Im thinking of moving out of California, any suggestions? Thinking of going to the east coast.
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many things to consider here.
- Cost of living
- Cultural match with your lifestyle and politics
- Wages and demand for your trade
- Geographic preference (Mountains, lowlands, water)
- Proximity to family
- Is this a short term or long term plan
- Urban verses rural
Thats all i got. Good luck 
kensmile4u
Level 8
July 24, 2018
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depends on what you're looking for. Vermont is very liberal, if that's your thing. NY, NJ and CT are are within commuting distance to NYC (at least some parts), and if based on what you do for a living I'd imagine that would be your best bet for union work. I hear North Carolina is nice, but I'm a born and raised north easterner, so...
lslatt1
Level 5
July 24, 2018
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I didn't say they were liberal, I said Vermont was.
No don't do it! But seriously...have you thought of Oregon or Washington State?
patchoullijulie
Level 8
July 24, 2018
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@Humanistheathen I hear good things about both places from Californians who have moved there.
I suppose welders can find work anywhere. I don't know that I would want to leave California.
Hermit
Level 7
July 24, 2018
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@Irish-welder that is super low...depending on your certs, you should make $50 to $100 doing welding and fabrication
@Irish-welder You need to get the Union check out special effects, props fabrication in the Entertainment Industry. It pays more than double that. Probably triple. Plus great benefits. I.A.T.S.E. Local 44.
It would be helpful to know more about your hobbies, interests, career, preferences (urban vs. rural) to make a recommendation. Do you prefer snow skiing to water skiing for example. Avid hiker and tent camper vs. beach bum?
seaspot_run
Level 7
July 24, 2018
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@Irish-welder Ok, so cold weather cities tend to be a lot more expensive. I've lived up and down the Eastern seaboard. I would recommend you consider Annapolis, Maryland and Portland, Maine.
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