You're Moving, What's The Big Deal?

I'm sure some people might be thinking "People move everyday, what's the big deal about you moving to San Diego?" Well, it's a huge deal for me because there's a few unknowns in my move which could cause this move to be a complete failure.

First and foremost, my biggest concern with this move is financial reasons. I probably won't have a job set up when I move out there and I'm not sure if I can find a job in my current field. If I'm not able to find a job in my current field, am I going to be able to find a job that I'll be able to survive on or will I be working 60 hours a week just to scrape by?

Depending on what source you use, the cost of living comparison between Pittsburgh and San Diego differs but it seems like it's around 35%. So not only do I have to find a job, but I also need to find a job that will increase my salary by 35%. That doesn't exactly sound easy to do.

My second biggest concern is I know absolutely no one in San Diego. I will be totally on my own for the first time ever in my life when I move. It's sort of scary to know that no one will "have my back". I won't have anyone to call if I need help, whether big or small. I won't have any friends and it's not exactly my typical persona to be outgoing in meeting new people.

My third biggest concern is my living situation. I plan on at first renting a room while I get established. That means I'm going to be living with a total stranger and I'm going to have to trust them right off the bat. That's not exactly a problem with me because I am a very trusting person, but I've been burnt so many times in the past because of it. I've always lived with friends and never with a stranger (minus my one year in a dorm in college).

My last concern is the city in general. The only thing I know about San Diego is things that I've read about it. I've never been farther west than Dallas so everything is going to be new to me. I've never been in a situation where I don't know where things are at. At least when I moved to different parts of Pittsburgh, I'd still know where to find what I wanted in some part of the city. San Diego will be a completely different ballpark.

It will definitely be a challenge, but I feel like I'm up to it.