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I chose what I wanted out of life, and moved to a place that had the most of that (great food, good weather, reasonable cost of living and a growing startup eco
by ageyfman 11y ago
I chose what I wanted out of life, and moved to a place that had the most of that (great food, good weather, reasonable cost of living and a growing startup ecosystem). I lived in SV for a few years (2007-2009). It was great. I live in Portland now, and it's better in many ways (lifestyle, cost of living, ability to get out of the city) but it's def not the startup hub that is SV. On the other hand, you can be a bigger fish in a smaller pond here, vs. SV, where you're swimming with sharks. Both have place, but, for me, moving away was a good choice.
- nemo44x 11y agoFirst rule of Portland: You don't tell people how nice Portland is.
- bjwbell 11y agoPortland, great weather?! But I agree for quality of life Portland is better. Unless you're one of the very few that work trumps all. Other factors can be more important. I still live in my hometown (Sacramento) because family is here. Personally San Diego is more tempting than the Bay. An uncle moved for school and never left...
- lifeformed 11y agoPortland is only dreary in the cold season. You get a nice mix of sun and rain other times. It's good if you prefer variety over constant 70 degree sunniness.
- gamechangr 11y agoMy wife is from Portland and we go there nearly every year for the months of July and August. Amazing weather during that time of year. I've been there ten years (during the summers) and would highly recommend it.
- Kalium 11y agoAs a former Portlandian, I fully agree that Portland has amazing and wonderful weather during July and August. I will also note, as a resident of the USA familiar with the common calendar, that there are ten other months to the year.