STOP! DON'T MOVE to Washington State...Unless You Can Handle These 10 Things!

Everyone talks about the stunning mountains and the evergreen forests, but nobody talks about the "ugly" side of living in the Pacific Northwest. In this video, we are breaking down the absolute WORST parts of living in Washington State—from the "Seattle Freeze" and the relentless grey skies to the shocking cost of living. If you are considering relocating to Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, or anywhere in Western Washington, you need to know the cons before you pack your bags. We aren't here to scare you away, but we ARE here to make sure you don't make a huge mistake by moving here with the wrong expectations.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:54 The 'Big Dark' (Winter Blues)
03:57 The Cost of Living
05:48 The 'Seattle Freeze' (Unfriendly Locals)
07:02 The Traffic
08:37 The 'Smoke Season'
09:58 The Homelessness and Property Crime
12:13 The Cascadia Anxiety Factor
12:58 The 'Nature Is Full' Issue
14:31 The Lacking Food Scene
15:23 The Political Polarization
16:17 The Good Stuff
17:12 Contact Us/More Information