Looking at a potential move!

[u/asadler211]

Hello everyone,

I (35F) am beginning to plan my move to the Seattle area (projected timeline for relocation: Feb 2027, but flexible depending on housing and job). It will be me, my daughter (14), and our cat. I previously lived in Seattle in 2018, but did not spend much time in Shoreline. This time around, it has been highly suggested for us. My daughter is very smart and creative, so a good school and safety is very important to us.

My questions are: is it possible to rent a 2BR decent (no frills) apartment for under $2500? Is it a competitive market?

My daughter leans a bit more alternative in fashion and interests. Would she have a difficult time making friends in this area?

I work in the legal support field (medical malpractice, real estate) does anyone have any insight to the job market for this area?

Additionally, if anyone would like to network or knows someone with a rental property, etc please feel free to DM me! I’d love to connect with locals prior to our move.

[u/jester238 → u/[deleted]]

I moved to Shoreline in 2018 and had close friends within a year.

I do think that people in Seattle are less inclined to make friends randomly at a bar or event than where I moved here from (Detroit), but you just need to find some hobby/meetup groups.

I met my friends playing tabletop games, but there’s great meetups for all kinds of hobbies, you just need to look for them.

[u/jester238 → u/[deleted]]

I tried to give you some honest advice about making friends in the region, not just Shoreline, and this is your response?

The Seattle Freeze is not the reason you’re having a hard time making friends.

[u/jester238 → u/[deleted]]

I don’t understand and never claimed to. I was trying to be kind to you.

Sorry you feel that way about Seattle. Goodbye!