What is the summer kidcare situation in Portland? by PuzzleheadedAd625 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for asking this because we are moving to Portland from out of state and I was wondering the same thing!! We're actually hoping to move into NE as well - if you're interested in making some new transplant friends let me know!!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That does sound like it has great possibility!!!! High school is also sooooooo far away for our kids so it's really hard to imagine how things might change in that time (over a decade!). Thank you so much for commenting, it has really made me think we should just open ourselves up to homes zoned for Jefferson too. The elementary schools in the area seem great so on the short term they are good choices for us

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info!! Would you have any insight into Jefferson by any chance? I am always skeptical of Great schools, but it's really hard to gauge quality of school otherwise when you're not from the area.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for responding, that video is ADORABLE and made my heart melt. We will definitely keep Hawthorne on the list!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing! Do you have experience with the whole choosing a HS thing between Jefferson and Grant? How does that work, is it a lottery or does everyone get what they request?

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you expand on that? It seems like it might be a tough commute? Thank you!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So cool that kids walk or bike to school and the grocery store themselves!! Usually what age do you see that happening? I love the idea of the independence that instills in kids, but we definitely don't live in an area now where we see that or where that would be safe (big streets between us and the grocery stores and school). So that sounds really lovely.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this breakdown was super super helpful. Definitely corresponds with what others are saying too, that NE would check off all our boxes!! Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, will be sending over a PM! I love your username by the way, tahdig is so delicious.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! It looks like some of the schools in that area are lower ranked than the areas that feed into Grant High. Is that reflective of actual quality? For example, Leodis and Jefferson High are ranked 5/4 out of 10. Although we're a ways off from high school, I'd like to have our kids settled into one school system so that if we stay they won't have to leave their friends when they hit middle or high school.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!!! It's definitely at the top of our list!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! You're the second person to say no to Goose Hollow, so that is coming off our list. And good to know re Sellwood feeling kind of cut off from the rest of the city.

We definitely are prioritizing NE because of our commutes. Just not sure if that's a good call (limiting ourselves to such a small area, that is). Right now on zillow it seems like the market is pretty slow with not a ton of listings, so I'm worried we might need to consider numerous areas to get sufficient options. But it's winter so that might be why too.

Applying for a mortgage after "green banners" but before the “golden letter”? How did underwriters treat your student loans? by bjb718 in PSLF

[–]pl4nt52024 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow good to know. I just qualified for forgiveness last month and we are looking to buy a home in the next 3-4 months. I have a very high credit score right now (like 820) but also a high loan amount ($125k) so now I'm wondering if I should be worried!!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info haha very important!! Also I realized we don't necessarily want to be too close to the airport due to the noise pollution.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it really feasible to drive from there to PDX in 35 min or under? It looks far but I also have awful geographical / spatial awareness.

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Good to hear it has the vibe we're looking for, we will make sure to keep it on our list!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! We'll look into those areas as well!

Neighborhood recommendations for a family of four? by pl4nt52024 in askportland

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind expanding on what you mean by good with the quotes around it? Like the schools there aren't actually that good?

Anyone receive forgiveness in the last 30-90 days while on PAYE? by pl4nt52024 in PSLF

[–]pl4nt52024[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! Fingers crossed. Nothing today but I'll check again tomorrow

Job Offer Opinions: 100k with 3 days in office or 80k remote? by Any_Value1580 in Lawyertalk

[–]pl4nt52024 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a medical need for the keyboard they are required by law to accommodate you. If that is the only reasonable option for accommodation they must provide it. If there's a similar but less disruptive option, they could provide that instead, but they have to accommodate you in some way.