The Short: I'm a single young adult with a college degree and student loan debt. I live in a sterile small city with limited job prospects. I want to move out and get an entry-level or temporary job in a coastal U.S. city (NYC, LA, SF, Seattle). Please walk me through the logistics and help me devise a plan, as well as offer any advice you have on making it on your own in a new city (essentially, how to be an independent, self-sufficient adult). [more inside]
posted by matticulate on Dec 13, 2012 - 19 answers

Transitioning from car-free East Coast existence to Southern California sprawl. What's the most efficient way to do this? [more inside]
posted by Sara C. on Aug 28, 2011 - 17 answers

I'm thinking about moving to LA soon, but I've never actually been there. Where would someone like me live? What's it like to live in LA? General advice? Or should I move to SF? [more inside]
posted by garuda on May 4, 2011 - 48 answers

I'm considering a move from middle America to the northern Los Angeles, CA region. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 15, 2011 - 28 answers

Should I move to Los Angeles to work in Teh Industry? [more inside]
posted by Sara C. on Oct 10, 2010 - 25 answers

Any recommendations for good moving companies for a move from L.A. to the S.F. Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by kaiserin on Jul 3, 2010 - 5 answers

Possible move to San Antonio/Austin, what can I expect? [more inside]
posted by captaindistracto on Jun 14, 2007 - 24 answers

Los Angeles living with a family. [+] [more inside]
posted by Dreama on Jan 5, 2005 - 32 answers