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Old 02-09-2009, 06:19 PM
 
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Me and my boyfriend are looking to move into the san deigo area in bout 4 to 5 months from Illinois. Mayjor change in scenery! But we are looking to find a good decent prices apartment. My boyfriend is hopefully looking to find a job with Construction, he does Carpentry and i work for starbucks so id be looking to find one close. does anyone have any good areas for us, and what is the monthly income young adults? Also i need a pet friendly place, i have a cat i just cant leave behind!
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Old 02-09-2009, 06:48 PM
 
Location: Encinitas
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I hate to be a party pooper here, but I can't think of a worse industry in San Diego currently than construction. The entire industry has virtually stopped functioning. Only the biggest, established companies and contractors are working. Thousands of people in the trades are struggling. Heck, even Starbucks is closing locations. Now, there's only 2 on every block where there used to be three. But seriously, you might want to take the current economic situation of San Diego and the country into consideration in planning your move. Good luck to you both.
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Old 02-10-2009, 03:41 AM
 
Location: San Diego, CA
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Construction is dead, dead, dead.
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:13 PM
 
Location: Holly Springs NC
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Me and my boyfriend are looking to move into the san deigo area in bout 4 to 5 months from Illinois. Mayjor change in scenery! But we are looking to find a good decent prices apartment. My boyfriend is hopefully looking to find a job with Construction, he does Carpentry and i work for starbucks so id be looking to find one close. does anyone have any good areas for us, and what is the monthly income young adults? Also i need a pet friendly place, i have a cat i just cant leave behind!

He might have a better chance at finding work in the few cities in the USA that haven't been affected by the real estate downturn. Raleigh NC is one of them (where I curently live) San Antonio TX is another one. Raleigh Apartments rent for about $400-$600 for a pretty nice one near the colleges. Looks like San Antonio is about the same. San Diego (nice areas anyway) will be much more expensive.
If these don't appeal to you I would seriously reconsider the move or seriously consider new occupations or you may find yourself in a really bad spot far away from home. Maybe move when things pick up again??? Sorry to say this but I think it is true.
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Old 02-11-2009, 10:55 PM
 
Location: Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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I second the above post. Raleigh NC would be a much better pick in this economy.
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Old 02-16-2009, 07:58 AM
 
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Decent apartments that aren't slums will run you in the neighborhood of 1500-1800/mo. Pets will be extra. Jobs don't pay all that well out there unless you are in biotech, medicine, or certain engineering fields. There are too many people who are there willing to pay the "perfect weather" discount to allow wages to be very high. Good luck to you, just be very aware of the environment you are putting yourselves in, very high unemployment and very high cost of living. If you are young and carefree, you might be able to make it work, but long term, you'll probably look elsewhere.
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:05 AM
 
Location: Bella Vista, Ark
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He might have a better chance at finding work in the few cities in the USA that haven't been affected by the real estate downturn. Raleigh NC is one of them (where I curently live) San Antonio TX is another one. Raleigh Apartments rent for about $400-$600 for a pretty nice one near the colleges. Looks like San Antonio is about the same. San Diego (nice areas anyway) will be much more expensive.
If these don't appeal to you I would seriously reconsider the move or seriously consider new occupations or you may find yourself in a really bad spot far away from home. Maybe move when things pick up again??? Sorry to say this but I think it is true.
I agree full heartedly, the last place I would consider moving if I were in construction would be California. As well as parts of Texas and NC the OP may want to think about Albuquerque, and some other areas in NM or even OK. These are states that have not been as affected.

Starbucks are closing like flies sticking to fly paper in the summer. Even without the downhill economy, it was just a matter of time before the trend would pass. Actually, if it were me, I think I would stay put for now.

Nita
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Old 02-16-2009, 01:37 PM
 
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hey guys I'm gonna be the one to say, go for it. Yeah, the economy is bad all over right now, but SD is always a city young people pick as one of their favorite places. Two things: Have around $8,000 saved up (or more) for deposits & such. Also, be sure your employer now will give you a great recommendation when the people out here give 'em a call. There is a good music scene , with bars/clubs all over featuring bands each night of the week- - enjoy & good luck
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Old 03-01-2009, 09:36 PM
 
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Me and my boyfriend are also from Illinois. I plan on attending SDSU Fall 2009 but the more I research, the more hesitant I am. My boyfriend is a motorcycle mechanic and I am really concerned about him getting a job when we move since its so bad right now. Anybody have any suggestions?
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Old 03-01-2009, 09:48 PM
 
Location: San Diego, Ca
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I have to agree with the majority here. Construction is at a standstill in most areas of California. And as Nita stated, Starbucks is dropping like flies all over. I would stay put or find areas that are still building. But any where you go; you'll need money saved up. And if I were you; I would have jobs lined up ahead before moving anywhere. Especially in these times.
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