FP
Joined: Apr 05, 2002
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FP
Hey there Humuhumu... as a northwesterner who relocated to SF, I can definitely give you some pointers.
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If you move - move for the social life the bay area has. Granted, everything's really pretty here, but it really doesn't compare to the set-up up north quality-of-life wise (IMHO). I love living here now, just because of all the cool people and all my great California friends. There's a lot more (of at least artistic) openmindedness and a lot more diversity, basically you can't be snobby here. That's the trade off: enviroment vs. people. If you're really in love with Seattle for the sake of Seattle - go ahead and stay! However, I can pretty much guarantee you'll have a lot more fun here. :) And... if you're harboring notions about Sunny California - you'll basically want to skip the bay... I had more of a 'Portland' weather experience here than I ever had IN PORTLAND! :)
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Money - waiting til you secure a job is an excellent idea. Troll the SF page of http://www.craigslist.org and start sending out resumes. Incredibly, I hit a winner really quickly. From a salary standpoint - you ought to be looking to mke about $6000 a year MORE than you're making up there, just to keep you in the style to which you've become accustomed. It's totally freakin' spensive here...
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Amenities - For one, restaurants are better up there. Don't say I didn't warn you. :) Also - unless you live and work in San Fran (if that's where you're thinking of) public transportation is scarce. You've got to have a car. And they'll charge you through the nose on gas and registration. The plus side is: you're in SF, and there is literally no limit on intersting people and fun things to do. :)
Anyway - I really don't want to come off as too jaded, but I can't reinforce this enough - the NW is paradise, but if heaven is just a beautiful place, I'd rather be in hades with all the interesting people... :wink:
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