Is Seattle worth it? (Bellevue, Redmond: employment, landscaping, high school)

[CityGirl72]

Originally Posted by nwborn

Best quote I heard from a transplant as I was complianing about the weather in Seattle - "Seattle weather sucks, only in the context of the West coast". Yeah, he was from Boston which may apply to your situation. What is Seattle like - beautiful days come around but are the exception. Lousy days are relatively mild and drizzle is the word. Is it a tough climate to live in? Well if you're from Floriday or Texas yes. For the rest of the folks, the fligh in to Seattle (assuming it's clear) will make you say - damn, this place is awesome.

I highly agree

If you are from Montana - you think Seattle is wonderful

If you are from Calif, it's miserable (just as an example)

[vnodak]

I agree with the what you say but we need to be reminded that the mortgage problems started in the 1970s and have mushroomed since then with the thought every American should have the American dream and be able to own a house. And we can thank our government for pushing sub prime loans starting in the 70s and continuing until now and also thank you to the special interest groups and lobbyist's for your help. The only thinking our government has been doing for over thirty years is how much money they can put in their pocket. Read up on the history of sub prime loans.

Originally Posted by goldengrain

Yes. The inbred communities of people who never think for themselves, but only mimic the ideas of their pappy and grand-pappy, etc.
The people who do not seem able to think conceptually, don't appreciate the philosophical marvel that this country was founded on, and will demonstrate a knee-jerk reaction to symbols and buzz words, like flag pins and biblical verses. Many politicians just love these guys, because they just read off the script of their political forefathers.

This current economic crisis is showing what happens when there are not enough people in an administration who can think conceptually and plan ahead - that economic planning should be something that government does, as well as their Wall Street friends.

It is also making many voters think twice and start to question the old platitudes that they were told by their 'betters' would ensure a better future for them. It is beginning to dawn on them that perhaps they have been lied to, maybe their 'leaders' do not have their best interests in mind.

[70Ford]

Originally Posted by azoria

I like snow.

I'd rather be out in the snow than be out in the rain any old day. I have clothes good for 30 below that keep me warm and dry. Snow you can just brush off your coat and shake off your boots and you're good to go.

Rain is wet. It seeps into your shoes, runs down your raincoat onto your pantslegs, there is no way to stay warm and dry in the rain. Wet wet wet.

Hehee! You got your wish!

[btp2k2]

Originally Posted by _Charles_

To answer your question (is Seattle worth it?) in one word:


>>>>> NO <<<<<

After 7 years, I got out.

And we thank you for it.

I am born and raised here in Seattle. Lived here 35 years. I moved down to the bay area right after high school, lived in New Mexico, Wisconsin, Iowa....and everytime I keep coming back to Seattle. I love it here. Sure, the people and their PC attitudes can be a bit obnoxious at times....but I could not think of a place I would rather be. When the sun breaks through those clouds in late May, it is simply gorgeous. Seattle is such a unique area.....you have mountains, ocean, rain forest, farm land, even desert within an hour or two in any direction.

[jenniferwa]

Me myself I live in washington and i prefer to tell people it is awful out here, so I am greedy!!!!

[azoria]

If I could get out of here I would be so gone......if only.

[kengrubb]

I grew up in the D.C. area, and I've lived in Hyattsville (MD), Miami (FL), Harrisburg (PA), Burlington (NC), Bellevue (WA) and now Puyallup/Sumner.

Seattle, the Eastside, and the "outlying hinterlands" aka Puyallup are three entirely different places.

Seattle has freaks, Bellevue has snobs, and that's why I like Puyallup/Sumner. The freaks and homeless bums in Seattle are pretty tame.

Weather is very mild, crime is low, and I can pack a gun for protection almost anywhere.

[seattlenextyear]

If Seattle has freaks and Bellevue has snobs...what does Puyallup have?

[kengrubb]

Originally Posted by seattlenextyear

If Seattle has freaks and Bellevue has snobs...what does Puyallup have?

Cows, goats, chickens, roosters, horses, and the like. Oh wait. That's Orting.

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by seattlenextyear

If Seattle has freaks and Bellevue has snobs...what does Puyallup have?

The FAIR!