Ive been offered ajob in California with the company i work with. I live in Ireland. im 29 Y.O, should i go?

Question

Ive been to CA before and liked it. Most expenses will be covered. Worry a bit about meetin g people though. Dont want to end up lonely.

Thanks for all respones. This thing really works!!

Answer 1

Meeting people will not be a problem! Start with your coworkers, and have them introduce you around. If you have a hobby or church affiliation, you're set. People out here are pretty outgoing and open minded; and yes, we get entranced by accents.

If you commute a long way from work, use happy hour (or coffeehouses, or bookstores) to "hide from" the traffic. Makes friends and avoids a terrible commute.

Answer 2

I always think it's best to at least visit a place before you make a decision to live there. Have you ever been to California? I had wanted to live there my whole life and I visited for 10 days when I was 18. All I can say is that if I never go back there again as long as I live it will be too soon. I feel the same way about Atlanta, GA. There are some places we just don't feel "at home" in. And then there are places that feel just like home and would be good to make a new life in. See if you can make a trip (even though it would be expensive) to visit before formally accepting. It might be the best money you've ever spent if it prevents you from making a huge mistake or allows you to make the move with confidence.

Answer 3

Is Ireland your home land or just an assignment with the company you work for? A visit of at least 6 weeks or a short term job assignment with your company (if any of these would be possible for you) would give you a better picture of "everday life" and routine. When someone goes somewhere new of course it seems great, exciting, wonderful, BUT after the newness and excitement fades (and it will) you may realize that "there's no place like home." Also, you need to realize as an individual what is REALLY important to you, a job and its salary, or the people and places that have been part of your life. I don't know what the cost of living is in Ireland, but the information from those who live in CA is correct. It is very expensive to live there. Do you enjoy the fast paced life or a bit slower pace? Do you like city life or small towns and country life? My husband was born and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area in CA. I am from a small town and country area ( although it has grown alot over the years) in south central PA . We met here in PA in 1970 and had decided we were going to live in the Bay area. Of course at that time we were in our 20s and I thought it would be great to live there. WRONG! CA is a nice place to visit and see alot of new things, BUT after 2 years there and the birth of our son my husband decided he didn't want to raise his family there. He has never regretted the move (and I can't express how happy I was to come back to a smaller area.) My husband had a doctor for several years who was from Ireland and had 5 children under school age. When it was time for them to start school he and his wife(also from Ireland) decided after 11 years here that they wanted to go back to Ireland and have their children go to school there and be around family. I wish you well in whatever you decide to do. Oh yes, I just wanted to say that Ireland (and the entire British Isles) has always been the place I would like to visit in all of the world!

Answer 4

sure if you like traffic, smog, huge cities and no, and i mean no, country. i am from los angeles and i love it, but i have moved to new england and live in the country i refuse to go back, i have had enough. here in new england it is peaceful and beautiful. the life here is much slower paced. as i suppose it is in ireland. i guess it depends on where in ireland are you....are you a city person..that will matter most.

i believe, for a person your age, the change could be a wonderful experience, a chance of a lifetime...but what would happen to your job if you couldn't handle it...would they just say sorry and let you come home, or would you lose it? if they pay, they are investing in you. it is not that easy.

search your heart about making such a huge move...no family, old friends, traditions. it is all very different there. what you see on television is hollywood-ized. just be careful, do your homework and follow your heart.

Answer 5

That is the opportunity of a lifetime. So much happens in Cali that you got to be part of the experience. You are young, and a life in Cali could be right for you. The move may be a little expensive so I hope your company pays for it all. Cali can be pricy so I hope you are good enough to handle the expenses. What do you do? Dance? Make your dreams come true. If there isn't anything to hold you back in Ireland, take this opportunity. Good luck and hope you make it far!!!

Answer 6

A chance to explore and travel at someone else's expense and to make money also. Hmmmmm..... heck yeah!
Acutally there is so much California to see that depending where you go, you can see snow and the beach in the same day, ski and swim! Our countryside isn't as green, but it can be beautiful. Our cities are crowded though, and we do have crime, but who doesn't? Chalk it up to a new experience and don't be shy! We've got a bit of everything here!

Answer 7

Honestly this is a question that only you can truthfully answer for yourself...not millions of strangers. Do you really want to move that far away? Have you ever been to the U.S.? Do you have a lot of friends and family in Ireland? Do you have difficulty meeting new people or are you more of a loner? Is the job something you really want to do?

Answer 8

Be ready for SHOCKINGLY higher prices if you move to California. The median home price in my area is about $720,000. That is for a 20 or 30 year old 3 bedroom average yucky house.

Answer 9

i hear ireland is beautiful and unless you will be making much,much more money with long term better bentifits and just have an overwhelming urge to live in U.S. i would stay put. with the cost of living on the rise and not to mention the gas prices here it would not be a smart move at the present time.

Answer 10

No. Stay in Ireland. I live in California and it's nothing special. There's smog and everybody honks their car horns all the time. Just come for a vacation.