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Old 01-23-2011, 01:02 PM
 
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But the unemployment figures don't apply to all equally, do they?

The 'least employable' demographic probably suffer >30% unemployment.

Well educated experienced people with good network of contacts etc probably 5% unemployment.
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Old 01-24-2011, 01:38 AM
 
Location: L.A County Beaches
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I am also from Europe and did what you are planning years ago.

My advice is to get on a plane and COME OUT HERE for a vacation first.

Stay 4 weeks.
Get a rental car (Enterprise has good prices).
Explore ALL the different areas of Los Angeles Metro, including The South Bay, Downtown LA and Vicinity, Orange County, the Valleys, and the Inland Empire.

Nobody will "get" L.A. before they've been here and have done some exploring, away from the tourist traps.

Rents are high, unemployment is pretty bad atm. You do need a work/student visa if you want to have any kind of decent life here. Don't get caught without.

Nevertheless, I'd say don't listen to the Nay-sayers, come out and see for yourself.

Good luck.
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