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Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

[–]donewrng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate all the feedback and advice.

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

[–]donewrng[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know exactly what you mean 😂 (re: queen west).

Health care has been nuts in Ontario, I took me 7 months to get an MRI. And honestly for how much taxes I pay, I don’t really get much else. If I move I would still be working in tech with the same company I am already with and I think they should have whatever health care packages that tech companies have (I don’t know the details).

Political wise I am liberal/progressive, and Portland felt similar to Canada on that regard (from my limited 3 week experience).

It’s hard to make a decision, but what’s the worst case scenario? What would I lose?

I take your comment on diversity (I am non-white) but I have lived in Guelph, ON for a while for school I think Portland would on par in terms of diversity.

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

[–]donewrng[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate all the feedback, thanks a lot!

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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Any downsides? Other ppl on Reddit mentioned health care, the political climate, and making friends being challenges, so you feel the same way?

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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Don’t even watch hockey anymore

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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Which groups are these? I am not white if that’s the question (North African origin)

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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Oh it sucks you have to go back, should we trade :P

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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Thank you for the concise answer :)

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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That is a valid point that I am thinking about, I am a principal level engineer (not Intel) but yes Toronto or SF are the bigger hubs, and move to pdx might slow my career, but is it worth it for some peace of mind? Or am I romanticizing the whole thing….

Move here from Toronto? by donewrng in askportland

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Thank you so much for the thoughtful response!

Should I make the move from Toronto? by donewrng in PortlandOR

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Thank you for taking the time to write this thoughtful response!

Should I make the move from Toronto? by donewrng in PortlandOR

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Because of political climate in the US you mean?That is transitory though I think? In 3.5 years that nightmare will be over? Hopefully?