Is it really so expensive to live in CA? Am I naive for thinking otherwise? (Ontario: oceanfront, apartments)

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

I've told people I have money saved up for a house and for some reason they always assume I'm either a hooker or stripper.... especially when they find out I'm from California.

And I DO know a stripper and she makes SOOOO much money. She owns 3 houses in 3 states and this recession won't touch her. It's tempting, but nah

the recession won't touch her, pun or what? I couldn't resist that one.

Nita

yes, if people are willing to make sacrafices and especially are very young it is amazing how much one can accumulate. The problem, too many of us didn't use our heads when we were your age, me included!!!

[vegaspilgrim]

Originally Posted by StarshipPoopers1

Am I missing something and being naive? Or am I just used to these costs since I'm a heavily taxed Canadian? I would hate to leave everything in Canada behind when I am quite confident that I could get a good paying job in Toronto or Vancouver, only to find that I didn't have too much expendable income in CA.

Yeah, you are missing something. First you're going to have to find a company who is willing to sponsor you to be eligible to work in the US. I'm sure it's an easier process being from Canada than other countries, but I wouldn't get your hopes up either, it's an extremely difficult and often unfair process. Assuming you can get a work visa AND get a job offer with a California company, be hired directly out of college (it happens, but the general rule is your employment opportunities right out of college is usually dependent on who recruits from campus), AND get that salary level you mentioned earlier, than yes... you won't have anything to worry about when it comes to living in California.

[City Boy]

Originally Posted by cuteazz1

You have no idea what you speak of.This shows me that your "business" is fake.Everyone does not take a job for the money..and if you really employed nurses you would know that pay depends on enviornment/specialty/location....

Do they have a ignore button on this forum?

I'm done with you.

LOL yeah California Pacific Medical Center is "Fake" you're an idiot, Southern California is not Arkansas. Ignore me please.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by City Boy

LOL yeah California Pacific Medical Center is "Fake" you're an idiot, Southern California is not Arkansas. Ignore me please.

Hey, City Boy, don't pick on AR, I live here, but was born and raised in California...I am on your side on this one.

I can add, not everyone in AR is an idiot and the nurses do make good money...


Nita

[City Boy]

Originally Posted by nmnita

Hey, City Boy, don't pick on AR, I live here, but was born and raised in California...I am on your side on this one.

I can add, not everyone in AR is an idiot and the nurses do make good money...


Nita

LOL, Oh no attack on Arkansas I was just pointing out that Salaries go with cost of living. Southern California is still California and still expensive.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by City Boy

LOL, Oh no attack on Arkansas I was just pointing out that Salaries go with cost of living. Southern California is still California and still expensive.

OK, you are right and you are excused....

NIta

[StarshipPoopers1]

Originally Posted by vegaspilgrim

Yeah, you are missing something. First you're going to have to find a company who is willing to sponsor you to be eligible to work in the US. I'm sure it's an easier process being from Canada than other countries, but I wouldn't get your hopes up either, it's an extremely difficult and often unfair process. Assuming you can get a work visa AND get a job offer with a California company, be hired directly out of college (it happens, but the general rule is your employment opportunities right out of college is usually dependent on who recruits from campus), AND get that salary level you mentioned earlier, than yes... you won't have anything to worry about when it comes to living in California.

I'll be the first to admit that I have done minimal research on exactly what is required to move to the US. I always assumed it was a matter of being accepted to the country, not needing a work visa. Aren't work visas for people who aren't planning on staying in the country? Like I said though, I haven't looked into that in too much detail since this would still be quite a ways away. I know a lot of people from my college get hired by companies in the US right out of college... It might not be CA but meh. I might not even go straight there.

Tonight I am finished all of my tests and projects, so I'll do some research.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by StarshipPoopers1

I'll be the first to admit that I have done minimal research on exactly what is required to move to the US. I always assumed it was a matter of being accepted to the country, not needing a work visa. Aren't work visas for people who aren't planning on staying in the country? Like I said though, I haven't looked into that in too much detail since this would still be quite a ways away. I know a lot of people from my college get hired by companies in the US right out of college... It might not be CA but meh. I might not even go straight there.

Tonight I am finished all of my tests and projects, so I'll do some research.

Not necessarily. Actually you will probably want to start with a work visa assuming you can get one and go from there.

Nita

[SOON2BNSURPRISE]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

I've told people I have money saved up for a house and for some reason they always assume I'm either a hooker or stripper.... especially when they find out I'm from California.

And I DO know a stripper and she makes SOOOO much money. She owns 3 houses in 3 states and this recession won't touch her. It's tempting, but nah

I also know a stripper that owns 3 homes in 3 states. She grew up near me in Port Hueneme. Maybe she is the same one. What are the odds? Then again maybe plenty of strippers are living a similar life. She can afford to live here in the state on what they get.

[JetJockey]

Originally Posted by SOON2BNSURPRISE

I also know a stripper that owns 3 homes in 3 states. She grew up near me in Port Hueneme. Maybe she is the same one. What are the odds? Then again maybe plenty of strippers are living a similar life. She can afford to live here in the state on what they get.

The one I'm talking about grew up in Idaho... she moved to California (Lancaster area) when she was young, which is how we met. That would be weird, though.

She works weekends in Vegas and occasionally does guest spots at strip clubs and clears six figures working less than 7 days a month.