Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
#91
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
How long have you been here?
Have you commuted through L.A. much? Avoided the potholes on the 405?
Used LAX much?
What about your tax rates? And the business fees?
What do you think of the city government and the way your taxes are spent?
How about corruption in the police force, in city hall, the crime rates, drug gangs, illegals etc..?
Corruption at the DWP.
Schools are a mess and sinking.
No serious plan for the drought.
The whole 5 corridor south of LA is so ugly/congested.
Billions being wasted on a substandard train.
I'm not being facetious but as a businessman and long time resident these are the issues which impact the quality of my life, and I find them lacking.
After 15 years I can't wait to close the door on LA.
I do love Orange County though, it's like night and day when you cross over. And the beach cities are gorgeous.
Last edited by Hotscot; Sep 17th 2014 at 12:51 am.
#92
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
I just moved to LA, been here nearly 2 months. I've had my major homesick-for-London moments, and I'm a double expat!!!!! (Born in cape town left at 18yrs, then another 18 years in London before moving here)
Actually we're in Santa Monica, which is nicer than LA I think, and slightly cooler and by the beach. Even though it's ROASTING right now.
My biggest issue is the driving, my OH hasn't put me on the insurance yet, we can only afford one car right now. But i'm feeling pretty stuck and missing my own life. As some previous poster said, CA is what you make it! I'm sure we'll feel settled soon (we don't even have our furniture yet!) but it will take TIME.
And yes I agree the cost of living is insane, grocery shopping is weird, it's way way too hot right now. But I still love it (even though I do miss my friends back home and the rain like crazy sometimes)
Actually we're in Santa Monica, which is nicer than LA I think, and slightly cooler and by the beach. Even though it's ROASTING right now.
My biggest issue is the driving, my OH hasn't put me on the insurance yet, we can only afford one car right now. But i'm feeling pretty stuck and missing my own life. As some previous poster said, CA is what you make it! I'm sure we'll feel settled soon (we don't even have our furniture yet!) but it will take TIME.
And yes I agree the cost of living is insane, grocery shopping is weird, it's way way too hot right now. But I still love it (even though I do miss my friends back home and the rain like crazy sometimes)
#93
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Joined: Jan 2008
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Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
I just moved to LA, been here nearly 2 months. I've had my major homesick-for-London moments, and I'm a double expat!!!!! (Born in cape town left at 18yrs, then another 18 years in London before moving here)
Actually we're in Santa Monica, which is nicer than LA I think, and slightly cooler and by the beach. Even though it's ROASTING right now.
My biggest issue is the driving, my OH hasn't put me on the insurance yet, we can only afford one car right now. But i'm feeling pretty stuck and missing my own life. As some previous poster said, CA is what you make it! I'm sure we'll feel settled soon (we don't even have our furniture yet!) but it will take TIME.
And yes I agree the cost of living is insane, grocery shopping is weird, it's way way too hot right now. But I still love it (even though I do miss my friends back home and the rain like crazy sometimes)
Actually we're in Santa Monica, which is nicer than LA I think, and slightly cooler and by the beach. Even though it's ROASTING right now.
My biggest issue is the driving, my OH hasn't put me on the insurance yet, we can only afford one car right now. But i'm feeling pretty stuck and missing my own life. As some previous poster said, CA is what you make it! I'm sure we'll feel settled soon (we don't even have our furniture yet!) but it will take TIME.
And yes I agree the cost of living is insane, grocery shopping is weird, it's way way too hot right now. But I still love it (even though I do miss my friends back home and the rain like crazy sometimes)
#95
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
REALLY?!?! i'm sure my OH said that my name was on the insurance policy - but crossed out with a big fat line - I will talk to him. It's driving me NUTSO not driving!
wow great news though!!!!!
wow great news though!!!!!
#96
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
Also speaking of living costs being insane, are we allowed to enter the CA state lottery? It's $171mil tonight!!! *wishfulthinking*
#97
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
They probably only enforce it on the big ones though.
#98
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Joined: Sep 2011
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 45
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
It does have some nice/cool parts like Malibu, Pasadena, Hollywood Hills etc
How long have you been here?
Have you commuted through L.A. much? Avoided the potholes on the 405?
Used LAX much?
What about your tax rates? And the business fees?
What do you think of the city government and the way your taxes are spent?
How about corruption in the police force, in city hall, the crime rates, drug gangs, illegals etc..?
Corruption at the DWP.
Schools are a mess and sinking.
No serious plan for the drought.
The whole 5 corridor south of LA is so ugly/congested.
Billions being wasted on a substandard train.
I'm not being facetious but as a businessman and long time resident these are the issues which impact the quality of my life, and I find them lacking.
After 15 years I can't wait to close the door on LA.
I do love Orange County though, it's like night and day when you cross over. And the beach cities are gorgeous.
How long have you been here?
Have you commuted through L.A. much? Avoided the potholes on the 405?
Used LAX much?
What about your tax rates? And the business fees?
What do you think of the city government and the way your taxes are spent?
How about corruption in the police force, in city hall, the crime rates, drug gangs, illegals etc..?
Corruption at the DWP.
Schools are a mess and sinking.
No serious plan for the drought.
The whole 5 corridor south of LA is so ugly/congested.
Billions being wasted on a substandard train.
I'm not being facetious but as a businessman and long time resident these are the issues which impact the quality of my life, and I find them lacking.
After 15 years I can't wait to close the door on LA.
I do love Orange County though, it's like night and day when you cross over. And the beach cities are gorgeous.
I've lived in Beachwood Canyon, Malibu and Brentwood, and commute to Santa Monica, and travel/explore most neighborhoods that I won't get shot in - DTLA, SGV, Pasadena, MDR, South Bay, Calabasas.
Sure, there are plenty of issues here in LA - but by and large, I feel most things are worth putting up with in terms of my quality of life. I guess it's apples and oranges. I actually find Orange County a little tedious for my liking. Newport and Laguna are fine but anywhere more than a mile inland becomes a dull and endless expanse of Spanish red-roofed McMansions and Lexus SUVs. Fine, but not exactly the epicenter of anything.
As for those nasty potholes, that's what I got an SUV for
#99
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#100
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
I'm not sure about the "P", ours only says "legal resident", i.e. excluding illegals.
#101
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
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#102
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Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,606
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
I'm just amazed you pulled the plug, you ask a question but its so vague, People need real info in order to help you and give you a reply, we cant spend hours posting our life stories with hope it may pertain to some info you need.
Plenty of people have moved here and plenty have moved back, I think you need a positive attitude to make it in the USA, without it you will be dead in the water.
Give it another shot and see how it goes, Good Luck.
Plenty of people have moved here and plenty have moved back, I think you need a positive attitude to make it in the USA, without it you will be dead in the water.
Give it another shot and see how it goes, Good Luck.
#103
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
Don't know if she ever came back and it's turned into a long thread...
#105
Re: Are You Happy You Made The Move To California?
You should be fine, just keep the card or a copy (or on your cell) in the car.