I grew up living in Washington state, and up until turning 30, called the state home.
Im not one for small talk, so lets cover the honest pros and cons of living in Washington.
Further Reading:The Epic 7 Wonders of Washington
#2.
The Summers Are Perfect
One of the biggest perks of living in Washington state is the dreamy summer weather.
Believe me, the summer weather definitely makes up for the winter blues.
#3.
Thats why so many folks from Portland, Oregon choose to move to Washington for retirement.
#4.
Youll see dogs at restaurants, cafes, parks and even a handful of workplaces.
#5.
Seattle has an astounding amount of career opportunities, especially in the tech industry.
Home to Amazon, Boeing, Starbucks, Nintendo and Microsoft.
But dont let me fool you competition is fierce.
#6.
In fact, Washington is considered one of thetop 10 greenest states in the country.
What does that mean for daily life in Washington?
Well, for starters, youll become a pro at recycling, composting and consignment shopping.
#7.
Home to 792 wineries, its safe to say you will never go thirsty living in Washington state.
Youll be surrounded by like-minded folks gently sipping the day away, its pure bliss.
#8.
The Pacific Northwest draws hikers, campers, mountain sport enthusiasts and all sorts of outdoorsy types.
You wont be able to escape the outdoor lifestyle while living in Washington.
#9.
The grayness is real and its the reason so many people are hesitant about moving to Washington.
A Happy Light, you say?
Yes, its a bright lamp that emulates sunlight and provides benefits similar to sunshine.
We use ours every single day, plus it helps our plants grow like crazy, too.
My husband likes to joke that Washington weather has two options: rain and bliss.
The pacific northwest is a very desirable destination to be, as such, homes are expensive.
And yes, I understand that exorbitant housing costs are not unique to Washington but its still very unfortunate.
#3.
People Tend to Be More Reserved
I think folks that live in Washington are kind, but definitely reserved.
In my experience, Washingtonians will greet you nicely but they wont invite you out often.
Im not sure why this is, but its been my experience and Im a lifelong local.
Theres a way around this con of living in Washington though befriend other transplants!
It should be easy to find folks that recently moved to Washington, especially at work.
#4.
#5.
It Rains A Lot
It probably comes as no surprise that it rains a lot in Washington.
But listen, our nickname as the Evergreen State is well earned.
Living in Washington state means being surrounded by beauty year-round, mostly thanks to the constant rainfall.
Just remember to pick upthe handy tool I mentioned earlier to make winters a bit easier.
