Move to Central LA or West LA?

[disgruntled la native]

Originally Posted by strikefirefall

I was actually looking into the Hollywood area for a room, but there's really only 1 security company in the area. Majority of the companies I found are on Wilshire Blvd. I didn't know until now that Wilshire Blvd was so far from Hollywood Blvd. Now I'm thinking about just looking for a place in West LA in the 90025 area. I've found a couple of affordable places in that area.

90025 is a good area. If you find a place in your range live there. Hollywood Blvd and Wilshire aren't that far but a little difficult to connect via public transit

[Gurbie]

Originally Posted by strikefirefall

I’m moving to LA in about a month and I’m trying to decide which area to move to. I’m moving from across the country without a job. I have enough money to cover 4-5 months worth of rent and food as long as the rent, including utilities is below $800. I’ve seen a lot of ads on Craigslist looking for roommates at that price. I’m a recent college graduate but I don’t really have any work experience, except for a summer job I did 3 years.

I’m moving to work in the music industry and plan to take some weekend classes and look for internships. I’m in the process of getting a guard card so I can work security since the field is always hiring. I’m basically wondering if the Westside would be better, or would Central LA (Hollywood area) be better?

I’ve spoken to a couple security companies along with staffing agencies that asked me to call them back for an interview once I actually moved, so I was planning to do that. I’ve gotten about 10-15 calls over the past 2 months for an interview at a bunch of other companies, but none of them were willing to do an over the phone interview. So before I moved, I’d actually have 4-8 interviews set up, but I wasn’t sure exactly which area would be better to live in. I’m not worried about nightlife or entertainment since that’s not my focus right now. I just want somewhere safe and near the bus.

All suggestions are appreciated.

The problem with getting a job as a security guard is you have very little say as to where they post you. Those companies compete for clients all over the place. Close-in, cozy gigs go to the people with seniority. You might be told to take a midnight shift guarding a warehouse in Lancaster. Most guard companies won't hire anyone without a valid license and a dependable car, for that reason.

Instead of becoming a security guard, look for a job near where you wind up living, one where you can bike or bus to, fast-food, janitorial, whatever is available.

Good luck!

[strikefirefall]

I just found a living room for around $680 in the 90024 area about a 1 mile from Westwood Village. It's on Ohio Ave and is only 2 blocks from Westwood Blvd. I actually got a response from a security company in the area telling me to call them when I get in the city to arrange an interview.

[strikefirefall]

Originally Posted by Gurbie

The problem with getting a job as a security guard is you have very little say as to where they post you. Those companies compete for clients all over the place. Close-in, cozy gigs go to the people with seniority. You might be told to take a midnight shift guarding a warehouse in Lancaster. Most guard companies won't hire anyone without a valid license and a dependable car, for that reason.

Instead of becoming a security guard, look for a job near where you wind up living, one where you can bike or bus to, fast-food, janitorial, whatever is available.

Good luck!

I don't really care when or where I work as long as I can get there by a bus. With the wages they pay, I think it's ridiculous for them to think most people can afford a car. Plus I'm only doing security so I can land interviews before I move. I have every intention to look for better jobs once I move.

[Gurbie]

Originally Posted by strikefirefall

I don't really care when or where I work as long as I can get there by a bus. With the wages they pay, I think it's ridiculous for them to think most people can afford a car. Plus I'm only doing security so I can land interviews before I move. I have every intention to look for better jobs once I move.

The guard companies ( or any other minimum wage employers) don't CARE if you can afford a car or not. They DO care that you show up for work.

Again, good luck.

[54h4j645jj35]

Originally Posted by disgruntled la native

90025 is a good area. If you find a place in your range live there. Hollywood Blvd and Wilshire aren't that far but a little difficult to connect via public transit

got to wait for that subway to the sea.

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Originally Posted by strikefirefall

I don't really care when or where I work as long as I can get there by a bus. With the wages they pay, I think it's ridiculous for them to think most people can afford a car. Plus I'm only doing security so I can land interviews before I move. I have every intention to look for better jobs once I move.

That's just how it is these days. Employers expect the world of you, even if you're only making minimum wage.

[strikefirefall]

I'm gonna set up some appointments with regular staffing agencies anyway. I plan to cover all my bases before I move.