How much money should you have saved before moving to Los Angeles?
Best advice, STAY HOME, and go to college to learn a REAL marketable skill. There is NOTHING for teenagers in California. You would just be two more faces among the LITERALLY million wannabes already here, and more get off the bus every day. Moving to California ONLY means you moved to California. It will NOT do anything at advance your "dream". So you want to work in the entertainment industry. Step one: Google the phrase: "Casting Couch" That may be how any interview will go.. Here is the flaw in your plan. California is one of the MOST expensive states to live in, AND it has the 2d HIGHEST unemployment rate in the country. Rent for a modest studio would be $1000 a month, and roommates would REQUIRE a 2 bedroom apartment. NO landlord will rent to you if you DON'T have a steady source of income already. Jobs of any kind are almost impossible to find, and you CAN'T live on a minimum wage job in California. You would probably run out of money before you could find a job. Those that actually live here estimate you will need $10,000-$15,000 cash in hand just for the transition, and that will barely last you 2 months. IF you can find an apartment you'll need first, last, and security to move in. That blows most of 4 grand right there. Deposits to turn on Electricity, Gas, Water, etc will take another $500. It isn't like you see portrayed on silly television programs, and it's NOT "American Idol"! "Rose" the troll that lives in Oklahoma gives you the "follow your dream" pep talk. Everyone else is telling you the REALITY you will face if you move to Los Angeles. NO ONE is putting you down. We all just want you to completely understand how EXTREMELY difficult this would be.
I plan to move to california soon but need some advice...?
i live in milwaukee, wisconsin and am fed up with the weather and the state alone. I plan on moving to long beach or LA and need to know around how much $ i would need to just up and leave and what the job market is like?
Can anyone help out?
We consider initial values a, b, c the number of trucks in los Angeles, Bostan and Chicago. After one month, the new numbers of trucks a', b' and c' are equal to : a' = a/2 + c/2 b' = b/2 + c/2 c' = (a+b)/2 This system can be written under a matrix form : |1/2 0 1/2| *(a; b; c) = (a'; b'; c') | 0 1/2 1/2| |1/2 1/2 0 | We denote A the matrix, and u the vector (a; b; c) The eigenvector u correspondind to eigenvalue 1, satisfies A*u = u a = (a+c)/2 b = (b+c)/2 c = (a+b)/2 We find easily that a = b = c The eigenvector u is then (1; 1; 1). If you put the same number of trucks in the three centers, this will define a steady state, each month this number will be the same ...
Im moving back to California (l.a) from new orleans with $6,000. will this be enough to move?
So I've decided to move back to Los Angeles from New Orleans. I've lived in California all my life But been in Louisiana for 4 years because my family moved back here. So I quit my job and I'm ready for a fresh start. Now when I get there I'll have a place to stay before I find my own place and I'm gonna job hunt as soon as I get there. So I have $6,000 in my checking account that I'm gonna use for the move and any expenses for the month like car note, car insurance, cell phone bill, gas credit cards etc. And I also have about $3000 in savings that I'm gonna try not to use. I'm getting mixed opinions from my friends so I thought I'd ask the world what they think. I'm gonna move regardless but I wanted to see what you guys thought. Thanks!
I'm a 23-year-old moving to LA to work in film. What are some recommendations and safe areas to live that are (relatively) affordable?
LA is huge. People outside LA often fail to understand just how big LA is. This map shows numerous major US cities fitting inside LA (and it doesn't even include all the smaller cities adjacent to LA.) As a result of its size, there is not a real epicenter of LA. You can find nightlife everywhere, you can find young people (almost) everywhere. You can find a huge range of different social groups and cultures. LA is generally safe, so unless you are unusually fearful and paranoid, you probably don't need to worry too much about crime. Affordability? That will likely be the ultimate determinant. I would suggest when you arrive, moving into a fairly temporary situation. Maybe somewhere central like Culver City or mid city. Then take the time to explore. Find areas you enjoy, then find the closest affordable housing near those areas. Meet people, and see where they live. Ask locals you befriend what they recommend. One final note, factor in commuting. Few things will make you more miserable than spending an hour or two in a car every day. LA is known for its traffic, but it usually is bad only one way. So think about what way traffic flow is going towards your job. Or better yet, do what I do, and live close to where you work (my commute is a block and a half.) A few areas:Hollywood - the further East you go, the more affordable it is. Fairly good nightlife in the area Venice/Santa Monica - easy beach access, but expect to pay in the $2k/month and up range for a 1 bedroom Culver City - a bit of a sleepy area, but very central and fairly affordable Downtown LA- by far the most rapidly revitalizing area of LA, ground zero for all the new and cool in nightlife and dining and culture. But very urban (that scares some people) and getting expensive. The Valley - very affordable. But it is the Valley. Very hot (temperature wise) and rather boring The Southbay beach cities - beautiful, a bit sleepy, getting older demographically (as it is getting expensive) and a bit hard to get in and out of. El Segundo and Playa del Rey are probably the best bets for you in the beach cities Silverlake /Echo/Los Feliz/Atwater- popular and generally hip, with areas of affordability. Large number of 20 to 30 somethings mixed with areas of lower income families (who are largely being gentrified out.)Hope this helps.
How much cash would you need saved to move from one American state to another to start a new life without having anything prearranged?
Well I'll share my experience: I moved from Reading, PA to Mesa, AZ about 13 years ago. I am excluding gas and food for the trip.If you drive like a madman, you can make the trip in 3 1/2 days. Not fast, but very long days. You need money for 3 hotel rooms. Average $100/night but you may be able to find cheaper. So we are starting at $300.Then you will need money for an apartment here. Most complexes here require 1st month, last month, and a security deposit. I'm going to give a very general number; it does depend where you want to live. A 1 bedroom, no utilities will run about $900/month and a security is usually around $200-$500. So that's another $2300. We are now up to $2600.I'm guessing you would like to eat, so add in groceries from scratch: $200. Don't forget, you need everything from toilet paper to cleaning supplies to edibles. New total: $2800. You need to find a job. You can use public transportation or your car. Figure a minimum of $80 for a month either way. $2880.If you own a car, you are required to register the car within 30 days of moving to Arizona. Registration here is dependent on the year, make, and model, it is not set like in PA. So I'll average at $300 and that's if you don't need work done because we have emissions testing here. $3180.You probably want to have an extra month of rent set aside just in case you can't find a job right away or your first paycheck doesn't match up with your next rent payment. (the late fees here tend to be high, and they will issue an eviction notice at 5 days late) Now we are at $4080.Oh, yeah, I forgot about the utilities for your apartment. Most require a deposit to get any service and that averages about $200/service if you have never had them. They will run your credit so if that's good, it may be lower. And some WON'T roll the deposit into your first bill. So figure electric, water, trash, and internet/cable. Another $800. Your total is at $4880 now.So, if you would like to move from Pennsylvania to Arizona without a job I would suggest a minimum of $5000 if you want to be a bit scared and $7000 if you want to have a little 'gimmie' room.
How can I get out of this LA Fitness personal training mess? I signed up 2 months ago. The trainer told me I could cancel at anytime, as long as I paid $80. But now I’m told I’m locked into a 12 month agreement, but can pay 50% of what is still owed.
Hello, I've previously worked as a Fitness Director with LA Fitness so I hope that I can be of help to you! I only worked for LA Fitness for less than 2 months due to the tactics they employ for sales and the unethical approach at fitness.LA Fitness offers 3 ways out of a contract, none of which you want to be applicable for.Move: Move to a new location in the world that is not within 30 miles of an LA Fitness facility. Must provide proof via a utility bill or other. I believe that there is still a $30 cancellation fee.Bankruptcy: If you file for bankruptcy or are unable to continue training due to legal financial obligations your contract can be closed.Physical Disability: Although the wording on the contract is vague, unless you are permanently physically disabled they will not allow you to quit your contract.Now that you are aware of their three ways to leave the contract (read your contract, they are listed there), let's talk about some more reasonable options!Get a new card. If you get a new card, whether debit or credit, they will NOT be able to bill you. We were taught to use a scare tactic that if you do not continue paying your personal training that your membership will be cancelled. This is not the case, put your membership on a new card if not already separate and cancel or replace the card you have your training agreement on. (Side note- general managers are thirsty for new memberships if you are willing to create a new membership. They don't care whether or not you have been a member previously.If the above option is not available to you for some reason, I would highly recommend calling the corporate office and asking to speak to the regional Vice President of Training or their superior. If you waste enough of their time, they will eventually cut their losses.Sorry about your experience at LA Fitness! If you still need help with anything in regards to health and fitness stop by our blog and read our article or send us a message!