Bay Area vs. LA

So today I was talking to a friend of mine from b-school about my job search. We were talking about how saying you've done jack shit in terms of work for the last 12 months isn't too impressive, and then I told her that I've started a blog, and then she tells me, you should tell people that you're taking time off to write a screenplay! Now, in LA, I think I totally would, but up here in the Bay Area...the professional world is a bit different!! So far, here are some little things that I've noticed:

LA:

• People are impressed with "Bullshit."
• People are impressed if you say you've been in the "industry."
• Many marketing job postings don't require technical skills. Or an engineering background.
• If you say your main weakness is quantitative skills, it's AOK!
• If you smile during an interview, that's a good thing.
• If you wear a gray suit in summertime, that's also a good thing.
• When you go in for an interview or a meeting, the receptionist is usually good looking.

Bay Area:

• People see through the "Bullshit" faster.
• Most marketing jobs require a technical background. Engineers are loved.
• During interviews, they grill you on quantitative skills. Sometimes they ask you to describe Excel formulas over the phone.
• If you wear a gray suit in the summertime, you will most definitely be stared down.
• People have very international accents that I cannot place.
• There is no guarantee that the receptionist will be attractive. Or not have a crazy eye.

Ok, you're probably reading this and thinking that I'm vapid and shallow, but no - I'm just kinda wishing I had a more developed skill set so that I can find a job faster, because people up here are really serious!

I think that this video kinda sums it up...and if it doesn't, you should still watch it because it's hilarious!