Moving to Costa Mesa for job?
Hey everyone.
Currently live in koreatown and work in El segundo.
Potentially New job hiring manager suggested that they'd be glad to allow me to come in only three days per week through October, at which point i would relocate to some point in between Koreatown and Costa Mesa that could make the commute more manageable.
Email from recruiter:
“Yeah, it will be a decent drive from Koreatown for you. I remember you said your lease expires in October, which could hopefully give you the flexibility to move somewhat closer while remaining fairly close to where you're currently at still. This could alleviate this concern somewhat, if this is still true.
As for compensation, we do intend to be competitive with market leaders, especially when factoring in our equity upside, and we'd intend to give you a sizeable raise if you joined, both due to your commute plus your skill set. While specific numbers will be clearer after we complete final interviews, I do expect that your salary will be approaching [42% increase] with over 100k in equity on top of that.
Also, we'd be willing to include a sign-on bonus of some kind to help offset any moving costs, breaking of a lease, etc.”
I really don’t want to move but there’s no other option that would make sense. I’m thinking about saying forget it because I’m prioritizing hybrid or remote for a new role. This will be 100% in person.
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Getting a room for the weekday isn’t worth it. Not moving and commuting is soul-draining. I don’t want to move. If I did move I’d wonder what are some good areas in between LA and Orange County, or IN OC?