I imagine quite a few of you live in california? I'd like to make plans to move there and start saving. But I live way over in florida and know nothing about living in/moving to california. So for anyone who has experience moving to california, any tips that could help me during the move? Like what places are best, where I…
I agree that it is crazy expensive out here, but I still love it. Compared to the east coast there is so much to do and see that it can be overwhelming and probably partly why rent is so high. I moved out here for a job so the studio covered the moving costs, and I also have a few roommates so it's a bit more manageable…
Yea it might depend on what kind of person you are. If you have money to make the move, and the pressure of not having a job and steady income motivates you to keep busting your ass and work on your portfolio (like 12-16 hour days), then maybe consider it. When I went to school, not having an extra job or savings to fall…
If you don't have a job, why move? If you want to save money and focus on work, move to North Dekota or or stay were your at. Why uproot when you don't have something lined up and uproot in an expensive state to boot? This field of art isnt something you need to be in a specific city for. You can be anywere. Id recomend…
I wouldn't attempt this until your portfolio is at an industry level state, socializing with professionals won't get you far if you can't impress them with your work. I would say stay where you are, work on your art as much as possible, save as much money as you possibly can, and land some contract work in the industry so…
This is not something that is going to happen. Living in California is extremely expensive in any place aside from some spots out in the middle of nowhere. Food and gas are both expensive compared to other states, and the housing market is unbelievable. My wife and I pay $1720/month for a 900 square foot apartment (and…