Snorlax
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 11:32:21 GMT -8
Update: my boyfriend and I are moving to Portland by the end of the year. Tips and advice are majorly appreciated. Keep in mind, we live in a shit hole in Arizona. (:
P.s I miss you all so much! Sorry I'm the biggest flake ever.
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Post by Pea on Jan 9, 2012 11:39:34 GMT -8
There's a wonderful documentary series on IFC called Portlandia. You'll learn everything about the local government, commerce, recreation, employment opportunities, and highlights of the music scene from that show.
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Snorlax
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 11:46:54 GMT -8
Haha as much as I enjoy portlandia, I more need help with the funds. We know how much it will be to get there and rent an apartment. But how much a month would living expenses be (gas, groceries, etc.)
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Post by Pea on Jan 9, 2012 11:49:05 GMT -8
Snorlax we're not setting up paypal account for you again.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 11:51:23 GMT -8
Ahahahaha. I'm not asking for money homie!!!
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Post by know ID yuh on Jan 9, 2012 12:07:26 GMT -8
First, housing is the big expense difference between all cities. It's not like you're going to pay $10 for a dozen eggs in Portland while paying $2.50 everywhere else.
There are a lot of pretty nice buildings downtown that are classified as low-income. It doesn't mean, "nearly homeless," so there is no shame in living there. At least a couple years ago, low income was classified as $28,500 a year, or less. Being able to make $14 an hour, and still save a couple hundred a month on rent because you are classified as "low income" is a pretty sweet deal. Most places south of Burnside between the river and HW 405 have income restrictions.
The best advice I can give: Don't live more than 50 blocks from the river, and make sure you live really close to a major busline.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 12:18:42 GMT -8
^ advice I like. Thank you know!!! (: 14 bucks an hour is low income?!
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Post by romanticizer on Jan 9, 2012 12:27:42 GMT -8
I have been offering organs for months and no one has offered me shit. Apparently, dressing like a Pokemon is key in philanthropic support around here.
That sounded a lot bitchier than I meant it. Welcome back, Snorlax. :-D
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Post by Drew on Jan 9, 2012 12:47:01 GMT -8
Being dressed like a pokemon is generally just going to get you further in life
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Post by Drew on Jan 9, 2012 12:47:19 GMT -8
What sort of jobs are you and your boyfriend looking for, Snorlax?
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 12:47:32 GMT -8
Ugh.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 12:48:32 GMT -8
Any kind really. I have experience mainly in offices, like receptionist jobs. I also worked in retail. But we both want full time jobs.
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Post by Drew on Jan 9, 2012 12:50:48 GMT -8
I know Portland's a tough ass place to find full time jobs right now, but I'm sure locals know better. My advice is start working at the first place you find because it's easier to find a job when you have a job.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 13:07:45 GMT -8
Oh yeah! I won't be picky what-so-ever.
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Post by Fig on Jan 9, 2012 13:22:40 GMT -8
I'm gonna have one of these threads for Seattle at somepoint this year  |
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Post by StormyPinkness on Jan 9, 2012 13:29:58 GMT -8
Also look in North or North East Portland for a lot of cheaper housing options - but that would mainly be house shares where you would have several roommates.
Have something lined up before you get here or at least a lot of leads because the job market is in the shitter and there are more unemployed people moving here every day.
Remember that the weather will not be the same here and just be ready for it.
I would suggest coming here and doing some investigating yourself before you come. If nothing else, keep your eyes on Craigslist and you will be able to get a better idea of the prices of housing and the availability of jobs.
Temp agencies can be helpful in this kind of work climate, you might check those out.
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Post by Snorlax on Jan 9, 2012 13:49:13 GMT -8
Portland > Seattle
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Post by Fig on Jan 9, 2012 13:54:43 GMT -8
City with a sociology graduate program > *
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Post by davers on Jan 9, 2012 14:47:58 GMT -8
You sound like a Portlander already. |
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Post by romanticizer on Jan 9, 2012 14:54:11 GMT -8
City with a sociology graduate program > * Word up, fig. Soc. majors in the house! |
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