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Considering a move to OC
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:28 am
Post subject: Considering a move to OC
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Hi- my husband and I are wanting to move out of the midwest in the next 12-18 months. One of the places we are considering is the LA/OC/San Diego area. I want some input from people familiar with the area. We are also taking a trip there in a few weeks to see if we like the area.
We are both professionals with master degrees, I am in biotech, he is in IT systems admin (meaning he can work in most industries) and in our late 20s, early 30s. We have no kids, and would estimate we would be making 120-140K/yr. I'm ok renting for a while, though we do have some equity currently to (eventually) put back into a house. We will not be moving until at least one of us has a job lined up.
So, what areas are particularly good places to see when we visit in a few weeks? I guess I'd like to see areas where there are lots of biotech jobs, and places that are still a little fun for young couples. I heard Huntington Beach was decent, and Irvine has good employment? I would want to live by my work.
Like I said, this is just one of the areas we are considering, though all of them have warm climates. I can't take many more winters!
thanks for the input!
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 8:34 am
Post subject: Re:Considering a move to OC
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Huntington Beach is nice, but it can lack a little in freeway access.
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:43 am
Post subject: Re:Considering a move to OC
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Orange County is filled with both biotech and IT employers. I would recommend you check out the Employment Development Division on the California web-site and you can get a list of companies under your specific field. If you are coming out here for a visit I would recommend staying somewhere around the Irvine area which is centrally located and then spend some time in Hungtington, Newport, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach all good for a younger couple. Everything is about no more then 1/2hr drive away.
With your salary, equity and stable jobs you'll do fine here just depends on your spending habits.
Need any recommendations don't hesitate to contact me direct.
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Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:43 pm
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When you first move out the Orange County, you may wish to live by your work inland. Some people fall in love with the beach and find themselves moving to Huntington, Newport, Laguna, Dana Point or San Clemente. Others are happy to spend their time in Irvine or Anaheim. It depends on what your interests are. Orange County is considered the second Silicon Valley in California as far as tech jobs go, so you'll do just fine here.
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