Should I take a job in Irvine and move to OC (from NY)?

[niknack888]

Don't do it. At least people in NYC are real - out here you will have to get some plastic surgery and fake tan to fit in (LOL)......I mean if you are not in to the whole $$$$ and what you drive, wear and have then you might find OC alright, however many OC people are very shallow and than can get very old. I am sure you are well grounded and wouldn't let the OC lifestyle change you.......either way if you decide I have respect for you in taking a chance and moving to a city where you don't really know anyone. Good luck!

[Lupe Medina]

Originally Posted by 2for3triplecheez

I'm currently deciding between two job offers. One is in Irvine and the other is in New York (Manhattan).

Southern California intrigues me because of the weather. To be honest, I am sick of the weather here in the Northeast. However, I have family and friends here. I do not know anyone in Orange County. I have a few friends in LA from when I used to work there a couple years ago. I remember the weather in west LA being extremely pleasant, and I was thrilled with all the stuff to do there. I hated being stuck in traffic. New York is dirty and the people are rude, but I enjoy the convenience and having the option of public transportation (not to mention places being open until really late at night).

I am 26 and single. I imagine that my salary from the Irvine job will allow me to live a comfortable single lifestyle in Orange County, especially since I do not have a family to take care of. On the other hand, the salary offered by the position in New York is about 30% more. I could probably save money by living in New Jersey (areas like Hoboken or Newport in Jersey City) and commuting to Manhattan. The hours will be much worse in New York, probably by about 20-25% a year. The dilemma is that, working in New York, I probably won't have the time or energy to enjoy all that the city has to offer; in Orange County I would have much more free time on my hands, but have fewer things to do and fewer people to spend the time with. As a kid, I grew up in suburbia, but I've spent most of my adult life in big cities.

If I were to take the position in Irvine, where should I live? I'm not a big fan of commuting more than 30 minutes each way, and I hate being stuck in traffic (although I do enjoy singing while I drive). I'd like to be close to where younger professionals live and go out. Not sure how close I want to be to the beach, since I don't surf. I guess I wouldn't mind being close to it.

Fist you must set a budget for your home mortgage payment to establish your price range.
Ones you have a price range then you could contact a Realtors web site to search for homes. Irvine is a great place to live but what’s most important is your job location. There are other cities in Orange County that must be considering base on your budget. Making friends would not be as difficult as you might think. People in Orange County could be very friendly and the quality of life that you are searching could be found here. There is plenty of great location for entertaining and fantastic restaurants just waiting for you.
Visit www.homesbyarea.com to search for homes in Orange County

[tew]

Hell no, dont move to Irvine.

[garrett21]

Stay In NY. Irvine is the most cookie-cutter place on the planet.

I got in trouble for bending over to tie my shoe... and the cop thought I was trying to be vulgar. True story.

I love Manhattan, though, so my advice would be to stay.

[dr.poormann]

hey if your thinking about moving to oc have you considered aliso viejo . just thought i would as , because my wife and i are thinking about selling our house and moving to AZ

[LAMelanie]

OP. I did not notice where you are coming from, but east coast transplants often have trouble here in Orange County. Even if you moved to and worked in L.A. you would likely have challenges. The attitude is a lot different here. It sounds minor, but actually something major to consider. If you are originally from the east coast you are best off on that end of the country.