Well, I thought that this would be a good place to get some opinions as there is a large contingent of peeps in CA. So, Short of it is I'll need to get a new job soon, and naturally I have seen a considerable number of positions in the tech industry in California, most around the Bay area, San Francisco, San Jose et.c. as well as some further south.
My primary concern is the cost of living. I know it is a rather substantial increase of costs compared to here, but with a decent salary I should be ok. But what happens if/when the next wave of downsizing hits me?
Tucson is far from a mecca for software/It in general, especially if you cannot work for a firm requiring citizenship & clearance so in a way I am hedging my bets that lower cost of living + pay cut would be worse than high risk move + higher cost of living.
Am I off my rocker? Not even sure what I am asking at this point, quite frankly. I think I am stressing out too much over all this rubbish.
My primary concern is the cost of living. I know it is a rather substantial increase of costs compared to here, but with a decent salary I should be ok. But what happens if/when the next wave of downsizing hits me?
Tucson is far from a mecca for software/It in general, especially if you cannot work for a firm requiring citizenship & clearance so in a way I am hedging my bets that lower cost of living + pay cut would be worse than high risk move + higher cost of living.
Am I off my rocker? Not even sure what I am asking at this point, quite frankly. I think I am stressing out too much over all this rubbish.
But it depends on your situation... if you screwed yourself over financially in the past (new cars, expensive debts, etc...) then you reap what you sow.
