Seattle

I and my girl have been thinking about living in Seattle for a while and now contemplating our choices between Seattle and Bay area but leaning towards Seattle, what do you think about this?

Pros:
- Great job opportunities in IT (for myself)
- I love outdoors -- hiking, biking and snowboarding (The legendary Mt Baker and Whistler)
- I don't really mind overcast sky, we like cool temperature.
- I love books and coffee.
- I am really into photography -- heard that Seatte area in summer is like heaven.
- Close to Vancouver and Portland -- another two great cities.

Cons:
- Traffic is bad (but I really wonder will it be worse than the beltway in DC area?)
- Housing is expensive (again, I don't think it beat DC area just yet)
- Mostly overcast sky (although I don't think it will bother me that much but I just don't know yet..)
- What about job in accounting field (for my girl)?

really like SF Bay area too, but way too pricey

2007-10-24 11:32:55 · 5 answers · asked by nathapolw 2

2007-10-23 23:05:52 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a chaperone for my childs 2nd grade field trip and I'm supossed to be "dressed up" and I don't want to over dress. The trip is to a play at a high class play house. I'm a young female.

2007-10-22 15:38:19 · 11 answers · asked by doeseverythinghappenforareason 3

I can't find anyone even in Washington! I was just wondering if anyone lived in/near Seattle. Or even if you live in Idaho, Oregon, or Montana, that'd be great to hear from people who are sorta close to me!

2007-10-21 08:29:23 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-20 18:44:13 · 4 answers · asked by bmi=22 4

What percentage is the taxes for general items like bags, clothes?

Thanks a lot

2007-10-19 09:23:02 · 9 answers · asked by sunny2006 2

got to call in just to find snow on the mountians and lots of fog.

2007-10-16 07:55:37 · 7 answers · asked by ? 7

is it a long distance call?

2007-10-14 19:29:38 · 10 answers · asked by who's eading my questions? 1

I mean do you need to show your visa permit and other stuff; as you're actually travelling from the US to Canada...and thus you're crossing borders?

The reason why I'm asking this question was because I was thinking of taking my car and going to Vancouver and Victoria, BC...instead of Olympia and Portland, Oregon.

I really need to know what the difficulties are...

2007-10-13 20:04:40 · 2 answers · asked by Ash'ari Maturidi 5

2007-10-12 05:52:21 · 8 answers · asked by Lendi B 1

I've lived in SoCal for 4 years and Im tired of sun everyday! Im still young, I like to have fun, be outdoors, and all that jazz. Ive been thinking about Seattle and just have a few questions.....

- What is rent and parking like in Seattle?
- How is it finding a job?
- What is the early 20s social scene there?
- What are the good and safe neighborhoods there?

Thanks!

2007-10-05 21:51:50 · 4 answers · asked by supermonkey081 2

I'm doing research for some students and am trying to find out how many coffee shops, stands, cafes... (Starbucks, Tullys, SBC, independent...) are actually in Seattle. Would really appreciate a source also. Thank you in advance!

2007-10-04 15:43:27 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah C 2

2007-10-04 15:36:36 · 8 answers · asked by RONNYBOO! 2

I need to know everything about Tacoma, from the weather to hot spots. Living there, whats it like and so on. I'm from the central valley here in California and I want to move so bad. I also need to know how close tacoma is from seattle. Whats the job market like for females. Also I need to know about other great communities, if there are any. I also want to buy a house when I get to Washington and need to know which place is going to give me the most house for my money. And if anybody knows about the nursing job market there that would be a plus. Are there lots of great schools, not just for children but to continue your education. Basically everything about Washington. And please only people that live there or have lived there!

2007-10-04 12:22:52 · 5 answers · asked by ? 5

I'm kinda new to riding the bus in the Seattle area, and I've invested in a bus pass. But it's the $1.25, off peak PugetPass, and I ride the bus during peak hours some days. So, what do I do? Will the pass still be valid even though it's not the right fare amount?

2007-10-03 16:38:47 · 4 answers · asked by RainCity17 2

so were moving to billings montana any advice on rentals or place's to find rental's out there?

2007-10-03 14:52:48 · 2 answers · asked by TRISHA 1

Tell me about I-90 from Billlings westbound. We want to drive it to Seattle next summer, but my youngest daughter hates roads through mountains with steep drop-offs. (Yes, I've tried counselling and even hypnosis for her fear of heights!) What is that highway like?

2007-10-02 15:11:03 · 8 answers · asked by Willster 5

2007-10-02 10:47:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am planning on going but Idk if I should stay in Vancouver or go to another close one.

2007-10-01 14:00:20 · 4 answers · asked by Carly C 1

It's where Blake Lewis came from if you dont' know

2007-10-01 12:30:11 · 5 answers · asked by ٠Golden Eyes٠ 5

2007-10-01 05:27:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

People. I am here on vacation and bored out of my mind. Someone give me some ideas or some places to go. Send me an email @ angelb8388@yahoo.com or something. I am in need of some fun. I have been here for 12 days and have a week to go. Now I know why washington has the highest suicidal rate. Please. Anything. Thanks

2007-09-28 17:27:33 · 9 answers · asked by ughhh 3

I'm from Southern California and know that Seattle will be raining and around 50-60 degrees next weekend, and I considered that's cold already. But someone just got back from Seattle last week telling me that actually didn't feel that cold at all... so what kind of clothing I should bring? I will be going for three days. I will be staying in downtown area, wondering are three days enough to see everything?

Thank you in advance =)

2007-09-28 11:29:37 · 14 answers · asked by Lucy 3

2007-09-27 16:49:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recommendations for schools/districts?

2007-09-26 12:53:33 · 7 answers · asked by vlg 1

2007-09-24 13:46:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can anyone please tell me what Seattle is like?

***things to do, cost of living, low crime areas (even outside the city), downtown area, weather (hot, cold, average temp.), what the people are like, best places to live, etc....***

Thanks!

2007-09-23 08:23:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 06:29:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 06:01:36 · 4 answers · asked by spazattacker 3

I want to relocate to Washington state. I'm struggling with what area to move to within the state. I'm looking for a city, area, town, or suburb that is very picturesque, with lovely flowers, landscaped streets and yards, green lawns, water and watefountains (that one is a biggie for me), attractive storefronts/malls, etc. For some reason, I need to be surounded by beauty and tranquility. What is the prettiest place to live in Washington? Thanks for your comments. You will really be helping out someone who needs to relocate but can't decide where.

2007-09-21 10:28:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous