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Author Topic: Living expenses in CA Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 08-04-2004 08:03 AM                     quote: me, the first time All I know is that the job is in the LA-area. quote: me again, yesterday I still don't know exactly where I'll be working. More details to come when I get them. If you must know, I'll be working for the same company I am now: Regal. But I don't know exactly where. As I've said twice already, I'll post the details just as soon as I get them.  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 08-04-2004 10:10 AM                     As someone who has spent a great deal of time in South Florida and Southern California, I would have to say it's a toss-up as far as choosing one or the other. I hope you plan on having a car; you will need one out there. NOTHING is close to ANYTHING. (There's that gag in Steve Martin's film "L.A. Story" where he drives to his next-door neighbor's house.) You could very well find yourself spending more on gas even though there may not be a huge difference in the cost per gallon. To answer your question, L.A. is noticeably more expensive when it comes to things like rent. The last time I lived out west, I did not know anybody who could afford to live alone. And, for some strange reason, none of the houses/apartments came with refrigerators. Another economic factor to consider is earnings potential. Be warned that there are TONS of out-of-work professionals/experts in film-related fields. It's an employer's market out there and the competition for good jobs (that pay decently) is tough. I had no perspective on this until I moved away. And then there's what I would call "chic tax." That's the cost of keeping oneself groomed and clothed to L.A. standards. One more thing: I don't know what your current living situation is but if you are presently living with parents and moving out on your own for the first time then you will notice an increase in living expenses. Seems obvious, doesn't it? I should be residing in Southern California (again) as of 8/16.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 08-04-2004 05:51 PM                  quote: Manny Knowles L.A. is noticeably more expensive when it comes to things like rent...I did not know anybody who could afford to live alone. Manny, perhaps you and Ken should live together. quote: Manny Knowles I should be residing in Southern California (again) as of 8/16. Cool! I should be residing in Texas as of 8/16. >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 08-04-2004 05:54 PM                     Why are you leaving? Does this have anything to do with us moving there? ...or did that "chic tax" get to be too much for you?  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 08-04-2004 07:44 PM                     Thanks for the advice, Manny. As far as the car goes, yes, I will have one. It is a requirement, as this is a traveling job. I don't have to pay for gas that is used for work. I've been living on my own (I've had roomates, but I'm not living with my parents) for about three years. Yes, it is more expensive! Groomed and clothed to LA standars? Hah! Who can afford that? To quote an old Citi Bank commercial, I'm a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy. I don't need no stinking fancy clothes!  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Fuentes Mmmm, Dr. Pepper! Posts: 1168 From: Corpus Christi, TX United States Registered: Jan 2004 posted 08-04-2004 07:49 PM                     Congrats on the new job!! Get me one too, so I can move to Cali. There's just not enough room in Texas for me and a COOTZILLA!!  |  IP: Logged Ken Lackner Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1907 From: Atlanta, GA, USA Registered: Sep 2001 posted 08-04-2004 08:30 PM                     A what??  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Fuentes Mmmm, Dr. Pepper! Posts: 1168 From: Corpus Christi, TX United States Registered: Jan 2004 posted 08-04-2004 08:35 PM                     quote: Ken Lackner A what?? Phil.  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 08-04-2004 08:53 PM                  What? >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Adam Martin I'm not even gonna point out the irony. Posts: 3686 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 08-04-2004 08:56 PM                     Where?  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Fuentes Mmmm, Dr. Pepper! Posts: 1168 From: Corpus Christi, TX United States Registered: Jan 2004 posted 08-04-2004 10:02 PM                     Why?  |  IP: Logged Adam Martin I'm not even gonna point out the irony. Posts: 3686 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Nov 2000 posted 08-04-2004 10:10 PM                     Because it feels good. Doy!  |  IP: Logged Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 08-04-2004 10:15 PM                     You think Cootzilla feels good???  |  IP: Logged Phil Hill I love my cootie bug Posts: 7595 From: Hollywood, CA USA Registered: Mar 2000 posted 08-04-2004 10:46 PM                  Not that I personally know Cootzilla, but I'm sure he ALWAYS feels very good... especially with his hands. >>> Phil  |  IP: Logged Manny Knowles "What are these things and WHY are they BLUE???" Posts: 4247 From: Bloomington, IN, USA Registered: Feb 2002 posted 08-04-2004 11:01 PM                     Presented in Feelarama!!!  |  IP: Logged

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