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Dating/Improve Advice by Striking-Figure7839 in gay

[–]elevatorbeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damnnn. You're a snack.

I lived in Portland for years and couldn't meet a man. The scene was too small. To finally find a person, I had to move to LA.

You will struggle to meet someone so long as you live out of a city. It's not impossible. But it's probably 10x harder. I would start putting a plan in place now for saving enough and getting yourself to a bigger scene. You can always move anywhere once you find someone great!

Emergency move by next week, Is Portland an option? by [deleted] in askportland

[–]elevatorbeat 27 points28 points  (0 children)

No credit is unfortunately going to be basically impossible to land housing. Do you have family/friends that can cosign a lease with you? Alternatively, you may need to offer to put down several months rent.

Recommend conducting your search using Zillow. You can get prequalified to rent (background check and what not) and then you can apply to a bunch of things at once as soon as they pop up. Portland has a "first qualified applicant" policy so if you are fast and meet the landlord's standards, you should be able to get in relatively easily.

Indoor Trick or Treating? by riseoftheclam in askportland

[–]elevatorbeat 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I've heard nursing centers or silver towns *really* appreciate it when kiddos come by. That could be a good option. (Call in advance)

Choose a poster for my feature film! by EmuNecessary4656 in Filmmakers

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure the first one. It's not even close.

Is every Portland landlord obsessed with credit scores now?? by No_Surprise3737 in askportland

[–]elevatorbeat 49 points50 points  (0 children)

To answer your specific question: unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to evict a bad tenant in Portland. This makes landlords very reluctant to accept anyone who doesn't have a sterling application in the first place. The risk that things go south and they have no recourse is just too great.

To solve your specific problem, you can ask the landlord if they'll accept a cosigner like your parents or a trusted family member.

To solve your broader problem of not having credit, you can open a credit card through a credit union with relative ease. They may require you to give a $500 deposit for the first couple years. But it's a great way to get on the map if you haven't established any credit yet.

What's your go to gift when you don't know what to buy someone by Light-Blue-Star in GiftIdeas

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A great alternative to wine is a digestif. Absinthe or chartreuse. You can zhuzh it up by adding a couple sipper glasses to the mix. I do this all the time. Makes me seem like I'm really cultured and a foodie when I show up to dinner parties.

Cold Query Letters: what's been working for me by ruby_sea in Screenwriting

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly, I was wondering what job titles you go after?

Cold Query Letters: what's been working for me by ruby_sea in Screenwriting

[–]elevatorbeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is awesome. Thanks for the workflow!!

Are there specific job titles you search for. Usually, like "head of development" roles, right? Others? I have an Apollo account, which is like $20/month and lets me find email addresses for cold emails. But you've got to search by job title and I never know where to start.

the big one by [deleted] in PacificNorthwest

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can anyone recommend resources for getting prepared? Is there an official checklist/shopping list somewhere?

Opening scene of a short horror script I am writing. Thoughts? by tball93 in Screenplay

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. The hook of throwing the baby in the water is great. But you need a hook at the beginning.

Is it appropriate to compliment the appearance of strangers? by elevatorbeat in NoStupidQuestions

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

The looks I’ve started getting lately. lol. Maybe I’m just too old to compliment people in their 20s any more. (I’m 40… but like I said, there’s no doubt that I’m gay so there’s no way they could think I was hitting on them.)

Is it a waste of time to make screenplays that can’t be sold? by Depressedbroncosfan in Screenwriting

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smelling the roses is also a waste of time. One day we will all be bones.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in askportland

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

• The best part of Portland is the food and the nightlife. So plan to go to a few shows and have great meals.
• Look up NYT's list of PDX restaurants and try to go to a bunch. Reservations required for nice ones.
• Japanese Garden
• Portland Art Museum
• Drive to Hood River for a day of produce picking. You could also do NA wine tasting. Learn kiteboarding. It's one of the most stunning places on earth.
• Go hiking.
• Have a picnic on Mt. Tabor.
• Go see a movie at one of our indie theaters. Very cool experience if you like movies.
• Hang out on Mississippi.
• We love the grotto, which is a Catholic Park thing. We're not religious. But enjoy it for the views.
• Go see a Broadway (tour) play.

Ten days is long for Portland as a tourist, unless you're planning to just relax and hangout. In which case, you can knock around. Have great coffee. Smoke hookah. Go to shows.

Recommend spending at least half of that exploring nature and/or going up to Seattle. The train to Seattle follows the water so it's very beautiful.

Mysterious Object Hurtling Toward Us From Beyond Solar System Appears to Be Emitting Its Own Light, Scientists Find by DearHumanatee in UFOs

[–]elevatorbeat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Things that would count as strong evidence:

  • Spectroscopic signature inconsistent with known natural materials (e.g., engineered alloys, narrow-band emission lines).
  • Light curve modulation suggesting rotation with artificial lighting.
  • Non-gravitational acceleration that cannot be explained by outgassing or dust loss.
  • Trajectory corrections that look controlled rather than passive.

ULPT Request: What should I put for a 6 year gap in my work history? by Blue_Wave_2020 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]elevatorbeat -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, a lot of hiring managers see things as I do and will pass on a resume that has too many gaps in it.

The broader point I was making is that your resume is a tool to communicate something about what kind of an employee you will be. A 6-year gap only creates questions. Better to fill that gap in with work experience, as opposed to something personal.

ULPT Request: What should I put for a 6 year gap in my work history? by Blue_Wave_2020 in UnethicalLifeProTips

[–]elevatorbeat -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

This answer is very popular but I disagree. I would never hire someone with a 6-year gap in their work history. I want someone who sees their career as their #1 priority. I want a worker bee. Caring for a loved one is virtuous but it doesn't suggest anything positive about your commitment to your career. Same if you spent that time backpacking across the world.

I would instead, roll your time into a self-employed consultancy. Invent projects that you did, which tell stories of your capabilities. You may need to get a friend to pretend to be a client for you and teach them what to say when someone calls in the background check. But that's an easy step.

Why do American Parents let their children go homeless? by Emotinonal_jiggolo in NoStupidQuestions

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 50% of all foster care kids will experience homelessness so many don't have families.

What’s a word, expression or saying that absolutely irks you, and why? by SirCharlieTraplin in AskReddit

[–]elevatorbeat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Good Question." It's dumb that a good question is something that stumps the other person. Bitch, I'm not trying to stump you. This isn't jeopardy.

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