<p>A new hire should not start out by making this kind of request. They have put you where they need you right now. That’s the job you were hired for. You should be concentrating on proving yourself and learning as much as you can. Perform well for a year (at least!) and keep your ears open, as powercropper suggests. </p>
<p>Did they ask you where you preferred to be? If so, you already have your answer. If not, and you think they might have just assumed that you would be East Coast because that’s where you were recruited, you can always send a note to the recruiter–I assume you mean an Oracle employee? If an outside person, don’t bother–expressing your enthusiasm for the company and mentioning that you just wanted them to know that your family is on the West Coast and you are very much open to being located there.</p>
<p>If by recruiter you mean someone from an agency, their focus is going to be on maintaining a relationship with a large employer. At the same time, they can be a good friend to you going forward. Do NOT start out by giving them the impression that you are going to be a PITA.</p>