WOT - Need California Contingent Opinions, Son wants to move to California Options

[colmz]

I have lurked here for a couple of years, but never joined until earlier this year. I prefer to remain on the sidelines for the most part. Anyway, something has come up and I need to solicit opinions from people in California (or anyone else who might have some experience in this).

My oldest son (20 yrs old) graduated in May with a B/S degree in music buisiness from Full Sail in Orlando, Florida. He also has an A/A in recording arts from the same school. He is just finishing up a three month internship here in Illinois with Victory Records in Chicago. Last week he informed my wife and I that he plans on moving to Los Angeles, California at the end of August to look for a job. He has no job offers, he has about $9,000 dollars in his pocket, and a 1997 Neon that he plans to drive out there. He tells us that in order to work in California, the record companies do not take job applicants seriously unless they live there. He has sent several resumes out, but has not heard back from anyone.

Comments, opinions, real life experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Marty

[914rrr]

My wife turned down a near six-figure job in Redwood City (near San Fran). We did our homework (cost of living, taxes, etc.) and determined that we could afford a nice apartment, but no way could we EVER afford to buy ANYTHING to live in.

Make him add up all the taxes, cost of living, etc. Including the move, $9000 will last him a month if he's lucky.