Wanting to Move to San Diego - Page 3 - City-Data Forum

moved · 01-05-2011, 02:16 PM

I'd like to be NOT collecting, I prefer to work full time.

beachbabie · 01-06-2011, 11:09 AM

Thanks loveautumn. Finance/Accounting is exactly the kind of work my husband and I are looking for. Do you have an recommendations on how to go about applying for these jobs? I have tried directly applying to some of them, but none of them seem to go anywhere (again, probably because we don't live in the area). I have never used a headhunter, but do you have any suggestions as to who to use? Thanks again for your help! The negative comments continue to pour in so it's always nice to get positive feedback.

shmoov_groovzsd · 01-06-2011, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by beachbabie

Thanks loveautumn. Finance/Accounting is exactly the kind of work my husband and I are looking for. Do you have an recommendations on how to go about applying for these jobs? I have tried directly applying to some of them, but none of them seem to go anywhere (again, probably because we don't live in the area). I have never used a headhunter, but do you have any suggestions as to who to use? Thanks again for your help! The negative comments continue to pour in so it's always nice to get positive feedback.

Applying via the internet directly to any company is probably the biggest needle in the haystack these days. The software that is used in filtering resumes varies from company to company and "knowing" what the keywords are can be difficult to nail down. You can probably find other ways to use your time to be as resourceful as you can be.

Here are some ideas:

Is there anyone that you might know via facebook, linkedin? If you really dont know anyone here or at least have some alma mater network that you can utilize, then you may want to look for a reputable headhunter or a very good temp agency that specializes in your field. Some of these temps agencies are actually quite good and I have seen many of my former co-workers lead to permanent positions (I am a cell phone engineer). Searching via Google I am sure will yield some fair results. Some of my friends have said that craigslist has ads from these temp agencies. If the position you are looking for is not there, then at least you can who the agency is that listed it and inquire.

I would also be wary of any services which require payment upfront while promising the world for finding you a job. I have seen a number of these popping up here and there over the past few years.

loveautumn · 01-06-2011, 01:39 PM

I agree with smoov....unfortunately I don' know of any headhunters but you can search the internet and just interview them, see what they have to say. Of course, alot of jobs are found word of mouth...people "here" know somebody 'there", and that's how they get in...San Diego is very much that way. You have to just keep at it, and if you get an offer, take it. Don't turn down anything that will get you here, if you want it that bad. The poster that turned down an $80K job made a mistake, if he really wanted to get here, IMO. Almost everybody takes a pay cut to come here, unless you are a scientist or such. Once you're here, then you can network, etc. and find something better. Moving here is risky because so many people want to live here and the competition is tough. But accounting/finance is one area where there seems to be some movement now.

OregonDuck · 01-06-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by loveautumn

You have to just keep at it, and if you get an offer, take it. Don't turn down anything that will get you here, if you want it that bad. The poster that turned down an $80K job made a mistake, if he really wanted to get here, IMO. Almost everybody takes a pay cut to come here, unless you are a scientist or such. Once you're here, then you can network, etc. and find something better.

I believe you are referring to me. If you read my post they wanted a 3 year commitment and the prospects for advancement were nil. The problem I seem to have is I am too ethical. I would not take a job that was a poor fit just to move to San Diego, especially if I would immediately have to look for a new position. True they could not force me to stay for 3 years, but taking the job would be like giving my word. That means something to me.

Also, I hate to sound like a blow hard, but 80K is just OK when you are the only earner for a family in Portland, I can imagine what it is like down there. Furthermore, be aware that taking such a major pay cut or title change could have drastic negative effects to your career. I have heard from colleagues that would not receive an offer from certain companies until their salary was verified so it is not like you can just lie. Some people assume that if you are willing to work for 80K at one place, or whatever the number may be, that is all it will take to net you.

loveautumn · 01-07-2011, 03:14 PM

I understand your position and your reasoning behind it, but my point was that $80k in SD is a darn good salary and families do live on that, but probably not at the lifestyle level you are used to in Portland. If a person/family really wants to move here, they are most likely going to have to take a pay cut in this economic environment, and take a lessor position for awhile. You might have to rethink what you are willing to do to live here or whether it is the right place for you. And if you're not in a hurry to move, you can certainly wait it out for the right job!