- This topic has 68 replies, 16 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 8 months ago by bearishgurl.
-
AuthorPosts
-
September 20, 2015 at 3:56 PM #789469September 20, 2015 at 4:08 PM #789470bearishgurlParticipant
[quote=flyer]It’s interesting to try to figure out “why” San Diego and CA housing prices continue to escalate in desirable areas, but, that said, “it is what it is,” and potential buyers need to evaluate things based upon their personal situation, and decide if they want to get into the game or not.
The largest group of “whiners” we have been encountering on this topic are those who have kids who want to find jobs and buy homes here after college.
Most of these folks are thrilled that their property values have skyrocketed, but, for reasons that escape me, they don’t seem to be able to understand why their kids can’t just walk into the jobs and homes they want, where they want them. Apparently, they didn’t plan for this eventuality.[/quote]
flyer, I think there are hundreds (if not 1000+) entry-level resale homes on the market in SD County at any given time. I do not feel that Gen Y suffers from a lack of available homes in SD County.
This group’s main problem is the substandard pay here in relation to the pay the same job commands in other metro areas of the state. This pay gap will never be closed, imho, partly due to a very porous international border (yes, thousands of “professionals” working in SD County live on the other side and thus can …. and will …. work for less money).
Unfortunately, SD’s “Sunshine Tax” is still alive and well after all these years and isn’t going anywhere.
September 20, 2015 at 4:09 PM #789471EscoguyParticipant15 years ago (when I was 30) I picked a GP who is a few years younger than me as I was thinking long term. We are both in our 40s now, I do realize if I stay here, I will likely need to change doctors in 20 years or so when things start to get really interesting.
September 20, 2015 at 4:12 PM #789472bearishgurlParticipantAnother HUGE problem of many (most?) members of Gen Y is that their expectations for the type and location of their first home are through the roof …. HUGELY unrealistic for a first-time buyer … especially one working in SD for a SD-based company.
Hence, they don’t end up buying any home … and many didn’t even buy a home when the getting was good (when values plummeted from late 2009 thru late 2011). Many of this group missed the boat to buy their first home in SD and are now seeing these same or similar homes in same or similar locations being actually sold for twice the price paid just 4-5 years ago!
September 20, 2015 at 4:21 PM #789473bearishgurlParticipant[quote=Escoguy]15 years ago (when I was 30) I picked a GP who is a few years younger than me as I was thinking long term. We are both in our 40s now, I do realize if I stay here, I will likely need to change doctors in 20 years or so when things start to get really interesting.[/quote]
Escoguy, I don’t know if you are aware of this, but many (most) physicians AND attorneys (if they are any good at all) work until they have one foot in the grave … SS payments be damned.
It doesn’t behoove this set of professionals to attempt to keep their salaries low to qualify for SS (or full SS) if they are still healthy enough to work (or at least have their “finger in the pot” teaching class, acting as an “expert witness” or an “of counsel” for a law firm, sitting on boards and running charity functions) :=D
September 20, 2015 at 4:28 PM #789474flyerParticipantBG, agree the job prospects for new grads here are more challenging than the housing situation–that is–if they are in a position to purchase their own home.
The parents we talk to who have younger kids, or those who have just started college, seem to be completely delusional about their kids job options here when they graduate, and then they wonder why they are so disappointed when reality becomes clear.
September 20, 2015 at 4:34 PM #789475bearishgurlParticipant[quote=flyer]BG, agree the job prospects for new grads here are more challenging than the housing situation–that is–if they are in a position to purchase their own home.
The parents we talk to who have younger kids, or those who have just started college, seem to be completely delusional about their kids job options here when they graduate, and then they wonder why they are so disappointed when reality becomes clear.[/quote]
I have a kid who is currently a college sophomore who graduated from a very good HS just 8.5 miles from the international border and who harbors no illusions about the SD job market, either now or in the future.
Hence, my kid(s) are and will be fully self-supporting in CA … just not in SD … and that’s fine with them … and me. I know how to get on the highway (or a SW Airlines jet) … and so do they as I had them on planes by themselves from the age of 11 forward.
So far, I don’t yet have any kids who are homeowners but I don’t discount that one day this will happen.
September 20, 2015 at 4:38 PM #789476flyerParticipantAs far as MD’s in San Diego go, I have heard many of the healthcare systems here are expanding and recruiting more physicians.
We’ve always tried to choose from the “bests” lists (US News and World Report, etc.) in whatever category we require treatment, and most of those seem to be at Scripps and UCSD here–some are older–others younger, but, they all have great credentials.
Overall, we prefer the Scripps system, but wouldn’t hesitate to see physicians at other facilities around the state or even in other states, if necessary.
September 20, 2015 at 4:44 PM #789477flyerParticipantBG, I have no doubt your kids are doing well, and that you harbor no delusions. My comments concerned other people we have been discussing this with over the past few years.
September 20, 2015 at 4:51 PM #789478CoronitaParticipantSan Diego is probably not a bad place for retirees. The medical care here is pretty good. And if you really need specialized medicine, cedars Sinai and UCLA isn’t too far away.
Ive been around most of the hospitals in socal and up to Cleveland clinic (which is I say is still one of the best facilities). If you have something serious, you probably want to stay in a group with affiliation to research. For that reason, I prefer UCSD versus Scripps. Some of the doctors in Scripps frankly seemed more interested in cutting me open for $$$ then actually solving problems…
September 20, 2015 at 4:53 PM #789479flyerParticipantAgree, flu. That’s one reason so many of our pilot friends are buying homes here even before they retire.
September 20, 2015 at 4:58 PM #789481CoronitaParticipantThe nice thing about having an oncologist at UCSD is that pretty much, access to any other doctor is pretty quick. I guess in the system, I am still considered higher risk. So my.appointments usually get filled pretty quickly. Ive also noticed that at least at UCSD, they seem to be running 7day work weeks even for non urgent, non er care, and outside the cancer center(which already ran 7 days a week)….For example, you can actually get a nonemergency imaging (ct MRI ultrasound) on the weekends, even if its not an emergency. So it seems like the hospitals and doctors are running at full capacity.
It seems like its a great time to be in the medical profession
September 20, 2015 at 5:00 PM #789482bearishgurlParticipant[quote=flyer]As far as MD’s in San Diego go, I have heard many of the healthcare systems here are expanding and recruiting more physicians.
We’ve always tried to choose from the “bests” lists (US News and World Report, etc.) in whatever category we require treatment, and most of those seem to be at Scripps and UCSD here–some are older–others younger, but, they all have great credentials.
Overall, we prefer the Scripps system, but wouldn’t hesitate to see physicians at other facilities around the state or even in other states, if necessary.[/quote]
After watching many relatives in other states over the years suffer from lack of good medical care (even if they could afford it), lack of coordination among their local physicians for a condition such as cancer, and lack of choice as to leaving a local network, I agree that having the best physician available in a particular locale for a particular specialty is worth paying for. As is being able to choose to be worked up at one of the country’s top cancer centers if the need arises.
My BSoC plan from Covered CA has a narrower network than what I was used to from having an Aetna Advantage Plan for almost 9 years, but it does include Scripps and Mercy here in SD (but not Sharp or UCSD). It also includes major hospitals in other CA regions and many thousands of physicians on the nationwide BCBS network, which will prove very helpful to me should I need medical care while traveling … even non-emergency care.
Yes, I have visited many patients at Mercy and from my experience, their care was very good as the nurses there seem to be very attentive. Most of the best physicians in SD also have privileges there.
It’s entirely possible that medical groups all over the nation are currently expanding due to the now burgeoning (and continually growing) group of “baby boomers.” We are unlike our predecessor generations in many ways because a large portion of us have never smoked and have kept fit and demanded (and received) regular medical and dental care throughout our adult lives. We boomers have also had access to sophisticated scans and tests during most of our adult lives. Many in my parents and grandparents generations weren’t near as fortunate … especially when they were young adults and at the age of raising a family.
September 20, 2015 at 5:03 PM #789480flyerParticipant[quote=flu]San Diego is probably not a bad place for retirees. The medical care here is pretty good. And if you really need specialized medicine, cedars Sinai and UCLA isn’t too far away.
Ive been around most of the hospitals in socal and up to Cleveland clinic (which is I say is still one of the best facilities). If you have something serious, you probably want to stay in a group with affiliation to research. For that reason, I prefer UCSD versus Scripps. Some of the doctors in Scripps frankly seemed more interested in cutting me open for $$$ then actually solving problems…[/quote]
Haven’t heard about or encountered that yet, flu, but will definitely keep that in mind if a situation arises.
September 20, 2015 at 5:08 PM #789483bearishgurlParticipant[quote=flu]The nice thing about having an oncologist at UCSD is that pretty much, access to any other doctor is pretty quick. I guess in the system, I am still considered higher risk. So my.appointments usually get filled pretty quickly. Ive also noticed that at least at UCSD, they seem to be running 7day work weeks even for non urgent, non er care, and outside the cancer center(which already ran 7 days a week)….For example, you can actually get a nonemergency imaging (ct MRI ultrasound) on the weekends, even if its not an emergency. So it seems like the hospitals and doctors are running at full capacity.
It seems like its a great time to be in the medical profession[/quote]
I took a friend up to the UCSD Cancer Center and found it to be pretty bureaucratic but run like a well-oiled machine. I was pretty amazed, actually. I also watched several of their videos online and was very impressed. It’s great that their own renowned research lab is right there next to the clinics and hospital and they can get results back stat. I think it’s an awesome benefit to the region to have this coordinated cancer care all in one place.
-
AuthorPosts
- You must be logged in to reply to this topic.