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[kaenneth]

So, my current job (in the Seattle area) is ending today.

However, the HR person told me they need someone to work in California for 6 months, starting in november; with the same pay rate + relocation expenses

I've never really considered moving for a job, and I'm living in the house I grew up in (my parents moved to a condo) what are the factors I need to consider?

I do have annoyingly frequent medical problems (still recovering from a 3rd try at root canaling one tooth + antibiotic reaction...) and I'm anxious about being away from my regular doctors.

I don't have a sig. other/spouse/kids, but I do have friends who depend on me for things.

It would be nice to be somewhere warmer for the winter.

Maybe it'll be an exciting adventure... or maybe I'll just be a migrant cheesemaker.

[GlyphGryph]

Moving is great and getting the opportunity for a low commitment for just 6 months, paid, is outright amazing. Snap that shit up.

[LordBucket]

relocation expenses

I'm living in the house I grew up in (my parents moved to a condo)

what are the factors I need to consider?

"Relocation expenses" probably doesn't mean "we'll pay rent for six months." If you're presently living in a house rent free / that is owned free and clear, etc. it's possible that going from that to renting/buying a place in california might present a significant expense that you might not presently have.

[DJ]

Yeah, money is bound to be tighter, but then again if you don't go you get no money at all until you find the next job. And California sounds fun, I'd go for sake of adventure if nothing else.

[Mephansteras]

Where in California? Some parts are much better than others. And some are also cold and wet in the winter (especially the SF bay area, although that'd probably be worth it for the adventure aspects.)

Note that California is generally a very expensive place to get housing in, so how worth it this might be from an economic perspective is going to depend a good bit on where you're going to be and what kind of housing you decide to get.

In general, I'd recommend doing some research first on the area that you'll be moving to. Make sure you like the idea of being there and the things you can do.

That said, you're probably better off doing it. 6 months is long enough to experience a lot of neat stuff and short enough not to have a giant impact on your life, given your current situation.

[acetech09]

+1 to most of the stuff in this thread.


If you need opinion on California, let me know. Lived here all my life, and have covered 95% of the state at one point, either traveling for work, family, or living there. Ican give you a good belt of advice if you want.

[kaijyuu]

Do it and have an adventure.

Of course, keep the option to move back home always available, just in case. Never know what will happen.