Moving to San Francisco without a job

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Aug 28th 2007, 2:39 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

I can't help with your questions but I want to wish you good luck.. I left home and moved abroad when I was 20 and I have no regrets, my life has been an adventure.. You have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.. London will be there should you decide to go back at some point

Aug 31st 2007, 1:22 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

There are plenty of jobs on the Bay Area - and plenty of mixers to meet people. Good luck and welcome to the area.

Aug 31st 2007, 2:06 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Will you be going to the Scottish Games this weekend.
Over 100 F in Pleasanton I hear.

http://www.caledonian.org/

Cheers

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Aug 31st 2007, 3:39 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Quote:

Originally Posted by surly

Will you be going to the Scottish Games this weekend.
Over 100 F in Pleasanton I hear.

http://www.caledonian.org/

Cheers

Heck I had no idea that was on I am going to have a nose.

FYI Anyone that does not know! the Bay Bridge is closed 8pm Friday to 5am Tuesday.

Aug 31st 2007, 4:21 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppy girl

Heck I had no idea that was on I am going to have a nose.

FYI Anyone that does not know! the Bay Bridge is closed 8pm Friday to 5am Tuesday.

BART runs to Pleasanton, how you would get from the station to the fairgrounds I have no idea. Maybe there's a bus.

Aug 31st 2007, 11:39 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Quote:

Originally Posted by surly

Will you be going to the Scottish Games this weekend.
Over 100 F in Pleasanton I hear.

http://www.caledonian.org/

Cheers

Thanks for that link...

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Aug 31st 2007, 1:28 pm

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Quote:

Originally Posted by surly

BART runs to Pleasanton, how you would get from the station to the fairgrounds I have no idea. Maybe there's a bus.

Well I would be coming in from central valley threw Tracy so for me no hitchs, a bit sad for the other folk on the other side.

Aug 31st 2007, 4:07 pm

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Quote:

Originally Posted by surly

BART runs to Pleasanton, how you would get from the station to the fairgrounds I have no idea. Maybe there's a bus.

I've not seen many buses around the fairground (although I've not really looked) - probably easier to jump in a taxi - there's a rank in the station parking lot.

Sep 1st 2007, 12:13 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

Yup - I shall be at the games!!!

Sep 10th 2007, 5:40 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

It depends on what part of Oakland.

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My friend's son and his wife live in Oakland...I think rentals are considerably less than SF city. They don't have a car but cycle a fair bit. They love the mild climate and laid back lifestyle...saying that they may be moving to Toronto!!

Sep 10th 2007, 5:43 am

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Re: Moving to San Francisco without a job

If you have dual citizenship, it will not be the factor that holds you back, it is more likely to be your skill set.

Try applying to smaller or startup companies as well not just the huge companies.

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Originally Posted by georgio

Hi,

This is my first post on here.

Just wondering if any of you can offer some advice / information / opinions on my situation.

I'm 24, a dual US/UK citizen, but I've lived in London since I was 7. I have a degree from UCL and have been working for 3 years for a large American firm in London. I've wanted to live & work in the US since I started, but my company are now saying they won't move me for a few more years.

I haven't been able to get another company to hire me from London, although I have applied to some. I've been rejected from most on the basis that it's easier for them to hire someone local.

So I have quit and will be moving to San Francisco in September. I have about $20k saved so that's not a big problem, plus I own a flat in London I will be letting out.

I am still a bit nervous it's all a huge mistake, but I am doing it anyway

Things I am still worried about are:
- finding a place to live (where in SF is good for someone like me?),
- getting a job (will anyone hire me for a well paid job? I am on £45k here, also is temping easy to come by in SF?),
- making friends (assume this will be easy if I get a flatshare and a job, but still nervous),

Anyway just thought I'd post this on here and see if anyone has any advice, thoughts, as it seems like a friendly community from the other posts. Are there any common mistakes people make, things I won't have thought of that could go wrong?