Moving to Seattle/surrounding area

[CaneRN]

I've been a member here for a while, but never posted so this is my first. As the title suggests I am looking to relocate to Seattle or a surrounding area. I actually just came back from a quick trip out there just to get a feel for the area. I really enjoyed the trip, but that was only a few days. I don't know anyone in the area, say for an extended family member much older than me. I'm 29 years old and it seems like there is plenty to do, to say the least. I'm just curious how those that live/work in Seattle enjoy living and/or working in the area. What are some things you like about the area and some thing you don't or wish you would have known before going there (assuming you moved). I guess just thoughts in general. By all accounts I see more positives than negatives, but that is from a small sample size on my part. Again, I don't know anyone so maybe that is making the process a bit more complicated for me or at least it seems that way, but I know plenty move to new and different places all the time. Sorry for such a long post haha. Any thoughts are welcome, thanks! Feel free to send a private message if anyone would rather communicate that way too.

[haunani, BSN, RN]

Another Seattle(ish) transplant here, too! We're hoping to make the move in a few years, after I finish my BSN here in IL. I just seem to keep moving west as my ADN is from NY, now in IL, then on to WA.

[stasiat]

Hey guys! I know this is an old post but I'm hoping you can share how long it took you to get a job in Seattle? I'm hearing conflicting things, some people say hospital jobs are hard to come by in the Seattle area. What has your experience been like?

[CVICUnurse1]

I ended up getting a job in Tacoma, WA for a residency program, but I was offered a second job in a residency program for Swedish Medical center as well. It only took a couple months from applying to getting positions. Maybe 3 months total.

[PhatRN]

On 9/13/2018 at 11:02 AM, CVICUnurse1 said:

I ended up getting a job in Tacoma, WA for a residency program, but I was offered a second job in a residency program for Swedish Medical center as well. It only took a couple months from applying to getting positions. Maybe 3 months total.

How is it working in Tacoma for your Residency program? We would love to hear from you and learn from your experience. I am also considering going into such.Thanks a lot!

[neeneeninja]

@SeattleboundWhat is your plan for parking if you drive?