Have you ever moved from a warm, mild climate like Los Angeles, to one that experiences four seasons - and did you do so in the dead of winter? What was it like? What do you wish you had known beforehand? In other words, what am I, a native Angeleno currently taking for granted? [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Dec 14, 2009 - 64 answers

I moved from home to Los Angeles two months ago. Now that I'm more or less settled in logistically, I would like to begin building a life for myself out here. [more inside]
posted by world b free on Sep 23, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a Los Angeles native in the very early stages of considering a move to San Francisco and would like some guidance on neighborhoods that would match up with my preferences. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 8, 2009 - 12 answers

What is the best method for moving several furniture pieces from L.A. to Montreal? (And an add-on about getting my car there, too.) [more inside]
posted by Tequila Mockingbird on Aug 7, 2009 - 3 answers

MovingtoLosAngelesfilter: Mulling over move to Los Angeles in June 2010 after graduating from university. Info/advice needed on L.A. life, finding apartments, and finding (preferably) job in a major movie studio. [more inside]
posted by Dukat on May 10, 2009 - 19 answers

Reliable and reasonably-priced moving company for a move from Orange County to Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by The World Famous on Apr 9, 2009 - 1 answer

I transferred to Los Angeles last Spring. I hate the job, but I love LA. There has always been a standing offer to return to my old Chicago office. How do you evaluate the balance between being in a place you love, versus being in a job that's satisfying? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr on Jan 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Can anyone recommend a day labor hiring hall in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Feb 1, 2008 - 5 answers

Priorities when choosing somewhere to live? Safety? Size? Location? As new parents to be in an expensive city, help us decide what we can give up. [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Jun 22, 2007 - 13 answers

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

What can you tell me about East Hollywood/South Los Feliz/North Koreatown? (Los Angeles) [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on May 27, 2007 - 6 answers

Should I move to LA from Oxford? [more inside]
posted by humuhumu on Mar 17, 2006 - 27 answers

MN / CA or bust! My SO has received a job offer that could have us moving from Boston to either St. Paul or LA - our choice. I have job leads in both places, but we just can't decide where to go! Both cities seem to rock, but their (perceived) drawbacks make me hesitate. [more inside]
posted by kahboom on Sep 14, 2005 - 62 answers