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I have been a lurker on the forums for over a year and have been preparing to move to San Diego from the Mid-West for nearly 5 years. I have read all the posts about why to move or not to move, the cost of living, the weather, etc.
I have visited San Diego many times and I have quite a few friends who live there; in general I feel like I know the city pretty well (not as well as those who live there of course).
I began my job hunt from 2000 miles away about a year ago and have received 4 job offers, 2 of which I have currently and will be selecting 1 of them for my new job. I work in IT, but have average qualifications. I do interview well and it certainly hasn't been easy, but this brings me to the point of this post:
Have the vast majority of posters on this forum from San Diego become unemployed with a very negative outlook on life? It seems like everything I read is how it is impossible to find work in San Diego and you might as well give it up and forget moving to SD. Could it be this negative attitude that precludes some people from employment?
I'm not trying to judge or kick people when they are down. But certain posters seem to spend their days saying "Read the other posts, don't move here without 8 years of savings and 4 jobs" (hyperbole of course).
I just want to say to people, to be measured and practical, but you must also take risks. San Diego is a gorgeous, laid-back city that does have opportunities to succeed. Buying housing may be a hurdle and if that's your goal, you may want to look elsewhere. But if you simply wish to enjoy life in a beautiful place and especially if you live relatively meager as is.....don't give up.
When I am in SD with my wife, we are happy and we know it is the city for us on many different levels. I apologize for the long winded post, but please stay positive on these forums. Practicality is important, but so is living life.
Bob
Jacked this quote from another board...This poster is absolutely right. Never give up...and posters should stay positive on the forum...But you have to not be scared to take risk...
I am all for being positive but we also need to be realistic. Jobs are hard to come by and moving to Charlotte from wherever isn’t a smart idea if you don't have a job lined-up.
Not everyone has the same tolerance for risk. Personally, mine is pretty low. I would not consider moving to a new city without a job (or several dependable options), without family or support system in place, without substantial savings to cover the risk I am taking. I'm not the kind to chase the wind I guess.
Some of the situations people post here would keep me up at night. I think in this climate even those who can handle more risk understand just how great the risk is and are being even more cautious. Some people are still willing to jump over the ledge but most are proceeding with due caution.
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