? Florida is for the "Sun-birds".
there's even more snakes there now after dave palumbo moved there
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Speaking of housing costs in L.A., my late wife grew up in a home her father bought for $50,000 located at 902 N. Roxbury Dr. in Beverly Hills, CA. According to Zillow, the property is presently worth close to $9 mil.
Her home was probably tore down and rebuilt though right?
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What about all those snakes, reptiles, bugs, hurricanes and humidity? Florida is for the "Sun-birds".
I actually like all those things, well except for humidity. That makes my balls sweat.
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Not any more - Florida is where it is now.
I hate the weather around the Gulf of Mexico...
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Her home was probably tore down and rebuilt though right?
Nope. It's still standing. When I pulled up a photo on Zillow, it was not the right place. I apparently typed in the wrong address. It is actually 903 N. Roxbury Drive. The price is significantly higher at $16 mil and change, which makes more sense.
It was remodeled many years ago. The wing on the right from the front is an addition, probably a family room since it is in front of the kitchen and breakfast room. From the description, there have been a ton of upgrades, but yeah the rooms were huge based the photos I have from my wife's album. They'd put up two ceiling height Christmas trees, one on each end of the living room. The pool is probably newer, but it is in the same location. The smaller place at the back of the property are garages with what were servant's quarters above.
The house on the corner of N. Roxbury Drive and Sunset Blvd. was Oscar Levant's place. My wife said he was weird....played the piano in the middle of the night.
Here is a link to the correct house on Zillow, https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/903-N-Roxbury-Dr,-Beverly-Hills,-CA-90210_rb/?fromHomePage=true&shouldFireSellPageImplic itClaimGA=false&fromHomePageTab=buy (https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/903-N-Roxbury-Dr,-Beverly-Hills,-CA-90210_rb/?fromHomePage=true&shouldFireSellPageImplicitClaimGA=false&fromHomePageTab=buy)
The houses I lived in growing up in various cities on the north and south side of the Santa Monica Mountains were shanties by comparison and my parents weren't poor. One could say "I married up". I did, but in many more ways than financially.
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Nope. It's still standing. When I pulled up a photo on Zillow, it was not the right place. I apparently typed in the wrong address. It is actually 903 N. Roxbury Drive. The price is significantly higher at $16 mil and change, which makes more sense.
It was remodeled many years ago. The wing on the right from the front is an addition, probably a family room since it is in front of the kitchen and breakfast room. From the description, there have been a ton of upgrades, but yeah the rooms were huge based the photos I have from my wife's album. They'd put up two ceiling height Christmas trees, one on each end of the living room. The pool is probably newer, but it is in the same location. The smaller place at the back of the property are garages with what were servant's quarters above.
The house on the corner of N. Roxbury Drive and Sunset Blvd. was Oscar Levant's place. My wife said he was weird....played the piano in the middle of the night.
Here is a link to the correct house on Zillow, Roxbur[/b]y-Dr,-Beverly-Hills,-CA-90210_rb/?fromHomePage=true&shouldFireSellPageImplic itClaimGA=false&fromHomePageTab=buy]https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/903-N-Roxbury-Dr,-Beverly-Hills,-CA-90210_rb/?fromHomePage=true&shouldFireSellPageImplic itClaimGA=false&fromHomePageTab=buy (https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/903-N-[b)
The houses I lived in growing up in various cities on the north and south side of the Santa Monica Mountains were shanties by comparison and my parents weren't poor. One could say "I married up". I did, but in many more ways than financially.
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You probably have a good point to make, but I cannot see it. ;D
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Not any more - Florida is where it is now.
For getbiggers money is not an issue
Cali > Florida
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Well I had my interview last Thursday in LA. By the time I got to LAX the next morning I received the call that I have the job. I was supposed to receive the offer today or tomorrow then I either accept or reject it. I have spent nearly every night looking at housing since this started. They are trying to pool everything they can in to make this work. They understand the difference in cost of living and determined to make this work.
That was the first interview I have had in 31 years and nailed it. The HR rep scored me 100%. No matter what happens I am proud of that.
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Well I had my interview last Thursday in LA. By the time I got to LAX the next morning I received the call that I have the job. I was supposed to receive the offer today or tomorrow then I either accept or reject it. I have spent nearly every night looking at housing since this started. They are trying to pool everything they can in to make this work. They understand the difference in cost of living and determined to make this work.
That was the first interview I have had in 31 years and nailed it. The HR rep scored me 100%. No matter what happens I am proud of that.
congratulations
I am sure the fact that you have an active getbig account won them over
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congratulations
I am sure the fact that you have an active getbig account won them over
Did they call you? I put your name and Shizzo down as a reference. I hope they didn't call the other Nelson Muntz. >:(
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Well I had my interview last Thursday in LA. By the time I got to LAX the next morning I received the call that I have the job. I was supposed to receive the offer today or tomorrow then I either accept or reject it. I have spent nearly every night looking at housing since this started. They are trying to pool everything they can in to make this work. They understand the difference in cost of living and determined to make this work.
That was the first interview I have had in 31 years and nailed it. The HR rep scored me 100%. No matter what happens I am proud of that.
when they take your measurements for trousers tell them a size over, McDonalds staff always have small fitting clothing...
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when they take your measurements for trousers tell them a size over, McDonalds staff always have small fitting clothing...
Nah, won't apply to me. I went for the big time job, I will work the fryer. The grease that splatters onto your pants give them elasticity.
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Well I had my interview last Thursday in LA. By the time I got to LAX the next morning I received the call that I have the job. I was supposed to receive the offer today or tomorrow then I either accept or reject it. I have spent nearly every night looking at housing since this started. They are trying to pool everything they can in to make this work. They understand the difference in cost of living and determined to make this work.
That was the first interview I have had in 31 years and nailed it. The HR rep scored me 100%. No matter what happens I am proud of that.
Didn't realize you were changing your employer. I thought is was a transfer. There's lot's more to consider.
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Well I had my interview last Thursday in LA. By the time I got to LAX the next morning I received the call that I have the job. I was supposed to receive the offer today or tomorrow then I either accept or reject it. I have spent nearly every night looking at housing since this started. They are trying to pool everything they can in to make this work. They understand the difference in cost of living and determined to make this work.
That was the first interview I have had in 31 years and nailed it. The HR rep scored me 100%. No matter what happens I am proud of that.
Congrats!
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Did they call you? I put your name and Shizzo down as a reference. I hope they didn't call the other Nelson Muntz. >:(
I told them you were a quality poster and cited a few good examples where you pwned a few tranny lovers and flat earth deniars.
They were a bit dissapointed that you did not post any nudes however, I calmed them down by saying "it's only gay if your not getting paid"
Glad to help
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Didn't realize you were changing your employer. I thought is was a transfer. There's lot's more to consider.
No, it is the same company. I currently work at the corporate office. This would be at one of our banners in Cali. I have 30 yrs at the company, 6 weeks vacation and another week of bullshit days off. Good gig, I would never leave the company.
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I told them you were a quality poster and cited a few good examples where you pwned a few tranny lovers and flat earth deniars.
They were a bit dissapointed that you did not post any nudes however, I calmed them down by saying "it's only gay if your not getting paid"
Glad to help
They excused the no nudes issue because during the interview I had to demonstrate my tranny pleasing methods live while nude and with our shafts tied together.
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Having grew up in the Midwest and lived in Florida for 9 years and now being in LA for the last 13 years I can give you my opinion. Most people come to LA with big dreams and hoping to "make it". 99.9% of them don't. They get chewed up and spat out for pretty much every reason you can think of. Since you aren't coming here with big dreams of "making it" and you already have a lucritive job lined up then you'll probably be fine. The people here are indeed girls, but you can find some genuinely incredible people as well. I work in film but on the post side of things so I can easily avoid "the scene" but you can easily wrap yourself into it if you desire. Just be prepared to deal with some of the most disconnected narcissistic human beings you've ever encountered x100.
LA itself, like any big city, has tons of things to do, some of the best food in the country of any type you can imagine and the weather is some of the best in world. Compared to the swampy asshole of the US, Florida, well, there's no comparison. There's tons of opportunity here, there was little affect from the crash in 07, real estate and buying a home here, especially over the last 3 years has gone completely bonkers. Be prepared for a long commute or to get an apartment close to work, which I'd highly suggest if buying isn't an option.
LA is very segregated and despite being one of the most liberal progressive states in the country with the highest taxes there's a TON of poverty and the ghettos of the 60's are still the ghettos of today. The liberal hypocrisy is high here.
Despite all that I wouldn't live anywhere else in the country at this stage. That's not to say I'll stay here for ever, but for now it's home.
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Having grew up in the Midwest and lived in Florida for 9 years and now being in LA for the last 13 years I can give you my opinion. Most people come to LA with big dreams and hoping to "make it". 99.9% of them don't. They get chewed up and spat out for pretty much every reason you can think of. Since you aren't coming here with big dreams of "making it" and you already have a lucritive job lined up then you'll probably be fine. The people here are indeed girls, but you can find some genuinely incredible people as well. I work in film but on the post side of things so I can easily avoid "the scene" but you can easily wrap yourself into it if you desire. Just be prepared to deal with some of the most disconnected narcissistic human beings you've ever encountered x100.
LA itself, like any big city, has tons of things to do, some of the best food in the country of any type you can imagine and the weather is some of the best in world. Compared to the swampy asshole of the US, Florida, well, there's no comparison. There's tons of opportunity here, there was little affect from the crash in 07, real estate and buying a home here, especially over the last 3 years has gone completely bonkers. Be prepared for a long commute or to get an apartment close to work, which I'd highly suggest if buying isn't an option.
LA is very segregated and despite being one of the most liberal progressive states in the country with the highest taxes there's a TON of poverty and the ghettos of the 60's are still the ghettos of today. The liberal hypocrisy is high here.
Despite all that I wouldn't live anywhere else in the country at this stage. That's not to say I'll stay here for ever, but for now it's home.
Emmortal, your reply really resonated with me. Thank you very much. You have lived in all 3 areas I either live at or am considering moving to. Huge help. My young girlfriend will be coming with me. They are placing her in a job as well. My office will be in Compton. We have been looking nightly at housing. I would like to stay under $400k if possible so I am probably going to have to go with a condo to stay in that price range. I would like to keep my commute under 1/2 hr to Compton. We have looked at Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, Wittier, Lakewood, San Pedro and several other cities in that area. Do you have any cities you would recommend? Thank you again!
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No, it is the same company. I currently work at the corporate office. This would be at one of our banners in Cali. I have 30 yrs at the company, 6 weeks vacation and another week of bullshit days off. Good gig, I would never leave the company.
It thought that's what you intimated before. This definitely ups feelings of security.
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Emmortal, your reply really resonated with me. Thank you very much. You have lived in all 3 areas I either live at or am considering moving to. Huge help. My young girlfriend will be coming with me. They are placing her in a job as well. My office will be in Compton. We have been looking nightly at housing. I would like to stay under $400k if possible so I am probably going to have to go with a condo to stay in that price range. I would like to keep my commute under 1/2 hr to Compton. We have looked at Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, Wittier, Lakewood, San Pedro and several other cities in that area. Do you have any cities you would recommend? Thank you again!
East LA is well within your budget but I wouldn't touch it with a mile long pole.
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what about the gang situation in los angeles?
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East LA is well within your budget but I wouldn't touch it with a mile long pole.
Haha he's going to be in for a rude awakening living in those areas
A white guy from the Midwest working in Compton haha
Vatos and Hebrews will make him feel welcome ;D
Since he's a getbigger I recommend areas in porter ranch, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, bel air, Newport Beach, Malibu
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Haha he's going to be in for a rude awakening living in those areas
A white guy from the Midwest working in Compton haha
Vatos and Hebrews will make him feel welcome ;D
Since he's a getbigger I recommend areas in porter ranch, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, bel air, Newport Beach, Malibu
I have spent a lot time at this Compton office the last 11 years. I have never encountered an issue in that area. I go to lunch in Compton and sometimes dinner. No problem.
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Haha he's going to be in for a rude awakening living in those areas
A white guy from the Midwest working in Compton haha
Vatos and Hebrews will make him feel welcome ;D
Since he's a getbigger I recommend areas in porter ranch, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, bel air, Newport Beach, Malibu
LOL, that's where his job is? I didn't see the beginning of his posts. How is the commute to Riverside? I'd suggest there if he is on a budget.
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I have spent a lot time at this Compton office the last 11 years. I have never encountered an issue in that area. I go to lunch in Compton and sometimes dinner. No problem.
Lunch and Living are two different Ls.
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Lunch and Living are two different Ls.
I won't live in Compton. There are many good areas within a 20 min commute. Plus I lack the fear gene. Oh wait, that is ES.
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what about the gang situation in los angeles?
I have a really fucked up back so that should qualify me for the Crips.
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18th Street gang
Armenian Power
Black Guerrilla Family
Black P. Stones
Bloods
Chosen Few MC
Crips
Asian Boyz
Grape Street Watts Crips
Rollin' 30s Harlem Crips
Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips
Tongan Crip Gang
Venice Shoreline Crips
Hells Angels
Los Angeles crime family
Kosher Nostra
Mexican Mafia
Mongols Motorcycle Club
MS-13
Peckerwood
Aryan Brotherhood
Nazi Lowriders
Public Enemy No. 1
Pirus
Sinaloa Cartel
Sureños
Florencia 13
38th Street gang
Azusa 13
The Avenues
Culver City Boys 13
El Monte Flores 13
Northside Bolen Parque 13
Puente 13
Varrio Nuevo Estrada
Venice 13
White Fence
Triad
14K Triad
Black Dragons
Wah Ching
Vagos Motorcycle Club
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18th Street gang
Armenian Power
Black Guerrilla Family
Black P. Stones
Bloods
Chosen Few MC
Crips
Asian Boyz
Grape Street Watts Crips
Rollin' 30s Harlem Crips
Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips
Tongan Crip Gang
Venice Shoreline Crips
Hells Angels
Los Angeles crime family
Kosher Nostra
Mexican Mafia
Mongols Motorcycle Club
MS-13
Peckerwood
Caucasian Brotherhood
Nazi Lowriders
Public Enemy No. 1
Pirus
Sinaloa Cartel
Sureños
Florencia 13
38th Street gang
Azusa 13
The Avenues
Culver City Boys 13
El Monte Flores 13
Northside Bolen Parque 13
Puente 13
Varrio Nuevo Estrada
Venice 13
White Fence
Triad
14K Triad
Black Dragons
Wah Ching
Vagos Motorcycle Club
I kinda like White Fence, it sounds intimidating. Do they go around and paint picket fences white to intimidate the home owner?
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The LA area is awesome. So much to do, the beaches are essentially free, good cheap food can be found easily enough. Groceries are about the same as anyplace else. Real estate is crazy and traffic might make you shoot yourself or others. We were in the LA area two weeks ago taking the kids to Disney. Coming back from disney about 1 am the only shady thing we saw was a black dude riding a bike towards a small store and he had a baseball bat in one hand. Im sure he was just protecting the neighborhood from bad folks. But we had a great time another friend just moved out there with his family and they love it.
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Haha he's going to be in for a rude awakening living in those areas
A white guy from the Midwest working in Compton haha
Vatos and Hebrews will make him feel welcome ;D
Since he's a getbigger I recommend areas in porter ranch, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, bel air, Newport Beach, Malibu
Nice places, but probably out of reach.
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Emmortal, your reply really resonated with me. Thank you very much. You have lived in all 3 areas I either live at or am considering moving to. Huge help. My young girlfriend will be coming with me. They are placing her in a job as well. My office will be in Compton. We have been looking nightly at housing. I would like to stay under $400k if possible so I am probably going to have to go with a condo to stay in that price range. I would like to keep my commute under 1/2 hr to Compton. We have looked at Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, Wittier, Lakewood, San Pedro and several other cities in that area. Do you have any cities you would recommend? Thank you again!
Torrance isn't too bad, just remember though the further inland you go the cheaper it will be but traffic will also be worse and the weather deteriorates (gets hotter, especially in summers, 100+ degrees). I'd avoid Long Beach and San Pedro as they can be a bit dicey and I doubt Wittier will be much better.
You can try around Hawthorne and Lawndale which are a little more north and toward the ocean, you can probably find a condo around there in the $400k range and it's a bit closer to the west side, downtown and hollywood. Keep in mind though commute times can be hairy, 10 miles in rush hour can take 1+ hours on the freeways so it can be a little deceptive if you are not used to those numbers.
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Torrance isn't too bad, just remember though the further inland you go the cheaper it will be but traffic will also be worse and the weather deteriorates (gets hotter, especially in summers, 100+ degrees). I'd avoid Long Beach and San Pedro as they can be a bit dicey and I doubt Wittier will be much better.
You can try around Hawthorne and Lawndale which are a little more north and toward the ocean, you can probably find a condo around there in the $400k range and it's a bit closer to the west side, downtown and hollywood. Keep in mind though commute times can be hairy, 10 miles in rush hour can take 1+ hours on the freeways so it can be a little deceptive if you are not used to those numbers.
Sadly, long commute times are occurring in most major cities. In little old Portland, OR there is constant rush hour traffic on some of our freeways. Even here, it can take up to an hour to travel 10 miles. The infrastructure and public transportation have not kept up with population increases.
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Sadly, long commute times are occurring in most major cities. In little old Portland, OR there is constant rush hour traffic on some of our freeways. Even here, it can take up to an hour to travel 10 miles. The infrastructure and public transportation have not kept up with population increases.
I hear a lot of that has to do with Californians making an exodus to the pacific northwest. Not surprising. I was looking at land up there a while ago and within a year prices had jumped 20%.
The US in general is way behind public transportation of other countries.
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The LA area is awesome. So much to do, the beaches are essentially free, good cheap food can be found easily enough. Groceries are about the same as anyplace else. Real estate is crazy and traffic might make you shoot yourself or others. We were in the LA area two weeks ago taking the kids to Disney. Coming back from disney about 1 am the only shady thing we saw was a black dude riding a bike towards a small store and he had a baseball bat in one hand. Im sure he was just protecting the neighborhood from bad folks. But we had a great time another friend just moved out there with his family and they love it.
I have never had a bad experience in L. A., either from driving or being a pedestrian...But then, I am from Houston so i am used to automobile oriented communities.
Sadly, long commute times are occurring in most major cities. In little old Portland, OR there is constant rush hour traffic on some of our freeways. Even here, it can take up to an hour to travel 10 miles. The infrastructure and public transportation have not kept up with population increases.
Portland has purposely made it difficult to use your car...the buzz phrase used to be, "Get Americans out of their cars." They cancel, delay or downsize traffic /roadway projects. The idea is to persuade you to use the Metro system.
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18th Street gang
Armenian Power
Black Guerrilla Family
Black P. Stones
Bloods
Chosen Few MC
Crips
Asian Boyz
Grape Street Watts Crips
Rollin' 30s Harlem Crips
Rollin 60's Neighborhood Crips
Tongan Crip Gang
Venice Shoreline Crips
Hells Angels
Los Angeles crime family
Kosher Nostra
Mexican Mafia
Mongols Motorcycle Club
MS-13
Peckerwood
Caucasian Brotherhood
Nazi Lowriders
Public Enemy No. 1
Pirus
Sinaloa Cartel
Sureños
Florencia 13
38th Street gang
Azusa 13
The Avenues
Culver City Boys 13
El Monte Flores 13
Northside Bolen Parque 13
Puente 13
Varrio Nuevo Estrada
Venice 13
White Fence
Triad
14K Triad
Black Dragons
Wah Ching
Vagos Motorcycle Club
Found my gang... 8)
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I have never had a bad experience in L. A., either from driving or being a pedestrian...But then, I am from Houston so i am used to automobile oriented communities.
Portland has purposely made it difficult to use your car...the buzz phrase used to be, "Get Americans out of their cars." They cancel, delay or downsize traffic /roadway projects. The idea is to persuade you to use the Metro system.
Even better, ride your bike. There are bike lanes all over the city and well into the burbs.
TriMet is a public agency that operates mass transit in the Portland metropolitan area. TriMet started operating a light rail system, the MAX in 1986, which has since been expanded to 5 lines that now cover 59.7 miles, as well as a commuter rail line in 2009. It also provides the operators and maintenance personnel for the City of Portland-owned Portland Streetcar system.
There are 683 buses in TriMet's fleet. In Fiscal Year 2013, the entire system averaged almost 316,700 rides per weekday and operates buses and trains between 5 a.m. and 2 a.m. with no "night owl" service. TriMet's annual budget is $489 million, with over half of revenues coming from a district-wide payroll tax.
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Emmortal, your reply really resonated with me. Thank you very much. You have lived in all 3 areas I either live at or am considering moving to. Huge help. My young girlfriend will be coming with me. They are placing her in a job as well. My office will be in Compton. We have been looking nightly at housing. I would like to stay under $400k if possible so I am probably going to have to go with a condo to stay in that price range. I would like to keep my commute under 1/2 hr to Compton. We have looked at Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, Wittier, Lakewood, San Pedro and several other cities in that area. Do you have any cities you would recommend? Thank you again!
Under 400k.....tiny house or a condo or a longer commute. I wouldn't recommend commuting down the 91(corona, riverside area)
As far as keeping the commute under 30 minutes, LOL You'll have to stay pretty close to work.
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Under 400k.....tiny house or a condo or a longer commute. I wouldn't recommend commuting down the 91(corona, riverside area)
As far as keeping the commute under 30 minutes, LOL You'll have to stay pretty close to work.
My girlfriend and I have found some really nice condos in the mid to upper $300k range and fairly close to work and beach with low crime. I think a house is out of the question. Not like the houses there have a yard lol. Also the houses are so close they might as well be connected.
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Thank you Slik, 2 very good replies. Florida is definitely my 2nd choice. I just want warmth and sand when I am done working.
I would not move to La. The nightlife is ok with Hollywood, studio city, and downtown but nothing like New York or Miami. Clubs and bars close at 2am which really sucks.
It's polluted and dirty with terrible traffic. The beaches are filthy with the exception of Malibu. No outdoor
Beach bars to show off the physique either. If your considering Southern California I think San Diego is the better place to live. Better women, better weather, and cleaner beaches. La Jolla, Laguna beach, all beautiful places. Newport Beach is nice too. The place you mentioned where your going to work (Compton) is terrible and i wouldn't reccomend working down there. Very dangerous. Torrance and Carson aren't as dangerous but they are both filthy and way too crowded.
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Haha he's going to be in for a rude awakening living in those areas
A white guy from the Midwest working in Compton haha
Vatos and Hebrews will make him feel welcome ;D
Since he's a getbigger I recommend areas in porter ranch, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, bel air, Newport Beach, Malibu
Haha
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I would not move to La. The nightlife is ok with Hollywood, studio city, and downtown but nothing like New York or Miami. Clubs and bars close at 2am which really sucks.
It's polluted and dirty with terrible traffic. The beaches are filthy with the exception of Malibu. No outdoor
Beach bars to show off the physique either. If your considering Southern California I think San Diego is the better place to live. Better women, better weather, and cleaner beaches. La Jolla, Laguna beach, all beautiful places. Newport Beach is nice too. The place you mentioned where your going to work (Compton) is terrible and i wouldn't reccomend working down there. Very dangerous. Torrance and Carson aren't as dangerous but they are both filthy and way too crowded.
I have spent ample time going to Compton for work over the past 10 years. Go to lunch there even dinner from time to time. I wouldn't live there but as far as working there I have never had an issue. Like most cities you have good and bad parts.
Living in San Diego is not an option. Even though I will be managing people from San Diego to Oakland but those will be 1-2 day tripsto all those cities. To be honest I will take horrible traffic and dirt over these winters in the Midwest. It is only August and everyone I know including myself is already dreading it. With a completely fucked up back the winter plays hell on it. I have 4-5 months straight of unbearable pain. It is not quite as bad in warm weather. I do appreciate your view and opinion on this though. Thank you.
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I would not move to La. The nightlife is ok with Hollywood, studio city, and downtown but nothing like New York or Miami. Clubs and bars close at 2am which really sucks.
It's polluted and dirty with terrible traffic. The beaches are filthy with the exception of Malibu. No outdoor
Beach bars to show off the physique either. If your considering Southern California I think San Diego is the better place to live. Better women, better weather, and cleaner beaches. La Jolla, Laguna beach, all beautiful places. Newport Beach is nice too. The place you mentioned where your going to work (Compton) is terrible and i wouldn't reccomend working down there. Very dangerous. Torrance and Carson aren't as dangerous but they are both filthy and way too crowded.
Laguna, Newport, both are Orange County area. Pretty much OC is very nice to live, very expensive for sure and prob some of the most in the LA/OC area
Huntington Beach, Irvine, San Clemente, very nice too
You could say hi to chaos and coach there :D
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I have spent ample time going to Compton for work over the past 10 years. Go to lunch there even dinner from time to time. I wouldn't live there but as far as working there I have never had an issue. Like most cities you have good and bad parts.
Living in San Diego is not an option. Even though I will be managing people from San Diego to Oakland but those will be 1-2 day tripsto all those cities. To be honest I will take horrible traffic and dirt over these winters in the Midwest. It is only August and everyone I know including myself is already dreading it. With a completely fucked up back the winter plays hell on it. I have 4-5 months straight of unbearable pain. It is not quite as bad in warm weather. I do appreciate your view and opinion on this though. Thank you.
I've also spent some time in Compton for work. It's fine during the day time. Like you, I even had lunch there in the afternoon. However, I wouldn't go there at night.
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Emmortal, your reply really resonated with me. Thank you very much. You have lived in all 3 areas I either live at or am considering moving to. Huge help. My young girlfriend will be coming with me. They are placing her in a job as well. My office will be in Compton. We have been looking nightly at housing. I would like to stay under $400k if possible so I am probably going to have to go with a condo to stay in that price range. I would like to keep my commute under 1/2 hr to Compton. We have looked at Carson, Torrance, Long Beach, Wittier, Lakewood, San Pedro and several other cities in that area. Do you have any cities you would recommend? Thank you again!
Under $400k?... in da hood maybe. More like 600-700k. Better to stay mobile and rent instead.
The job might not work out.
In 2005 I almost took a job in the Downey/South Gate area, but decided against it. Glad I did, the company got acquired in 2009 and eventually laid-off all the employees.
There are nice places to live in LA, but they are VERY expensive. I've visited LA many times and know many people who currently live there. Believe me, you do not want to live near any of the ghetto areas.
I lived in San Diego for 10 years and I loved it. Even though I hate the leftist politics/attitudes, I'll probably move back when I retire.
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Under $400k?... in da hood maybe. More like 600-700k. Better to stay mobile and rent instead.
The job might not work out.
In 2005 I almost took a job in the Downey/South Gate area, but decided against it. Glad I did, the company got acquired in 2009 and eventually laid-off all the employees.
There are nice places to live in LA, but they are VERY expensive. I've visited LA many times and know many people who currently live there. Believe me, you do not want to live near any of the ghetto areas.
I lived in San Diego for 10 years and I loved it. Even though I hate the leftist politics/attitudes, I'll probably move back when I retire.
Actually I have found several nice condos in the range of 1,000 - 1,400 sq ft and in the range of $300-$400k. There are all in low crime nice areas. I am actually looking forward to a smaller place. I currently own a 2 story 4br 3 bath home. It is just me and my girlfriend. A couple months will go by where we don't step a foot in 3 of the bedrooms, formal dining and den. But I bought this as an investment because of the area and the price I stole it at. Big houses sell fast in the Midwest.
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Actually I have found several nice condos in the range of 1,000 - 1,400 sq ft and in the range of $300-$400k. There are all in low crime nice areas. I am actually looking forward to a smaller place. I currently own a 2 story 4br 3 bath home. It is just me and my girlfriend. A couple months will go by where we don't step a foot in 3 of the bedrooms, formal dining and den. But I bought this as an investment because of the area and the price I stole it at. Big houses sell fast in the Midwest.
House prices will start turning down again soon, it's inevitable. If OP can hold on and rent for a couple years, he will be able to buy at a much cheaper price.
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House prices will start turning down again soon, it's inevitable. If OP can hold on and rent for a couple years, he will be able to buy at a much cheaper price.
The bitch of renting is I will lose some of the benefits of my relocation package. Which is very generous.
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The bitch of renting is I will lose some of the benefits of my relocation package. Which is very generous.
I've been in this situation too... they're picking up all the closing costs, I bet. How long do they give you to buy?
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I've been in this situation too... they're picking up all the closing costs, I bet. How long do they give you to buy?
It is much more than that. They pick up any realtor fees on selling mine too. They actually have a company to manage the selling and buying. They give me a nice sum of money to move my belongings. More than enough to hire a company to do it all. But if I pack it in pods and unpack the pods at the new home I will end up getting to keep about $10k of that allowance. It states I have 3 months to buy but can be extended with a request. You just have to show effort to locate a home because they will be paying for my temporary housing during that time. Also if my house does not sell within 60 days the company they use to manage the relocation they buy it at market price.
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I have spent ample time going to Compton for work over the past 10 years. Go to lunch there even dinner from time to time. I wouldn't live there but as far as working there I have never had an issue. Like most cities you have good and bad parts.
Living in San Diego is not an option. Even though I will be managing people from San Diego to Oakland but those will be 1-2 day tripsto all those cities. To be honest I will take horrible traffic and dirt over these winters in the Midwest. It is only August and everyone I know including myself is already dreading it. With a completely fucked up back the winter plays hell on it. I have 4-5 months straight of unbearable pain. It is not quite as bad in warm weather. I do appreciate your view and opinion on this though. Thank you.
If money were no object, I'd live in Santa Barbara. I have very fond childhood memories of being at my parent's ocean front beach house there. ....If I win the lottery....!!
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If money were no object, I'd live in Santa Barbara. I have very fond childhood memories of being at my parent's ocean front beach house there. ....If I win the lottery....!!
I wonder what that place is worth today? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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I wonder what that place is worth today? $$$$$$$$$$$$$$
All I know is that I could not afford it. My parents were middle-class. An true to those times, very overextended. I was just a kid who was living the life of Riley on his parent's dollar. It gave me the false impression that I somehow had a "silver spoon" in my life. Real life for me was a very rude awakening. I survived.
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If money were no object, I'd live in Santa Barbara. I have very fond childhood memories of being at my parent's ocean front beach house there. ....If I win the lottery....!!
That was prob when it was cheap too ha
My parents are retired in Santa Barbara, nice away from the "city" place
I grew up in Thousand Oaks
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That was prob when it was cheap too ha
My parents are retired in Santa Barbara, nice away from the "city" place
I grew up in Thousand Oaks
Do you think your parents would consider adopting me? :D
My parents moved a lot. From the time I was 8 years old, I grew up in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, West L.A., Encino and Woodland Hills (in that order). My parents spent every cent my dad earned....there was no retirement for them. The beach house in Santa Barbara was a brief experience. It was one I will never forget. The summer days spent at State Beach, where I'd wander down to Venice Beach are also indelibly etched in my memory. Why the hell I currently live 80 miles from the coast in Oregon is a real mystery to me.
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Do you think your parents would consider adopting me? :D
My parents moved a lot. From the time I was 8 years old, I grew up in Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, West L.A., Encino and Woodland Hills (in that order). My parents spent every cent my dad earned....there was no retirement for them. The beach house in Santa Barbara was a brief experience. It was one I will never forget. The summer days spent at State Beach, where I'd wander down to Venice Beach are also indelibly etched in my memory. Why the hell I currently live 80 miles from the coast in Oregon is a real mystery to me.
When I was a small child my grandmother lived in a house <1 mile from the Oregon coast. No idea why she moved. I loved visiting there. :(
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When I was a small child my grandmother lived in a house <1 mile from the Oregon coast. No idea why she moved. I loved visiting there. :(
I'd be happy with a place in Gearhart with an ocean view. Sadly, that's not within my budget. Wha wha.
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It is much more than that. They pick up any realtor fees on selling mine too. They actually have a company to manage the selling and buying. They give me a nice sum of money to move my belongings. More than enough to hire a company to do it all. But if I pack it in pods and unpack the pods at the new home I will end up getting to keep about $10k of that allowance. It states I have 3 months to buy but can be extended with a request. You just have to show effort to locate a home because they will be paying for my temporary housing during that time. Also if my house does not sell within 60 days the company they use to manage the relocation they buy it at market price.
When I moved to San Diego in 2001, the company gave me almost the exact same things. They mailed me a 15K check just for moving expenses, I spent only $3K of it and banked the rest. I never did buy a house in SD (dumb I know), but I did have a great life while I was there. You're fortunate... most companies are not this generous anymore. You must have a very specific skill-set.
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If money were no object, I'd live in Santa Barbara. I have very fond childhood memories of being at my parent's ocean front beach house there. ....If I win the lottery....!!
Keep dreaming, Prime! It is never to late to get what you want in life (Richard Gere to take you from behind)
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House prices will start turning down again soon, it's inevitable. If OP can hold on and rent for a couple years, he will be able to buy at a much cheaper price.
Doubtful. LA has a unique problem of available land and a lack of affordable housing in new developments. Even with city requirements for developers to build a certain percentage of affordable housing in new condo developments, those units go to the developers friends and family first before anyone of real need has access to them. There's high demand and short supply and that isn't going to change any time soon.
About the only thing that would cause housing to go down or at least stop rising in LA would be a major earthquake.
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When I moved to San Diego in 2001, the company gave me almost the exact same things. They mailed me a 15K check just for moving expenses, I spent only $3K of it and banked the rest. I never did buy a house in SD (dumb I know), but I did have a great life while I was there. You're fortunate... most companies are not this generous anymore. You must have a very specific skill-set.
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Keep dreaming, Prime! It is never to late to get what you want in life (Richard Gere to take you from behind)
Hahaha! I am ashamed to admit that the way this seemingly positive sentence switched made me involuntarily laugh out loud ;D
(Note to self - must try harder to act more grown up...)
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Keep dreaming, Prime! It is never to late to get what you want in life (Richard Gere to take you from behind)
He's not my type and I don't bottom.
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Doubtful. LA has a unique problem of available land and a lack of affordable housing in new developments. Even with city requirements for developers to build a certain percentage of affordable housing in new condo developments, those units go to the developers friends and family first before anyone of real need has access to them. There's high demand and short supply and that isn't going to change any time soon.
About the only thing that would cause housing to go down or at least stop rising in LA would be a major earthquake.
People were saying ALL those things in 2005/06. The speculators are in over their heads again, especially Chinese ones. Flip/buying/renovate shows are once again proliferating cable tv and many of the so-called buyers are actors/shills. Housing is not affordable for normal middle class, first time buyers. Also, the US economy is much worse than they say it is and the unemployment stats are totally bogus. I give it 1-2 years before the RE market falls hard again.
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People were saying ALL those things in 2005/06. The speculators are in over their heads again, especially Chinese ones. Flip/buying/renovate shows are once again proliferating cable tv and many of the so-called buyers are actors/shills. Housing is not affordable for normal middle class, first time buyers. Also, the US economy is much worse than they say it is and the unemployment stats are totally bogus. I give it 1-2 years before the RE market falls hard again.
It's all about supply and demand.
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It's all about supply and demand.
When there is no longer any demand, supply is irrelevant.
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First off, thank you to everyone that gave great advice and information. I took a lot of it into consideration when making my decision today. I unfortunately declined the job offer because it was not lucrative enough to justify making the move to LA area. I will probably now follow my plan B of working 4 1/2 more years then retiring and get a place in the Destin, Florida panhandle area. Me and my girlfriend are going down there is 3 weeks and will check out some properties while vacationing. Thanks again fellow getbiggers!
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First off, thank you to everyone that gave great advice and information. I took a lot of it into consideration when making my decision today. I unfortunately declined the job offer because it was not lucrative enough to justify making the move to LA area. I will probably now follow my plan B of working 4 1/2 more years then retiring and get a place in the Destin, Florida panhandle area. Me and my girlfriend are going down there is 3 weeks and will check out some properties while vacationing. Thanks again fellow getbiggers!
I've turned down a few job offers in my career too. It's very flattering to be in demand and get a lucrative job offer, but you gotta go with your gut feelings. Good luck GR.
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I've turned down a few job offers in my career too. It's very flattering to be in demand and get a lucrative job offer, but you gotta go with your gut feelings. Good luck GR.
Thank you sir. Your input was especially helpful.
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Last week was my 25th anniversary in SoCA. I lived in Long Beach, Newport Beach, and now the Inland Empire. Even 10 years ago I could drive to Hollywood from the IE in 90-120 minutes; now it’s 2.5 hours at least. Driving back is 3-4 hours, and I’m driving 95 miles each way. CalTrans adds lanes, but traffic only gets worse.
The state has so much natural beauty, but you pay a price in terms of commuting and taxes (including gas). If politics matter, be aware the state and LA are as progressive as progressives get.
I'm in my Birkenstocks and shorts everyday thanks to this amazing weather.
There are bad drivers everywhere, but there are more drivers here than anywhere in the US, so there are more bad drivers, period. Tailgating, lane changes with no signal, driving in the no.1 lane slower than traffic, etc.
If you have a minimal commute and decent digs, it could work for you. There are 88 cities in all of LA County, so perhaps you could find a place that allows you to use the rail to commute.
Great post and great perspective
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Great post and great perspective
I know. The insight everyone gave was incredible.
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I know. The insight everyone gave was incredible.
I'd say chances are, you made a wise decision. If you are going to retire in a few years, best not to upset the applecart.
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I'd say chances are, you made a wise decision. If you are going to retire in a few years, best not to upset the applecart.
Yea, you are right prime. The only thing is I have a horribly screwed up back and the thought of not spending another winter in the Midwest sounded like heaven. But I just have to suffer through 4 or 5 more and then say goodbye to snow and ice.
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So no chaos/gym**rat lunch date? Damn.
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So no chaos/gym**rat lunch date? Damn.
Come on.... Chaos - heading to the 2017 Fit Expo Anaheim this Saturday...
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Yea, you are right prime. The only thing is I have a horribly screwed up back and the thought of not spending another winter in the Midwest sounded like heaven. But I just have to suffer through 4 or 5 more and then say goodbye to snow and ice.
I can't feel your pain, but you've obviously been living with it for awhile. If you made it this long, a couple of more years should be possible. In the meantime, treat yourself to a holiday break and travel somewhere warm and dry for a couple of weeks each winter. Give red light therapy a try. https://www.tanrepublic.com/services/led-red-light-therapy/ (https://www.tanrepublic.com/services/led-red-light-therapy/) If nothing else, it will make you feel better. Sensible tanning can also provide improved mood benefits as can vitamin D.
If we Oregonians are lucky, we'll have decent weather at least through September. According to the Farmer's Almanac, it's supposed to be unusually cold here this winter. add the never ending rain and I too am probably in for a miserable winter with my degenerative disk disease and arthritic joints. I'll be doing a lot of red light therapy, that's for sure. Maybe I'll take a trip to Palm Springs for some relief too. What I won't do is medicate the discomfort away. Hate, hate, hate pain meds.
-Been retired for several years now. Retirement rocks! It's worth the sacrifices it takes to get to this point.
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So no chaos/gym**rat lunch date? Damn.
I will still be making the occasional week trip out the to support them. I will PM ahead of time. Thank you for all the input chaos!
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I can't feel your pain, but you've obviously been living with it for awhile. If you made it this long, a couple of more years should be possible. In the meantime, treat yourself to a holiday break and travel somewhere warm and dry for a couple of weeks each winter. Give red light therapy a try. https://www.tanrepublic.com/services/led-red-light-therapy/ (https://www.tanrepublic.com/services/led-red-light-therapy/) If nothing else, it will make you feel better. Sensible tanning can also provide improved mood benefits as can vitamin D.
If we Oregonians are lucky, we'll have decent weather at least through September. According to the Farmer's Almanac, it's supposed to be unusually cold here this winter. add the never ending rain and I too am probably in for a miserable winter with my degenerative disk disease and arthritic joints. I'll be doing a lot of red light therapy, that's for sure. Maybe I'll take a trip to Palm Springs for some relief too. What I won't do is medicate the discomfort away. Hate, hate, hate pain meds.
-Been retired for several years now. Retirement rocks! It's worth the sacrifices it takes to get to this point.
There are no red light therapy bed locations around me it appears. There are a few red light districs though. I could get some relief there! ;D
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First off, thank you to everyone that gave great advice and information. I took a lot of it into consideration when making my decision today. I unfortunately declined the job offer because it was not lucrative enough to justify making the move to LA area. I will probably now follow my plan B of working 4 1/2 more years then retiring and get a place in the Destin, Florida panhandle area. Me and my girlfriend are going down there is 3 weeks and will check out some properties while vacationing. Thanks again fellow getbiggers!
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There are no red light therapy bed locations around me it appears. There are a few red light districs though. I could get some relief there! ;D
Of course. Red light districts should brighten your spirits. ;D
Tanning beds also help with the winter doldrums.
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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ok. ???
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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, ok. ???
I wouldn't worry mate, lifes failures tend to be overly sceptical and critical of others successes.
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Not reading 9 pages but can imagine little worse than being surrounded by urban sprawl and interacting with city folk all day.
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Do it, best state there is. There's a reason why it's so exspensive.
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Do it, best state there is. There's a reason why it's so exspensive.
Thanks for the advice POB but I had to decline. There will be more opportunities come up.
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I wouldn't worry mate, lifes failures tend to be overly sceptical and critical of others successes.
Nicely put! ;)
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I have been in Orange County near Anaheim for about 5 months now. I came from Tacoma which is just south of Seattle. The non stop perfect weather is a life changer for me. People are actually pretty happy in general and yes Rent/Homes is outrageous but everything else is reasonable like gas and groceries. I literally am surrounded by some amazing beaches to the west "Venice/ Santa Monica" and south "Huntington, Laguna" . It's crowded but doesn't seem to bother me in the least.
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I travel to Seattle 3-4 times a year. The cost of living there is much closer to the cost of living in LA than the Midwest is, much closer. This process really made me appreciate what I have here even more. But as I mentioned before, when that -20 wind chill, ice and snow comes this winter my ass will be black and blue from kicking it for not making the move.
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My grandparents lived in Monticello, IN. They were humble folks who did nothing more extraordinary than contentedly live a modest life. There's something to be said for that, and for being in a place where others are doing the same.
I would not move from Indiana to some megalopolis. Cities are for visiting, not living in. You want a beach, go to Lake Shafer.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic because grandpa let me pilot the Shafer Queen.
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My grandparents lived in Monticello, IN. They were humble folks who did nothing more extraordinary than contentedly live a modest life. There's something to be said for that, and for being in a place where others are doing the same.
I would not move from Indiana to some megalopolis. Cities are for visiting, not living in. You want a beach, go to Lake Shafer.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic because grandpa let me pilot the Shafer Queen.
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Thought you were from Australia?
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Born in WI and grew up in NJ. Left the US in '96 for Europe and been living in Aus since '99.
"You've come far, pilgrim!"
"Feels far."
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I have been in Orange County near Anaheim for about 5 months now. I came from Tacoma which is just south of Seattle. The non stop perfect weather is a life changer for me. People are actually pretty happy in general and yes Rent/Homes is outrageous but everything else is reasonable like gas and groceries. I literally am surrounded by some amazing beaches to the west "Venice/ Santa Monica" and south "Huntington, Laguna" . It's crowded but doesn't seem to bother me in the least.
Venice, Santa Monica beaches are garbage, stick with laguna, Newport, Huntington
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My grandparents lived in Monticello, IN. They were humble folks who did nothing more extraordinary than contentedly live a modest life. There's something to be said for that, and for being in a place where others are doing the same.
I would not move from Indiana to some megalopolis. Cities are for visiting, not living in. You want a beach, go to Lake Shafer.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic because grandpa let me pilot the Shafer Queen.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-waymarking-images/4e68446d-376e-48cd-9754-3c9319dd189d_d.jpg)
If I'd had the opportunity to pilot the Shafer Queen with my grandpa, nothing could have pried me from hometown Indiana. My wife and I always dreamed of having a small farm in Michigan near Albion, where I have considerable family heritage. Unfortunately, we never made that happen. Portland, Oregon was as far as we got from the craziness of L.A. The compromise mostly worked. We had a good life here.
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So if LA isn't so perfect where is considered the best place to live in the US?
I don't like the state corporate or personal taxes here in California and am thinking of trying out CO or Utah for fresh air, less political correctness, and room enough to buy a ranch.
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If I'd had the opportunity to pilot the Shafer Queen with my grandpa, nothing could have pried me from hometown Indiana. My wife and I always dreamed of having a small farm in Michigan near Albion, where I have considerable family heritage. Unfortunately, we never made that happen. Portland, Oregon was as far as we got from the craziness of L.A. The compromise mostly worked. We had a good life here.
You seem to have had a happy life and provided well for your family. Can't believe you're gay
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You seem to have had a happy life and provided well for your family. Can't believe you're gay
:o. ;D
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You seem to have had a happy life and provided well for your family. Can't believe you're gay
Being bisexual has been sometimes difficult and complicated. Overall, my life has been good though.
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Being bisexual has been sometimes difficult and complicated. Overall, my life has been good though.
Prime, you may have answered this before and no disrespect intended, did your late wife know?
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So if LA isn't so perfect where is considered the best place to live in the US?
I don't like the state corporate or personal taxes here in California and am thinking of trying out CO or Utah for fresh air, less political correctness, and room enough to buy a ranch.
Birmingham Alabama
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Prime, you may have answered this before and no disrespect intended, did your late wife know?
We had no secrets, either before or after we married. Although, knowledge is not acceptance. We were rebellious, naive, in love and believed anything was possible. Our deep bond kept us together through the many tough times. Did either of us ever have regrets? Sure we did, but they were never big enough to end our relationship.
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Under $400k?... in da hood maybe. More like 600-700k. Better to stay mobile and rent instead.
The job might not work out.
In 2005 I almost took a job in the Downey/South Gate area, but decided against it. Glad I did, the company got acquired in 2009 and eventually laid-off all the employees.
There are nice places to live in LA, but they are VERY expensive. I've visited LA many times and know many people who currently live there. Believe me, you do not want to live near any of the ghetto areas.
I lived in San Diego for 10 years and I loved it. Even though I hate the leftist politics/attitudes, I'll probably move back when I retire.
Sam Diego wasn't slow for you? I always got that weird hippy vibe out there but the beaches are beautiful and the women are great.
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My grandparents lived in Monticello, IN. They were humble folks who did nothing more extraordinary than contentedly live a modest life. There's something to be said for that, and for being in a place where others are doing the same.
I would not move from Indiana to some megalopolis. Cities are for visiting, not living in. You want a beach, go to Lake Shafer.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic because grandpa let me pilot the Shafer Queen.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-waymarking-images/4e68446d-376e-48cd-9754-3c9319dd189d_d.jpg)
don't worry bro, i wouldn't want this fate to happen to you as you are a good dude
was just inspired by the pic you posted above to dig up this tune
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My grandparents lived in Monticello, IN. They were humble folks who did nothing more extraordinary than contentedly live a modest life. There's something to be said for that, and for being in a place where others are doing the same.
I would not move from Indiana to some megalopolis. Cities are for visiting, not living in. You want a beach, go to Lake Shafer.
Maybe I'm just nostalgic because grandpa let me pilot the Shafer Queen.
(https://s3.amazonaws.com/gs-waymarking-images/4e68446d-376e-48cd-9754-3c9319dd189d_d.jpg)
I have been to Lake Schafer several times. Very nice place to chill and check out those Midwestern ladies in their bikinis. :o I am actually relieved that I turned down that opportunity in LA. My girlfriend and I are heading to Sandestin, FL a week from Friday for 8 days. I will get my fix of the beach before the cold blast is upon us in a few months.
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Good man! City people live like damn rats. It was a one way ticket to miseryville.
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Sam Diego wasn't slow for you? I always got that weird hippy vibe out there but the beaches are beautiful and the women are great.
Slow?... I guess it's slower than LA. When I moved to SD there was an adjustment period because people were more laid back and relaxed... that was a huge difference from the East coast rat-race I was used to. I heard that SD is getting more like LA every year... more people, more traffic. People who move there must earn a very good living or they're rich... the cost of living is very high there.
There is a hippy vibe is almost every Cali coastal city. In SD the main place where 60's throwbacks seem to congregate is called 'Ocean Beach'. Lots of beach bums and surfer types there too.
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First off, thank you to everyone that gave great advice and information. I took a lot of it into consideration when making my decision today. I unfortunately declined the job offer because it was not lucrative enough to justify making the move to LA area. I will probably now follow my plan B of working 4 1/2 more years then retiring and get a place in the Destin, Florida panhandle area. Me and my girlfriend are going down there is 3 weeks and will check out some properties while vacationing. Thanks again fellow getbiggers!
Hey... As someone who just spent 3.5 years in California, I can totally relate. I just moved back to Florida (still with the same company though).
Aside from rent and overall cost of living. You have to factor in other things... At least for me I was also spending a lot of money travelling back to the east coast to visit family... There were a couple of "emergencies" that also requeired me to make the cross country trip a few more times than I would've liked to. Plus with two small kids it was a pain. California is beautiful, and I would consider moving back again but right now it was not the right time.
Sounds like you followed your gut. Good luck with the plan B. I'm sure it will work out for the best!
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Hey... As someone who just spent 3.5 years in California, I can totally relate. I just moved back to Florida (still with the same company though).
Aside from rent and overall cost of living. You have to factor in other things... At least for me I was also spending a lot of money travelling back to the east coast to visit family... There were a couple of "emergencies" that also requeired me to make the cross country trip a few more times than I would've liked to. Plus with two small kids it was a pain. California is beautiful, and I would consider moving back again but right now it was not the right time.
Sounds like you followed your gut. Good luck with the plan B. I'm sure it will work out for the best!
Ach, I'm willing to bet that Florida is as close as you can get to California, anyway. You know you aren't missing much.
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If he's natural, then Rich Piano was faking his coma
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Hey... As someone who just spent 3.5 years in California, I can totally relate. I just moved back to Florida (still with the same company though).
Aside from rent and overall cost of living. You have to factor in other things... At least for me I was also spending a lot of money travelling back to the east coast to visit family... There were a couple of "emergencies" that also requeired me to make the cross country trip a few more times than I would've liked to. Plus with two small kids it was a pain. California is beautiful, and I would consider moving back again but right now it was not the right time.
Sounds like you followed your gut. Good luck with the plan B. I'm sure it will work out for the best!
Thanks BIG ACH! The timing for this offer was pretty good. I was managing my mom's life basically for the last year and she passed away June 20th. The offer came around 6 weeks or so later. She was the only thing that would have kept me from leaving. Damn I miss her. Anyway, it is just me and my girlfriend now so we are pretty free to go if either another opportunity comes around or I wait for retirement. As I mentioned a few times, when winter hits I will have regrets. But it was the right decision.
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Sam Diego wasn't slow for you? I always got that weird hippy vibe out there but the beaches are beautiful and the women are great.
Hippies still exist, who knew? Did you mean laid back?
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Living in LA ???, hmmm no way Jose.
On Hawaii , yeah. 8)
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Living in LA ???, hmmm no way Jose.
On Hawaii , yeah. 8)
I recently spoke to a woman who visits Hawaii every year. Since Hawaii became an American state, Hawaii isn't the Hawaii anymore it used to be.
The same will prob happen to Hong Kong after the Chinese inquisition.
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I recently spoke to a woman who visits Hawaii every year. Since Hawaii became an American state, Hawaii isn't the Hawaii anymore it used to be.
The same will prob happen to Hong Kong after the Chinese inquisition.
Big island is fine, Honolulu nah ...........
Climate , hell yeah ............
Fresh coffee , superb.....
Surf 8)
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Big island is fine, Honolulu nah ...........
Climate , hell yeah ............
Fresh coffee , superb.....
Surf 8)
It can't be a bad place, but it would be better when they remained independent
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Living in LA ???, hmmm no way Jose.
On Hawaii , yeah. 8)
Isn't Hawaii's cost of living even higher than LA's? I have never been to Hawaii.
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Isn't Hawaii's cost of living even higher than LA's? I have never been to Hawaii.
Ridiculously high, but lovely place to vacation. Maui & Kauai favs
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Ridiculously high, but lovely place to vacation. Maui & Kauai favs
Cheaper than Tahiti,Bora Bora or Morea ............
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I recently spoke to a woman who visits Hawaii every year. Since Hawaii became an American state, Hawaii isn't the Hawaii anymore it used to be.
The same will prob happen to Hong Kong after the Chinese inquisition.
iron cross said on Hawaii which means the island of Hawaii not anywhere in Hawaii. I've lived on Maui and currently live in east Oahu. I visit Hawaii (the island) and it is my favorite part of the islands... especially the Hilo side.
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iron cross said on Hawaii which means the island of Hawaii not anywhere in Hawaii. I've lived on Maui and currently live in east Oahu. I visit Hawaii (the island) and it is my favorite part of the islands... especially the Hilo side.
Damn that would be a nice place to live. Is there any affordable housing to be found around there? Meaning $400k or less.
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Damn that would be a nice place to live. Is there any affordable housing to be found around there? Meaning $400k or less.
You can get a house in Hilo for 400k. I'd love to retire there it is a really quiet place compared to Honolulu.
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The key to living in Hawaii as a white person is to realize you are an ethnic minority.
In other words, keep your mouth shut around strangers.
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The key to living in Hawaii as a white person is to realize you are an ethnic minority.
In other words, keep your mouth shut around strangers.
Damn, that is a nice little home. I could enjoy retirement living in that house. But I am white and don't normally keep my mouth shut lol. So I will probably end up in the bottom of a volcano.
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I recently spoke to a woman who visits Hawaii every year. Since Hawaii became an American state, Hawaii isn't the Hawaii anymore it used to be.
The same will prob happen to Hong Kong after the Chinese inquisition.
Many native Hawaiians are not fond of the "intruders" who've taken over their islands.
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Many native Hawaiians are not fond of the "intruders" who've taken over their islands.
well it was a military coup of a legitimate royal family.
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You can get a house in Hilo for 400k. I'd love to retire there it is a really quiet place compared to Honolulu.
does it come with electricity?
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does it come with electricity?
That's not a deal breaker, candles are cheap! ;D
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Ridiculously high, but lovely place to vacation. Maui & Kauai favs
It's very nice but even if money is no object I wouldn't live there
Vacation and visiting
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Many native Hawaiians are not fond of the "intruders" who've taken over their islands.
but they are not headhunting them are they, like in Compton?
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Many native Hawaiians are not fond of the "intruders" who've taken over their islands.
Tough titty. Tell them to take it up with their grandparents who voted overwhelmingly to become a US state.
As if they'd be better off with their indigenous culture of savagery and monarchy. We saved those idiots from themselves.
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Tough titty. Tell them to take it up with their grandparents who voted overwhelmingly to become a US state.
As if they'd be better off with their indigenous culture of savagery and monarchy. We saved those idiots from themselves.
We may have saved some who didn't want saving. Anyway, haven't you noticed that people tend to gripe about stuff, even people who are living off the system. A teenage black girl I once knew, would complain to me that my forefathers kept her ancestors as slaves. Really? What the heck has this to do with today? I hope she got over it at some point. What a miserable way to live.
Incidentally, she was right. Some of my forefathers owned plantations and kept slaves.
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So.Cal. for life!
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I used to live in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire Blvd. area). The city is an expensive place to live but there is a different spark to the city that other US cities don't have. But the grocery store prices are way higher than Houston.
I moved to Houston earlier this summer for a technical writer job after being laid off in LA. The job here was a contract position and since ended. But still interested in maybe moving back. It's a large decision to make.
There are a lot of good gyms if your also a bodybuilder.
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I used to live in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire Blvd. area). The city is an expensive place to live but there is a different spark to the city that other US cities don't have. But the grocery store prices are way higher than Houston.
I moved to Houston earlier this summer for a technical writer job after being laid off in LA. The job here was a contract position and since ended. But still interested in maybe moving back. It's a large decision to make.
There are a lot of good gyms if your also a bodybuilder.
If I wasn't so close to retirement I would have went ahead and given it a shot. But I would of had to work about 8-10 more years instead of 4 1/2. I travel to Houston 2-3x a year for work. Damn that humidity is brutal. Hopefully you did not occur damage from Harvey. Several of our buildings were affected there. 2 were a total loss.
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Tough titty. Tell them to take it up with their grandparents who voted overwhelmingly to become a US state.
As if they'd be better off with their indigenous culture of savagery and monarchy. We saved those idiots from themselves.
;D ;D
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Many native Hawaiians are not fond of the "intruders" who've taken over their islands.
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I am grateful to be in SoCal literally everyday at some point. I will just be driving and think god damn I sure am happy to be living here. I blame those damn long cloudy spells in Washington lol. If you like warm weather, fitness, the beach, and the "spotlight" So Cal is the place to be.