The rain is not that bad because it isn’t usually pouring. It’s misty.

@marlenemurias269

Жыл бұрын

Yep, no real rain here, and they even get scared when confronted with it, in rare times. That is why they believe their mist is rain.

@NVIK5

2 ай бұрын

It is not the rain, but the lack of sunshine.

@Dog-advisor

14 күн бұрын

Dallas Texas has more rain than Seattle

@jordanrapport7562

13 күн бұрын

@@Dog-advisor woah I looked it up. Some years Dallas actually does have more in inches of rain. Never woulda thought that. I grew up in Dallas and live in Seattle.

People forget the rain is seasonal. Summer is essentially rainless in Seattle. Then the rains return in October. I find it nice after the scorching summers we’ve been having lately

@LivinginSeattleWashington

8 ай бұрын

Yep, summer’s here are amazing! That’s our secret!

@55tumbler

7 ай бұрын

it was a secret@@LivinginSeattleWashington

@peterjones4621

2 ай бұрын

What are you talking about? I've lived in Seattle for 70 years and the summers are VERY short. It's not uncommon to get MAYBE 8 to 10 weeks of sunshine and that's it. From October to May it's overcast, drizzle, rain and then more rain. June has some sunshine but also a LOT of rain. We see sunshine in July, August and half of September. Seattle has horrible weather and I've seen it personally for the past SEVENTY YEARS.

Rainy weather? People won’t talk to me? Progressive? Sign me up!

@bensyoutubeacc

Жыл бұрын

Frr

@bluemoon1115

Жыл бұрын

As an introvert, I thought it was an absolute win when I moved there, but the constant rain and cloudy weather really fucked up my mental health. And the people...I totally get not wanting to chat, but a lot of them would be really rude if you're just being polite. Not everyone, mind you, but most of them and that's just my experience. But the beauty of the state outweighed all of that. I loved being constantly surrounded by nature and living near Mt. Rainier.

@ralphjohnson3202

Жыл бұрын

@dolar42 Progressive is another buzzword for a crime infested shit city.

@Kingofspaids

Жыл бұрын

Vancouvers is better for that ngl

@soundofmoosixsoundofmoosix7963

Жыл бұрын

It’s genuinely the worst place to live. I watched a pregnant woman get murdered outside my building last month. Don’t come to seattle

Can’t believe she didn’t mention the drug problem. So many encounters with addicts is toxic to one’s soul.

I loved living in Capitol Hill in Seattle. I’m now 60 and couldn’t work enough to financially keep up there. 😢 I loved the weather and loved not having to have a car, as I could easily get everything I needed on the Hill.

@mademsoisellerhapsody

Жыл бұрын

Yes, because age discrimination is rampant is Seattle

@shweetiepetina1563

Жыл бұрын

Where is the best place for creative friendly souls to go (50 and up ) wanting to meet like minded community with Seattle-like temps and culture?

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

I live on Beacon and I love. 10 min from Chinatown.

@spinflux

9 ай бұрын

The things worth paying to live on Capitol Hill for aren’t there anymore.

@monge.leandro.88

Ай бұрын

Eu achava que este problema com idade acontecia somente no Brasil, mas vejo que existe em outros lugares, mas tendo saúde e força para trabalhar, é isso que importa! Desejo tudo de bom para você!

I'm a traveling nurse originally from Florida. I've worked in cities all over the country and decided to settle down in the Seattle area. The Seattle metropolitan area is one of the most well-balanced areas in the United States. With a temperate climate, proximity to hiking trails, beautiful mountains, an endless amount of lakes, an abundance of employment, and most importantly, plenty of activities compared to other states, the Seattle metropolitan area's high cost of living is worth the price of admission.

@lukebandy516

Жыл бұрын

You forgot record high crime, homeless, and drug addiction.

@itsRiske11

Жыл бұрын

@@lukebandy516 High crime, homeless and drug addiction is a nationwide problem in all large cities, not just seattle.

@gmailyoutube9469

Жыл бұрын

@@itsRiske11 There's a major difference between crime in Detroit versus San Diego. Does Omaha have crime ? Sure, but nothing compared to Milwaukee or Chicago.

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

@@lukebandy516 Seattle ranked 53 on a scale of one to 100 in terms of violent crime. But you are right don't come here

@hugh7547

Жыл бұрын

it would be intellectually dishonest to compare omaha and nebraska due to the many geographical and demographical differences. big cities comparatively have a higher crime rate than other cities or towns in the same state. funnily enough omaha still has a higher violent crime rate compared to seattle

SO Grateful I lived Eastlake 1981-2001 while Seattle was still great … worked at UW … didn’t need a car with excellent bus system … loved going to Pike Place market for my hangout & produce taking photos on weekends … or to going Capitol Hill, Queen Anne Hill, Wallingford and other neighborhoods were so much fun to go to … great diversity of restaurants fun food … so very happy to learn Seattle has been cleaning things up, as lots of great memories there … but don’t miss it … 2001 was when suddenly electricity sky rocketed … got tired of the constant cold grey sky & drizzle … and see by your report tons of people have moved here since 2001 … would too crowded for me now … and really glad I got see and experience all the wonderful beauty of the PNW … but it never felt like “home” to me … am back in Hawai’i country where I grew up is my real home :))) … thanks for the great update!

I think you did a really nice job with your video. Very informative, straightforward. Thank you very much for taking the time to do it! It helped me a lot.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for taking the time. Be there next week and your take is certainly appreciated

Wow! I'd give anything to live in that weather! I crave the rain and go running in it!

Excellent portrayal of things to watch out for. The weather really takes quite a few people out, most visit in Sept or Aug and there's it's beautiful warm and green. If you can't take 3 continuous months of very short days and rain... Don't come. Seattle has always had jobs, even during the depression. Timber and fishing, then Boeing, then Tech. It's an affluent place. Due to that affluence we rarely say no to a tax increase on anything. For example we spend 80k per homeless person and the problem just gets worse.

Wow, I'm impressed. Third gen Wa resident and this is a very accurate portrayal of what Seattle is like. Met a guy recently from the midwest hired at Amazon. He was given a moving allowance and offered a salary that was clearly more money than he'd ever seen in his life. The only place he could find to live was a motel converted to apartments in the 70's. That winter he had three saucepans in different rooms to catch the water leaks from his roof. I would seek housing BEFORE coming, it's that tight here.

@tylerwright3604

6 ай бұрын

Total BS, and I would bet money you live nowhere near Seattle. There is an abundance of apartments right now. A lot of complexes are even offering first month free etc. don’t listen to this guy. Notice he said, “Washington resident,” not Seattle resident.

@oceania2385

6 ай бұрын

@@tylerwright3604 How much money you want to bet ?

Omg I love the rain and gray weather. I absolutely love it.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

You have to love the rain to live here!

I moved to the Seattle area in 2016 from Georgia, a 4 day drive, had an apartment lined up, and didn't even see it until I got the keys to go inside, it was in Kent, and it was a nice gated community, at the time it was $950/mo, when it came time to renovate the apartments they wouldn't renew my lease and I had to move, the exact same apartment if I were to stay, would have then gone up to $1300/mo, currently you are looking at around 1600/mo for their smallest cheaper 1bed 1 bath apartment, and that's in Kent which is a suburb of Seattle though still in King Co. I've since had to move back to GA and I am home sick for the Pacific Northwest and plan to move back when I am financially ready, before the end of the year hopefully.

@YungYdoc

28 күн бұрын

Did you ever end up moving back? I'm in GA right now and my wife and I want to move there. I'm originally from California, been to Portland and the PNW just calls to me. Hiking is pretty much all I do.

@raminrouchi202

23 күн бұрын

I'm from Atlanta and rent is just as high

@raminrouchi202

23 күн бұрын

​@@YungYdocgeorgias weather sucks doesn't it. I just left GA. Atlanta and Savannah....the summers are horrible

@YungYdoc

22 күн бұрын

@@raminrouchi202 It might be in my head, but this year feels hotter than the last 3 years.. and it's just sticky and wet. It's nasty. Can't wait to enjoy the reprieve that Seattle offers. I thrive in gloom and rain. I'm angry when it's hot.

I just moved up here. I love filming in Washington but SHEESH! I’m from Texas and that Seattle Freeze is real!

@marlenemurias269

Жыл бұрын

At home, we call them the “lame” people. It explains why you find very few people from Spain, Italy or France, and a few other countries. People here are from many parts of the world, and the culture is a mixture of Nordic Europeans, Orientals and American Indians. Those cultures have many wonderful traits but are somewhat very reserved, HERMETIC people. If you are from Texas your background is pretty different. In Seattle, the lame people are everywhere and you very easily get a feeling of existential loneliness if your background is different.

@paulg504

3 ай бұрын

Nah the Texas freeze is real and its flat and hot af

@ashleys7943

Ай бұрын

Get over it

@Pokemon_mentalhealth

Ай бұрын

@@ashleys7943 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Very nice video. It sounds wonderful. Thank you!

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

I've been in the Seattle area since 1982. Seattle has become embarrassing. I used to be proud of the city but with the crime and drug usage,, I will avoid it like a flu.

I moved to Seattle in 1990, it was great back then, but not anymore

I like the rain and dreary weather, I'm extremely reclusive (have always kept to myself) and Seattle is known for progressive politics. Sounds too good to be true. I have an old baseball and basketball high school teammate that lives out there and loves it. I'm from and have lived in Ohio all my life and like it here, also not much of a traveler. That being said I'm thinking like my friend suggested I may have to pay Seattle a visit.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Жыл бұрын

You should definitely visit!

@JC-6969

Жыл бұрын

My might decide to stay afterwards, be sure to visit Green Lake

@lukebandy516

Жыл бұрын

@chriswallace7235 If progressive politics is what you're looking for, move to Portland. You'll love it there I promise.

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

@@lukebandy516 Portland...Seattle's younger hotter sister.

@manictiger

11 ай бұрын

@@lukebandy516 Should just send them all to Ukraine.

I honestly don’t think traffic is all that bad. But then again I live in Kirkland. I love Seattle but I honestly love the whole state. It’s beautiful specifically during the summer like you said.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Жыл бұрын

It is beautiful, we've had some great weather the past few weeks!

@malcomwarren7385

Жыл бұрын

its not bad at all. she reaching

The homeless problem is worse everywhere after Covid, and the city has been great at getting it back under control. They even hired a huge crew of people to keep down town clean.

@southwestxnorthwest

Жыл бұрын

The DT metropolitan crews have been part of Seattle for decades, it's nothing new

@whoever_you_want_me_to_be

Жыл бұрын

They must have skipped work

@southwestxnorthwest

Жыл бұрын

@@whoever_you_want_me_to_be they didn't. They saw you coming and hid.

@whoever_you_want_me_to_be

Жыл бұрын

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@Kptah360

Жыл бұрын

Crime and homelessness was on the rise some years before COVID...

Seattle used to be a Beautiful City to live. 50 years ago it was an Amazing Place. I want to move out ASAP. I want to move to where Sunny weather or another Country. unemployment, crime, violence, homelessness, is too traumatic, sad, horrific. Expensive housing like Apartment, Condominium are so high, I pray to God to get out of Seattle.

@user-el5mx6ph4z

9 ай бұрын

Very sad that Seattle is not a nice place to live any longer.

@fredbigornia1814

9 ай бұрын

@@user-el5mx6ph4z I agree, Seattle can be a beautiful place if they clean up the neighbor, control crimes, more Employment, high income with low rental Apartments, housing, control homelessness, drugs, and get rid of mental people off the streets, more security on light rail, buses, Uber and other transportation to commute, traffic control and more, I am not looking for a perfect place or state to live, just a peaceful, harmonious place to live where people can get along and respect each other! other than that Seattle has a good environment for hiking, travel to other Islands, great travel adventure, green sceneries, seafood, festivals, but it's not like 50 years ago. God Bless.

@TheRealdal

8 ай бұрын

It’s great. Increase your income or move out of the city

Lived here for 25 years. #1 weather has changed in the past 8 years - we're getting much more sun than historically, plants are now blooming 2 months early, think global warming, before we could go 2 months straight with rain, now a week or two, and sun now comes in May - burning hot :) #2 traffic bad, not as bad a LA, just stay off 405/5, I90 is nice, and don't travel into Redmond/Bellevue, but don't live in Kent either, trust. #3 Seattle freeze (people are afraid of strangers) used to be true 20 years ago, but today, it's not true, not at all. Except for some areas of white people - they are scared, but any other ethnic group - you made a friend just for saying hi. #4 Homeless, I live in Seattle, it was a thing, but for some reason (I think gentrification and reversal of police guidance), it's not as nearly as bad as it used to be, trust, it was bad 3 years ago. PS you won't be going downtown, nothing there, trust. #5 No where is it cheap to live anymore, trust that. #6 I don't see it as "progressive" - it's just a city with lots of different people. You'll discover yourself: if you want to open carry lots of guns, it's legal, if you want to kiss a homo sapien in public it's legal. If you want to find an ultra-conservative Christian group, you can, and if you want to join the local Satanic Church, you can.

@sheilaschneider2091

Ай бұрын

Seattle is shit

Yea I’m from Baltimore where people are crazy aggressive and I moved to seattle in 2020, people are in there own bubble here and won’t reach out there hand for u, i don’t think they kno how bcuz of the introvert culture

How hard is it for the government to put a bunch of shipping containers or sheds on a piece of land for people to just live and not have to sleep on sidewalks

There is a huge drug problem with refuse and bodily fluids leave a horrible stench.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Жыл бұрын

Especially after we haven't had rain for a while.

@unicomplex

Ай бұрын

that is every major city...

I'm here in Texas. It's over 100 degrees here. I think I can deal with the rain even if it makes me sleepy. I can deal with the traffic. I'm originally from the Boston area. I've gotten used to driving in crazy traffic. Now, with the cost of living, I would have to get a very good-paying job. Also, Boston is just as liberal as Seattle, so I can handle that too.

@dF_fallz

Жыл бұрын

I don't think Boston is as liberal, but it is certainly getting there. Now that all the yuppies are taking over the place, that is to be expected sadly.

Thanks for your advice.

I moved out of Seattle to Los Angeles...I've regretted since then. I've missed Seattle so much since then. SO glad I'm returning soon! Weather? California has MIRRORED the PNW for the past 7 months with grey skies, rain and cold into JUNE. Traffic? HAHAHAHAHA! Nowhere as near as bad as LA. Now with Light Rail along the Isthmus and expansion to Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond, it's getting better. People? I have MORE friends in Seattle before I moved there in 2018 that allowed me to bypass the Seattle Freeze. Not mention the people I know in Portland and Vancouver. Homeless? Not as bad as California. Venice Beach was a shantytown. Expensive? Yoooo...Not as bad as California. You can still find a studio apartment for less than $1000 in Seattle. IMPOSSIBLE in LA. My 2BD is $4000. It's $2500 in Seattle. Seattle is my FAVORITE place in the US and I was wrong to leave.

@jokerrhe

Жыл бұрын

HAHA it was the first year in SoCal that the weather was like that.. i called it practice for Seattle

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

Welcome home brother.

@whoever_you_want_me_to_be

Жыл бұрын

If u find a studio for less that 1000 LET ME KNOW... I AM INTERESTED IN WHERE U WOULD FIND SUCH A MODERN MARVEL

@LoboBrasileiro1

Жыл бұрын

@@whoever_you_want_me_to_be International District, Beacon Hill, Pioneer Square. Happy hunting!

@whoever_you_want_me_to_be

Жыл бұрын

@@LoboBrasileiro1 oh I should've been more specific, where would I find one for less than 1000 without it being less than 200 square feet, and not in an absolute dumpster of a run down building, while getting harassed by the homeless people blocking the entrance to the controlled access (that's a joke) , or having to jump over the fentanyl nodded out ones in the doorway??? I'll wait...

Thank you very much for sharing this information. I've been considering investing in a business and possibly moving to Seattle. However, the constant rain and other things mentioned here makes the decision making easier. It is a beautiful city though.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@206remyboyz7

3 ай бұрын

Businesses are constantly broken into here and don't expect justice to be served

I'm thinking of leaving Seattle fir parts unknown.

The couple of times I've vacations there, the weather was lovely but we really lucked out. Thank you for the video. Your last couple of points are the reason I haven't traveled back to visit though I used to really love vacationing there!

Hmm perhaps being born and raised here, grew up in what i call Freward (between Fremount && Walingford). I moved to the east side after working for a "little company" that did windoZe inRedmond. I use to love Seattle, people here for the most part were very welcoming and open to talking with just about anyone. Go to the bus stop everyone would be talking with others. Then the 80's happened and it really started going down hill, the uniqueness Seattle has, most area/nehborhoods had disctinct charm, vibe or atmosphere. Remembering back in late 80's through the 90s or so we had a computer store in Pioneer Square there the triangle block was. Could leave the door open at night 10pm -> 6am, running out to get a beer if the bar next door was still open never locking or having anyone in the computer store, never felt unsafe... Then i remember hearing people complain about "The Seattle Freeze..." Might be how it is now but that is more from the people who moved here. Gone is the unique charm Seattle once had. The rain never bothered me just what i was use to. While it seems one of the biggest problem now are the shity council (oops sorry city council). Never missing a beat to try some stupid idea, i.e. "The Chop Area" from a few years ago. Those in charge allows criminals to seize the police station, and prevented police from entering areas of the city... Well until 2 or was it 3 people died from gun violence. Or when people in the city started complaining about all the open drug usage in the open or smoking fentyanl on a buss.. Did the shitty council vote to do anything after city residents were asking....? Nope asserted the druggies have a right to live here too, we need to allow them to live their lives.... My advice, don't come here... And this is only the tip of the iceberg... Commuting is terrible, i would assert more from poor planning and built in constrictions. they have four lanes North and four lanes south but the all shrink down to two lanes either way. All designed to make traffic meserable, thought the city council and shitty planers want people to take take the bus, ahh so they figure if they can make traffice terrible people will take buses... The homeless are because of the encourangement to care and support them when people voted to care for freeloading druggies...

I once lived in a small apartment building in Seattle and worked at a Seattle mortgage company. I was the only conservative in my apartment building and the only conservative in the office. An interesting experience for sure!

@user-xm5ny2ju9m

9 ай бұрын

People are people not political views. Idiot.

@notnotme1715

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great place. Hopefully there are none now!

@agreatmannamedlieu

8 ай бұрын

@@notnotme1715 You'd be better drivers if you had some, loser.

Thank you for the information, it helped me a lot

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@zamanzammo8763

Күн бұрын

@@LivinginSeattleWashingtonhello can I ask you which state is more social in USA ?

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Күн бұрын

Do you mean social like outgoing/neighborly people? I can't speak for the whole USA, I have only lived in a few states.

Comparing to LA, Seattle traffic is not that bad. Drivers are not as aggressive and fast.

The crime here in Seattle is a nightmare. I think that's why people are so stand-offish. Tacoma is even up north to Everett it's getting much worse.

@PurpleHazeVanNederlands

Жыл бұрын

You mean south?

@kathleenwollesen3947

Жыл бұрын

@PurpleHazeVanNederlands Lately all over Seattle. I live on the out skirts and there's no way my husband and I will go in town at night. Sad.

@55tumbler

7 ай бұрын

Fed way burien kent south seattle stay away from south seattle is a gang area.

Homelessness, drugs , weather, people are not friendly, steeling, robbery, car theft , it smells like pee in seattle, but A LOT of Homelessness and drugs !!

Tnx . so informative

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

You're Welcome :)

As someone from the dmv(dc Maryland Virginia area) I would welcome the Seattle traffic once I move it’s so bad here

I don't know what it's like living in Seattle or Washington (state) itself but the only reason why I want to live somewhere in Washington (state) like Seattle is cause of that I can't handle the sunny weather, I can get easily get sunburn even if I'm wearing sunblock. Because while I have light skin and red headed I just want to moved away where I previously come from (Bayarea California to Arizona and now in Nevada)

@marlenemurias269

Жыл бұрын

I live in Seattle, and I don’t mind the rainy weather; but I detest Summer time here. It is brutal, why? It never rains in the summer here. That is why you find burned grass all over... it never rains. I hate it when people tell me, very nicely, “enjoy the sunshine “... See, in the EAst coast summers are very hard but.... IT RAINS, ocassionally. The grass will not burn so easily, and your skin will feel a lot better . I have light skin and dark hair and this weather affects me a lot.I will not go out without a hat, sunglasss, sun protective clothing and a ton of skin filters n my face. Here, 15 minutes under the sun feels in your skin like an hour in Florida ( not that I like that either). All I mean, do not move here expecting the Summer to be nice on you if you are a redhead.

@whoever_you_want_me_to_be

Жыл бұрын

I love our weather for the most part, but our few summer hot days ARE really hot...

@kylemendoza8860

4 ай бұрын

Move to Alaska

Thanks so much for this, I am looking to move to Seattle next year from Chicago. When is an ideal timeframe to call? I plan to move next year in June (2025)

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

It’s never to early to touch base and get a game plan! Feel free to reach out and we can go from there: Seattle.nowgroup@gmail.com

Homeless people in downtown Seattle is really bad

@cappriment

Ай бұрын

No it's not! Stop It! I live in The Southend and travel to DT often and never had an issue.

@kingdomheartsgamer8771

Ай бұрын

@@cappriment yes it is there druggie sleeps outside of places

@JamesLee-pb6dl

Ай бұрын

Compare to LA , it’s Disneyland

Very well said.

There is a whole lot more to Seattle than downtown. We have 7 distinct neighborhoods on the hills. It used to be each had their own personality/flavor - now all Corporate and same everywhere. And homeless encampments on the sidewalks - ridiculous. The weather never bothers me until it snows - then a nightmare - traffic crawls - that is why I left. Wasted half my life commuting to work and home - heaven forbid you want to drive across town. People used to be friendly until people moved in from all over the Country and World. That was when things changed to protect ourselves. Bus service is crappy - lots of busses to get you to work - very few to take you home - hence standing room only after working all day exhausting.

Having all 4 seasons of weather is awesome

@LivinginSeattleWashington

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I definitely love having 4 seasons. We don’t really get a lot of snow, but it we still get the cold, winter feel here.

This is constant in the Seattle area. Expensive home, huge amount of money every month just to live here, but you get no peace, but repeated noise disturbance 24/7/365. Do other countries also have a "boom car" problem, or is this problem only occurring in the United States? If you do not know what a "boom car" is, maybe it is not happening there. It is a vehicle with an over-amplified bass speaker "subwoofer" box that blast bass noises (thumping and booming) loud enough to be heard blocks away and inside homes, schools, shops, offices, hospitals, care centers, and all other buildings. In most of the U.S.A. this is illegal, but as with many other crimes in the U.S.A., police do not enforce against criminal offenses here.

Born and raised Seattle, 5th gen. I’ve spent the last 5 years planning my Exodus. It is not getting better. Drugs and crime is everywhere. But hey, if you’re looking for a free crack pipe, the city council has you covered.

@big_narc

3 ай бұрын

I know it’s only been 10 months but still feel this way? Visited last summer and loved it, especially the scenery

I don't know how, but some nurses must have already taken action on the message below at 10-3-23; 6:42pm. The radio was playing Thanksgiving and Christmas are FOOD HOLIDAYS. HIS BODY REALLY IS BEING RAVAGED AND IT DOESN'T RECOVER FROM NEUROLEPTIC DRUGS, BUT THE CRANIUM CAN BE PROTECTED AT FIRST, BUT THE INDIVIDUAL ISN'T ATHLETIC.

Love being told it rains a lot when where I'm at in the Midwest rains *more*

@fuzzybear-fs1ud

2 ай бұрын

Seattle has always had the reputation of constant rain, but that's just not the case. Lived here for over 30 years.

Bro! Everything she said makes me want to visit Seattle 10x more!!!!

@3thomasdm

Жыл бұрын

don't. Seattle is a dying city.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Жыл бұрын

Come visit!

@BiGsImY

Жыл бұрын

@@LivinginSeattleWashington 😎

it does not storm here. sometimes the rain feels like mist

Seattle and Vancouver were my dream place to live when I was a young boy. I have settled down here in Melbourne Victoria Australia fortunately. No thank,Seattle.

I’m a nurse living in LA. Thinking of moving there because I want a new experience. Would you recommend living in Seattle for a year or 2?

@LivinginSeattleWashington

7 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely!

Summer and fall in Seattle is beautiful. Rarely does it rain in the summer.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

So true!

Love all the Rain and Snow

I've been here for quite a few years now and I'm just wondering if the Seattle freeze ever lifts?

@Rookmap

Жыл бұрын

nope. you have to go put yourself out there.

@Finallegend_

Жыл бұрын

Been in Seattle for a year and never have noticed the freeze. Might just be finding the right places to hang out

Had the privilege of living in Seattle for a short 6 months back in 2015 (first of January through the end May 2015) and I had a blast! I’ve been back 3 times and while I probably would ever be able to live their full time, I’ll never stop visiting

Hi from Germany, I have a question and maybe its a dumb question, but please don't mind so much :D It's about that little stock footage at 11:54 ... What is the difference in the meaning of "liberty" and "freedom"? Is there a difference or is it just synonyms? Thanks for your video. I love the Washington state and Seattle, i wish i could visit it one day :)

People are friendly on the surface.... they will tell you how to get away from them 😂

I just got back from visiting Seattle yesterday and then watched this video. I live in Vancouver Canada and all the problems you list are the same ones Vancouver has only ours are worse. Weather is worse - even more rain. Homelessness is worse although it's mostly on or around one street called E Hastings. I didnt see anything in Seattle nearly as bad as that. And Vancouver is even more expensive - average single family home on it's own lot is now $2.4 MILLION! And that's for a rundown little bungalow! Condo prices are only slightly higher here. Liberal politics, terrible traffic and people hard to make friends with are similar complaints here.

@55tumbler

7 ай бұрын

Love vancouver BC

Traffic is even bad outside Seattle. I’m from the LA area and this traffic is so bad. Definitely partly due to amount of people and tiny 2 lane freeways and single streets so neither way is fast.

I love the weather especially for my skin

I like how you touch on the topic of friendships; community and belonging is important. I feel like cities become less “friendly” and more superficial during times of excessive tourism or people moving into the city hoping for the same thing. I have a strong community in my home city of San Diego, but new people are constantly telling me how difficult it is to make true friends. It’s probably why the Midwest or smaller towns are more “friendly” because they don’t get as much out-of-town traffic. But ya, San Diego has gotten worse and has all the same elements you mentioned.

@irismckay6472

7 ай бұрын

I agree. I live in San Diego and have found it to be 'comparatively' friendly. Sadly, we also have a lot of superficial 'wanna be' types that don't understand friendliness is a virtue and rudeness is not a sign of class.

My family wants to move to Seattle but I don’t know if it’s worth living there besides it being packed. Can someone tell me if it’s worth living over there?

@LivinginSeattleWashington

11 ай бұрын

It really depends on your lifestyle, job, politics, etc. it’s a great place for people who enjoy the outdoors. The natural scenery here is beautiful and unmatched in my opinion. There are a ton of great restaurants, music venues, and activities to do here. The cost of living is high though, so be prepared. Sometimes a job seems like it pays really well, but when compared to the cost of living it’s just average.

@pulchritudinousentity3129

3 ай бұрын

I moved to Seattle 2021 I had small kids then, wen I tell u I loved it, absolutely adore WA. I never research any place before moving to it becuz Im a free spirit and I was built to be independent, I always with the help of God, make a way for me and my babies to survive. I dont know ur situation, but I will say, I moved away from there and regret I did I miss Seattle!

People are shady everywhere especially in hustle and bustle cities. Only way to make quality friends is to join a community or group with a common interest. Even then it still won’t be easy but it’ll for sure give you better opportunities.

@galleriecpv

Жыл бұрын

arts, kinks, GLBT is where all the bonds happen

@PurpleHazeVanNederlands

Жыл бұрын

Nah I have dealt with shitty people all my life and in other cities they at least understand/respect that if they want something they have to give something even if they want to take more than give. It's like an entire city of bratty teenagers

the weather coment is B.S. i lived in seattle metro for over a year in 2016-17 and the weather was great. it may have been a little gray but the rain was NEVER AN ISSUE. i was told the weather stories were lies TOLD to keep people from moving there.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, shhhhh don't tell our secrets! It rains ALL the time (wink wink).

@KevinP32270

7 ай бұрын

@@LivinginSeattleWashington TOO LATE! lolol

She is 💯 accurate All areas of topics are true Graffiti is like LA

Lived in Seattle till 2012. Cost of living has gone through the roof. Still it was the most beautiful place I have ever lived at. I miss it a lot. Seattle / Ballard ❤

Thank you. This is really good. I used to live close to Seattle many years ago. Two things you mentioned. First, traffic. Decades ago, the old highway 99 was slower, but so much less stress, and better then than the freeway where other drivers were scary. Second, that passive aggressive attitude does exists, but underneath it all people are generally nice. I think finding people with common interests is one of the keys to making friends.

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

Totally agree! The 99 is still slower, but I prefer that to I-5 any day.

Hello,I'm planning to pursue my master's in Computer Science in the USA, and I'm seeking advice on selecting a state and university with good funding, low living costs, security, and a supportive Asian community. I'll be moving with my spouse, so any insights you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Moved here from New York 2 years ago and I definitely regret it!!!

@blazinwolf

11 ай бұрын

Why do you regret it? Asking as a native new Yorker

@CG-pj6cj

10 ай бұрын

Me too, I was 15 yrs in NYC & husband is native NY’er. We don’t want to move back but don’t like it here. Weather, hills, not as many food options as we thought/not our kind of food. Weird people. Want to move but where to go…?

@isabelpinales7409

8 ай бұрын

​@@CG-pj6cj the food options is sooo true. I went for a visit during summer and I had a hard time with the food . No variety at all 😢

I moved from Southern California to Seattle back in 95 and I love this State ❤❤❤

In a post covid world the traffic is mitigated if your job can let you work remote or work hybrid

To move from the UK to Seattle for the same weather?

Unfriendly and grumpy people? Bad weather? Traffic jams? Expensive? Sounds like Germany. Except the homelese situation. This is not that bad.

People should be shocked when they see the scale of the homelessness and open drug use in the city. It is embarrassing. for those that pay taxes its HorseS#@T. Those who make laws that do not protect the people who they serve should be voted out. I'll never understand how someone who says "that's just how things are" when people put your friends and family at risk.

@rhonda-malcom

Жыл бұрын

Walk around them or pray for them People go through shit and some folk make it their life's mission to make one's road to minding their own business much more torturous than it is and/ designed to be. Road to recovery.

@FreeSpirit00

6 ай бұрын

From what I seen, it looks like the homeless run that city. It’s sad. Everyone is so aggressive and standoffish if they don’t think you have the same views as them. Ever since “CHOP”. Listen, I’ve always been a democrat but what I’ve witnessed in this city is not okay. There is a need for law because of this reason. It’s not safe for people to walk around needles and feces, and even more homeless to live next to highways. In my opinion I think the demographic (per state) sets a salary for the city your in. If your city has mostly homeless their going to offer low wages, thinking “Oh these are uneducated, drug users looking for jobs” when in reality you also have people who have educations and families looking just to survive day to day and can’t live paycheck to paycheck. If the cost of living is high but people are a paycheck away from being evicted and homeless - then something needs to be done. I live in Upstate NY. I have never seen a pan handler in my city until 2018. Then more and more came out. Here we have signs “Don’t give change to the homeless” because we are just enabling them. Listen, there is still the same man who was panhandling in 2018 - panhandling today. You are telling me in 5 years this gentlemen’s couldn’t find help, or get a job? No, he couldn’t get clean. I’ve stopped and given groceries and I’ve seen my food there the next day. They don’t care about food (some not all). They care about their addiction in the moment to take away the pain. These people need support. Not just a program to be thrown into. Not just housing. I felt the pan handlers in my city were too much until I saw what Seattle looked like. Some people want to live on the streets, but some want help. I know this sounds kind of rant-ish - but basically what I’m saying is, there’s problems and we need better ways to fix them. Some people choose to live homeless because they don’t have to pay a dime, and they can get money from stealing, or selling drugs, and still use without an issue. Most programs you need to stay clean, and you need an ID. We need to stop looking at demographics to pay people and look at experience and education and cost of living. We need to start offering real SUPPORT. Not just temporary help.

Every state has its own pros and cons whether the cost of living is cheaper or not

I would have also mentioned the unchecked crime, which also goes hand in hand with politics and homelessness, but Seattle managed to get to #1 for cat converter theft and despite the constant mountain of gun laws being passed, murder rates have been on the rise for the past several years.

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

Seattle ranked 53 on a scale of one to 100 in terms of violent crime...so there is that. Memphis and Nashville are both in the top twenty. So not big in terms of violent crime but we are major thieves when it comes to cars and car parts. Murders were dropping across the country steadily until 2019.

@Freak8xxx

Жыл бұрын

yes yes all very true as well. i have watched everett go from a city that just needed some help to a complete loss and is a true dumpster now. currently trying to get my family moved to the country side soo my children can grow with out the drugs and hookers outside the front door or the neighbor kids stealing all your things.... honestly just stay away lol its not worth it

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

@@Freak8xxx Born and raised in Everett. It's always been a working class town with working class problems. You think it is bad now, you should have been there for the years Weyerhaeuser, Scotts, Simpson laid off half the town.

@Freak8xxx

Жыл бұрын

@vsedai o wow that would have been crazy I have been here for 10ish years now and only know what I have noticed

@vsedai

Жыл бұрын

@@Freak8xxx There was a sign on a big billboard on I -5 in Seattle that said: Will the last person that leaves Seattle turn out the lights. But that might have been when Boeing did those massive layoffs ...Seattle closed then also. The thing is that Everett is a working class town who nickname is Milltown for a very good reason. When I was a kid there were 4 large mills that everyone worked at. You didn't have to graduate high school, to make good wages and still own a house. After the Timber went to Japan. Boeing was where you could work right out of High School and they would train you. Generations of good labor jobs are not as stable as before.

Ways we describe WA rain. Misting, Spitting, Pouring, Sprinkling, and Drizzling. Misting is lovely tho. It's like the tiniest of rain drops and it just hangs in the air thicker then fog.

I live in Visakhapatnam City and we have one or two days grey or rainy day in a year and rest of days it's 122°F Heat waves in air.

@Zambineaux305

8 ай бұрын

How do you pronounce this?? 😂

A holistic review ! Very useful thanks? N

@LivinginSeattleWashington

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

“The budget does not match the need” isn’t how I’d describe it………….. lolllllll………. “It’s a case of gross mishandling and we’re in the middle of a social experiment where we turn apartment buildings into city-funded drug dens where we hand out needles at the front desk and overlook prostitution and violent crime and it’s all pretty apocalyptic” is a more accurate description 🤣

I’m progressive and an introvert, plus I work in tech so it’s sounding up my alley

@LivinginSeattleWashington

Жыл бұрын

You'll fit right in!

Move to Peoria, Illinois trust me once you live there, anywhere is paradise.

Left in 2004. Lived two blocks from the Space Needle in 90s for nine years. Constant construction during those years. The alleys were bathrooms back then. I know this because my walk-commute was faster through them (no stop lights). Grew up in Puget Sound region and living downtown was extreme in regards to traffic, rapid condo development, storefronts-pubs-cafes lasting a few months, tourists. No light rail back then. Maybe other parts of the state would be fine, but I'm too old for the "excitement."

I love seattle so im all for people moving away. I grow up in foster care and i can tell you right now a lot homeless people downtown are under age and definitely under the age of 35. At least the ones on 3rd and pike, also westlake. I would know considering i was one of them. Foster children use to get housing and financial help but not anymore and it is a huge issue. I remember only 2 girl group homes and a lot girls being trafficed. The foster care system is horrible in seattle. The housing authority was greay but they havent even opened a lottery in years probably going on 3 to 5 years now that causes a huge issue for homelessness. How do you get housing? Yes a lot other programs to help you but to see seattle housing authority be so busy with development that they cant open a lottery? Even during the pandemic? Why? They 100% have the funds but its all going to development to create another Yesler Terrace. Shouldve been more smart. Dont get me started on the city's government. Either way i still love seattle. Its one the best places to be, says a lot.

@lareverie8285

9 ай бұрын

That is horrible. i have always wonder why the US doesnt do orphanages, foster care seems to have so many issues with abuse and not setting up the kids properly for adult life.

We have far more than a couple of nice days in Summer. I am overjoyed when it is overcast though!

Traffic is not that bad in the main parts of the city. It’s going in and out of Seattle proper that sucks.

Great presentation. How is the market out there now?

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Market is picking back up a bit now that spring is on it's way.

***Great points to consider.

I’d be depressed too if I had to live there. No wonder people are unfriendly there. The rainy cloudy weather sucks.

Those aren’t “green areas” along the freeways. Those are STATE of WA right of way properties. Inslee failed to enforce no trespassing laws and refused to deal with the campers so the cities of Seattle, Tacoma and counties of King, Pierce and Snohomish had to deal with the problem that the state of WA under Inslee allowed to develop.

@french1956

4 ай бұрын

Wrong. The pandemic stopped all clearing of encampments for nearly three years.

It's extremely crowded and gets claustrophobic after a while. If you like open space and room for yourself this absolutely is not the place. I am stuck and want to move to New Mexico.

Couple days of Summer? Nope, because of Global Warming, the Summers have been dry and hot. And in the past couple of years, the heat has continued to September/October. That's not fun. Sep/Oct is supposed to be cold fall weather, not warm/hot.

I love the weather here - except when it gets too hot. Seattle people are very passive aggressive. Even when they’re complimenting you they are preaching to you. Always trying to impose their beliefs on you. I don’t go to downtown Seattle anymore due to the drugs and homelessness and resulting crime. Public transportation not safe. I’ll probably move within 5 years but to where?

@marlenemurias269

Жыл бұрын

I have lived in many other cities in the world (unfortunately), and need stability so much. At first, I wanted to make Seattle my permanent home. But r everything is political for this people... everything! For example, If you make a simple comment about an Street saying you find it to be very narrow, some one will accuse you of being a “terrible progre” ( not common but it happens) or a “white oppressor “ ( this is more common). After a few times getting these reactions you end up closing your mouth, not knowing what to say. I’ll be leaving Seattle soon, hopefully. I just want to leave in a place of common sense minded people, able to have a normal conversation.

I still live near Seattle, after living there all my life until 2020. Right now Portland and San Francisco seem to be going "doom loop" as businesses are closing faster and faster due to crime and lack of law enforcement. Seattle may follow that path. I'd give it a 50/50 chance right now. So, if you're thinking of moving to Seattle, you should have a lot of money, make a lot of money, or be willing to live a very minimalist lifestyle in a small and perhaps shared space. You might have to "handle" the city shutting down just as you're settled in.

@superargo5806

Жыл бұрын

Almost 60 years in this town and I do not recommend. No diversity, way to white in so many ways, closet racist, no daytime or nighttime life. Forget going out to eat. No coffee until 8 to 9 am. They put a tennis court in a all black neighborhood? Seattle complains but doesn’t want to do anything. The tech industry is destroying Seattle. It should have not have established itself here. All the reasons people moved here have disappeared. It’s a horrible town to live in and will destroy your soul.

@jonnylightning2843

Жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks! More "cons" to add to the list.

@mattg5978

Жыл бұрын

What's your opinion on those small outlying towns like Port Townsend, smaller cities on your way up to Canada? I'm thinking about moving from Florida because I'm getting sick of the heat and I like rain. I'm really into art and music and would prefer an area that's 20s/30s friendly.

@BasementBerean

Жыл бұрын

@@mattg5978 They are in far better shape. Each town has a different flavor, so you may want to visit for a few days, get a hotel in some central location, and drive around and see for yourself. For music you might investigate Bellingham. It's like a "little Seattle" back in the 1990's, though homelessness is there and car thefts are skyrocketing. Art tends to be all over the place, and I'm not an expert. The homeless problems, and the problems that follow, have the potential to become out of control anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. I can't address "20s/30s friendly."

@mattg5978

Жыл бұрын

@@BasementBerean I'd be coming from Gainesville, the homelessness here is even starting to become a thing. I'm a single guy in my early 30s with no kids so that's not that huge of an issue. Last question though, would you say it's difficult to make friends? I lived in Tampa and South Florida and found it very difficult to make friends even though I'd consider myself outgoing. Maybe it was just the language/culture barrier.

I'm watching this after moving out of Seattle to find a reason not to miss the city. I still mis the city 😭😭 Of course it has its shitty side, but I think at least people are aware of it and want to make it better, and that's a big culture perk

@LivinginSeattleWashington

5 ай бұрын

Yea, Seattleites are always striving to be better, almost to a fault. :smile:

I just moved my daughter from Chicago to Seattle 4 months ago...She loves it because of the natural beauty and hiking and every weekend she does National Parks etc with new co workers.. However that being said...the homelessness is completely out of control...I have never ever ever experienced anything like this, its is EVERWHERE. You have to see it to believe it..we almost almost didn't let her stay... we drove around and saw strung out half dressed people everywhere. I am sorry to say but true. Chicago looks like Nirvana in comparison. BUT we stayed in Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle in a VRBO and that was AMAZING.....like you were in a different universe. Just do your research. Lots of young people and great jobs and fun bars...she loves it but has get groceries and go to a Target in one of the other neighborhoods so she avoids homeless harassment. If she was from a small town it would have be probably too much of shock.

Metro Omaha-Council Bluffs are home to over a million people, and we don't have a homeless problem anywhere near this scale. It is policies. We paid $225k for a 1600 sq. ft. 3 bed, two bath home with a two car garage HUGE back deck and fenced yard in a nice middle-class neighborhood. $850k for a smaller house sounds insane. I noticed you also left out the crime.

@whoever_you_want_me_to_be

Жыл бұрын

You can expect to pay 2000 rent for a 300 square foot studio at least... The cost of living is insane!