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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
Yes, I got interview offers without applying. I guess they found my profile and liked it? Granted, some were from some big companies like Microsoft and Facebook, but there seems to be lots of opportunities in Seattle and Boston. I'm not actually doing the interviews, though. I should clarify that they just asked me if I wanted to chat and said I just had to send a resume, as per formalities. They said I had to send a resume and then I could join their virtual hiring event w/o doing a screening.
I've never worked in Seattle, no. I've only ever worked in Massachusetts. But I just think both areas are worth looking into. At least in Massachusetts here, things have been stable for the last 30 years. I think the "problem" (sorry, for the lack of a better word) for NJ is that NJ heavily relies on NYC, and when NYC goes down, it drags NJ down with it too (according to my cousins who've since lost their jobs). Same with PA. However, Boston is "independent" in that sense, as is Seattle. They're both not tied to NYC or the NYC stock market. Heck, because Boston is so healthcare focused, the economy is more than thriving right now.
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I live a few hours south of Seattle and have spent a good deal of time there over many years. It is obviously quite beautiful. The amount of money in the business community is staggering for a city of its relatively small size. I have never met anyone who did not like it, though the weather can be trying, as it is even rainier and greyer than Portland--which is sort of like saying lions are more dangerous than bengals.
Anyhow, I worked at the MGH for awhile an d adore Boston, but I think Seattle would really be a neat new experience for someone who has not done the whole Portland-Seattle-Vancouver thing before. If they will pay for a plane ticket, I would check it out.