Job Offer In Irvine

mapleridge · 11-15-2012, 09:53 PM

Hi All,

I received a job offer to move to Irvine. I am having a hard time figuring out what my net monthly income will be and what to expect in terms of healthcare costs and rent etc. I have been researching and I have an idea I just want to verify some of my findings. Looking for someone to talk with that might be able to help. I work in the 3pl (3rd party logistics) world.

unrealii · 11-15-2012, 10:49 PM

I grew up in Huntington Beach which is near Irvine and went to college in Irvine. I may be able to help with advice. Rent all depends on how nice you want and how close to the ocean (Newport Beach).
Heath care may be part of your benefits from your company (you will need to see what they cover and how much you will have to contribute if you elect to use their plans), otherwise check out www.esurance.com . I used them when I was unemployed and as a contractor.

DetectiveLoki · 11-15-2012, 11:31 PM

I work in Irvine. I commute 35 miles to get to and from work every day. pm me if you need advice.

kiwi29 · 11-16-2012, 12:27 AM

Congrats on the job, from my experience, every time I drive to Irvine (there,back, or pass) there's always major traffic on the 405 fw. You might be lucky enough to avoid traffic but it all depends on the time you leave to and come from work. Good luck on your new job

mapleridge · 11-16-2012, 12:29 AM

pm sent to both of you. thanks. I look forward to picking your brains.

MrRetep · 11-16-2012, 09:14 AM

I live in Irvine and have lived in different areas of Orange County for the last 20 years. I'm pretty familiar with the area

PM me with anything you need.

CHECKERED · 11-16-2012, 09:58 AM

You will not regret moving there. I went to high school there, still go to Cars and Coffee any change I get,
Expense and taxes/insurance those can all be sorted out later, just do it.

KwlAznKid · 11-16-2012, 10:55 AM

feel free to pm me as well

DanielGonz · 11-16-2012, 03:08 PM

I live right where the 55 and 5 freeways meet. If you can swing it, make the move, you won't regret it. Also get some roommates, but roommates you know really well. I live in a townhouse with 3 other guys and we still love our place. Parking is tight in OC if you have roommates though.

KwlAznKid · 11-16-2012, 03:27 PM

so many irvine/oc guys and we never hang out.

MrRetep · 11-16-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KwlAznKid

so many irvine/oc guys and we never hang out.

+1
I need friends! I'm lonely

TypicalCat · 11-16-2012, 05:55 PM

i live and work in irvine.. great place to live.. clean safe lots of asian food (if you like that) plenty of parks shopping centers and nice housing. Only downside is night life in Irvine blows! no real bars or places to party. Luckily, there are plenty of places within a 20 mile radius. Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fullerton and LA/SD about and hour or so in both directions.

Rent.. i would say 600 - 1000+ for a room depending where you want to live. i pay 800 a month for a master bedroom in a 3 bedroom townhouse. if you get a 1 bedroom spot 1000+

hope that helps a bit. Feel free to PM me if you have any additional questions

Chrispy650 · 11-16-2012, 07:44 PM

I live in Irvine with a friend. 2 bed 2 bath apartment paying $875/month without any utilities...Expensive but I really like Irvine. Can't be too much of help since I've only been here for about 3 years.

mapleridge · 11-16-2012, 11:03 PM

I have been talking with detective loki a lot. I guess I should say that I have a wife and two children. I got the benefit package from the employer and they use aetna or something and the prices semi monthly for healthcare ranges from like $240 to like $300 for a family. That is with some type of discounts for not smoking and such. Plus dental and vision maybe around $540 total a month. Taxes, I still need to get an understanding for. Salary will be approximately 65k. Don't think it is doable as the sole provider.

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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	Job Offer In Irvine - Need Advice Hi All, I received a job offer to move to Irvine. I am having a hard time figuring out what my net monthly income will be and what to expect in terms of healthcare costs and rent etc. I have been researching and I have an idea I just want to verify some of my findings. Looking for someone to talk with that might be able to help. I work in the 3pl (3rd party logistics) world.
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unrealii Captain 75 Rep 630 Posts Drives: '09 335 E93 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (3) Garage List 2002 Toyota 4Runner [0.00] 2009 BMW 335I [10.00]	I grew up in Huntington Beach which is near Irvine and went to college in Irvine. I may be able to help with advice. Rent all depends on how nice you want and how close to the ocean (Newport Beach). Heath care may be part of your benefits from your company (you will need to see what they cover and how much you will have to contribute if you elect to use their plans), otherwise check out www.esurance.com . I used them when I was unemployed and as a contractor.
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DetectiveLoki First Lieutenant 19 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Orange County - SOCAL iTrader: (4)	I work in Irvine. I commute 35 miles to get to and from work every day. pm me if you need advice.
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	pm sent to both of you. thanks. I look forward to picking your brains.
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MrRetep First Lieutenant 107 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA iTrader: (3)	I live in Irvine and have lived in different areas of Orange County for the last 20 years. I'm pretty familiar with the area PM me with anything you need.
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CHECKERED ex deus machina 124 Rep 968 Posts Drives: G30, F15, Audi S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (12)	You will not regret moving there. I went to high school there, still go to Cars and Coffee any change I get, Expense and taxes/insurance those can all be sorted out later, just do it. __________________ Daily: G30 M550i, Bluestone, JB4, 1 step colder plugs, 6WB retrofit Winter Beast: Audi S4 4.2L V8, Supercharger, brakes, suspension & exhaust mods Wifes': F15 M50d clone, DUDMD tune, WMI, MPBK Gone: E92 335i N54 468rwtq
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	feel free to pm me as well __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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11-16-2012, 03:08 PM	#9
DanielGonz Lieutenant 19 Rep 564 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) iTrader: (0)	I live right where the 55 and 5 freeways meet. If you can swing it, make the move, you won't regret it. Also get some roommates, but roommates you know really well. I live in a townhouse with 3 other guys and we still love our place. Parking is tight in OC if you have roommates though.
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KwlAznKid Brigadier General 354 Rep 3,036 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	so many irvine/oc guys and we never hang out. __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
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11-16-2012, 05:55 PM	#12
TypicalCat Major 28 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	i live and work in irvine.. great place to live.. clean safe lots of asian food (if you like that) plenty of parks shopping centers and nice housing. Only downside is night life in Irvine blows! no real bars or places to party. Luckily, there are plenty of places within a 20 mile radius. Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fullerton and LA/SD about and hour or so in both directions. Rent.. i would say 600 - 1000+ for a room depending where you want to live. i pay 800 a month for a master bedroom in a 3 bedroom townhouse. if you get a 1 bedroom spot 1000+ hope that helps a bit. Feel free to PM me if you have any additional questions __________________
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Chrispy650 Lieutenant 56 Rep 559 Posts Drives: E92 LCI Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal (Irvine) iTrader: (2)	I live in Irvine with a friend. 2 bed 2 bath apartment paying $875/month without any utilities...Expensive but I really like Irvine. Can't be too much of help since I've only been here for about 3 years.
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mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	I have been talking with detective loki a lot. I guess I should say that I have a wife and two children. I got the benefit package from the employer and they use aetna or something and the prices semi monthly for healthcare ranges from like $240 to like $300 for a family. That is with some type of discounts for not smoking and such. Plus dental and vision maybe around $540 total a month. Taxes, I still need to get an understanding for. Salary will be approximately 65k. Don't think it is doable as the sole provider.
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