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Should I move to Seattle?

green

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Yay or nay? The wife and I love it up in the NW, we could make more money in our profession up there. Have you guys lived there? What did you like/dislike? Our biggest concern is we have three little ones. Other concern is we are LDS. I grew up out of state and it was tough at times. I was always jealous of Utah kids growing up around so many people with simar values. I'm worried to pull them out of the state.

What say ye, jazzfanz people of knowledge and good repoir?
 
Can you live with rain? We lived across the Puget Sound in Bremerton for a year. It rained 28 days out of 30 in November.

Beautiful place to live, very lush and green. Lots to see and do. I've always wanted to move back.
 
In my personal opinion one of the best things you can do for your kids is make them grow up outside of Utah. It will teach them not to be that member of the church that thinks they are better than everyone else. That arrogant, jackwagon member that we all know. Also I do not think Seattle is overly rough on members. Seattle is an excellent choice.
 
As a person of a faith which is considered a big minority, and going to schools were I was w
the only person of my faith in the classroom, I understand your hesitation. Only the very strong-willed can manage to make friends, etc without compromising certain tenets of their mormon faith.

I don't drink, for example, and it was quiiiiite difficult going through high school, and going to parties having to explain to everyone that I don't drink.



But if you raise your kids right, and they have their heads in the right place, it can actually be really beneficial to grow up in an area where your beliefs aren't commonplace. Much like Stoked says, it can be super beneficial to build your perspectives on different lifestyles.



I know I feel like I am who I am (for better) because I grew up in a place that didn't widely share my beliefs-- and consequently I inherently grew an understanding, and a respect for other beliefs at a very young age.






So it's a trade off, essentially. If you think your kids are up for it, raising them out of the state could be one of the best things for them.


Either way, you could always send em to U of U or BYU for college, in the off chance that they get side-tracked
 
Oh man, if my wife would let me, I'd move to Seattle in a heartbeat. I've only been there once, and I only stayed for three days, but it was love at first sight. Everything is green and beautiful, you have access to beautiful ocean, beaches, and wildlife, but you also have several world famous fly fishing rivers running through your back yard. Also, since you brought up the LDS thing, the Seattle temple is easily the most beautiful temple on the planet, imo. It is surrounded by huge pines and green everywhere, and although it's right in the city, once you're there you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere and this amazing building just sprung up out of the ground. Frickin' awesome.

I will also reiterate what a few other posters have already said: Diversity is great, and I can't think of anything better for a young, hungry mind than to get out of the Bubble and experience a new culture, new people, etc. I endorse your move 110%, sir.
 
Seattle is expensive as hell... Have you considered that the raise you'd score would be offset by the ridiculous cost of living?

Other than that... I think the diversity, beauty, etc is awesome. The climate? Hmmmm... I like green but raining every day can be tiresome.
 
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