So, I want to go travelling. I've been to Oz before and had the best time, DJ'd in a load of places while I was there. Really enjoyed it. I'm thinking about doing a years working visa and trying to get some gigs.
Thing is though, I really like the idea of going to the states. Somewhere warm like either LA or Miami (Im thinking LA).
Im looking for a bit of advice. Where ever I go my plan is to basically get off a plane and go straight to a hostel or something similar (basically something cheap as poss), from there I will get straight into looking for work. Anything to begin with, bar work, waiting work, what ever just to tie me over. My goal is to eventually get some regular gigs and go from there. Im obviously hoping to meet new peeps on the same wavelength, maybe start some nights or work on music, what ever.
So, what I want to know is; should I go to Oz or should I go to the States? A friend of my mum lives in LA and works for Apogee, I asked him for a bit of advice and he said not to come to LA due to the recession and the lack of jobs etc. But just wanted to find out from anyone on here if they think it would be a risk doing the whole LA thing? Is there anything I need to know about?
Also, after everything is paid for (flights, insurance, visa etc) I want to have at least £1000 in the bank. Im not looking to go and bum around, Im looking to work, so would £1000 be enough if Im also working? £1000 works out to be around the $1600 mark.
So, any advice would be great. Employment situation, good areas to live, am I likely to get shot?
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