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| colmz |
 Jul 29 2006, 01:49 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 26-March 06 From: Morris, Illinois Member No.: 5,772  |
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 |
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| anthony |
Jul 29 2006, 02:41 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218  |
You guys are a bunch of naysayers. He's just a kid. He's not going to be looking to buy a house anytime soon.
I don't know the music business but I imagine that there is more opportunity in LA than there is in Chicago. I think he should go for it while he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. He should have no problem finding an apartment to share for $500-600/mo. In a worst case scenario he could always get a job at Starbucks until he finds something better so he doesn't have to tap into his $9K in savings. |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 29 2006, 02:57 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,675 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(anthony @ Jul 29 2006, 01:41 PM)  You guys are a bunch of naysayers. He's just a kid. He's not going to be looking to buy a house anytime soon. I don't know the music business but I imagine that there is more opportunity in LA than there is in Chicago. I think he should go for it while he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. He should have no problem finding an apartment to share for $500-600/mo. In a worst case scenario he could always get a job at Starbucks until he finds something better so he doesn't have to tap into his $9K in savings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) what a bunch of old farts with no sense of adventure left in their brittle old bones ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) have him look on craigslist for shared housing with some guys (or girls) his age, he should be able to get something for $500 or less a month ... have him scout out myspace for likeminded people his age that are already in the biz ... he'll be doing just fine ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Andy |
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colmz WOT - Need California Contingent Opinions Jul 29 2006, 01:49 PM
Brad Roberts He needs to find a place to stay FIRST.
I suggest... Jul 29 2006, 01:57 PM Brando To be honest you would be better off moving from C... Jul 29 2006, 02:02 PM 914rrr My wife turned down a near six-figure job in Redwo... Jul 29 2006, 02:07 PM Brad Roberts A couple of ways to succeed in CA:
1. Wealthy Par... Jul 29 2006, 02:22 PM
bmunday No joke. Unless you have 80-100k down.. for a hous... Jul 30 2006, 10:06 AM SirAndy |
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