Moving to LA

Post by **lordofduct** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:16 pm

Hey guys, so I'm moving to LA next week. Got me a job programming out there and I am all amped to get the hell out of Florida (though Cali is just another FL with mountains).

Wondering what to expect when I get there. Anyone here from the area?

Post by **HoboJoe** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:30 pm

He's making 45k a year! Yay!

Hope you get a good house and stuff, cause if your not comfortable at home it could ruin your experience. and that would blow.
Congrats on the job again though!

Post by **lordofduct** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:47 pm

I grew up in a house filled with people. When I was in 6th grade there was 8 of us in a 2 bedroom apartment. My bedroom was the closet (the small kind with the sliding doors... not a walk in). So comfortable to me is just a pillow to lay my head on.

Post by **elph** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:54 pm

Expect traffic like you've never seen before. I was driving down to visit my cousin in September and hit traffic at 3am. Go figure. Aside from that, it seems like a pretty cool place to live. Good luck to you!

Post by **vlame** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:35 am

keep your wallet in your front pocket is all i have to say. i travel to and fro alot my gf lives there. what city?

Post by **Doctor Fugue** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 12:59 am

I lived in Pasadena for a couple of years. I loved it. I commuted to downtown LA twice every day and the traffic isn't so bad as long as you expect it. I found drivers there to be pretty good, not too aggressive. Lots of stuff to see and do. Buy a nice car for sure, that's the only way to get around.

Post by **racketboy** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:31 am

What part of LA?
Either way, it is some of the worst traffic in the country.
Although, possibly not quite as much stop-and-go as the Bay Area.
LA is more of just frantic traffic.
I would also plan on renting for a while until you a really sure you want to stay.
Even though home prices are coming down, I think they still have a while to go.
Best of luck in your adventure!

Post by **ott0bot** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:42 am

There are tons of awesome vegetarian resturants in LA, if you're into that sorta thing. There's some really cool bars, thrift stores and flea markets. I really like the Melrose area around La Brea. But it's super crowded, people are generally pretty rude, and like most people said, the traffic is horrible. Fun place to visit, but hard to live there. Oh yeah, its expensive. It's like 12 bucks to see a movie, and unless you get lucky it cost to park too!!! you even have to pay to park at the damn mall....I don't know why you'd go there anyway. I don't mean to sound too negative, casue i do kinda like LA. Anyway....if you like food, lots of different culture, music, film, and art you'll probaby have some fun there.

Post by **DuBBaH** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 11:58 am

though Cali is just another FL with mountains

just got back from hollywood (was home for spring break)... i'm based in orange county though; and i must say in my opinion, cali isn't just another FL with mountains. waves, food, fashion, music, and medically legalized herbals are some thing just off the top of my head. good luck with your move

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Post by **lordofduct** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:36 pm

you people are scaring me.

uncomfortable, I can do it.
bad traffic, I used to drive tractor trailer... so what.

vegetarians, herbal medicines, Orange County... HELP!

Nah, it shouldn't be bad. Oh and Racket I'm working in Sherman Oaks.