Want inside of Portland!! (home, live, dangerous)

[astinso2]

I want to move to Portland for it's bike culture, emphasis on being "green," and Oregon's outdoor offerings. I am originally from Kansas City where I study graphic design and will graduate with a B.F.A. in May of '09. If anyone out there knows of anyone (including themselves : ) who could be of assistance I would be more than appreciative. Portland or Bust!

Thank You

[JonathanLB]

Oh great, another biker coming to clog up the streets and shove their agenda in our faces. Please, if you move to Portland, learn how to bike respectfully -- get the hell off the road if there's a car coming. It's for cars. That's why it's called a ROAD, so we can drive on it. And don't bike on dangerous roads where you put yourself and motorists at risk just by being there.

There's nothing I hate worse than the bikers in Portland, what a bunch of clowns.

[Neal2009]

Ignore Jonathan. Nearly of his posts are negative.

[roneb]

Originally Posted by JonathanLB

Oh great, another biker coming to clog up the streets and shove their agenda in our faces. Please, if you move to Portland, learn how to bike respectfully -- get the hell off the road if there's a car coming. It's for cars. That's why it's called a ROAD, so we can drive on it. And don't bike on dangerous roads where you put yourself and motorists at risk just by being there.

There's nothing I hate worse than the bikers in Portland, what a bunch of clowns.

Actually, JonathanLB needs to brush up on his traffic laws. Unless it's a limited access road (like a freeway) bikes DO belong on the road. In fact it's illegal to ride them on the sidewalks. You sound like the guy that told me to get the ____ off the road as I crossed a bridge (on SW Barbur) biking home from work when the sign at the start of the bridge clearly stated that bikes were to be "ON THE ROAD".

[subsound]

It's good to give people an alternative mode of transportation and protect them, nothing like skin versus steel. I do wish bikers would actually obey the traffic laws, yeah a gross generalization but it seems a much higher percentage then cars. Dodging bikes on sidewalks (they do belong on the road, I give people a wide berth too so if they fall over I don't run them over) and running through lights/stop signs is not fun.

One thing I have never seen before is bike rage, that is interesting.

[jojo4]

Originally Posted by JonathanLB

Oh great, another biker coming to clog up the streets and shove their agenda in our faces. Please, if you move to Portland, learn how to bike respectfully -- get the hell off the road if there's a car coming. It's for cars. That's why it's called a ROAD, so we can drive on it. And don't bike on dangerous roads where you put yourself and motorists at risk just by being there.

There's nothing I hate worse than the bikers in Portland, what a bunch of clowns.

wait a minute, is this you driving?


YouTube - Bike vs.Car—Road Rage 2!!!

[astinso2]

I appreciate all of the responses, however this has evolved into "biker-gate '08." I am simply trying to use this post as a way of possibly connecting with people who either know or are themselves a member of the Portland graphic design/arts community; because I am currently searching for a summer ('09) internship/job as I plan to sell my belongings to catch a plane out to Portland after graduation. I have searched google, craigslist, AIGA, and others for leads but the list is short so I was hoping that someone in Portland would be looking for a truly committed, personable, and passionate graphic artist with an "outside" and "outside of Portland" approach to visual communication for possible employment.

Thanks again

[Minervah]

My friend's nephew left Portland because he could not get a job as a Graphic Artist. He graduated at the top of his class and interned in some very good firms. But no jobs. Please, before you sell your belongings etc secure yourself a job.

I have two neighbors who are free-lance graphic artists whose clients are in other states. Maybe that is something you can look into.

[subsound]

I knew a group in Colorado the same way, they got their associates and pretty much nothing....no job, and huge amounts of competition. It's been the same in Portland so far, with the economy the way it is, but I wasn't 100% before.

[kimhamblin]

Portland sounds like a good fit for you and you're so excited that it's sweet. I lived there for about 9 years now I commute from out of town. I've been in the art scene there and still bring my work there to sell with some success. It's a supportive community, but it is very competitive in the graphic arts. I agree that it's a good idea to line something up, but sometimes you just gotta fly by the seat of your pants and you're young so have some fun!