Friday, February 27, 2015

Should we move to Southern Oregon or Northern California? -

We live in Chicago and are looking to relocate out west. Need advice on best places for new families; major differences between the two areas/states; finding a Union Electrician job; environmental law differences; etc. Your personal advice and knowledge is much appreciated.

Job wise, why doesn t your husband contact his local union rep for job opportunities on the west coast. What s he with the IBEW? If so they have National alliances which may help him. In Northern California I have stayed in McKinleyville, Arcata and Rio Dell. They re gloomy places. In fact anywhere affected by Humbolt Bay has weird weather. I ve seen where San Francisco is 81 and sunny, Crescent City is 80 and sunny and in Eureka is 61 with drizzle. This section of California leaves a lot to be desired.Oregon on the other hand has my favorite coastal town, Waldport. I was going to spend a night there and wound up staying a week. Waldport is a beautiful small town.Now Oregon or California in general? Californa just has so many problems at the state fiscal level and you know eventually you are going to have to pay higher taxes, so I would opt for Oregon overall.

We are in the same boat.. which did you choose, why and are you happy with your decision? Report Abuse

I would go for Southern Oregon. California is too messed up.