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16 Reasons to Love Working in LA

Updated 6/19/2020
16 Reasons to Love Working in LA
Ask anyone who's lived or worked there: Life in Los Angeles really is pretty great.

Ask anyone who's lived or worked there: Life in Los Angeles really is great. Sure, you can complain about the traffic, but not ever having to wear a winter coat to work? That pretty much can't be beat.

Read on for more our favorite things about working in the City of Angels—then check out our favorite LA-based companies that are hiring now.

1. The 405 is almost always an acceptable excuse for being late to a meeting.

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2. And so is rain.

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3. Your winter work wardrobe is exactly the same as your summer work wardrobe. (Or maybe you'll throw on a sweater.)

4. Even if you don't work in entertainment, you've got friends who do, which means great parties, premiers, and perks.

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5. Walking meetings look like this.

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6. Or this.

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7. Those magical times when you get to use the company seats at Staples Center.

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8. There's a farmer's market within striking distance of every workplace.

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9. The ridiculous houses that make you aspire for a freakish level of career success.

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10. Wearing sunglasses in a meeting is often acceptable.

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11. Nobody judges you when you go on a juice cleanse or bring kale for lunch.

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12. Downtown is (finally!) really, really cool.

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13. You can host a company picnic (or hike, or volleyball competition) any time of year.

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14. Your morning coffee never gets cold on your way to work in the winter.

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15. Coffee breaks often involve a celebrity sighting.

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16. At the end of the day, this is your reward for a job well done.

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Want a job in LA? Check out these companies that are hiring now!

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