Has anyone here made the transition from DC to California?

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I’m doing the same but I’ve moved out of federal work

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No, but am currently interviewing for an aerospace role out of El Segundo. They'd have to give me at least $260k to get me out there so we'll see. I'm doubtful. Would love to get to the west coast but it's gotten so expensive.

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You might want to look at Santa Monica or playa vista too.

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Yes but I am from California and just went back home from DC

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