Relocating to Seattle

[chocol8]

Originally Posted by wscottling

Dudes, they're asking about shelter, not medical advice. It's amazing how people get sidetracked around here. Are you the OP's doctor? Do you know the OP's history? Take them at their word and answer the question. I wish I could but I'm not in Seattle.

Jeez. I'm also moving to Seattle because of difficulties breathing. I'm coming from New Mexico where most people go to help with breathing but yeah, can't breathe at all here. Doctor said to go North. Thinks Seattle will be great for me. Why is that so hard to believe?

Thank you, I lived in ABQ as well and my breathing was better but still struggled enough to move. I'm here in Seattle now and yes!!! my breathing has already improved. My chest is no longer tight. I felt as though I was breathing out of one nostril thru a straw for years but now I can take deep breaths and I no longer have the breathing out of a straw feeling. I do have a certified service dog and we did find a place thanks. I never asked for health advice...that's what my doctor's are for. Every person is different and what works for one may not work for the other. Thanks for being a positive voice and sticking to the issue. So many doctor's on this sight. Who knew?

[chocol8]

Thank you to all those that gave shelter suggestions and really tried to help. I really appreciate it. I grew up in Ohio and missed the green everywhere. Washington is so beautiful to me! My dog is a certified service dog so we had no trouble getting help and my husband has already found a job. We are blessed!

[macsret]

Originally Posted by flyingsaucermom

I also have mild asthma and it has been much more aggravated here than when I lived in TX, WI or MI. This is also an expensive place to live and I wouldn't for a second, consider moving here if I weren't on an extremely solid financial footing.

flyingsaucermom, not picking on you or insulting you .... I am truly interested in what you consider "extremely solid financial footing"? I ask this as we, family and I, have recently ruled out Albuquerque NM and are seriously looking at the Seattle area to settle down in.

Thank you,

jOE
Angeles City
Philippines

[Boxkicker]

Hey Joe....need info let me know! I live in the Seattle area.

This is Boxkicker from the Goat Locker!

[VirtualErik]

i'm working on relocating to Seattle, its been a goal i've set for a couple years now, the challenge for me at first was I was living in Georgia and would be really hard for interviews and such. I do however live in Central Oregon, been here over 1 1/2 years and I'm only a 5 or 6hr drive from here to Seattle.
Now the only real challenge is that I have no friends or family in Seattle or Washington state and finding a place to stay until I can get settled upon accepting a job.

[macsret]

Originally Posted by Boxkicker

Hey Joe....need info let me know! I live in the Seattle area. This is Boxkicker from the Goat Locker!

Hey Shipmate, will send you a PM with my email addy and you bet I need info all you can offer.

Thanks,

jOE

[chocol8]

I'm not sure why some people from Washington seem to warn others not to come except not wanting to be bothered with out of towners relocating to their area. I find it to be along the lines of AZ as far as cost. It really depends on the area as well. Washington is beautiful and if you are tired and looking for a change then there is plenty here. I love it so far and I'm in Tacoma but ride around a lot as far as Seattle and often. I love the Federal Way area and actually attend a sister church to the church I came from in AZ. Can't get enough of the water! My son went on a trip to the Family Fun Center and met some of the players on the Seahawks! Hiking at Mt Rainer and going to Pike's Place Mkt. is great....so, so much to do. Good Luck!!! It was the best decision for my family hands down.

[Blondebaerde]

Well OP, Seattle is...conditional. I think you answered your own question, with eight words:

"It really depends on the area as well."

Seattle metro clearly has one of the higher cost of living "problems" of major U.S. cities. That's all over the local news. Real estate and rent, major expenses (often "the biggest" expense) of most people have risen rapidly past few years, in many desirable areas. They're still rising, per Zillow and similar. Off the cuff, you can't really get a nice house in a nice area these days for less than $600K. Yes, there are tons of exceptions. They're still out there for $450K, indeed, if one uses a bit of imagination. But I refer to "definitely desirable" areas with those qualities most everyone who prairie-dog's from nowhere onto this forum goes on about: "safe, good schools, easy commute, nice, recreation, shopping."

Re-answering that question ten, twenty, fifty times grows a bit tiresome. Hence the "come here on solid financial footing" -type comments.

...Which naturally leads to next issue: employment. Wish I had data in front of me, but I "suspect" this place is becoming a bit bi-modal in terms of average income distribution. And that, unfortunately, leads to social problems over the long run, if the extremes are too far apart. The economy suffers, because the majority of people can no longer afford goods and services that are the engine of the middle class. Next, people start going on about "social justice," "fair share," and other malarkey: next thing you know, Socialists are on the City Council. Oh, wait...

Lower average salary (Group 1): $25-40K (household) per year.

Higher average salary (Group 2, much smaller than Group 1): $95-120K (household) per year.

Bi-modal. Two averages, with a big trough in the middle. Let's leave out the edges, the top few and bottom few percent, for purposes of illustration.

I made those numbers up, but my instincts tell me they're ballpark. Group 1 is upset because they're working hard, or not working despite wanting to, and not really getting ahead, on not much better than the current minimum wage. Mostly service jobs. Possible use of social services, which increases taxation and resentment of people who are...

Group 2. Fat and happy, because they're tech workers or others with specialized trade and professional skills, and can (barely) afford to buy those $500-600K properties in the "most desirable" areas.

Just my opinion.

[goolsbyjazz]

Originally Posted by chocol8

I'm not sure why some people from Washington seem to warn others not to come except not wanting to be bothered with out of towners relocating to their area. I find it to be along the lines of AZ as far as cost. It really depends on the area as well. Washington is beautiful and if you are tired and looking for a change then there is plenty here. I love it so far and I'm in Tacoma but ride around a lot as far as Seattle and often. I love the Federal Way area and actually attend a sister church to the church I came from in AZ. Can't get enough of the water! My son went on a trip to the Family Fun Center and met some of the players on the Seahawks! Hiking at Mt Rainer and going to Pike's Place Mkt. is great....so, so much to do. Good Luck!!! It was the best decision for my family hands down.

You moved from AZ? What part? I have met a few people who moved to AZ from Seattle and they all talk about how beautiful it is over there. Glad things are working out for you and your family.