I myself just left the IT field here in San Diego to pursue full time growing and the pay is good. I was making 60k a year just being a NOC tech, kind of a light systems admin. Most system admin type jobs will pay 60k+ with engineers earning well over 80k a year.
As far as getting the card here its fairly easy, mine was for anxiety and insomnia for which I had been taking other meds. My MMJ Dr never even asked for my other medical records so its fairly straight forward. Also San Diego has higher limits, double the limits given under prop 215 and the weather is great! You can rent a place near the beach and never have to use the A/C and if your growing and you have your lights set for night you can cool with just the outside air. Lots of my friends do that down there because they like to party.
If you have any questions feel free to send me a pm
Peace out
