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06.10.08, 17:39 PM Expecting
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dh and i are thinking of moving with 18 mo ds to seattle from nyc in about a year and a half. i am just fed up with the stress here and the 'just getting by.' we recently visited seattle and fell in love. anyone know anyone else who did similar. and big cross country move? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Expecting 06.10.08, 05:39 PM Flag
 

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great idea! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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I moved when I was single, but there is an influx of young families moving in from other states right now. Good Luck with the move, the pace is much different here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:40 AM Flag
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Lived there for seven years before coming east. I would move back in a heartbeat if I could!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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the rain, oh the mist and the damp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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Yuck! Seattle has nothing going for it. It's only sunny 52 days out of the year. Not on par with NYC academically, culturally or socially. Lived there for 3 years, glad I came back to NYC. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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bwah! What a ridiculous and typically provincial NYC reply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Not at all my dear. Seattle is really very boring. Not worth it IMHO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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np: I disagree. I love Seattle- the Seattle art museum is great, there are a lot of artists, musicians & writers that live there, 2 hrs from Vancouver or SF, beautiful 1920s bungalows, desert or amazing nature nearby. One would move there to do something different from NYC, not to replicate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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exactly. As if NYC is the standard of excellence. Not everyone wants that pace, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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And, after awhile, one can become potbound in NYC. It isn't sustainable financially for many and there are people that prefer to live in balance with a natural setting- can't have a garden in the city. Plus, there are better places to raise kids than the relentless grind of the city... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Just to nit-pick: it is more like 2 hours to Vancouver, BC or Portland, OR. Going to SF will take at least 8-10 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.15.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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(unless you fly, of course) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.15.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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I will nit pick further. It is 3 hours to Vancouver or Portland and more like 12-14 hours to San Fran. 10-hours would get you to the red woods though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 02:57 PM Flag
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we are thinking of doing this-but for Santa Barbara (dh has a job offer there now). not sure if we will go through this-it is more quality of life. things aren't so stressful in ny for us (kids settled in schools, apt paid off, etc), but dc's would have own rooms in home/yard/way more access to outdoor activities and sports than they do now. not sure if it is worth it though-a lot of car/schlepping around, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Santa Barbara is so painfully beautiful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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i know. just a big change-not sure if we are ready [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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Yeah, a bicoastal move is huge. You have to feel ready to leave NYC, because once you leave, generally you leave for good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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You really can always come back. My friend from LA LOVES SB. She went to school there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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SB is so painfully expensive to live in! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:07 PM Flag
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dh and i moved from florida to denver and then denver to nyc but we were childless. it worked out great both times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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The weather would get to me. But if you don't think it would then I'd go for it. There are probably pockets there that are hyper competitive and crazy. But what I'm reading on her about NYC freaks me out and makes me glad we don't live there--it seems like Seattle would be preferable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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You can find good people anywhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Yeah, try getting into the French American School on Mercer Island! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:28 AM Flag
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My friend with a 10-month old moved there with her husband in April. She loves it. They are in a beautiful townhouse in a much nicer neighborhood than they could afford in Manhattan, much better quality of life. Good luck to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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I heard Seattle is beautiful. I would go for it if I had the opportunity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Go for it! We lived there for 6 years post first ds, and we had our first ds there---we would ABSOLUTELY go back in a heartbeat if we could. Go! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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You can get ahead in Seattle vs. NYC because Seattle has a much lower standard of living. But this assumes that household income is the same. It is a kid friendly city. If anything, pollution is less and people are more laid back. Check out Seattlemag.com for a peek at Seattle happenings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:36 AM Flag
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Seattle is not a kid friendly city. In fact, there are more dogs in the city than children. The Seattle Public Schools are awful. You will find more ethnic diversity, excellent schools and beautiful parks across Lake Washington in Bellevue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.12.08, 07:53 PM Flag
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wow! all these people moving from NYC! i recently made the move here from NYC at the end of this past April. i always have a hole in my heart for NYC, but i love Seattle (so far at least - i've yet to experience the winter!) the summer has been BEAUTIFUL and perfect - no humidity, super hot weather, generally a slight breeze, fresh air, etc. the food is less than to be desired for delivery! i miss being able to call up ANYONE and get ANY kind of food delivered to my door. i think overall, it's worth it to be here in seattle. you definitely get more for your money and i'm giving my daughter what i had - a backyard to slip-n-slide in, fresh air, sidewalks to teach her to ride her bike (when she gets old enough). we can always visit NYC. let me know if you'd like to chat about the move or whatever. or if you end up moving here, my DD is almost 14 months, we could introduce the place to you (although, i'm still getting to know it!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.15.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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We're both 29 and expecting -- later this year...just negotiating the compensation on my offer and then we'll see. Probably a 35% cut from my Wall Street comp...but I think the lower taxes and lower cost of living should make it OK? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 02:25 PM Flag
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yes and they came back, but the kids were older and it was complicated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 02:41 PM Flag
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My husband and I did that same thing about 18-months ago! It's been good in that my husband LOVES his job here. He was in I-banking in NYC and hated it. It's been great for our 2.5 year old son - he has a lot of space, etc. I really miss my friends from NYC, though. It's definitely a lifestyle change but a great, great city. Feel free to ask me any questions! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.06.09, 02:55 PM Flag
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