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More likely the same thing that kept Portland off - they want more distance between HQs.
by itsdrewmiller 9y ago
More likely the same thing that kept Portland off - they want more distance between HQs.
- justin66 9y agoOr the fact that their employees would need to sell their organs in order to afford single-bedroom apartments. But I'm curious, have they actually publicly stated that they want a lot of geographical distance between the old and new HQ? It's an assumption that informs a lot of what's being said here.
- asheldon 9y agoThey haven't said it, but probably because it's not a criterion cities can do anything about. Having HQ2 far away from Seattle reduces business risk from e.g. major earthquakes.
- ascagnel_ 9y agoHaving HQ2 far from Seattle also means they can pull out of a different labor pool.
- dawnerd 9y agoSeattle is more expensive though, so if anything they might just get their Seattle employees wanting to move south to still be in the PNW.
- p3llin0r3 9y agoI see this sentiment coming a lot from Portlanders. I understand that rent is rising in your area. That is awful. But you do realize that Portland's rent is comparable to the rent in many other US metros? In fact, it's cheaper than quite a few! With better infrastructure and poverty rates! I'm from Chicago, and the rent in Portland is pretty comparable. You can find cheap rent in Chicago if you don't mind commuting 45-60 minutes each way and living in an (almost) literal war-zone. When was the last time you witnessed a drive by? Or had an active gang-shooter outside your house having a gun-fight with other bangers?
- justin66 9y agoI see this sentiment coming a lot from Portlanders. I understand that rent is rising in your area. That is awful. Did you intend to post this as a reply to someone else? Someone from Portland?