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May 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #692895May 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #693042
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ParticipantOne of the things that’s good about this site – there’s diversity of neighborhoods.
We’ve got some downtown folks. A few east county folks. BG brings the south county and Chula Vista perspective. Some very active north county coastal types, some 15 corridor types, some Temecula/murrietta types… Clairemont is well represented, as is my hood – UC (at least two other regular posters live in my hood.)
There are pros and cons to every neighborhood.
Rather than getting into a pissing match over which is the BESTEST EVAH!!! Why not have rational discussions about the pros and cons of the areas that each of us has familiarity with… when it’s appropriate.
The OP specifically asked about certain communities in the NCC and 56 corridor. It’s appropriate to give him/her info to address his/her questions.
We’ve heard the arguments ad naseum from several parties:
* chula vista has big lots and fewer mello roos.
* North county coastal is exceptional and all the buyers can pay cash for their properties – at least sdr’s clients can.
* 4S is where premier folks move.
* UC is Lake Wobegon- all the kids are above average. (Sorry – had to joke about my hood, too.)
* and of course Santee is only 10 minutes from the beach. LOL.Rather than fighting with each other… how about we answer the questions originally asked. It seems like a few folks did, then it got hijacked into a giant childish fight.
C’mon folks. My 8 year old and 10 year old (sometimes) show more ability to just walk away rather than squabble. (Ok – not really – but this thread reminds me of their bickering.)
May 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #693391ParticipantOne of the things that’s good about this site – there’s diversity of neighborhoods.
We’ve got some downtown folks. A few east county folks. BG brings the south county and Chula Vista perspective. Some very active north county coastal types, some 15 corridor types, some Temecula/murrietta types… Clairemont is well represented, as is my hood – UC (at least two other regular posters live in my hood.)
There are pros and cons to every neighborhood.
Rather than getting into a pissing match over which is the BESTEST EVAH!!! Why not have rational discussions about the pros and cons of the areas that each of us has familiarity with… when it’s appropriate.
The OP specifically asked about certain communities in the NCC and 56 corridor. It’s appropriate to give him/her info to address his/her questions.
We’ve heard the arguments ad naseum from several parties:
* chula vista has big lots and fewer mello roos.
* North county coastal is exceptional and all the buyers can pay cash for their properties – at least sdr’s clients can.
* 4S is where premier folks move.
* UC is Lake Wobegon- all the kids are above average. (Sorry – had to joke about my hood, too.)
* and of course Santee is only 10 minutes from the beach. LOL.Rather than fighting with each other… how about we answer the questions originally asked. It seems like a few folks did, then it got hijacked into a giant childish fight.
C’mon folks. My 8 year old and 10 year old (sometimes) show more ability to just walk away rather than squabble. (Ok – not really – but this thread reminds me of their bickering.)
ParticipantI think Davelj has some familiarity with these condo projects…. IIRC he was considering purchasing one, but it hadn’t penciled out yet.
ParticipantI think Davelj has some familiarity with these condo projects…. IIRC he was considering purchasing one, but it hadn’t penciled out yet.
ParticipantI think Davelj has some familiarity with these condo projects…. IIRC he was considering purchasing one, but it hadn’t penciled out yet.
ParticipantI think Davelj has some familiarity with these condo projects…. IIRC he was considering purchasing one, but it hadn’t penciled out yet.
ParticipantI think Davelj has some familiarity with these condo projects…. IIRC he was considering purchasing one, but it hadn’t penciled out yet.
May 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #691541Participant[quote=sdrealtor]you should stay longer, alot longer;)[/quote]
Really? Was that necessary?
I know you guys don’t like each other… but you sound like my 8 year old.May 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #691612Participant[quote=sdrealtor]you should stay longer, alot longer;)[/quote]
Really? Was that necessary?
I know you guys don’t like each other… but you sound like my 8 year old.May 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #692218Participant[quote=sdrealtor]you should stay longer, alot longer;)[/quote]
Really? Was that necessary?
I know you guys don’t like each other… but you sound like my 8 year old.May 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #692360Participant[quote=sdrealtor]you should stay longer, alot longer;)[/quote]
Really? Was that necessary?
I know you guys don’t like each other… but you sound like my 8 year old.May 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM in reply to: Relocating from SF to Del Mar or Santaluz or Olivenhain or FBR or other? #692706Participant[quote=sdrealtor]you should stay longer, alot longer;)[/quote]
Really? Was that necessary?
I know you guys don’t like each other… but you sound like my 8 year old.May 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM in reply to: OT: California Prison Academy: Better Than a Harvard Degree #691532ParticipantI have a family member who was a social working in a prison, then later a nurse in a prison.
Her brother was a corrections officer for the state of AZ for 18 years (till he started getting death threats that he had to take seriously, and not just from former inmates).
He is currently working for a private corrections facility. AZ has a lot of these. Texas has even more.
He has never made the kind of money described here. But then again, he was working in AZ. Sure he had overtime pay – but he also had expenses (weapons, right suits, he was certified as a fire officer – so he had to have that gear.)
The hours suck. Period. It’s not a 9-5 job.
They also assign you to new prisons periodically – so it’s kind of like the military – you get relocated every 4-5 years. Which means uprooting your family, changing your kids school, etc. And the places aren’t always desirable locales. Lets face it – they don’t build prisons in places like Carmel Valley. He’s probably spent the most time in Yuma and Florence… Not exactly places he would have chosen to live if it weren’t for his job.
Now some info I dug up on CA corrections officers. I thought CA Renter made a good point about “if it’s such a great job – why don’t we all apply”.
– The starting pay is not that exceptional. $45,288/year to start. Sure, that’s more than some other jobs.
– You must pass regular drug tests.
– You must pass a background check.
– You must have a clean criminal record.
– They give preference to Vets – so non-military folks have to work that much harder.
– You have to pass the written test.
– You have to have fully correctable vision. Also – color blindness disqualifies you.
– You have to pass the academy.http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/POR/COIndex.html
Personally – after hearing the stories of my family members, and seeing what it’s done to them… Not enough money in the world to make me work in that environment. I’d rather collect aluminum cans from trash cans. I’d be saner. It’s a tough job.
May 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM in reply to: OT: California Prison Academy: Better Than a Harvard Degree #692208ParticipantI have a family member who was a social working in a prison, then later a nurse in a prison.
Her brother was a corrections officer for the state of AZ for 18 years (till he started getting death threats that he had to take seriously, and not just from former inmates).
He is currently working for a private corrections facility. AZ has a lot of these. Texas has even more.
He has never made the kind of money described here. But then again, he was working in AZ. Sure he had overtime pay – but he also had expenses (weapons, right suits, he was certified as a fire officer – so he had to have that gear.)
The hours suck. Period. It’s not a 9-5 job.
They also assign you to new prisons periodically – so it’s kind of like the military – you get relocated every 4-5 years. Which means uprooting your family, changing your kids school, etc. And the places aren’t always desirable locales. Lets face it – they don’t build prisons in places like Carmel Valley. He’s probably spent the most time in Yuma and Florence… Not exactly places he would have chosen to live if it weren’t for his job.
Now some info I dug up on CA corrections officers. I thought CA Renter made a good point about “if it’s such a great job – why don’t we all apply”.
– The starting pay is not that exceptional. $45,288/year to start. Sure, that’s more than some other jobs.
– You must pass regular drug tests.
– You must pass a background check.
– You must have a clean criminal record.
– They give preference to Vets – so non-military folks have to work that much harder.
– You have to pass the written test.
– You have to have fully correctable vision. Also – color blindness disqualifies you.
– You have to pass the academy.http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/POR/COIndex.html
Personally – after hearing the stories of my family members, and seeing what it’s done to them… Not enough money in the world to make me work in that environment. I’d rather collect aluminum cans from trash cans. I’d be saner. It’s a tough job.
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