<prompt> Human: I live in southern California, Like the tittle says im 30 years old I have had 4 major spinal surgeries to fuse my spine in my lumbar region. Im no longer in as much pain as I used to be but I was declared 31 disabled and can no longer do the jobs I used to love mechanic. I did receive a small settlement from workers comp I have about 24k in the bank left. I didnt spend a large amount the settlement wasnt huge I own 2 vehicles and i pay 850 a month for my part of the shared rent. I dont have any debt because I have paid cash for everything my entire life. But because of that I have low credit. After the surgeries I spent the last 6 years working as a Restaurant Manager for a sports bar. The bar has closed and I could not find another job as a restaurant manager and had to take a job at a much lower rate at a large hardware store. I do enjoy the job but I am having to supplement my income with my savings. I recently went to visit a buddy in the denver btw never order a wet burrito in co area and was told that i could find a job with ease. I was also offered a basement room for a much cheaper rent than i am paying now. Giving my current situation this seems like the ideal situation but I have never been far from home for long. looking for any advise it is all appreciated. Sorry if its hard to read and scattered im not a very good writer.  <response>: California is going to suck you dry! I would move from this state if the opportunity arose. 