My experience with moving from Southern California to Portland Oregon. I will no longer be making any new videos on this channel. Please check out my new Tech-channel. / @readysettech3153
Hey, can you guys please tone down then racist remarks ? Yes racism exists in Portland Oregon, along with every other state. It hasn't been a problem with me so far so people should speculate. If you keep making racist comments on here , you are part of the problem.
It wasn't you, it's just the directions that these conversations were going in. It shouldn't be a racial discourse or debate if your thinking of moving to Portland. Just go into it with open-mind.
I lived in Oregon all my life but in the suburbs of Portland.From your review coming from a socal dude you made a awesome review because you could have made so many comments about the bad, like weather and how boring it can get sometimes.Thanks for sharing.
***** You're so right, Im from Portland Oregon but moved to Fremont California bay area and even though there is so much more to do here sometimes it gets boring.Maybe im just homesick:(
+Devon koch That's where I'm thinking of moving to either or around Beaverton like Tigard, lake Oswego, maybe even Murray hill . I like all those areas.
Did you go strolling through from Forest Park from Japanese garden to Pittock mansion for example? Did you go to Ecola state Park? Did you go to Mt Hood, walk the Timberline trail a bit? Have you checked out First Thursdays' or Last Thursdays' art evening?
Thanks for sharing so much helpful info. It’s cool to get a lot of insight into what’s going on over on the west coast. We’ve been interested in moving to Oregon or Washington for several years. It’s cool to get a real experience from someone who’s also lived in SoCal. Loved how much useful info you shared... thanks so much!!
Thanks for your kind words about P-Town, we in the N.W. are proud to have good people pull in. I think the good food helps our brains keep working well, and our tempers in check. Good beer deaf helps.
Great video from an outside perspective. There's definitely a pride in being different here. Portland grows on you. I never wanna leave. There's a certain culture that I've experienced here that is unmatched. The music, art, sense of community and loyalty is unlike any other city I've visited. It's beautiful, but not for everyone. Portland can be a can accommodate anyone seeking a wild place where you can just be you, with beautiful girls, nightclubs, strip clubs, bars galore in the downtown area. If you're seeking to raise a family, a you can move to SW Portland in a quaint Victorian style home next to quiet parks, if you're into the hipster scene South East is for you. If you're seeking a job there's there's a ton of jobs in the area with a bachelors, from working in the medical field to working in a financial profession.
Im glad you like, and hope you are continuing to enjoy this great community in Portland. This is a place where anyone with ambition can make it.. with all the diversity in the city its so easy to meet new people and make new friends. As a native Oregonian i just hope the folks moving here will.apreciate what we have here and contribute in their own way to make it a better place... but without changing what it is...
hi I'm thinking of moving to Beaverton, maybe Tigard, & what part of Oregon would those locations be in ? what's your take on the racism, interracial dating ,marriages ,cost of living, volume of people, weather, I'm looking for an area that's super quiet kinda slow, family friendly oriented, i need no must be at least 30-45 mins outside of Portland , if you would tell me what you think if you know of anything thanks.
+Rachel Ayers alot of the suburbs around and outside the metro portland area are very nice. great places to raise a family. those places you listed are in Washington County, a good place. aloha or west linn would also be places you could consider. with that said be prepared to pay top dollar for property or even rent. you'll find real estate market is very hi right now. there's people of all ethnicity all over the nw region of Oregon I think it is a welcoming environment in my opinion. .. a lot of multi racial couples here.. myself included. last thing traffic is an absolute bit@$. good luck
I won't be popular for saying this, but I lived in southeast Portland for 6 and a half years and I think that city is a dump and a total freakshow. It's definitely one of those "love it or hate it" things. If anyone is interested in living in Portland but hasn't been there, I would definitely recommend visiting first. Much of what this guy loves about living in Portland is what I hate about that place. But I totally respect his POV and don't think he's wrong for liking it.
+Ted Riggs You don't like public transport in the city? You don't like it that people grow their farm-to-table produce? Or brew their own beer? Or that it is a bicycle-friendly city?
Diego Fianza I didn't convey that at all, and no one else would think it. You are unbearably pompous, and you should really think before you speak to anyone.
+Ana Mueller Crime has increased at an alarming rate and traffic is horrible. There is a gang related shooting in Portland every other day. You can be randomly walking on the street day or night minding your own business and you never know. I'm actually considering to leave Portland after being here 30 years.
what you said about the normal ppl trying to emulate the rich and famous in southern cali really hit me i instantly started thinking about all the people i know that do exactly that good video thanks
We just got back home to New Orleans after visiting Portland to check things out. We're moving out there this October. It takes a place like Portland to impress a New Orlenean!
I hate SoCal, can't wait to leave... High taxes, pollution, traffic, not much outdoor activities aside from surfing.... Oregon has no sales tax right?!!!
True no sale tax, but it does have a state income tax which can be brutal. I'd much rather have a sales tax and no state income tax like Nevada and Florida.
The weather? The summers? The winters? Humid? Dry? Rainy season? Can you swim off the coast ever? Nearby mountains? Popular lakes? Anyway- intelligent assessment. Good job.
Trayson Nguyen Id love that. I can't handle the rain all fall/winter/spring long. Seasonal depression bleh. We're all getting ready to hibernate for the long haul :(
I was born and raised in Orange County, then moved up to Sacramento about a year and a half ago. THAT was a culture shock to me. People are hella nicer and more considerate than socal people. I'm thinking about moving to Portland hopefully by the end of the year...being persistent, how long did it take you to find a job and not live off of savings? Did you take the first job you were handed (ie like a gas station, low paying job) or did you actually get a "good" job with a wage you can live off? I have a degree, and it still took me about 6 months to find a job with a livable wage.
I came out here on a whim so I used my savings to make the move. It only took me a month to find a job. The job I found wasn't the best paying job but it got me by. I luckily found something better and it all takes time and becoming familiar with your options and just being persistent.
Lived here all my life. You take a job and look for something better. You see very few Help Wanted signs here. That's one thing I notice going to other areas of the country. People there might complain about the job market, yet when I point out all the help signs on businesses it becomes clear the job market they are talking about is good paying jobs. Here, people compete for all jobs. If you have even a two year degree the odds go up. If you have Baresta experience or want Baresta experience you'll find something to get you started. Even servers make minimum wage here, so you don't have to try and live off tips. Portland is a lot nicer than Sac.people wise. Weather? I wouldn't mine moving to Cali just for the sun. 50 degrees and wet can chill you to the bone here. Green and gray most every day.
+Willow RavenFeather it all depends on what kind of job or career that you're looking for. some say there isnt no jobs. but some move out here and start working in a matter of weeks. so it just depends on what you're looking for
+Rodney Block Yep, all comes down to your occupation. I got calls the same day or next day from staffing agencies when I applied to a few listings related to my occupation. Seattle? not so much, it was completely dry. That said, having come from Seattle to Portland (originally from midwest), I have to say the folks are very friendly. Seattle is sort of cold and don't say much.
good question, i desperately wanna move to Tacoma Wa next year and im already thinking what and how to do to find job... do i find a job first and then move? or should i move and then find job after? I don't have a lot of money saved right now to make that move but it's always a struggle. U planning moving soon as well? What's your moving plan/strategy?
Portland is a town built by migrants from other parts of the country much like the US is a country built by immigrants from other parts of the world. There isn't a strong black representation in Portland because Portland is a town built by seculars and progressives not religious and conservatives. It is no coincidence that most black Americans reside in states along the bible belt in the south. As for historical racism that's endemic to the nation as a whole and not a reason to keep black migrants away from Portland anymore than anywhere else in the nation. Black people that stay away from Portland do so because they don't like it's progressive, liberal leaning policies and culture. Most black Americans are religious and conservative despite being democrats and this is what keeps them away not the lack of black presence in portland. Of course those black people that do move to Portland will find racial problems like everywhere else in the nation but those problems will persist if black people don't speak up, participate in local politics and over all participate in including and integrating themselves into local culture rather than segregate themselves into pockets in the comunity.
Alexandria Channon I hope you see that you are proving my point. 1920 was 17 president's ago almost 100 years ago! In almost 100 years a lot of history has transpired. You can move to Portland. You should move to Portland. You should integrate in Portland. Portland needs your creativity, your intelligence, your humor, your faith, your tenacity and your spirit. What it doesn't need is you color. Michael Jackson put it best in his hit song Black or White "I'm not going to spend the rest of my life being a color." Don't you get tired of being black of that being the first thing you have to offer, of being a black scientist, a black doctor, a black musician, etc.? Don't you just want to be you? Don't you just want to be a Portlander, an American, a human being? It's easy to say that Portland didn't or doesn't want me here but really what part of the world has ever wanted anybody anywhere? If you get dropped off anywhere in the natural world there are thorns and bristles and poisons plants and deadly animals and rocky crevices and Tsunamis and hurricanes all trying to kill us. Should we quit trying to explore and settle the world around us because nature doesn't want us their? I get it it's tough but who cares get over it and prove your worthy of Portland by coming here and making something great of yourself. My favorite story is that of Condoleezza Rice practicing her Piano as a little girl while her preacher father stood outside their family home with a loaded shotgun cocked and ready to fire at the KKK that wanted to intimidate and hurt her and her family. He told her you have to be better than them so that you can make them respect you. Black culture is the fatback in American cultures collard greens don't let Portland be the exception. You have to bring it because Portland can't come to you.
What??? Portland is one of the most culturally diverse and fun, and full of chances to immerse yourself in a city that doesn't judge you on what you have or do, but who you are. At the same time there are plenty of great opportunities here. It's like a much much much more affordable... And don't get me started on the craft beers !
Hi James great video I am going to visit my friend in Portland this year I am from england how do you think portlanders would think of somebody from over here
woohoo! born and raised in so cal and I'm planning on moving out there within the next couple years. Southern California sucks :( the people are mean, there's nothing to do and everyone has this sense of entitlement that just ruins the beauty of living in a beach city.
+Kyle Perkins oh I'm sorry, i didn't realize that someone on youtube got to determine where I decide to move to. But thanks for offering such a warm welcome this much in advance (: Overpopulated? Guess you better make room for 2 more & a cat. #portlandbound xD
+Kyle Perkins hi I'm thinking of moving to Beaverton, maybe Tigard, & what part of Oregon would those locations be in ? what's your take on the racism, interracial dating ,marriages ,cost of living, volume of people, weather, I'm looking for an area that's super quiet kinda slow, family friendly oriented, i need no must be at least 30-45 mins outside of Portland , if you would tell me what you think if you know of anything thanks.
I dont think it is emphasized enough how GREY the SKY is in winter and fall. Srsly, It is HARD for even some local people who have been here a long time. Dont visit in Summer. If you want to move to PDX, first you need to travel here a few times in the dead of Winter and understand that there will be 8 months of grey. Rain? Sure. But that is not at ALL the issue. It is the lack of sunshine. If you might suffer SAD, this is NOT your place.
Ooops! I clicked on this video thinking I'd learn about Portland, Maine xD ....got 2 minutes in and you said Oregon and I realised I was in the wrong video. I'm sure that Portland is good too.
Yep. Our history is racist as concerns Blacks and Latinos and the American Indian, Chinese, Japanese, etc. You can read many essays about the racism. It's a sad thing but we still suffer from this sickness. Im glad you are giving a balanced view... not all bad and not all good.
Has the tremendous bedbug problem been dealt with in Portland? I can see why it would be so bad, with the type of problems the city has. I don't know how Portland supports its self, with such a limited workforce, and economy. The amount of problem type people there seems very alarming.
i want to move to portland oregon and get the heck out of LA but dont know how to start income wise how much cash should i take with me and what is the first thing you recommend i should do when i get over there and how did you do it
hey bro i live hear in LA and im thinking of moving to portland what are the best places that is decent calm and cheap to live at to raise a family. im thinking of moving over there sometime in may next year and how is it with the warehouse jobs opportunities like general labor and stuff cause im a forklift operator i know no one over there im just gonna chance it its gonna be me my wife and 3 kids and take off im so tired of LA of the gangs and being over populated i just want out but dont know how to start if im gonna be able to find work ore not thanks =)
I don't think the bikes are a bad think at all. It's a healthy lifestyle and a cheap transportation alternative for this area. I can be a little daunting when you are stuck in traffic and you have bike riders in front of you but it's not a big deal.
I wanna go :O Glad to know about the public transportation. I don't drive but I don't want to deal with the congestion of Chicago (I live in Illinois) in order to get around, and I don't yet have a high-quality bike, so that wouldn't work. I'm very happy to know there's a lot of greenery, but also very progressive people (not like the deep south.) This has really made me want to make the move. A question, though -- how is the job market? I'm not someone who really wants much space as I'm not looking to start a family of my own or anything, so honestly a cheap studio or something of that nature would probably suit me. But in your opinion, if you don't mind sharing -- how hard do you think it might be for one to make a proper living out there? Regardless, again, thank you for the seemingly informative and thorough video! :)
yes I want to go and see and I understand you saying about Cali im getting older and I wanted to live next to ICE T and Snoop now just give me ant B and andy because I have my own Brady Bunch-4 so I fell you....thanks for the info
Oregon sucks bad it's always raining, cloudy,humid, moldy,sticky, and plain nasty. I can't wait to move. I find myself drying my sheets almost every night because of the humidity.
Lived in Portland, OR 3 years and couldn't take it anymore. Mostly because my already insufferably smug husband turned into the ultimate smug ahole after moving there. We divorced and I moved to the other coast, while he still sits on social media and brags to his friends back in TX how superior he is for moving to Oregon, taking boring photos of the gray sky and his beers, and somehow never making friends. I feel like he kind of sums up the worst element of hipster towns.
hey bro im thinking of moving to portland but dont know how the job opportunities are over there and the rent for a one bedroom im thinking of taking off overthere with adleast 5000 bucks what do you suggest
I'm a native. If you live closer to the city expect to pay about $1000 or more for a one bedroom. Less when you get away from it. As for job opportunities, it's the same like everywhere, luck and being relentless with your resumes.
So you've seen a lot of weird stuff out there? Question: do you think you can help with economical issues? Looking forward to hearing from you, thank you.
San Diego is a fake left minded society ( they feel left minded but they're bloody materialistic), why don't you look toward the northern boundary with Oregon?
@@elqueseacomosea7714 I actually find San Diego pretty conservative. Compared to much of the desirable areas comparably. Part of the materialistic thing.
It's not hard to find a job if your consistent. It also depends on what your looking for. The Same goes for the living situation. I didn't know anybody when I moved here and I'm doing fine.
Hi I have lived in many states, what is the job aspect in Portland? I have a little savings but I need to find a decent job to live is it hard to find work? is there a lot of opportunities?
Jobs are fairly easy to come by if you are agressive, but I think that is anywhere you go. It also depends on what kind of work you are looking for. I was supposed to transfer when I moved, that didn't end up happening so I looked for a job to pay the rent. I found a job the first month I was here. I hope that helps.
James Rodriguez How much money did you go up their with plus did you have family or friends to help you as well cause that factors in to!!! cause i plan on moving their in the near future.
salem might be a lil cheaper, I haven't lived in an apt in a long time but I do know rent has gone up way up from what it used to be. ppl can buy houses cheaper than it is to rent now days
FIRST VIDEO I SEE ABOUT PDX WITH NOT A SINGLE WORD ABOUT THE WEATHER!! I GUESS NOT AN ISSUE FOR HIM, WHICH I SUPPOSE ITS GOOD...EXCEPT, HE ALSO SEEMED TO JUST BE WINGING IT AND MAYBE DIDNT CROSS HIS MIND....LOL!
I just checked out a few more videos and read some more comments, replies, and now the idea of moving to Portland scares me. Not even sure if I'd like Seattle. First of all I don't care much for alcohol although I do live in a much smaller city that is BIG on drinking. I am very sick of sports--I find sports and competition to be evil! It doesn't even matter to me if people are slowly becoming more empathic and hopefully more respectful! It doesn't even matter if even more profession athletes are speaking out against bullying and demosric violence, etc. and especially because athletes still get all this disturbing amount of support! In other words I am not sure if I would be accepted by enough people out there -- I'm certainly not one of those people who gives a fuck about those who don't care because some do and those who don't aren't worth my time! I don't like the idea of seeing naked people in public! I'm not very conservative nor am I very liberal! I tend to be more of a moderate democrat -- Possibly leaning a little more towards the left, or maybe the right. Unless I misunderstood this other RUclipsr I think he said the environment is not as good as it used to be -- I'm sorry if I offended anyone but I am trying to get a better idea on whether or not to move to the Portland Area, or a different part of OR or maybe WA State for example. And yes, the population growth does scare me so I can kind of understand IF most of the natives are not very welcoming. This is a very good example on why everyone in every municipality and neighborhood really needs to do whatever they can to improve their quality of life! We need less births! We also need more and more people to become better human beings -- I believe that more schools are teaching kids about that which is not good enough alone! We need to help more of the homeless, outcast, mentally ill, the disabled, and yes, we also need to be more like Denmark! I believe it's now the happiest country in the world! Socialism is not all bad, there are different variations! Those who are ignorant about the facts need to do enough of their homework! There is so much that we need to do!
Portland is a very small-town (in the worst way) kind of city.Though the city has 600 K people in it, there are still unpaved streets. Oh and, minor point: there is no representative government in this city, meaning you are not represented by a city councilperson, or an alderman for your "district." There are no districts, just a bunch of City Commissioners who are in charge of various "bureaus". They pretty much decide what they want to do, and then they do it. The only time they have to be face to face with the populace is when they hold a public hearing. So, if you are moving here form a real city, be prepared to be governed by a bunch of (mainly white) bureaucrats who know what's best for you and rarely ask what you think about it. www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/07/limited_voting_rights_portland.html#incart_river
+missusladypants "So, if you are moving here form a real city, be prepared to be governed by a bunch of (mainly white) bureaucrats who know what's best for you and rarely ask what you think about it" - Well, thats progressivism for you. People who steal the fruits of your labor, shovels extreme social engineering down your throat, micromanage both the economy and society, and then expect a "thank you" in return. Portlanders in overwhelming numbers like it that way, so everybody has to deal with it. Like most people they also confuse democracy with "rights", while its really the dictatorship of whoever has a majority in the precent....
I'm African American...I've heard that it is racist I'm Oregon do you find it to be true or is it that its just not a lot of African Americans living there in general...I'm planing on moving there soon.
I personally haven't experienced racism here but I know there is some racist history with Oregon's past. For the most part it seems pretty laid back here.
No! its not racist in Oregon. Why? The state has 3% black population Places that have LARGE black populations actually have MORE racism. The less black people the less racism. "Its familiarity breeding contempt!" . Lets be real- What place do you know that actually likes black people anyway. Dont include race in choosing to move there.
Maine? We are talking about Oregon. I would like to go portlan maine but I have heard that the somalis are ruining it for black people. Like I said, places with less black people have less racism. Familiarity breeds contempt.
i live in central oregon and the black population is smaller out here, when i was younger we lived in north east portland and there was a bigger black population out there. from what i have seen racism generally isn't bad although i have seen and heard idiots spouting their racism, i would say the large majority of Oregonians don't care what color you are just be nice and people will be nice back.
I liked your description of Oregan and especially California. And the reasons you gave about California are exactly why I wanna get out of this piece of shit state! I can't fucking stand it here so my wife and I are thinking about moving to Portland or maybe even Bend. But let me ask you, what is the dominant sport there? I'm a huge soccer/football fan so I hope people out there really appreciate the sport cause I already know basketball is pretty big out there because of the trailblazers.
***** I'm quite progressive so I don't see much of a problem with that. I'm just not much for government so less government but a progressive lifestyle is cool. Are there lot of international students there to learn English? I'm gonna be an ESL instructor in a couple of years so if there are international students there then I'll be moving as soon as I finish up with grad school.
You spent just as much time if not more bashing Southern Cal than you did talking about Portland. By the way, I have a lot of baseball caps and football caps from many Pro teams and I don't live in SoCal.
Hey, can you guys please tone down then racist remarks ? Yes racism exists in Portland Oregon, along with every other state. It hasn't been a problem with me so far so people should speculate. If you keep making racist comments on here , you are part of the problem.
It wasn't you, it's just the directions that these conversations were going in. It shouldn't be a racial discourse or debate if your thinking of moving to Portland. Just go into it with open-mind.
+James Rodriguez Portland is fu.kin racist man, I hated it in here!
+berkin88punk I am a native American so would they be hard on me?
+James Rodriguez Then GET OUT!!!!!
haha classic fanatic portlander. I'm staying here against my will, but I'll never understand the people who moves here with their on will.
Thanks. Very good video, giving good info. I really appreciate it James!
I lived in Oregon all my life but in the suburbs of Portland.From your review coming from a socal dude you made a awesome review because you could have made so many comments about the bad, like weather and how boring it can get sometimes.Thanks for sharing.
***** You're so right, Im from Portland Oregon but moved to Fremont California bay area and even though there is so much more to do here sometimes it gets boring.Maybe im just homesick:(
What part? Beaverton or are you east?
Aloha the suburbs of suburbs,lol.
+Devon koch That's where I'm thinking of moving to either or around Beaverton like Tigard, lake Oswego, maybe even Murray hill . I like all those areas.
Did you go strolling through from Forest Park from Japanese garden to Pittock mansion for example? Did you go to Ecola state Park? Did you go to Mt Hood, walk the Timberline trail a bit? Have you checked out First Thursdays' or Last Thursdays' art evening?
Thanks for sharing so much helpful info. It’s cool to get a lot of insight into what’s going on over on the west coast. We’ve been interested in moving to Oregon or Washington for several years. It’s cool to get a real experience from someone who’s also lived in SoCal. Loved how much useful info you shared... thanks so much!!
thanks, awesome video. I live in SOCAL (close to venice beach) and I want to move to Beaverton/Portland area, so this video is very applicable for me!
Moving there next year! Out of California and into the green weirdo-ville. Can't wait
Moving there next month - from CA also. So... how did it go? Any advice?
You are so right about So Cal. I've lived here my entire life and will be moving to Portland in 8 months, so thank you for this vid!
Thanks for your kind words about P-Town, we in the N.W. are proud to have good people pull in. I think the good food helps our brains keep working well, and our tempers in check. Good beer deaf helps.
Great video from an outside perspective. There's definitely a pride in being different here. Portland grows on you. I never wanna leave. There's a certain culture that I've experienced here that is unmatched. The music, art, sense of community and loyalty is unlike any other city I've visited. It's beautiful, but not for everyone. Portland can be a can accommodate anyone seeking a wild place where you can just be you, with beautiful girls, nightclubs, strip clubs, bars galore in the downtown area. If you're seeking to raise a family, a you can move to SW Portland in a quaint Victorian style home next to quiet parks, if you're into the hipster scene South East is for you. If you're seeking a job there's there's a ton of jobs in the area with a bachelors, from working in the medical field to working in a financial profession.
Im glad you like, and hope you are continuing to enjoy this great community in Portland. This is a place where anyone with ambition can make it.. with all the diversity in the city its so easy to meet new people and make new friends. As a native Oregonian i just hope the folks moving here will.apreciate what we have here and contribute in their own way to make it a better place... but without changing what it is...
hi I'm thinking of moving to Beaverton, maybe Tigard, & what part of Oregon would those locations be in ? what's your take on the racism, interracial dating ,marriages ,cost of living, volume of people, weather, I'm looking for an area that's super quiet kinda slow, family friendly oriented, i need no must be at least 30-45 mins outside of Portland , if you would tell me what you think if you know of anything thanks.
+Rachel Ayers alot of the suburbs around and outside the metro portland area are very nice. great places to raise a family. those places you listed are in Washington County, a good place. aloha or west linn would also be places you could consider. with that said be prepared to pay top dollar for property or even rent. you'll find real estate market is very hi right now. there's people of all ethnicity all over the nw region of Oregon I think it is a welcoming environment in my opinion. .. a lot of multi racial couples here.. myself included. last thing traffic is an absolute bit@$. good luck
This video is super helpful! I've been thinking about moving out to Portland for a while now and hopefully I can get out there soon. Thanks! :)
Portland is not bad at all. I mean there are areas that are bad but even then nothing has happened to me. People are nice and its pretty calm.
RIGHT! Love This City! 8 Years Strong From Michigan!
Agree with you 100% man! I moved from Costa Mesa here and have been here 3 years. I just miss weather.. Great vid
I won't be popular for saying this, but I lived in southeast Portland for 6 and a half years and I think that city is a dump and a total freakshow. It's definitely one of those "love it or hate it" things. If anyone is interested in living in Portland but hasn't been there, I would definitely recommend visiting first. Much of what this guy loves about living in Portland is what I hate about that place. But I totally respect his POV and don't think he's wrong for liking it.
+Miik Bram Plz dont move here. go away. we r full.
+Ted Riggs You don't like public transport in the city? You don't like it that people grow their farm-to-table produce? Or brew their own beer? Or that it is a bicycle-friendly city?
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If those things accurately represented Portland as a whole, I don't think many people would have a problem with it.
Diego Fianza Right. That's exactly what I said.
Diego Fianza I didn't convey that at all, and no one else would think it. You are unbearably pompous, and you should really think before you speak to anyone.
We're moving to Oregon so this is very informative! thank you!
+Ana Mueller Crime has increased at an alarming rate and traffic is horrible. There is a gang related shooting in Portland every other day. You can be randomly walking on the street day or night minding your own business and you never know. I'm actually considering to leave Portland after being here 30 years.
what you said about the normal ppl trying to emulate the rich and famous in southern cali really hit me i instantly started thinking about all the people i know that do exactly that good video thanks
We just got back home to New Orleans after visiting Portland to check things out. We're moving out there this October. It takes a place like Portland to impress a New Orlenean!
I hate SoCal, can't wait to leave... High taxes, pollution, traffic, not much outdoor activities aside from surfing.... Oregon has no sales tax right?!!!
no sale tax but property tax if u want to buy a house is a bit high
JR yeah, way high
True no sale tax, but it does have a state income tax which can be brutal. I'd much rather have a sales tax and no state income tax like Nevada and Florida.
christian seely its awesome here
Good video!!!! I am thinking about doing a masonry apprenticeship in Portland OR
I was in Portland for three months. Nice place to visit in the summer but no way in hell would I want to live there
lynn sanders why? The rain? That's what gets me
The weather? The summers? The winters? Humid? Dry? Rainy season? Can you swim off the coast ever? Nearby mountains? Popular lakes? Anyway- intelligent assessment. Good job.
i need to take a train from long beach to portland!
so many rude drivers in los angeles
I'm live in Southern California/ desert valley, hate it, too hot, no rain, too much sun
Trayson Nguyen Id love that. I can't handle the rain all fall/winter/spring long. Seasonal depression bleh. We're all getting ready to hibernate for the long haul :(
Really? try living in Arizona! I've been in AZ for about 2 years and not a big fan of the heat.... Lol. Love to live in Oregon if I ca.
My wife and I are about to move to Oregon in 5-6 months. So I guess it's a good family oriented place right?
Yeah if you want to start a family, I think it's a great place to be. it's great especially if you love nature and outdoor activites.
*****
That's pretty much North America in a nuttshell.
I was born and raised in Orange County, then moved up to Sacramento about a year and a half ago. THAT was a culture shock to me. People are hella nicer and more considerate than socal people. I'm thinking about moving to Portland hopefully by the end of the year...being persistent, how long did it take you to find a job and not live off of savings? Did you take the first job you were handed (ie like a gas station, low paying job) or did you actually get a "good" job with a wage you can live off? I have a degree, and it still took me about 6 months to find a job with a livable wage.
I came out here on a whim so I used my savings to make the move. It only took me a month to find a job. The job I found wasn't the best paying job but it got me by. I luckily found something better and it all takes time and becoming familiar with your options and just being persistent.
Lived here all my life. You take a job and look for something better. You see very few Help Wanted signs here. That's one thing I notice going to other areas of the country. People there might complain about the job market, yet when I point out all the help signs on businesses it becomes clear the job market they are talking about is good paying jobs. Here, people compete for all jobs. If you have even a two year degree the odds go up. If you have Baresta experience or want Baresta experience you'll find something to get you started. Even servers make minimum wage here, so you don't have to try and live off tips. Portland is a lot nicer than Sac.people wise. Weather? I wouldn't mine moving to Cali just for the sun. 50 degrees and wet can chill you to the bone here. Green and gray most every day.
I'm just making sure. You know that Muslim (Islam) is a religion not a race right? because you said Asians then Muslims.
Yeah , if your looking to get away from the big city and settle down to start a family , I would say Oregon is a good place.
I'm looking to move there. And it seems hard to find a place and job. Would you have any additional advice about that? Lol
James Rodriguez Oregon is a good place I don't know about Portland!
+Willow RavenFeather
it all depends on what kind of job or career that you're looking for. some say there isnt no jobs. but some move out here and start working in a matter of weeks. so it just depends on what you're looking for
+Rodney Block Yep, all comes down to your occupation. I got calls the same day or next day from staffing agencies when I applied to a few listings related to my occupation. Seattle? not so much, it was completely dry.
That said, having come from Seattle to Portland (originally from midwest), I have to say the folks are very friendly. Seattle is sort of cold and don't say much.
Jack Lantern
right... i totally agree... portland is the spot
Did you have a guaranteed job through your friend? If not, How long did it take you to find work?
good question, i desperately wanna move to Tacoma Wa next year and im already thinking what and how to do to find job... do i find a job first and then move? or should i move and then find job after? I don't have a lot of money saved right now to make that move but it's always a struggle. U planning moving soon as well? What's your moving plan/strategy?
By groceries do you mean weed and mushrooms? I like groceries. Haha
No I do not mean mushrooms.
Been living in P town for 6 years working as a security guard and the heroin problem is awful. Also has a huge mentally ill homeless population.
Portland is a town built by migrants from other parts of the country much like the US is a country built by immigrants from other parts of the world. There isn't a strong black representation in Portland because Portland is a town built by seculars and progressives not religious and conservatives. It is no coincidence that most black Americans reside in states along the bible belt in the south.
As for historical racism that's endemic to the nation as a whole and not a reason to keep black migrants away from Portland anymore than anywhere else in the nation. Black people that stay away from Portland do so because they don't like it's progressive, liberal leaning policies and culture. Most black Americans are religious and conservative despite being democrats and this is what keeps them away not the lack of black presence in portland.
Of course those black people that do move to Portland will find racial problems like everywhere else in the nation but those problems will persist if black people don't speak up, participate in local politics and over all participate in including and integrating themselves into local culture rather than segregate themselves into pockets in the comunity.
Alexandria Channon I hope you see that you are proving my point. 1920 was 17 president's ago almost 100 years ago! In almost 100 years a lot of history has transpired.
You can move to Portland. You should move to Portland. You should integrate in Portland. Portland needs your creativity, your intelligence, your humor, your faith, your tenacity and your spirit.
What it doesn't need is you color. Michael Jackson put it best in his hit song Black or White "I'm not going to spend the rest of my life being a color."
Don't you get tired of being black of that being the first thing you have to offer, of being a black scientist, a black doctor, a black musician, etc.? Don't you just want to be you? Don't you just want to be a Portlander, an American, a human being?
It's easy to say that Portland didn't or doesn't want me here but really what part of the world has ever wanted anybody anywhere? If you get dropped off anywhere in the natural world there are thorns and bristles and poisons plants and deadly animals and rocky crevices and Tsunamis and hurricanes all trying to kill us. Should we quit trying to explore and settle the world around us because nature doesn't want us their?
I get it it's tough but who cares get over it and prove your worthy of Portland by coming here and making something great of yourself. My favorite story is that of Condoleezza Rice practicing her Piano as a little girl while her preacher father stood outside their family home with a loaded shotgun cocked and ready to fire at the KKK that wanted to intimidate and hurt her and her family.
He told her you have to be better than them so that you can make them respect you. Black culture is the fatback in American cultures collard greens don't let Portland be the exception. You have to bring it because Portland can't come to you.
Alexandria Channon -Smiles- Welcome home Alexandria, Welcome home!
I'm moving out there next week
That's awesome, hopefully you enjoy it here.
How is it?
What??? Portland is one of the most culturally diverse and fun, and full of chances to immerse yourself in a city that doesn't judge you on what you have or do, but who you are. At the same time there are plenty of great opportunities here. It's like a much much much more affordable... And don't get me started on the craft beers !
OREGON ,,One great place ,Lets keep it that way no matter were you come from ,your Attitude leave were you came from , it will not be welcome
Hi James great video I am going to visit my friend in Portland this year I am from england how do you think portlanders would think of somebody from over here
I don't think the portland people out here would mind at all. I think your safe :)
woohoo! born and raised in so cal and I'm planning on moving out there within the next couple years. Southern California sucks :( the people are mean, there's nothing to do and everyone has this sense of entitlement that just ruins the beauty of living in a beach city.
+Kyle Perkins oh I'm sorry, i didn't realize that someone on youtube got to determine where I decide to move to. But thanks for offering such a warm welcome this much in advance (: Overpopulated? Guess you better make room for 2 more & a cat. #portlandbound xD
+Kyle Perkins hi I'm thinking of moving to Beaverton, maybe Tigard, & what part of Oregon would those locations be in ? what's your take on the racism, interracial dating ,marriages ,cost of living, volume of people, weather, I'm looking for an area that's super quiet kinda slow, family friendly oriented, i need no must be at least 30-45 mins outside of Portland , if you would tell me what you think if you know of anything thanks.
JP UNO did you ever make it to Portland?
I dont think it is emphasized enough how GREY the SKY is in winter and fall. Srsly, It is HARD for even some local people who have been here a long time. Dont visit in Summer. If you want to move to PDX, first you need to travel here a few times in the dead of Winter and understand that there will be 8 months of grey. Rain? Sure. But that is not at ALL the issue. It is the lack of sunshine. If you might suffer SAD, this is NOT your place.
Ooops! I clicked on this video thinking I'd learn about Portland, Maine xD ....got 2 minutes in and you said Oregon and I realised I was in the wrong video. I'm sure that Portland is good too.
Yep. Our history is racist as concerns Blacks and Latinos and the American Indian, Chinese, Japanese, etc. You can read many essays about the racism. It's a sad thing but we still suffer from this sickness. Im glad you are giving a balanced view... not all bad and not all good.
I do agree though best city on earth!
Are those Star Wars figurines above the headboard? Nice bro :)
Thanks. 💗
Belia Luedke you are welcome
Has the tremendous bedbug problem been dealt with in Portland? I can see why it would be so bad, with the type of problems the city has. I don't know how Portland supports its self, with such a limited workforce, and economy. The amount of problem type people there seems very alarming.
In my experience the smaller the town the more pride you will see. Austin, Nashville, Cincinnati Pittsburgh etc. it's more of a community.
i want to move to portland oregon and get the heck out of LA but dont know how to start income wise how much cash should i take with me and what is the first thing you recommend i should do when i get over there and how did you do it
lol i will dont worry about it
hey bro i live hear in LA and im thinking of moving to portland what are the best places that is decent calm and cheap to live at to raise a family. im thinking of moving over there sometime in may next year and how is it with the warehouse jobs opportunities like general labor and stuff cause im a forklift operator i know no one over there im just gonna chance it its gonna be me my wife and 3 kids and take off im so tired of LA of the gangs and being over populated i just want out but dont know how to start if im gonna be able to find work ore not thanks =)
Coming to Eugene, Oregon sometime in July, 2015, with my family, for a vacation. Woo-hoo!
Hey James, thanx for posting this video. So you think the great number of people riding their bikes is a negative?
I don't think the bikes are a bad think at all. It's a healthy lifestyle and a cheap transportation alternative for this area. I can be a little daunting when you are stuck in traffic and you have bike riders in front of you but it's not a big deal.
I wanna go :O Glad to know about the public transportation. I don't drive but I don't want to deal with the congestion of Chicago (I live in Illinois) in order to get around, and I don't yet have a high-quality bike, so that wouldn't work. I'm very happy to know there's a lot of greenery, but also very progressive people (not like the deep south.) This has really made me want to make the move.
A question, though -- how is the job market? I'm not someone who really wants much space as I'm not looking to start a family of my own or anything, so honestly a cheap studio or something of that nature would probably suit me. But in your opinion, if you don't mind sharing -- how hard do you think it might be for one to make a proper living out there?
Regardless, again, thank you for the seemingly informative and thorough video! :)
yes I want to go and see and I understand you saying about Cali im getting older and I wanted to live next to ICE T and Snoop now just give me ant B and andy because I have my own Brady Bunch-4 so I fell you....thanks for the info
Amopro 22 what??
good vlog
Oregon sucks bad it's always raining, cloudy,humid, moldy,sticky, and plain nasty. I can't wait to move. I find myself drying my sheets almost every night because of the humidity.
Where do you plan to move?
If you relocated from California to Oregon, you didn't "move over here," you "moved up here."
I have one question, are the people out there proud?
People out here are very proud.
Great video James. Now I wanna move there :)
Bonnie Nalley how'd you know I watched this?
Bonnie Nalley what makes you want to move here ?
Maxwell Jose Lol, yeah. He stressed that a lot...
Lived in Portland, OR 3 years and couldn't take it anymore. Mostly because my already insufferably smug husband turned into the ultimate smug ahole after moving there. We divorced and I moved to the other coast, while he still sits on social media and brags to his friends back in TX how superior he is for moving to Oregon, taking boring photos of the gray sky and his beers, and somehow never making friends. I feel like he kind of sums up the worst element of hipster towns.
Eugene-Springfield is the perfect midsize towns, all the positive keyword mentioned about Portland would apply here. Weird it is not thank God.
Why not mention the depressing gray, wet, rainy weather?
hey bro im thinking of moving to portland but dont know how the job opportunities are over there and the rent for a one bedroom im thinking of taking off overthere with adleast 5000 bucks what do you suggest
I'm a native. If you live closer to the city expect to pay about $1000 or more for a one bedroom. Less when you get away from it. As for job opportunities, it's the same like everywhere, luck and being relentless with your resumes.
So you've seen a lot of weird stuff out there? Question: do you think you can help with economical issues? Looking forward to hearing from you, thank you.
I'm sorry , im trying to understand your question. Can you please tell me what you mean by that ?
James Rodriguez
Know what you call someone without a girlfriend that asks for help with economic issues?
Homeless.
Yeah green, not to mention that good bud
Bikes are king
I mean, if you can't be proud of yourself, it's time to go to Portland and learn how, right?
the hippsters are disappearing , its getting to expensive
Can you remind me of what I asked you? I don't see my comment below.
Ok it has been 2 years do you still recommend it?
+Kiz HipHop You are charming...
which part of southern California did you live in? I was looking into moving to San Diego or Portland. I hear a lot of good things about San Diego.
San Diego is a fake left minded society ( they feel left minded but they're bloody materialistic), why don't you look toward the northern boundary with Oregon?
@@elqueseacomosea7714 I actually find San Diego pretty conservative. Compared to much of the desirable areas comparably. Part of the materialistic thing.
Its a great place to live If you can survive the winter without committing suicide.
Whats wrong with the winters there? Is it very cold or a lot of snow?
I'm coming from Chicago, so I'm sure tons of rain is something I can handle for winter. Way better than snow or freezing weather for 5 months.
What about the weather though?
I'm looking to move there but people say that it's hard finding a place to live and finding a job. Is that true?
It's not hard to find a job if your consistent. It also depends on what your looking for. The Same goes for the living situation. I didn't know anybody when I moved here and I'm doing fine.
If you have any other questions email me. jamesagenda101@hotmail.com
Hi I have lived in many states, what is the job aspect in Portland? I have a little savings but I need to find a decent job to live is it hard to find work? is there a lot of opportunities?
Jobs are fairly easy to come by if you are agressive, but I think that is anywhere you go. It also depends on what kind of work you are looking for. I was supposed to transfer when I moved, that didn't end up happening so I looked for a job to pay the rent. I found a job the first month I was here. I hope that helps.
James Rodriguez How much money did you go up their with plus did you have family or friends to help you as well cause that factors in to!!! cause i plan on moving their in the near future.
I went up here with about $700 luckily I had my roommate to help me out until I got on my feed. I found a job the first month I moved here.
James Rodriguez Okay Thank You!!!
Portland = Weird if you're square.
Its So Nice In My City! :D
Do Portland have good jobs
Did you ever find out what you were suffering from like 2,years ago
what part in portland do you live at
I'm moving in three weeks
hows the traffic???
nice!!
I am hoping to leave Pennsylvania soon enough! I might move to the Portland Area is not Seattle!
Greg Copeland i live in west chester pa and im thinking about moving to oregon it seems really nice and the apts arent 1250 1 brm like here
Devin Boumal Saweet! :) I live in Scranton, P.A. I've been to West Chester several times when my sister went to WCU. Nice town in my opinion. :)
+Devin yes 1br apt are 1200 and more. And for james rodriguez there are lots of black ppl. ever been to North Portland or st. johns haha
i was looking in salem and its like 1100 for a 2br which isnt bad
salem might be a lil cheaper, I haven't lived in an apt in a long time but I do know rent has gone up way up from what it used to be. ppl can buy houses cheaper than it is to rent now days
cost of liv8ng? $for apartments?
I have some ideas I want to share with you to help with some economic issues.
what is oregon standoff??
FIRST VIDEO I SEE ABOUT PDX WITH NOT A SINGLE WORD ABOUT THE WEATHER!! I GUESS NOT AN ISSUE FOR HIM, WHICH I SUPPOSE ITS GOOD...EXCEPT, HE ALSO SEEMED TO JUST BE WINGING IT AND MAYBE DIDNT CROSS HIS MIND....LOL!
I just checked out a few more videos and read some more comments, replies, and now the idea of moving to Portland scares me. Not even sure if I'd like Seattle.
First of all I don't care much for alcohol although I do live in a much smaller city that is BIG on drinking.
I am very sick of sports--I find sports and competition to be evil! It doesn't even matter to me if people are slowly becoming more empathic and hopefully more respectful!
It doesn't even matter if even more profession athletes are speaking out against bullying and demosric violence, etc. and especially because athletes still get all this disturbing amount of support!
In other words I am not sure if I would be accepted by enough people out there -- I'm certainly not one of those people who gives a fuck about those who don't care because some do and those who don't aren't worth my time!
I don't like the idea of seeing naked people in public! I'm not very conservative nor am I very liberal! I tend to be more of a moderate democrat -- Possibly leaning a little more towards the left, or maybe the right.
Unless I misunderstood this other RUclipsr I think he said the environment is not as good as it used to be -- I'm sorry if I offended anyone but I am trying to get a better idea on whether or not to move to the Portland Area, or a different part of OR or maybe WA State for example.
And yes, the population growth does scare me so I can kind of understand IF most of the natives are not very welcoming.
This is a very good example on why everyone in every municipality and neighborhood really needs to do whatever they can to improve their quality of life! We need less births!
We also need more and more people to become better human beings -- I believe that more schools are teaching kids about that which is not good enough alone!
We need to help more of the homeless, outcast, mentally ill, the disabled, and yes, we also need to be more like Denmark! I believe it's now the happiest country in the world!
Socialism is not all bad, there are different variations! Those who are ignorant about the facts need to do enough of their homework!
There is so much that we need to do!
Hi, where are u from in L.A.
What do you mean?
PDX is too white
You are drop dead handsome AF !
ohhh..... I was wondering why the fuck everyone was talking about Oregon, im looking for Portland Maine
DOES IT RAIN ALL THE TIME,
Actually no we are in a big drought
thx
It rains every day!☔️☔️☔️
+mettta88
hell yea it rains alot out here in portland..
+mettta88 The short answer is YES. Pretty much expect rain 5-7 days a week starting from October to late April.
Portland is a very small-town (in the worst way) kind of city.Though the city has 600 K people in it, there are still unpaved streets. Oh and, minor point: there is no representative government in this city, meaning you are not represented by a city councilperson, or an alderman for your "district." There are no districts, just a bunch of City Commissioners who are in charge of various "bureaus". They pretty much decide what they want to do, and then they do it. The only time they have to be face to face with the populace is when they hold a public hearing. So, if you are moving here form a real city, be prepared to be governed by a bunch of (mainly white) bureaucrats who know what's best for you and rarely ask what you think about it. www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/07/limited_voting_rights_portland.html#incart_river
+missusladypants "So, if you are moving here form a real city, be prepared to be governed
by a bunch of (mainly white) bureaucrats who know what's best for you
and rarely ask what you think about it"
- Well, thats progressivism for you. People who steal the fruits of your labor, shovels extreme social engineering down your throat, micromanage both the economy and society, and then expect a "thank you" in return. Portlanders in overwhelming numbers like it that way, so everybody has to deal with it. Like most people they also confuse democracy with "rights", while its really the dictatorship of whoever has a majority in the precent....
kjemma you should check out Texas it's the complete opposite,trust me Portland is way nicer
jobs??
DOES THE SUN COME OUT?
+mettta88 NO! So, don't go to Portland, Seattle, London, Manchester, Berlin, Reykjavik, blah, blah, blah...
@@jordikeoni ..On that list, I would take out Berlin and put in Edinburgh...but I get your point...lol!
are there a lot of Hispanics/latinos?
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I'm African American...I've heard that it is racist I'm Oregon do you find it to be true or is it that its just not a lot of African Americans living there in general...I'm planing on moving there soon.
I personally haven't experienced racism here but I know there is some racist history with Oregon's past. For the most part it seems pretty laid back here.
I'm always down for making new friends if you don't know any one here.
No! its not racist in Oregon. Why? The state has 3% black population Places that have LARGE black populations actually have MORE racism. The less black people the less racism. "Its familiarity breeding contempt!" . Lets be real- What place do you know that actually likes black people anyway. Dont include race in choosing to move there.
Maine? We are talking about Oregon. I would like to go portlan maine but I have heard that the somalis are ruining it for black people.
Like I said, places with less black people have less racism. Familiarity breeds contempt.
i live in central oregon and the black population is smaller out here, when i was younger we lived in north east portland and there was a bigger black population out there. from what i have seen racism generally isn't bad although i have seen and heard idiots spouting their racism, i would say the large majority of Oregonians don't care what color you are just be nice and people will be nice back.
I liked your description of Oregan and especially California. And the reasons you gave about California are exactly why I wanna get out of this piece of shit state! I can't fucking stand it here so my wife and I are thinking about moving to Portland or maybe even Bend. But let me ask you, what is the dominant sport there? I'm a huge soccer/football fan so I hope people out there really appreciate the sport cause I already know basketball is pretty big out there because of the trailblazers.
***** I'm quite progressive so I don't see much of a problem with that. I'm just not much for government so less government but a progressive lifestyle is cool. Are there lot of international students there to learn English? I'm gonna be an ESL instructor in a couple of years so if there are international students there then I'll be moving as soon as I finish up with grad school.
the rock lived in Portland and others
You spent just as much time if not more bashing Southern Cal than you did talking about Portland. By the way, I have a lot of baseball caps and football caps from many Pro teams and I don't live in SoCal.
Best place to retire.