I've accepted a job in San Francisco!

[jsn9333]

I'm so excited! It's for an internship for this summer only, as I still have one year of law school left. Given the state of the economy, hopefully it will turn into a permanent offer once I graduate two summers from now.

As I was interviewing around the country, San Fran stuck out at me for sure. I knew I'd enjoy a summer there. But at the same time I sort of didn't want to have to go across the country away from all my family and friends on the East Coast.

I've been praying for God to lead me to San Fran if that is His will, and it turns out after about 100+ resumes sent out around my state and the country (and ~10 interviews) San Fran was my only offer. So... there ya go! I'll take that as a sign I suppose.

I do have a couple questions if anyone is familiar with San Fran.

- what are good/bad areas of the town to live in? (as far as crime, general friendliness, whatever). I'll be working pretty much in the heart of the "financial district" downtown.
- what are some good places to look as far as finding a roomate to sub-lease with for the summer (craigslist? other city specific sites, particular newspapers if I can get a copy, etc.)
- do I have to be a CA citizen to get a medical cannabis card? (If you have a doctor you would recommend to see, that would be great too). I'll be bringing medical records and documentation of my chronic pain to show whatever doctor I go to for a recommendation.

Thanks!

jsn9333 Reviewed by jsn9333 on 10-29-2008. I've accepted a job in San Francisco! I'm so excited! It's for an internship for this summer only, as I still have one year of law school left. Given the state of the economy, hopefully it will turn into a permanent offer once I graduate two summers from now. As I was interviewing around the country, San Fran stuck out at me for sure. I knew I'd enjoy a summer there. But at the same time I sort of didn't want to have to go across the country away from all my family and friends on the East Coast. I've been praying for Rating: 5

[flyingimam]

congrats... u will feel "free" there for sure :thumbsup:

they got the softest laws on weed, even on drug testing as far as I've heard

[Revanche21]

tenderloin and mission districts you avoid otherwise its pretty cool anywhere else

I would personally choose to live a little furthur from SF itself and commute to save loads on rent $$$

[dlovejah]

Congratulations.. Amazing city... Lived there for about 3 years after finishing college. Gotta have the cash but the culture,food, and music is incredible... Have fun.. Journey On Brother.... d:rastasmoke: GD:smokin:

[NextLineIsMine]

Hey JSN, I lived there my whole life and just moved to New Zealand a year ago. Craigslist.org has everything you need from finding a good roomate to finding a pot doc, which is amazingly easy, just bring those records.

San Fransisco is such an amazingly safe city, even the Tenderloin which is just a couple ugly blocks of town was, compared to other citys, fairly safe. I walked through there alone when I was fifteen everyday, plenty of people shooting up but no one ever threatened me.

Caltrain is the best train line ive seen. Consider some of the many many other cities just south, bullet trains get you to the heart of San Fran in 30mins from the otherside of the bay.

Is your troubled missus coming with? might open here up a bit. Its a radical change from where youre from

[theforthdrive]

- do I have to be a CA citizen to get a medical cannabis card? (If you have a doctor you would recommend to see, that would be great too). I'll be bringing medical records and documentation of my chronic pain to show whatever doctor I go to for a recommendation.

congrats! great city! Just go down to the dmv and get a license. But tell them you dont have the other state you came from or they will take it and punch a hole in it. I learned the hard way. But its real ez. no drivers test...just need an address that they'll mail it to. I actually took the temp. paper to the Doc and they took it. but I went back with the permanent id for their records. If you bring your own med. docs there is no way you'll be refused. Trust me, its easier than you think!

[dragonrider]

Congratulations! San Francisco is great!

I live in the 'burbs out in the greater SF Bay Area. If you really want to soak up the experience of San Francisco, then living in The City is the way to go, but it can be EXTREMELY expensive. It can also be a major hassle if you are not used to that kind of an urban environment. If you want to save some money and maybe not dive deep into the urban lifestyle, then I'd try living outside the City. I lived in Berkeley for awhile, and that was more than urban enough for me --- I don't think I could have handled living right in SF for very long.