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ZimofZord t1_jbvbg3b wrote

Sometimes I feel like ppl shit on any city that’s not Seattle here lok

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OrcaLov3r OP t1_jbveuvk wrote

I'm looking to stay out of Seattle actually as I prefer smaller towns. I just need a safe place with a little hospital and some hiking.

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katcomesback t1_jbvorcr wrote

snohomish? monroe is 30-45 minutes depending on in town or country side and the part of seattle. I’m living here and have been for years and love it. I grew up a bit north of here and my dad always drove to seattle or bellevue

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OrcaLov3r OP t1_jbvqgle wrote

What are pros/cons of living in Monroe?

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PiningForTheFnords t1_jbwbc8s wrote

Monroe has a kinda cute / quaint Main St area downtown, a few big chain stores, and lots of traffic. There’s lots of hiking just east and north of there, and Stevens Pass for skiing is a bit east. Looks like there’s a small clinic or two, but the nearest real hospital is in Everett I think.

I live about six miles east of Monroe (and I’m about to list my house for sale if you’re looking).

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SpecialistHippo4551 t1_jbwm50v wrote

Not much hiking in grays harbor county (unless walking on the beach counts). The beach can be nice to visit and there are abundant state parks in the area. But it's a gloomy place to live with extremely limited social opportunities or ways to meet like minded friends

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Ponsugator t1_jbxrrrk wrote

Port Angeles would be better. You’re on the Olympic peninsula and have hurricane ridge, lake crescent and lots of hikes

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OrcaLov3r OP t1_jbyo8ft wrote

Actually yes I was looking at Port Angeles or Port Townsend. Both have small hospitals for me to work at but finding a small rental home & an open job at the same time has been challenging.

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makequiltz t1_jbxxc62 wrote

You might want to consider the Wenatchee area. Huge hospital, hiking galore, bike trail on both sides of the river, 4 seasons. It does get hot in the summer but we have the cheapest power rates in the state.

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