Work in healthcare field and live in PNW? Or just PNW residents

[Kozworth]

Hey r3v,

I'm happy to say that I've gotten to a point in my life that I can financially, and emotionally move from east to west coast. I moved from nj to pa about 2.5 years ago cold turkey, and learned and changed my life drastically for the better.

I am currently going to school for nursing with the end in sight (RN). I am going to be traveling to Oregon for summer vacation, and I would really like some input of cities to visit.

In a nutshell, I would love to be <2 hours to the coast, or maybe <1 from typical outdoorsy attactions (such as parks/national parks). If anyone worked in the health care field (such as a nurse, doctor, any kind of hospital job) and can chime in on pay/job opportunities.

Thank you so much, Looking forward to visiting the PNW and securing a career, so I can rebuild my e30 turbo all over again :)
-Kozworth

[djjerme]

PNW is full.

[mrsleeve]

PNW is full.

So is Idaho and montana, I hear flordia is nice though

[djjerme]

..yes, you'll have more chances of getting laid in Florida. That's where you should point your U-Haul.

[flyboyx]

you hafta vist portland. my wife wants to move there really bad. it beautiful but expensive if you wish to buy a home. seattle is also nice. i think portland is better though.

[e30austin]

PNW is full.

[djjerme]

Sure, come to Portland.

See our Beautiful downtown core, full of Culture..



Hike along our scenic trails..



Or join one of the local clubs and meet new people..



The downtown scene is HOT right now!



..or spend the day breathing in our refreshing air and clear your mind.




Welcome to Portland!!

[Stanley Rockafella]

[Keith M]

The more rural parts of the NW would welcome your skills as a health care professional more than the hipster towns. Cost of living is lower and you can enjoy a low traffic/stress environment.

[Matt-B]

PNW is full.

Dont Bother with Portland, its a joke...

Rural x1000, any city along i5 is with 2 hours of the coast, Id suggest Washingtn, but tbh, the more people who move here the worse it gets, massive homeless issues, crime is on the rise, landlords and home owners, are gouging ppl because the "transplants" are happy to pay.

People will key your car, steal your bike, and slash tires just because, and because your not from here. Portland really isnt a city i recommend people visit. Its a dump now...

[ST1G]

Boise is great. We have two large hospital systems. St. Lukes and St. Alphonsus. Housing is affordable and there is lots to do outside. Yes, you're a 6 hour drive from the coast but you don't have to deal with a bunch of ass holes like Austin! and djjerme ;)

[FredK]

IIRC in metro Portland, they do not treat the roads with ice melt when it snows. They wait for it to melt, as the sun revolves around them.

[Matt-B]

they do some, and did this winter.

The issue is 500000 cars drive on snow before the plows get there, and it gets so compact if cant be plowed

[lti_57]

all though not as hip as Seattle or Portland I been to both those cities fun to visit but now way in Hell am i living there. A few people above have mentioned some of the issues.
Rent mainly is sky high and the traffic in Seattle is horrendous.
Boise is cool. I am in Spokane and I can tell you its a great place we do have 4 seasons.
Big Medical facilities. about 4 hrs from Seattle. prob 8 from Oregon coast.
Spokane has always been viewed as backwards from the west side of the state.
But Lately we are growing, lots of new breweries, restaurants. close to a butt load of lakes and camping.
good luck in your search
pic of Monroe street bridge.

[agent]

Jeremy's post made me think you should check out Cleveland: