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JDMurray wrote: » If that were in Irvine, I'd apply just to make some extra cash on nights and weekends.
Iristheangel wrote: » ... it's around the 50k range and it's a good starting point for people interested in infosec and only have a couple years of technical experience or still building their experience.
AlexNguyen wrote: » The pay is "low". I always though that in California, IT job get higher pay rate. The cost of living is high over there too.
JDMurray wrote: » Oh heck, that's a real job!
NOC-Ninja wrote: » I dont know. It is pretty low for an entry level security. We have an entry level security at work. They start them at 75k. lol Im not even in an expensive city like anaheim.
Iristheangel wrote: » It's high for entry level. It's something for someone looking to get out of help desk and their feet wet with the beginnings of security
rwmidl wrote: » What about part time/evenings and weekends/telecommuting from SC (that's South Carolina, not Southern California) Off-topic - there was this place I use to like going to in Anaheim when I lived in Long Beach. Something like the Block (it was a big outdoor shopping complex).
Iristheangel wrote: » Hey, if people can find higher paying entry level jobs in Security that doesn't require any infosec experience, more power to them. I thought I'd post this out there because I'm always reading posts from people saying they can never find jobs, break away from help desk, etc.
onesaint wrote: » Bare in mind, California is a big state and cost of living changes quickly from town to town.
JDMurray wrote: » Here in OC, if they aren't still living at home, entry-level people will typically share an apartment with others still in college.
Mrkali wrote: » We're relocating this summer from central California to Orange County as my wife was offered a promotion on relocation. The monthly rent on the apartment we're looking at is double what our home mortgage payment is
JDMurray wrote: » You don't want to know what I pay in property taxes for the postage stamp my house is on. And get use to seeing the traffic in your avatar.
Iristheangel wrote: » I was recently looking into buying a condo and there are some nice 3 bed/2 bath 1800 sq ft+ condos going for $150-190k all around North Orange County. If you break that down in a monthly payment with home owners insurance, taxes, association fees, and mortgage added on, that'd be about $1000-1200 month. If you have the credit and down payment for it, buy.
onesaint wrote: » Pssh! We're north in LA (Westside as it's known) and I don't think you can buy a postage stamp of real estate for 190K, much less 150K! We pay near Manhattan Beach rates with the only pluses being school district and location. If you're comfortable to, buy. Funny thing is, I still see the entry level jobs paying 35-40K.
Iristheangel wrote: » I know what you mean. I switched my expectations from houses to condos awhile ago and a lot of them are very affordable. Check out Zillow.com
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