How do I move to Los Angeles without having a job there?|101339

I live in Wisconsin and have a job here, but it pays like crap and this state sucks.

The recession has hit California harder than most other states. Jobs here are almost nonexistent. For the past 4 years in a row more people are moving OUT of California than IN. Add to that how very expensive it is to live here, so unless you have a guaranteed job offer here, stay in Wisconsin where you have a job. This is not the time to be moving to California. You will be worse off out here than you are in Wisconsin. But if you_re determined to do this, at least keep enough money in the bank to move back to Wisconsin when things don_t go the way you planned .

Back in the early 90s, I worked as a production assistant for a small market station in Southern Oregon, and you would_ve been shocked at how many people were leaving L.A. to try to get work in the small market stations around the Northwest because it was difficult if not impossible to break in back in L.A. It_s always very difficult to find work in TV either on camera or off in the L.A. metro area...and it_s even worse now with the high unemployment rate. I also knew people who moved down there cold, and nearly wound up homeless because there are more people than jobs available.

I understand where you_re coming from though. I don_t exactly dislike Oregon, but it was never my dream to live here. I_d like to leave and go live down in Santa Monica, but with the way things are now, I know I_m better off staying here in the Northwest...and with the way things are right now economically, I_d agree with others here that you_re probably better off remaining in Wisconsin for the time being...and maybe just coming to California on a vacation just for a change of scenery.

The only difference between California and Wisconsin is that we have more sunshine and it_s more expensive to live here. If you don_t have a job, you_re going to have a hard time affording the average $1200 per month for an apartment.

If you don_t have skills, you_re going to be making minimum wage, competing against all the wannabe actors who come here and try to _make it_ in show business.

If you don_t have the skills or resume, I would throw another log on the fire and stay there.

I moved here with no job and was able to get one but that was a few years ago before the economy was so bad. I stayed with friends until I got a job and then looked for a place. I really would recommend applying for jobs first though. It is a very expensive place to live.

Its pretty hard to find a job in anywhere you are, I know in Los Angeles it can be pretty hard to find a job, unless if they hire you.

Good luck finding a job here!! We_ve been the hardest on the recession!!

As of right now, because of the economy, a job opening in Los Angeles is almost non existent. With the closings of Shoe Pavilion, Linens-N-Things, Mervyns, and Circuit City (soon to be), it_s going to be EVEN MORE difficult.

You will also need about $10,000 to start off.

Decent prices start at $1000 mo. for either an extremely small studio or a 1bd/1ba apartment if you_re lucky. There is no such thing as $350 mo. here. A minimum waged job alone will barely pay the rent. Remember, you need to eat, you need water, gas, electric, personal hygiene, etc.

Bottom Line: Look elsewhere, in 3 months you will probably be back in Wisconsin with no improvement whatsoever.

Hitchhike.

los angeles is pretty expensive. kinda hard to find a job here as well.

it_s nearly impossible! unless you have someone to give you money all the time

What is the best rout e to drive to Belling ham Washington to catch the ferry to Ketchikan Alaska?|190361

I will be leaving the firts of October, should i run into much snow?
I would really like to fly and ship my car, but not sure where to take my car in Virginia to ship to Ketchikan Alaska. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. JJ

You can ship your car to Bellingham for about $900.00. and catch the ferry from there.

How old should kids be to visit and get the most out of Disneyland/world?|101814

We_re thinking of visiting Disneyland next year when our kids will be almost 4 and 6. Is this still too young? Should we wait another year yet?

Take them NOW!

I started taking my youngest daughter before she turned 3. She doesn_t remember much of it, but Mrs. Obviousman and I do. We have wonderful memories of our youngest on the rides at Disneyland, and the pictures to prove it. She doesn_t remember back that far (most long term memory doesn_t start until 4 or 5), but she enjoy the memories and you will too.

BTW, this is an excellent time to go. The lines are the shortest of the year.

However, while they are there, they will get a sense of the Disney Magic that they may not remember specifically, but it will stick with then nonetheless.

Well I went a lot of times when I was little, I think around your kids age and I don_t remember a thing about it. My mom regretted taking me there at such a young age because I got nothing out of it at all. I only remember one thing that happened at Disneyland out of all three times I went there when I was little. I think the best age to go it around 8 or so. I went again when I was 13 and it was so much fun because I went on so many rides and all. So that was worth the money cause I got something out of it. Also I enjoyed it a lot with a lot more to go down the road for the memory part. . Also the height would be better too so that they can go on certain rides. Also, a tip about Disney World. If you do go there spend a week there. Cause there is no way you can fit it all in for like 3 days or so. We went there and we crammed it all in for 2 days and it was all a rush. We didn_t get to go on many rides cause we wanted to go to all four parks.

Hope I helped!

some kids that age would love to go to disney land and meet the princesses and mickey mouse but i went when i was 8 and everything was way to baby like i guess-take them now-its an experience to never forget especially if your young and into all that stuff-the rides are really fun and the line are very long so if your kids r patient and have a lot of fun with disney-take um-they_ll love it!

You should wait until the youngest is between 8-10 because then he/she can go on all the rides. At 4 and 6, they_ll definitely be able to enjoy it but would be bummed if they wanted to go on a ride but couldn_t because they didn_t meet the height requirement.

I would wait one more year. My memories are pretty clear after Kindergarten. I_d say 7 would be an ideal age, and your oldest will be that age next year, and your youngest will be in K, so that_s my vote. You can blame me when your kids scream and complain!

I think 10 and older.They don_t get tired as easily and can enjoy the parks all day.I just came back from Disneyland and seen so many grouchy toddlers and little ones asleep in their buggy_s.It seems like such a waste to be there sleeping through everything.

I think that_s a great age.The 4 yr is ready the 6yr old is definitely there.I notice when the kids are to young the life like characters are to scary.They should have a great time.One day is never enough so save up your money.

i was 11, loved it, my bro was 7 he loved it to, im only slightly above average height (currently about 5ft 10) and i was tall enough for most if not all the rides back then

i think you should wait because we went when i was that young and i dont even remember now. looking at the pictures i cant even remember it AT ALL lol. i really would wait.

I think that they are old enough to go to the disneyland part.
But NOT the california adventures part, which is the best part of all.
=)

Yeah that is fine there are lots of rides they can go on but if they are scared of fast rides don_t take them on Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, or Matterhorn. Those rides are fast.

I think 4 and 6 will be great!! They_re old enough to do a whole lot, and they will remember the trip.

I think it would be silly to take kids under age 3 1/2.

Have fun!

You might want to wait till your 4 year old is 6. 4 is still pretty little. I_d say wait until 7 and 9, but it depends on how long you want to wait.

6 is too young, my nephew climbed up the Swiss Family Robinson tree house twice, and was done for the day.

my parent took me when i was ten and my sister was eight and i can just remember it
wait a year maybe so they will remember it :-) x

wait unti they_re 6 and 8 that way they remember everything

I would say wait until the youngest is at least 6 or 7 so he will remember it

no dont do it, i forgot everything when i went at 5, wait till they are 8 and 10

The first time i visited i was 5 or 6. The ages they are now sound perfect, they will love it! Have a nice time xx

16 to 18 years old.

I would recommend 6. That is the age we first went with our daughter and she was able to make it to about 9 PM before being too tired to walk.

properly like 10..... or when your over that height requirement

they should be at least 7 cause i went when i was 6 and i dont remember a thing!

Where in Seattle, WA or nearby can I have a late night bonfire until after midnight?|101333

My friend is visiting from Finland, and as its around mid summers night, we_re planning to have a bonfire tonight. Anywhere we can be all night preferably to have a nice big bonfire? :D

I_ve ridden my bike past Alki pretty late at night, 11:30 - midnight and have seen a couple small fires burning away. Doesn_t make it legal of course... :)

Not legally, I_m afraid. But you can have them till 11:30pm at Alki beach and Golden Gardens.

My first thought was alki too but I_m not sure you can have it there that late

Where are any good photography classes that 2 teenagers can take?|185475

My friend and I would like to take photography classes (we are both 13), but we do not know of any good places in the Houston area. Please help! (: Thanks!

You are lucky you live in a large city and I_m sure there are a lot of opportunities. Check out some of the local galleries or photo supply shops in your area. A lot of local photographers who display their art are more than happy to, and usually often do, teach on the side for a little extra money. The nice thing about that is they usually have their own studios and you can learn the craft while using their facilities. Check with your school and see if there are any fine arts programs offered off-campus through the school district. Check with your local municipal museum. In the mean time, just keep snapping those photos and use your computer! Everything is digital these days and there are some awesome applications out there. Best of luck to you guys! My son ended up on a photography scholarship to SCAD, and he started later than you guys.

Are there any beaches in Washington state?|179263

I am planning to visit Seattle Washington. Are there any beaches there and can anyone recommend me any to visit this summer.

The entire western border of the state is coastline. Seattle is inland but is on Puget Sound and Elliott Bay. In Seattle there are beaches along Puget Sound and Lake Washington. The link below shows the parks in the city and the sandy beaches are at Alki, Carkeek, Golden Gardens, Seward, and Magnuson. Discovery Park has a waterfront that you can get down to, but it is more rocky than sandy.

Sorry I Live In Wisconsin.

the pacific ocean

If it_s near the coast then of course there is a beach!

There are beaches almost everywhere.

Of course...to it_s west.

There are, but unfortunately they have hardly any sand and tons of rocks, the water is way to cold to swim in, and besides that it is gross, dead jellyish are constantly popping up on the shore, it is creepy. Washington is a fun state but the beaches suck.

Try:

http://www.northwestplaces.com/trips001/��

sure... if you log onto google earth you can see the beachs

http://www.chiff.com/recreation/beaches/��

im pretty sure

yes

Which cross country route would be best in the middle of December? West to East Coast?|176482

We are leaving from WA state to TN the 2nd week of December. We have several routing options, and we_re taking our time b/c we have two small kids. Anyone have suggestions on neat stops to make along the way? We were thinking of driving down the coast to the Redwoods in CA, but are open to suggestions.

The safest bet is to go via Los Angeles and Albuquerque. Other routes will take you through mountains, which may be subject to snow delays or chain requirements. However, this will be considerably longer than going via I-90 and I-80.

In December I_d take the southern most routes