pgtx 29 | 3094 11 Sep 2013 / #1If yes, why?If no, why?I know that some of you live or used to live in California, so I do expect your honest opinions about life there: job, housing, $, etc.I'm thinking San Diego area, Carlsbad, Vista...? Any opinions welcomed.
Tlum 12 | 238 11 Sep 2013 / #2Definitely not. Liberal state, waaay too much taxes and regulations, too much Mexican gangs influence. Plus a big earthquake is coming. People from CA are moving to FL (much nicer beaches and safer, especially in the bay area).
Tlum 12 | 238 11 Sep 2013 / #5This is interesting too: endoftheamericandream.com/archives/16-reasons-to-move-away-from-california
TheOther 6 | 3617 12 Sep 2013 / #8If yes, why?Silicon Valley is my favorite:a) Lots of job opportunities in the Bay Areab) Different nationalities everywhere. You will meet tons of interesting people from all over the world. Additionally, ethnic cuisine, bars, shops and so on abound.c) Great cities like San Franciscod) Scenery is gorgeous. So is the weather (most of the time)If no, why?a) Too expensiveb) Horrible commutec) Bad air quality
mochadot18 18 | 242 12 Sep 2013 / #9NOOOOOI would honestly say NO and i'll tell you why. My mom has a friend who worked for the USGS she used to do test to find out weather shifts withing the ground were caused by earthquakes or by nuclear weapons. (HOW AWESOME, she even had to drive to work a different way and sometimes get taken home by security if their was a chance she was in danger) But anyway part of her job was to also predict when the Great Earthquake will happen in Cali. Well lets just say she doesn't live in California anymore. So she predicted that it is coming and it wasn't worth the risk to stay living in CA any longer she now does this in a safe state.I mean yes a very very nice place. I personally LOVED it when I went but like Ryb said very expensive. The weather is JUST GREAT.I personally we to San Francisco, got to see alcatraz which was cool and go to Sacramento and stuff and great for vacationing YES. But I just wouldn't live there, its too big a risk.People from CA are moving to FL (much nicer beaches and safer, especially in the bay area).Ehhhhh I doubt that, Florida is WAY WAY too hot. Plus you got gators and if people are moving out of California for Florida well then its prob to retire.
Tlum 12 | 238 12 Sep 2013 / #10Ehhhhh I doubt that, Florida is WAY WAY too hot.Not in places like Sarasota. Yes, many parts (like Orlando) are hot, but not the bay area (especially in the 10 mile radius from the ocean).
OP pgtx 29 | 3094 12 Sep 2013 / #11This is interesting toosorry, but this text is wrong on many levels.Great Earthquakerisks.Oklahoma have tornadoes. Florida has hurricanes. Texas has heat. Minnesota has snow :)
mochadot18 18 | 242 12 Sep 2013 / #12Oklahoma have tornadoes. Florida has hurricanes. Texas has heat. Minnesota has snow :)Minnesota NOW THATS A GREAT PLACE to live. LOVED it there omg we had the best house when we lived there lake in our back yard just GORGEOUS. But the snow wasnt going to kill us......... And while yes florida has hurricanes and Oklahoma Tornadoes what about a place like Maine, Conneticut is super nice. But this earthquake that WILL happen will be a lot worse than a small tornado that you can hide underground for. Also tornadoes are more predictable, eathquakes are more spured they might know semi when it may happen but they cant tell as close as they can for a tornado. Every place though yes will have its pro's and con's I was just mentioning one of the cons.Just personally I could NEVER wake up to a snowless christmas I mean the just skip christmas its nothing without the snow.
pierogi2000 4 | 226 12 Sep 2013 / #13I've lived in Vista.Where are you planning on moving from and how are you financially sustaining yourself. What are your hobbies. How far are you willing to commute to and from work, to and from beach/nightlife etc?
legend 3 | 658 12 Sep 2013 / #14No offense but I would NEVER live in America.San Francisco...Liberal hellhole, too many homosexuals and pedophiles.LA and California have too many Mexicans/Latinos, crimeIts gonna be a Mexican state within the next 50 years.The only thing California has is better weather.
f stop 24 | 2493 12 Sep 2013 / #15I live in Florida, it's not so much the heat but the high humidity that makes this place unbearable in the summer.I would move to California if I was not so scared of earthquakes and if I could afford a house with a decent yard within walking distance to the beach.
pierogi2000 4 | 226 12 Sep 2013 / #16California, along with the USA is certainty on the decline. Fortunately California is still (far & away) the global capital of the technology industry, thanks to Silicon Valley. But how long will this continue? As the Trayvon Martin/Zimmerman killing illustrated, expecting to avoid crime by leaving the cities is no longer the case in the USA.San Franciso is the closest West Coast city you'll get to European lifestyle. Los Angeles is just a cesspool of weirdness. San Diego is a nice place to raise children but it's a fairly small city and thus you will be forced to live in the suburbs. Spending 10+ hours weekly in your car and hundreds of dollars a month on fuel. But it's a fairly safe and quiet (gets boring) city.My general feeling is that unless you are wealthy (Top 2%) you will have overall superior living standards in Europe. I believe the reason more Americans don't immigrate is because of their ineptness to speak more than 1 language and no family connection.
Meathead 5 | 467 12 Sep 2013 / #17If I was to move to California, I'd probably go to San Diego. But in your case have you thought of the Texas Gulf Coast? Corpus Christie? How about San Antone? The first Polish settlement in the US was near there you know (Pana Maria). If all else fails you can always head to Warsaw USA (Chicago).
beckski 12 | 1609 12 Sep 2013 / #18Del Mar in San Diego County has some gorgeous places. Just a bit pricey. Orange County has nice areas, such as Newport Beach & Laguna Beach. Cities such as Los Angeles are implementing various phases of urban renewal & gentrification. Personally, my favorite weekend getaway is beautiful Palm Springs:)My list of Pros & Cons concerning Cali:ProsPolish churches in San Diego County, Orange County & LA CountyBeckski & Shewolf will be your neighbors :)Beaches, mountains, desert, rural livingCasinos, Palm SpringsDisneyland and Knotts Berry FarmRoute 66, museums, historic sitesClose access to Mexican border for day tripsGreat restaurants, shopping, fabulous night life, Flea Markets:)San Diego County has a wonderful Red Trolley transportation system.ConsVery small Polish populationIncreasing statistics in crime & homelessness, high unemployment rates. (many people in San Diego County are employed via temp agencies, due to lack of steady jobs.)Tendency of multiple fires in various areas during hot summer months***Be prepared for culture shock***You may expect to experience extreme levels of reverse discrimination, in both the work place & everyday life. This is especially true if you're blonde & blue or fair-skinned.This is by all means no exaggeration!!!I hope this info is helpful :)
Sparks11 - | 333 12 Sep 2013 / #20I think this is a silly question. Of course there are the social, political, personal, whatever factors to consider, but I suppose it really depends on what your situation would be there? I wouldn't rule out living anywhere if the conditions were right. I think you should ask yourself what you want and then see if Cali offers these things. Yes?
DaveSteve - | 1 12 Sep 2013 / #21Move to Wisconsin! Milwaukee has a large Polish community. It has a great night life, lots of jobs and is on Lake Michigan. You can swim in the summer and enjoy beautiful snow in the winter.
James G 2 | 14 12 Sep 2013 / #22I lived in outskirts of Riverside CA, and rarely met an American out that side...all Mexican shops, housing, gangs..etc!! would not go to this part again..santa monica is neat but expensive....earthquakes don't bother me, only when the ground shakes :))
pierogi2000 4 | 226 13 Sep 2013 / #23Move to Wisconsin! Milwaukee has a large Polish community.The way my close friend descripted his visit to Wisconsin. It sounded like Polska. Would consider
mochadot18 18 | 242 13 Sep 2013 / #24MichiganNEVER MOVE TO MICHIGAN WORST STATE i've ever lived in I HATED it. LOL
beckski 12 | 1609 16 Sep 2013 / #25The San Diego Polish church has a great festival in October. Long drive for me though; approx 100 miles. If you hurry Pgtx maybe you can make it here for their next fest in October 😃
LinguistRick - | 2 17 Sep 2013 / #27California is awesome :) I am looking for Polish friends that I can practice speaking with. Anyone from the Bay Area?
scottie1113 6 | 896 17 Sep 2013 / #28I'm thinking San Diego area, Carlsbad, Vista.Nice area. I lived in Oceanside and Carlsbad for 25 years before moving to Poland. I loved the place. Great weather, nice beaches, close both to both deserts and mountains. Traffic? I lived and worked in the community so I didn't face long commutes to San Diego on weekdays. Crime? Not much in my area. As is true in any city, avoid the bad areas and you'll be fine. The way to stay out of bar fights is to stay out of bars. It's really that simple.Politics? You'll have to make your own decision about that. You'll always find something to disagree with no matter where you live.Earthquakes and forest fires are an integral part of life in Southern California. Earthquake codes are stringent. Since the quake in San Francisco-88 or 89, there's has been relatively little damage done even by major shakers.In short, if I ever move back to the US, North San Diego County is where I'll go.
dolnoslask 5 | 2808 27 Apr 2017 / #29[moved from]Good to see that Berkely is doing its job an punping out the next generation we can all sleep well at night knowing these guys will be running the country and keeping us safe when we are old.liveleak.com/view?i=9de_1493246094
johnny reb 46 | 7365 27 Apr 2017 / #30That's why they call California the Left Coast, land of the fruits and nuts.They are almost 500 billion in debt or about $12,000 for each citizen of California.We can only hope that California soon has a huge earthquake that breaks it off from the rest of the U.S. and it falls into the Pacific Ocean.Now that WOULD really help Make America Great Again.