My sister wants me to move with her to Seattle ? (job market, safe)

[CrazyDonkey]

Originally Posted by Qkittykat

I’m so sorry that I have to correct everything dude. Zip it UP!

Apparently, you chose to not correct anything, assuming you even recognized the stream of errors (18 is a correct count) you were committing.

[bellamushy]

I suggest you come. You can always go back if you don't like Seattle or don't find a place to live besides your sister's condo. You are young and should try new things while it's relative easy.

Lots of cities surrounding Seattle. Unless you know the city limits it's hard to tell what city you are in. They touch one another and have weird boundaries. For example one of the Redmond fire stations is in Bellevue city limits. Look for an apartment by commute time rather than by the name of the city.

[Blondebaerde]

Originally Posted by dapper23

The college in Kirkland is Northwest University, if you say Northwestern you might confuse some people

The cities surrounding Seattle are quite expensive but Kirkland is a nice town and has great location, so it's probably worth the cost.

If you're looking to be closer to the action, I'd follow pwright1's suggestion and look into Seattle neighborhoods (east and south of downtown, north of downtown is $$$).

Of course it's worth the cost (cough). Malibu on Lake WA! Alright, was at the Beach House on Lk WA Blvd this AM for breakfast, dodging the St. Patty's Day 5K runners, it's a bit dead on the water in the winter. Go figure...in the summer it's a pleasant madhouse. Love all the things to do in Kirkland from (about) June to November. Rest of the time, it's gray and sleepy.

Nothing rude to say here for OP:

As long as you have a place to stay, and a little time to find a job that pays real coin, in my estimation $75K and up for a single person**, it doesn't sound like there is lots to lose for a couple month job search. Who knows, could be easy, could be tough. You can always hit the eject button back to Atlanta, right? Last time I paid a $1K/month and those kind of utilities rates was 1999, before I bought a condo and then other properties. Good places in Seattle (greater area) tend to run roughly $2.5K/month plus various utilities these days, plus or minus (look into that).

This is a metro for tech workers in-particular to find a playground. Others whiners on this forum who live in ghetto parts of town and complain about "rent increases" from, say, $1,500 to $1,750, moving from one shooting gallery to another, are living in complete denial of the 2018 reality. Don't be like that over the long term, it's a setup to fail. Now that would a shame, and may be rude: if you can't find well-paying work, you might struggle over the long term. Many do. Caveat emptor.

**YMMV, there are many variables into what constitutes "enough" for a single person to live a fun lifestyle in Seattle area these days.

[usamathman]

Originally Posted by Qkittykat

My sister wants me to move to Seattle with her and I debating to go. She works for Amazon and she wants me to get a intern job there with her. It’s a lot of things going on in Atlanta and a fresh start will help. I’m currently in college online and I work for att customer service rep., I will be graduating soon. She has a nice condo there and I willingly to go but I can’t stay with her forever I have to get a job and apartment and that’s a lot. I know that Seattle is very costly. Now, I pay for $1050 for rent in downtown Atlanta and Utilities about $150-$200. She told me I can stay how long I need to I am a person I don’t like to stay with people. This is not the first time she ask me to stay with her. What’s is some near cities in Seattle that I can move to. She told me about a nice college call Northwestern in Kirkland Wa? Any Suggests? And please no rude comments.

I wouldn't move here without a job lined up. The place is expensive. And the vibe is very different than Atlanta.

Is it possible for you to transfer your AT&T job to Seattle? If so, then why not make the move for six months and see if you like the place.

Otherwise, if you enjoy living in Atlanta and are comfortable on your current salary then stay put and try to make it work.

Seattle and PNW in general isn't for everyone. Takes a very different mindset to thrive in Seattle. Visit (preferably during the gloomy months) before you make the decision to leave your job.

[homesinseattle]

Originally Posted by usamathman

I wouldn't move here without a job lined up. The place is expensive. And the vibe is very different than Atlanta.

Is it possible for you to transfer your AT&T job to Seattle? If so, then why not make the move for six months and see if you like the place.

Otherwise, if you enjoy living in Atlanta and are comfortable on your current salary then stay put and try to make it work.

Seattle and PNW in general isn't for everyone. Takes a very different mindset to thrive in Seattle. Visit (preferably during the gloomy months) before you make the decision to leave your job.

Why not a test run, as long as she has a place to stay with her sis?

[rupp-certified]

Originally Posted by homesinseattle

Why not a test run, as long as she has a place to stay with her sis?

He possibly gets the vibe that OP has no marketable skills and will struggle to get a job that pays enough

[usamathman]

Originally Posted by rupp-certified

He possibly gets the vibe that OP has no marketable skills and will struggle to get a job that pays enough

What are you talking about? She's in college working as a a customer service rep for at&t. She can afford to pay $1k for rent. I think she is doing ok for herself.

No reason to throw it all away now. Seattle isn't going anywhere.

[sacite]

Why don’t you try living with here first to see if you like it? That seems like a great way to explore liw stress. Maybe request a leave of absence in ATL or ask if you can transfer. You may not like living with other people but living without money is much worse. BTW, when I visited way back in 1995 my friend was going to UW and he and his roomies were paying $2k for a 2 BR apartment in the U-District. So, I am sure certain areas of Seattle have always been expensive.

[American Expat]

Originally Posted by Qkittykat

My sister wants me to move to Seattle with her and I debating to go. She works for Amazon and she wants me to get a intern job there with her. It’s a lot of things going on in Atlanta and a fresh start will help. I’m currently in college online and I work for att customer service rep., I will be graduating soon. She has a nice condo there and I willingly to go but I can’t stay with her forever I have to get a job and apartment and that’s a lot. I know that Seattle is very costly. Now, I pay for $1050 for rent in downtown Atlanta and Utilities about $150-$200. She told me I can stay how long I need to I am a person I don’t like to stay with people. This is not the first time she ask me to stay with her. What’s is some near cities in Seattle that I can move to. She told me about a nice college call Northwestern in Kirkland Wa? Any Suggests? And please no rude comments.

If you're graduating soon, why are you looking at Northwestern College, graduate school? I would suggest University of Washington if you're a good student (as others have pointed out, your writing might be a problem if you were to get into Udub though).


The site I like indicates Seattle is overall 27% more expensive than Atlanta so that's what you're dealing with....you should make that much more or you're taking a downgrade in financial status.


Pros for Seattle are even prettier than Atlanta, the water and mountains, a cooler climate so it could be a pro or con for you, and an even stronger economy and higher pay than Atlanta, and safer. Atlanta is cheaper, sunnier, and warmer if that's what you prefer.

[rupp-certified]

Originally Posted by usamathman

What are you talking about? She's in college working as a a customer service rep for at&t. She can afford to pay $1k for rent. I think she is doing ok for herself.

No reason to throw it all away now. Seattle isn't going anywhere.

I misread your post then. I thought you were implying she wouldn't be able to afford Seattle since she's not a software developer or something. Contrary to what you are saying though, the USA economy and job growth are as good as it's been in 10 years, so if you leave your job you can probably get it back or find another. No reason to be risk adverse right now.