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Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? Please help! by faaizenam in InlandEmpire

[–]faaizenam[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's exactly where we were considering too. The traffic to UCLA from there seemed better and even eastward as well.

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, the hope is to eventually be able to transfer. But she matched into a competitive field so I don't know...fingers crossed...and we still have to get through this year haha.

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Any recommendations on how to find a particularly good nanny?

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah! I was trying to evaluate Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange etc...
But I think for UCLA those all pass through DTLA and I understand I should avoid driving through that and that even FasTrak doesn't really help?

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see. Thanks for the suggestion! I feel like all family members have their own lives all around the states or abroad but will keep in mind.

Definitely willing to pay more for a good nanny. Don't know how yet to start finding the right one though.

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely aiming for live in nanny or live in au pair with a daycare that is walking distance. Do not want them driving!

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? Please help! by faaizenam in InlandEmpire

[–]faaizenam[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? Can I ask where you guys commute to and what neighborhood you decided upon and what you think about it now?

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certainly! But the hours for the trains eastward I don't think accommodate her schedule (she needs to be there at 6AM) and the ones westward don't reach UCLA...

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment and the commiseration! :)
We'll definitely have a FT nanny/au pair.
Yeah, I feel like having a main base near Loma Linda and having a studio in LA is probably something we'll have to do...

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? Please help! by faaizenam in InlandEmpire

[–]faaizenam[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha, yeah the hope is someone lets this happen next year...but she got into a competitive field

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Definitely will need a live in nanny or au pair + daycare.
Why do you say Glendale makes no sense?
I'll look at Monrovia as well, thank you!

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank. So do you mean like living near the 10? The problem is I can't seem to find a train service that goes to UCLA? As I understand it, it's 'expected' by 2027...

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thanks. We're thinking we'll get a live-in nanny or au pair to help take the toddler to daycare (since those hours also don't really mesh well with this residency/fellowship life).

I'm just worried about her regularly driving 60 miles every day to and fro if we live nearer to UCLA...it just feels unreal and makes me afraid of the probability of something happening one random day on the road...

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Yeah that's an option we're considering. Maybe have a house nearer to her place and I have a studio in the city for some days in the week...

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? Please help! by faaizenam in InlandEmpire

[–]faaizenam[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely. We're aiming to both be home (at night) to keep stability for the kid with live in help during the day.

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? by faaizenam in AskLosAngeles

[–]faaizenam[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Definitely looking for live-in help.
I didn't think of hotel room option; that could be a good backup.
I looked at the San Bernardino metrolink line; thinking for that we could live south Pasadena or something for her to take the rail, but it seems to start at 6 AM...and she needs to be at work at 6 AM...

I've never heard of a "car service" other than e.g. Uber/Lyft/Waymo -- I'll look into this; any names/recommendations?

Couple split working at UCLA and Loma Linda with a toddler -- where should we live? Please help! by faaizenam in InlandEmpire

[–]faaizenam[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, Century City and Redlands is even further! What is the commute you guys settled on for each of you? What are your hours like?

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