I’ve heard that also, nj. As long as they have the funds to enjoy their lives without the “big job” that’s great, but, the reality is that it may be a long and frustrating journey for them.
Many of us here were able to have it all–we’ve been able to pursue our chosen careers, enjoy substantial wealth, and live in our chosen location–but, as we all know, that’s not always possible for everyone.
Many may be forced to choose the level of life they are willing to accept in order to live where they want to live. This has been true in San Diego and CA in general for as long as I can remember, but now, there are just more people competing for the same (and more expensive) piece of the pie.