Antihero

Hi

it would be Camarillo way at the moment...

Mic1

Nice area. Although we've not spent too much time in Camarillo, we always stop off there for a bite to eat and a look around when we're driving up from LA to Santa Barbara.

I've sent a PM.

Very exciting times ahead..........again, well done on making your decision.

ecpb1992

I realise this is a very late response and you may have already started making the move but thought I would chime in. We moved over to Orange County last year and the company I work for as a Sales Director offered me $100k salary + benefits + $50k achievable bonus +$15k moving costs and even then its still tough to put any money away here in South OC! We are a family of 3 and my husband runs his own business bringing in a similar amount and we have to pay for childcare for an 18month old - it is still TOUGH! When we talk to family back home they think its ridiculous that we earn way into 6 figures but the reality of cost of living in SoCal is something not many people really grasp until they make the move!! Make sure you over budget for everything - I always say a good rule is to write down the amount you 'think' you'll need to make this move then add another 30%. Either way, we love it here and it was absolutely worth the move!!

Hotscot

Indeed.
We're moving back there this summer. Mission Viejo/Laguna Hills etc..
(I used to live in Dana point so I know the area.)

ecpb1992

Hotscot

Where in Dana Point?
I was on Golden Lantern.

ecpb1992

Hotscot

Just down the road!
Cheers!

Jerseygirl

Rather than hijack an existing thread...I have moved JerseyRoyal’s post and subsequent replies into a new thread here...

Info on LA required

Havnfun

Hi Hotscot, have you considered Lake Forest? Have a look at any of the communities that belong to the Sun & Sail Club (Lake II Communities). It is a great community center with 9 tennis courts, pickleball, beach volleyball, basketball, fitness center, clubhouse, swimming pools, etc. The best part is the adult only pool & they set up a bar in the pool area every Sunday from May - September! Depending on which area you are in the HOA fees are as low as $88/month and if you are on the lake it is around $200/month as there are extra fees for the landscaping of all the green belts and front yards.

We lived in Mission Viejo when we first moved to California. It was a really nice area but we found it really hard to meet people.

Let me know if you are interested in more information, happy to send it your way.
Dawn

Hotscot

You lived in Mission Viejo then you moved next door to Lake Forest?
I don't think I have any need for 9 tennis courts and HOA fees.
Do you work for them?

MsElui

THIS. I strongly suspect that means you dont have to pay CONTRIBUTIONS but you want to be sure there are no copays, deductibles, coinsurance etc or you will find you end up paying the doctor some regardless of what you dont pay your employer,

Havnfun

Yes we moved about 6 miles away from our original house in Mission Viejo to Lake Forest.
No I don't work for them, I am a member as we live in the community. We really enjoy the amenities and I find a lot of people don't know that it even exists.
Good luck with your move this summer!

Antihero

Sorry all i havent replied in a while but life has been super busy.....so i have my L1 visa interview in august after the approved the paperwork. We are in process of packing up and looking for removal companies (which is a nightmare ) as i dont know which one to go for .

Communication with Rental places have been good , just need to get an apartment sorted . School can only be done when we are there !

its going to be a super busy couple of weeks to get ready for this move !!

Harveyspecter

Welcome to the club! We've all been there, done that. You'll be just fine and it will be completely worth it, good luck!