coming to l.a. with no degree

[ChrisHuxley]

gypsy, does it generally take a while to get a job through one of these temp agencies? again, thanks for all the info.

[mlwg1]

Originally Posted by gypsystar

If you get a roomate or live in a studio (check out places in the SF Valley - you can probably find something for about $1000/mo. there) you should be able to survive here on about $30,000. It will be tight, but it would be doable. Good luck!!

This is pretty much how I live. I'm a single student on fellowship so I probably have fewer expenses than most people, but I pay $1150/ mo for a studio in the Miracle Mile area (which I love so far!), utilities included. Considering you have money saved up, you'll already have leg up compared to how I started off. Good luck!

[bhcompy]

1150, jeez.. thats how much my 2bedroom cost in los alamitos

[gypsystar]

Originally Posted by ChrisHuxley

gypsy, does it generally take a while to get a job through one of these temp agencies? again, thanks for all the info.

I got pretty lucky with them when I first got here, but I had done pr for the studios while in Miami, so I already had a little experience. Just apply to all of the studio temp agencies, and make sure to check in once a week. Also, be friendly - if they like you, and you work hard at your assignments, you will get more opportunities.