Moving to San Diego.

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How good is san diego to live for a long time?

I'm earning 45k/year in my current job and I don't know if I should move to san diego. My parents are wanting to move there and they want me to go with them. I don't mind to leave my job now but I'm just wondering if san diego paid more?

I have 2 years of full time licensed nursing experience already. I live in central california (valley part of cali)

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How good is san diego to live for a long time?

I'm earning 45k/year in my current job and I don't know if I should move to san diego. My parents are wanting to move there and they want me to go with them. I don't mind to leave my job now but I'm just wondering if san diego paid more?

I have 2 years of full time licensed nursing experience already. I live in central california (valley part of cali)

My sister has lived there for over a decade. However because of her profession (not a nurse) here income is triple yours. She lives comfortably in an area with a high cost of living. She definitely loves it there and purchase a home about 5 years in. Her income is higher than when she lived in Merced County.

I would not recommend moving without securing a bona fide job offer. The market for nurses is very tight with some nurses spending 9-18 months seeking a job. RN BSN is preferred credential with the competition

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How good is san diego to live for a long time?

I'm earning 45k/year in my current job and I don't know if I should move to san diego. My parents are wanting to move there and they want me to go with them. I don't mind to leave my job now but I'm just wondering if san diego paid more?

I have 2 years of full time licensed nursing experience already. I live in central california (valley part of cali)

San Diego definitely pays more for RNs! Kaiser and UCSD pays more than the other hospitals in the area (but hard to get a job unless you know someone from the inside). But also remember that cost of living is a lot higher too, compared to central CA. I lived in San Luis Obispo before and was able to afford a loft for $900/month. The cheapest apartment in SD is $1000/mo. for a studio without parking. Other poster is right, secure a job before moving or you may have to spend all of your savings.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

If you are an LVN with 2 years experience, not RN/BSN, you may have challenges finding a job especially since many IENs are challenging LVN increasing the number of LVNs seeking employment.

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To the OP, Will you be staying with your folks in San Diego? That would be a great way to save money and see if you like it there. I have only visited, but I loved it.

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