Does driving a stick in CA suck?
03-01-2010, 01:47 AM
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Does driving a stick in CA suck?
I may be moving to california in a year, going to visit possible destinations in april. irvine/riverside/aliso viejo are the places im thinking about moving and would like some opinions on how driving a stick in those areas are. also if anyone out there is a mechanic how are they paid out there?... im a mechanic in florida and work off a commission based system where i make a flat hourly rate plus a percentage of the money i make for my shop.
All info and input is greatly appreciated.
All info and input is greatly appreciated.
03-01-2010, 03:15 AM
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im a mechanic as well and it depends on the shop...some our hourly...and some are flat rate...and other are hourly plus comission....so it all depends on where u work...although finding a job right now is a bit hard.
well expect some traffic...but nothing like L.A rush traffic....so u should be perfectly fine....
i remember drving from Camp Pendleton up to L.A. in my 300Z and by the time i got home i felt like i had a four hour work out.......even though it only was about 70 miles away it took about 4 hours to get home due to traffic...but thats the L.A. area which u didnt mention u were going to visit...but out here in the S.B./Riverside area...traffic is not bad
well expect some traffic...but nothing like L.A rush traffic....so u should be perfectly fine....
i remember drving from Camp Pendleton up to L.A. in my 300Z and by the time i got home i felt like i had a four hour work out.......even though it only was about 70 miles away it took about 4 hours to get home due to traffic...but thats the L.A. area which u didnt mention u were going to visit...but out here in the S.B./Riverside area...traffic is not bad
03-01-2010, 03:28 AM
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I may be moving to california in a year, going to visit possible destinations in april. irvine/riverside/aliso viejo are the places im thinking about moving and would like some opinions on how driving a stick in those areas are. also if anyone out there is a mechanic how are they paid out there?... im a mechanic in florida and work off a commission based system where i make a flat hourly rate plus a percentage of the money i make for my shop.
All info and input is greatly appreciated.
All info and input is greatly appreciated.
03-01-2010, 10:33 AM
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Riverside you should be fine.. its not as densely populated
Irvine it depends which way you work, but a lot of wide freeways run there so its ok
and idk about Aliso Viejo
Usually we always brag about our weather too..
but ummmm..... lol
Irvine it depends which way you work, but a lot of wide freeways run there so its ok
and idk about Aliso Viejo
Usually we always brag about our weather too..
but ummmm..... lol
03-01-2010, 06:42 PM
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im a mechanic as well and it depends on the shop...some our hourly...and some are flat rate...and other are hourly plus comission....so it all depends on where u work...although finding a job right now is a bit hard.
well expect some traffic...but nothing like L.A rush traffic....so u should be perfectly fine....
i remember drving from Camp Pendleton up to L.A. in my 300Z and by the time i got home i felt like i had a four hour work out.......even though it only was about 70 miles away it took about 4 hours to get home due to traffic...but thats the L.A. area which u didnt mention u were going to visit...but out here in the S.B./Riverside area...traffic is not bad
well expect some traffic...but nothing like L.A rush traffic....so u should be perfectly fine....
i remember drving from Camp Pendleton up to L.A. in my 300Z and by the time i got home i felt like i had a four hour work out.......even though it only was about 70 miles away it took about 4 hours to get home due to traffic...but thats the L.A. area which u didnt mention u were going to visit...but out here in the S.B./Riverside area...traffic is not bad
also does anyone know if Sears is known as a reputable place to have your car worked on because that is where i currently work and i would be transfering.
last question is does anyone serve in a restaurant and is that a lucrative job.
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03-01-2010, 09:00 PM
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I would never take my car to sears no offense I just don't see them hiring quality mechanics and serving is pretty decent but you have to have been a server before in order to get a job as a server. Before the recession when I used to serve I'd average 70-100 a night in tips at macaroni grill
03-02-2010, 03:59 AM
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LA is ranked number 2 in the nation for most congested freeways
1. Seattle (43%)
2. Los Angeles (38%)
3. Chicago (37%)
4. Montgomery County, MD (37%)
5. San Francisco (35%)
6. New York (31%)
7. Washington (30%)
8. San Jose, CA (29%)
9. Alexandria, VA 28%
10. Oakland, CA (Alameda County) (28%)
11. Atlanta (Cobb County) (27%)
12. Boston (27%)
13. Fairfax County, VA (26%)
14. Philadelphia (25%)
15. Austin, TX (25%)
16. Phoenix, AZ (25%)
17. Long Island, NY (Nassau County) (24%)
18. San Juan, Puerto Rico (24%)
19. Portland, OR (23%)
20. Houston (23%)
21. Contra Costa County, CA (23%)
22. Arlington, VA (23%)
23. Orange County, CA (20%)
24. New Orleans (20%)
25. Norfolk County, MA (20%)
26. Denver, CO (20%)
27. Morris County, NJ (20%)
28. Miami-Dade, FL (20%)
29. Dallas, TX (20%)
30. Charlottesville, VA (19%)
heres the link http://www.elliott.org/blog/30-worst...ic-in-america/
1. Seattle (43%)
2. Los Angeles (38%)
3. Chicago (37%)
4. Montgomery County, MD (37%)
5. San Francisco (35%)
6. New York (31%)
7. Washington (30%)
8. San Jose, CA (29%)
9. Alexandria, VA 28%
10. Oakland, CA (Alameda County) (28%)
11. Atlanta (Cobb County) (27%)
12. Boston (27%)
13. Fairfax County, VA (26%)
14. Philadelphia (25%)
15. Austin, TX (25%)
16. Phoenix, AZ (25%)
17. Long Island, NY (Nassau County) (24%)
18. San Juan, Puerto Rico (24%)
19. Portland, OR (23%)
20. Houston (23%)
21. Contra Costa County, CA (23%)
22. Arlington, VA (23%)
23. Orange County, CA (20%)
24. New Orleans (20%)
25. Norfolk County, MA (20%)
26. Denver, CO (20%)
27. Morris County, NJ (20%)
28. Miami-Dade, FL (20%)
29. Dallas, TX (20%)
30. Charlottesville, VA (19%)
heres the link http://www.elliott.org/blog/30-worst...ic-in-america/
03-02-2010, 08:16 AM
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Well I tell you, I've been all over the US and I will not drive on 405 or I-5 in L.A. !!
I drove from Universal Studios in Burbank to Anaheim @5pm"BAD IDEA" The Damn Trip took near 3 hours..!!! I tip my hat to you guys in SO Cal!!! Also, I think I would drive anywhere in Seattle in traffic than in LA! the last post is wrong!! AT Least we are moving @ 5mph Ha Ha!!!!
I drove from Universal Studios in Burbank to Anaheim @5pm"BAD IDEA" The Damn Trip took near 3 hours..!!! I tip my hat to you guys in SO Cal!!! Also, I think I would drive anywhere in Seattle in traffic than in LA! the last post is wrong!! AT Least we are moving @ 5mph Ha Ha!!!!
03-03-2010, 01:28 AM
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I would never take my car to sears no offense I just don't see them hiring quality mechanics and serving is pretty decent but you have to have been a server before in order to get a job as a server. Before the recession when I used to serve I'd average 70-100 a night in tips at macaroni grill
what was the hourly rate that you made as a server? because here its like 4.13/hr plus tips.
LA is ranked number 2 in the nation for most congested freeways
1. Seattle (43%)
2. Los Angeles (38%)
3. Chicago (37%)
4. Montgomery County, MD (37%)
5. San Francisco (35%)
6. New York (31%)
7. Washington (30%)
8. San Jose, CA (29%)
9. Alexandria, VA 28%
10. Oakland, CA (Alameda County) (28%)
11. Atlanta (Cobb County) (27%)
12. Boston (27%)
13. Fairfax County, VA (26%)
14. Philadelphia (25%)
15. Austin, TX (25%)
16. Phoenix, AZ (25%)
17. Long Island, NY (Nassau County) (24%)
18. San Juan, Puerto Rico (24%)
19. Portland, OR (23%)
20. Houston (23%)
21. Contra Costa County, CA (23%)
22. Arlington, VA (23%)
23. Orange County, CA (20%)
24. New Orleans (20%)
25. Norfolk County, MA (20%)
26. Denver, CO (20%)
27. Morris County, NJ (20%)
28. Miami-Dade, FL (20%)
29. Dallas, TX (20%)
30. Charlottesville, VA (19%)
heres the link http://www.elliott.org/blog/30-worst...ic-in-america/
1. Seattle (43%)
2. Los Angeles (38%)
3. Chicago (37%)
4. Montgomery County, MD (37%)
5. San Francisco (35%)
6. New York (31%)
7. Washington (30%)
8. San Jose, CA (29%)
9. Alexandria, VA 28%
10. Oakland, CA (Alameda County) (28%)
11. Atlanta (Cobb County) (27%)
12. Boston (27%)
13. Fairfax County, VA (26%)
14. Philadelphia (25%)
15. Austin, TX (25%)
16. Phoenix, AZ (25%)
17. Long Island, NY (Nassau County) (24%)
18. San Juan, Puerto Rico (24%)
19. Portland, OR (23%)
20. Houston (23%)
21. Contra Costa County, CA (23%)
22. Arlington, VA (23%)
23. Orange County, CA (20%)
24. New Orleans (20%)
25. Norfolk County, MA (20%)
26. Denver, CO (20%)
27. Morris County, NJ (20%)
28. Miami-Dade, FL (20%)
29. Dallas, TX (20%)
30. Charlottesville, VA (19%)
heres the link http://www.elliott.org/blog/30-worst...ic-in-america/
I really appreciate all input guys, keep it coming!
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03-03-2010, 12:46 PM
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California Minimum Wage Rates
Basic Minimum Rate (per hour)
$8.00
Premium Pay
After Designated Hours
Daily
8
Over 12 (double time)
Weekly
40; on
7th day: First 8 hours (time and half)
Over 8 hours
on 7th day
(double time)
Basic Minimum Rate (per hour)
$8.00
Premium Pay
After Designated Hours
Daily
8
Over 12 (double time)
Weekly
40; on
7th day: First 8 hours (time and half)
Over 8 hours
on 7th day
(double time)