Oct
13
Hello, I am contemplating relocating to NYC or LA to find work in the internet field/new media, would this be a wise move.?
I am in the state of Florida, and I have seen similar web jobs in Florida, in california for 60-80k, I know cost of living is very high but thats where all the web companies are, NYC, LA, and San Francisco and will always be, in my opinion.
I know their is competition, but at least their would be more job postings, web jobs are few and far between in Florida, compared to NYC or San Fran. just look on craigslist under web/info design. These skills are too specific for a small market like FL.
Could a young professional(a couple yrs in web development, move to one of these areas and find work, because I cant find it in Florida.(have been looking for stable work for almost 2 yrs)
I also realize their is a lot of contract work, but to me, finding more contracts would be easier in a larger market like NYC.
Need sound advice from web professionals.
Than
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2 Responses to “Relocate For Internet/new Media Jobs?”
$60-80k is about $25-35k in Florida, does it still look worth it?
Do you have ALL the requirments, skills, experience, software and education?
Do you know anyone that you could crash on their couch while you look?
How much money do you have saved to live while you find work?
Do you realize that the economy is tanking and it may be much harder to find a job than you think it will be?
Look at this decision from all angles before you make a move like that.
Good luck to you
Think of it as going to Hollywood to become an actor. Many go, many fail. The problem is unless you have the skill set/experience they need, you won’t be able to find work until you are in LA. In that time, you need to find a place to live (which is outrageously expensive) as well as find the money to move (that’s not cheap at all!).
Being from the San Diego area, I can say that after the Dot-com bust, most companies went after people with degrees. Experience was not good enough. With so many people in the LA/OC/SD area with computer experience, it made job hard to find.
HOWEVER, I know the San Diego area is desperate for .NET programmers and other web developers. San Diego also have somewhat affordable housing if you’re willing to live further east.