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Ask HN: Should I Leave CA or Keep Looking for a Job?

1 points by tonym9428 ↗ HN
Me: I'm a 33 year old professional who was laid off last week from their job as a data scientist. I've found a new job at a Fortune 300 company in Minneapolis. However, I'm having second thoughts about accepting it.

Background:

I have lots of savings (100K liquid)

I have cerebral palsy...walk with a limp and use a cane. Moving would suck as I have cerebral palsy and makes life a b

I'm a powerlifter and have a gym/coach in CA. I really want to stay serious about this and keep lifting.

Option 1: Move to Minneapolis

Pro: It's a job in my field

Pro: I've previously lived there and so the winters are something I can tolerate

Con: Relocation is possible, but my disability makes it a challenge

Option 2: Stay in CA

Pro: Keep looking for a new job

Pro: Get to keep my powerlifting coach/gym

Con: Even though I'll have unemployment, I'll be without a job. And there is no guarantee I'll find a job here

Option 3: Other

grad school, become a freelancer, etc

6 comments

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nieksand
Where in CA are you? I'd be surprised if you have difficulty finding a new position in any of the major metros.
tonym9428
It's been easy finding a new job. I got three offers in four weeks. The problem is that ALL of them were outside of California

I'm in the SF East Bay

howard941
That's a bad thing? In https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19122034 you said you hated life in CA.
tonym9428
I do hate CA. But given my disability, it's a lot easier to stick around than move around from state to state
scarface74
What does having CP have to do with moving - I have CP also (mostly my left hand,a very slight limp)?

I couldn't deal with the cold weather though. It makes my CP worse.

Get on a plane and pay movers.

AnimalMuppet
If you got three offers in four weeks, I'd at least consider taking another four weeks to see if you can find a job in your preferred location.