I'm working towards getting my architectural license and I'm about 40 minutes outside NYC.
How much of a culture shock can it be?
LOL. You'll see. For one thing, California allows you to pump your own gas!
If you want to be in development, then head to north county SD or south county OC.
How much of a culture shock can it be?
If you move to LA, none at all since everyone else there is from NY/NJ. If you move to OC/SD, might be a little since that's where everyone heads after doing their requisite penance in LA and adapting to SoCal (see my list above).
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That one just clearly made me LOL.
I've never lived either place and I know it's a world of difference.
It's FAR more kick back (OC and SD) than (my perception of) NJ!!!
how much of a culture shock can it be? Los Angeles (city) is a third world country, it sligthly better in other areas. Los Angeles County is pretty big, which part.
If you plan to work as an architect in California, you probably will want to learn Spanish, if you want to be able to talk to the work crews. It is a nice skill to have, but not necessary, for most people.
If you are serious about marrying a military man, San Diego is definitely the place for you. There are few, if any, bases near Los Angeles.
How much of a culture shock can it be?
Possibly a lot. Don't expect a lot of viable mass transit. Forget snow. However, if you like to ski, you can drive to snow in a couple of hours. There are few if any tolls (unless you live in Orange County) Regional foods are different. Water, at the beach, is cold. The water at "The River" (The Colorado River) is warm. There are no other rivers.
Do you work for Gensler?
If not, You may want to go to the Morristown office and Inquire about the prospect of working in the San Diego office.
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