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michaelbranch84943 started the topic Indian family on H-1B moving to Irvine — paperwork in the forum Immigration & Legal 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Our family is headed from Portland, Oregon to Portola Springs, Irvine, California, and here’s what’s been on my mind. The move makes sense on paper because of visa paperwork, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation…
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jasonmeadow87860 started the topic Is Irvine too planned and boring after living in LA? in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’ve settled on Northwood, Irvine, California as our next city, leaving Irvine, California behind, and this is what’s on my mind. The move makes sense on paper because of school boundary decision, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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briancloud55938 started the topic Arab family comparing Irvine and Anaheim Hills in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Our move takes us from Atlanta, Georgia to Portola Springs, Irvine, California, and there’s one thing I keep turning over. The move makes sense on paper because of commute planning, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean…
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naomirain51709 started the topic Korean family comparing Irvine and Fullerton in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re in the process of moving from Doha, Qatar to Turtle Rock, Irvine, California, and I keep returning to this one thing. The move makes sense on paper because of neighborhood comparison, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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naomithread90440 started the topic Chinese family choosing between Irvine and Arcadia in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re in the process of moving from Shanghai, China to Turtle Rock, Irvine, California, and I keep returning to this one thing. The move makes sense on paper because of community fit, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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jasonstone40490 started the topic Persian family comparing Irvine, Newport Beach, and Costa Mesa in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Getting ready to trade Shanghai, China for Northwood, Irvine, California, and this is the part that keeps nagging at me. The move makes sense on paper because of neighborhood comparison, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean…
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jackmaple85457 started the topic Is Irvine too quiet for young Asian professionals? in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Currently based in Mumbai, India, but Portola Springs, Irvine, California is next, and this question won’t leave me alone. The move makes sense on paper because of neighborhood comparison, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation…
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laurenleaf82179 started the topic Orchard Hills for Chinese families wanting newer homes in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The relocation is set: Portland, Oregon to Irvine, California. Here’s what I can’t stop thinking about. The move makes sense on paper because of community fit, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation advice we keep…
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michaelmaple27133 started the topic Irvine, Tustin, Lake Forest, or Mission Viejo for an Indian family? in the forum Where to Live 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’ve settled on Northwood, Irvine, California as our next city, leaving Austin, Texas behind, and this is what’s on my mind. The move makes sense on paper because of neighborhood comparison, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the…
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andrewmeadow29441 started the topic Irvine or nearby Tustin for a better house? in the forum Housing & Moving 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Packing up in Melbourne, Australia, headed to Portola Springs, Irvine, California — and this is the question I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of rental search, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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navidwillow37215 started the topic Apartment living in Irvine after owning a house feels humbling in the forum Housing & Moving 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tokyo, Japan to Orchard Hills, Irvine, California is the move we’re planning, and this is the part I can’t stop thinking about. The move makes sense on paper because of rental search, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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alexginger74665 started the topic Woodbridge vs Northwood for Asian families with elementary kids in the forum Housing & Moving 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Portola Springs, Irvine, California is where we’re landing, moving from Portland, Oregon, and I keep coming back to this. The move makes sense on paper because of lease risk, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation…
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lilystone33507 started the topic Great Park looks beautiful but too new and spread out? in the forum Housing & Moving 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Austin, Texas to Orchard Hills, Irvine, California is the move we’re planning, and this is the part I can’t stop thinking about. The move makes sense on paper because of temporary housing, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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samircompass64451 started the topic After-school activities cost more than we expected in the forum Cost of Living & Money 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The relocation is set: Beijing, China to Turtle Rock, Irvine, California. Here’s what I can’t stop thinking about. The move makes sense on paper because of housing cost, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation advice…
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alexmeadow27299 started the topic Is Irvine worth the cost for Korean families compared with Fullerton? in the forum Cost of Living & Money 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re making the jump from Bengaluru, India to Woodbridge, Irvine, California, and this is what’s really on my mind. The move makes sense on paper because of budget planning, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation…
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harukocompass34726 started the topic HOA and Mello-Roos costs surprised us in Great Park in the forum Cost of Living & Money 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The plan is Atlanta, Georgia to Portola Springs, Irvine, California, and there’s one thing I can’t shake. The move makes sense on paper because of one-income transition, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation advice we…
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lilysky38474 started the topic Irvine home prices make us wonder if we should rent forever in the forum Cost of Living & Money 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Packing up in Tokyo, Japan, headed to Northwood, Irvine, California — and this is the question I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of one-income transition, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the…
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laylasky11217 started the topic Indian family trying to survive Irvine on one income in the forum Cost of Living & Money 1 month, 3 weeks ago
From Sydney, Australia to Northwood, Irvine, California — that’s our move, and this is the part I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of salary comparison, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the…
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adamlake16787 started the topic Irvine rent is higher than expected — schools or lifestyle? in the forum Cost of Living & Money 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re making the jump from Seattle, Washington to Portola Springs, Irvine, California, and this is what’s really on my mind. The move makes sense on paper because of housing cost, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean…
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oliviaginger73614 started the topic Will Middle Eastern parents feel comfortable visiting Irvine? in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Packing up in Dubai, UAE, headed to Orchard Hills, Irvine, California — and this is the question I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of childcare and daily routine, but the real-life details feel more…
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brianwillow69597 started the topic Kids speak Mandarin at home — will they keep it in Irvine? in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re relocating from Beijing, China to Turtle Rock, Irvine, California, and this question has become the thing I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of children’s adjustment, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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navidlake52421 started the topic Irvine schools look great but does every child need tutoring? in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re in the process of moving from Phoenix, Arizona to Lake Forest, California, and I keep returning to this one thing. The move makes sense on paper because of childcare and daily routine, but the real-life details feel more complicated…
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brianwillow89988 started the topic Arab Muslim family moving from Michigan — is Irvine welcoming? in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re in the middle of a move from Atlanta, Georgia to Great Park, Irvine, California, and this is the part that’s been weighing on me. The move makes sense on paper because of childcare and daily routine, but the real-life…
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alexfield76954 started the topic Indian family choosing between Irvine, Tustin, and Lake Forest in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Portola Springs, Irvine, California is where we’re landing, moving from Austin, Texas, and I keep coming back to this. The move makes sense on paper because of family support, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation…
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alexmeadow35830 started the topic Korean family moving from New Jersey — Irvine or Fullerton? in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Leaving Mumbai, India for Woodbridge, Irvine, California soon, and this question keeps nagging at me. The move makes sense on paper because of family support, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean relocation advice we keep hearing….
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leilaforest98754 started the topic Moving to Irvine for schools but worried about academic pressure in the forum Family, Schools & Lifestyle 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Packing up in Manhattan, New York, headed to Woodbridge, Irvine, California — and this is the question I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of children’s adjustment, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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samircloud24335 started the topic Would you move to LA again knowing what you know now? in the forum Experiences & Local Help 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re in the process of moving from Mumbai, India to Glendale, California, and I keep returning to this one thing. The move makes sense on paper because of community building, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean…
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claraginger81516 started the topic I thought LA would make me social but distance made me selective in the forum Experiences & Local Help 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’ve settled on Glendale, California as our next city, leaving Austin, Texas behind, and this is what’s on my mind. The move makes sense on paper because of community building, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean…
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meganmeadow91289 started the topic We don’t care about Hollywood — is LA still worth it? in the forum Experiences & Local Help 1 month, 3 weeks ago
We’re relocating from Vancouver, British Columbia to Culver City, California, and this question has become the thing I keep coming back to. The move makes sense on paper because of emotional adjustment, but the real-life details feel more complicated than…
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harukorain52523 started the topic Entertainment work instability is harder than expected in the forum Experiences & Local Help 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Dubai, UAE has been home, but Glendale, California is next — and this is the question that keeps coming back. The move makes sense on paper because of emotional adjustment, but the real-life details feel more complicated than the clean…
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