I have been looking for work for the last few months, here in LA unsuccessfully. I was thinking about moving elsewhere or just staying here.
Here are the places I am considering:
LAS VEGAS:
Pros:
-Can find some sort of work there (hopefully) in casinos or maybe in a non-gaming company doing programming work
-For the time being, can stay at my mom's place, but I can also find cheap places to rent.
-Can possibly go back to school part-time and maybe get another BS or even MS degree in computer science.
Cons:
-I know it has changed dramatically since I left in 1996 (was born and raised there), but I have the feeling that there is less to do there than here in CA.
-Not as many programming jobs (if any)
SAN DIEGO:
Pros:
-More technical work compared to Vegas
-Lots to do and see
-Rent prices are OK
Cons:
-Still lots of competition for any technical work out there
-Even if I look for work outside of programming, will I get any job that will cover rent, food, etc.?
LOS ANGELES:
Pros:
-I live here currently, so I don't have to move
-Lots of jobs (there's bound to be something I can do)
Cons:
-Not many entry-level programming jobs and all the other jobs I cannot make enough to cover rent & other expenses
-Commute (unless I get a position close to where I live/make enough money to move closer to work)
-Not really criticism of LA, but I just want a change in scenery
My feeling is that I would like to get some entry-level programming position. Of course, with conditions as they are right now, I should look for a job that just pays the bills and allows me to do what I want outside of work until those conditions change. I just want to get back to programming whether just learning and trying new things on my own or in the best-case scenario, actually having a programming job.
So far I'm deciding on going back home to Vegas although moving to San Diego is really appealing to me.
What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance for all your comments.
Here are the places I am considering:
LAS VEGAS:
Pros:
-Can find some sort of work there (hopefully) in casinos or maybe in a non-gaming company doing programming work
-For the time being, can stay at my mom's place, but I can also find cheap places to rent.
-Can possibly go back to school part-time and maybe get another BS or even MS degree in computer science.
Cons:
-I know it has changed dramatically since I left in 1996 (was born and raised there), but I have the feeling that there is less to do there than here in CA.
-Not as many programming jobs (if any)
SAN DIEGO:
Pros:
-More technical work compared to Vegas
-Lots to do and see
-Rent prices are OK
Cons:
-Still lots of competition for any technical work out there
-Even if I look for work outside of programming, will I get any job that will cover rent, food, etc.?
LOS ANGELES:
Pros:
-I live here currently, so I don't have to move
-Lots of jobs (there's bound to be something I can do)
Cons:
-Not many entry-level programming jobs and all the other jobs I cannot make enough to cover rent & other expenses
-Commute (unless I get a position close to where I live/make enough money to move closer to work)
-Not really criticism of LA, but I just want a change in scenery
My feeling is that I would like to get some entry-level programming position. Of course, with conditions as they are right now, I should look for a job that just pays the bills and allows me to do what I want outside of work until those conditions change. I just want to get back to programming whether just learning and trying new things on my own or in the best-case scenario, actually having a programming job.
So far I'm deciding on going back home to Vegas although moving to San Diego is really appealing to me.
What are your thoughts? Thanks in advance for all your comments.
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