Thank You!! Making videos is a lot of work, but viewers like you make it all so worth it - glad you enjoyed the content! :)

Thanks for the great feedback and I’m glad my video helps! I will definitely do a “moving to seattle” video for you and other viewers who’ve had the same request - wishing you an early welcome to Seattle! :)

That's great to hear - it'll be the perfect time to move here...Spring in Seattle is amazing! What topic would be helpful for you? I'm trying to do content to help folks like you to help make the process of moving here more ideal!

Phamever hello!!! The same situation, moving to Seattle in 3 months. Can you say a little bit about job seeking, how is the situation due COVID? Is it easy to find a job?

@@ReeeeYful That's awesome to hear you're becoming a Seattle-ite soon! So COVID is being managed very well here - most people here are aligning to mask wearing and social distancing protocols without any issues so our numbers are really good. Depending on what industry you are in I can't 100% say, but food/retail/service jobs are rebounding as businesses are opening back up again. Jobs in tech of course are doing fine, I have been recruited consistently so I'm assuming that though it's not as plentiful as prior to COVID - there are opportunities to be had. I would suggest starting your job search now to get a feel for what it's like - if you know anyone out here already, ask to use their address so you can begin looking for work. Most job interviews now are done virtually so you can get started and have a better idea of your prospects even before coming out here. When I moved to Los Angeles during the previous recession (2009-2010) I had began my job search from Seattle, and landed a role in LA 2 weeks after arriving there. Wishing you an early welcome to Seattle and sending good vibes your way! :)

@@Phamever First thing you need to do is change your name small and simple name is good and can remember people to search next time

@@seasagar139 DONE!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

I'm glad it was helpful/enjoyable for you! Yes public transportation never really stopped, it was limited for a bit though I'm pretty sure it's pretty much back to normal now. The city has been really good about keeping the lifeline trains/buses/rail cars operating to ensure that those who don't drive can get to and from as needed. You shouldn't have any issues getting around at all! Welcome to Seattle soon Diana! :)

It got dismantled by police 3 weeks after it started

Thanks Ian! I'm not 100% sure myself when it officially disbanded, but I remember coming to the area in September and it was for the most part disbanded in the main corridors. Though I did hear that the north end of Cal Anderson park still had stragglers until sometime in December when it was fully cleared.

Of course Lauren! When it comes to bigger cities - you'll see things for the first time (homeless people) that you won't necessarily experience in smaller towns or suburbs, but the best thing to do is just to keep alert! The key is to keep yourself out of areas that are sketch - if you're feeling uncomfortable then your intuition is probably right so remove yourself from that area. Most of Seattle is pretty safe - just don't wonder more south than International district and you'll be fine. Stay in more populated and people dense areas the first couple days you get here so you have time to get a feel for things, then you can venture off with more confidence. Do some research to make plans for where you'll go each day and take a look at google maps to see where everything is relative to each other so you can reduce the chance of getting lost. Worse case, if you get lost my best advice is to just call an uber or lift and have them take you to your next destination nearby and reset your tour of the city lol Just remember - don't go more south than International District aka Chinatown! :) it's really not that bad, but for someone who's new to bigger cities the homeless people can be intimidating so I suggest just don't put yourself there. Oh and stay out of Pioneer Square - if you really want to see the original downtown Seattle than you can go there but stay on 1st & 2nd Ave and don't venture out of there. If I were you guys I would get a rental and drive out to some of the beautiful waterfall hikes 30 minutes east of the city! The city is great, but we have a ton of amazing nature to see and experience also! :)

What you see in my video is frankly pretty much what you would find walking through the city now. I live adjacent to seattle police department headquarters - there’s been no activity hence I didn’t find a need to film it. Also, most residents don’t visit the police station daily. In terms of the homeless and drug addicts - the city has significantly less of them since Chaz was broken up so that’s why you didn’t see them in the video. If the homeless situation was still as it was previously, I wouldn’t have the ability to hide it from my footage - considering that I’m filming in the most popular areas of the city. My goal is to show viewers from the perspective of someone living here, not as a reporter hunting for the right footage to portray a specific story...

@@Phamever As someone who has lived in Seattle for 40 years, I would disagree with the drug and homeless issue. I lived in Capital Hill for 5 years, including during the CHAZ/CHOP issue. While the group has disappeared, the increase of homelessness has become worse. I could walk right outside my apartment and find a pile of needles and watch people shoot up in front of me with no worries that I saw them. This is my hometown and I hope and pray that people get the help they need and the safety will improve for residents.

Hmm I grew up in Seattle and have been here most of my life - I’m not sure where you’re currently residing at, but I’m right in the midst of downtown/cap hill currently and don’t see the extent of the issues you’re seeing. During Chaz yes, right now not so much... Homelessness was always a part of Seattle (and any major city) as far back as I can remember from my childhood even - the drug situation is more recent and I do agree that people need help, but the current situation in the city I would say is nowhere near as bad as it was during Chaz and the years prior to that. I’m not saying it won’t get bad again, but it’s not so currently.

I am thinking of move to capitol hill never the miller filed, worried about the homeless and drug issue, is that area safe to live?

@@mallow8503 Oh Yeah - Capitol Hill has returned almost back to its original state. Even many of the bars and businesses have opened back up. It's been pretty stable and consistent for months now - you'll be fine ;)

Downtown and Cap Hill are the oldest areas of Seattle - it's natural for tree roots to bulge up and ruin sidewalks or older buildings to deteriorate. These areas are over 130 yrs old so like any other historical areas it's normal - part of the charm.

"The Big One" may or may not kill those of us living here, but it's better to live life to the fullest and take in the beautiful life that Seattle offers while it's here. We'll all die eventually, whether it's sooner or later is out of our control so just live life to the fullest and don't worry about things that aren't for sure! :)

@@Phamever I ask because I like to hear how others feel, but I couldnt agree with you more, and I have continued to visit Seattle, matter of fact I'll never forget, I was there when the news broke about the Covid victims at the nursing home...but thats neither here nor there...other than it shows that we have to Enjoy TODAY! Thank you :)!

@@gabrielort3531 absolutely agree! I myself enjoy hearing what others think of Seattle also (good or bad), because it allows me to get a more holistic view that's not biased with my own personal opinions! :)

Weather is amazing right now - low to mid 80's this past week and most everything is basically 90% opened, even bars. If you're planning to visit now is the beginning of the best season in Seattle! ;) Stay safe and hope you have a great time visiting Seattle this summer!

@@Phamever thanks for getting back to me! We are heading that way Saturday night but will arrive Sunday morning! I’m very excited for good food as anchorage doesn’t have many good places to eat. I’m nervous about driving since I heard the roads are busier than last year (last year was a god send because no one was on the road) but I’m hoping we will be safe 🤓

@@Melohhdee Super late to responding (life gets in the way sigh* :( !) How was your visit?? Hopefully the traffic wasn't too bad for you? Yes the food in Seattle is so diverse and so many options! hopefully you were able to eat your heart out lol

haha I didn't even notice that - good eye! ;)

I drive for a living, I've got an eye for those things 😉 my channel is dedicated to highlighting the stupid things other drivers do through my dashcam footage

Ok that's a really difficult question LOL - my go to's are Shaker & Spear, Bangrak Market, Fern Thai (Bellevue), Honey Court, Tsukushinbo, Shiro's Sushi, The Butcher's Table, Crawfish House (White Center) are the ones that has never disappointed. But there are too many to list here! :) I'll have to do a video...

Yes Kenmore is a quiet suburb and Seattle is a metropolitan city - so it’s natural that both will have different culture and different experiences!

Hmm I guess I've just seen enough truly "bad places to live" to realize Seattle is far from scary...Glad you found somewhere else that works for you ;)

@@faridjabba ugh please go away with your "plandemic" BS.

Actually it’s well on its way back to normal state - let’s keep things factual here ;)

@@Phamever 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Hmm not sure what you mean by that, but home prices and sales have shot up around Seattle and yes even Cap Hill. I think the media's portrayal of Seattle is very different than what is actually going on at this point...

@Jean juju Absolutely it is. As with any major cities, there are questionable areas - though even the less ideal areas of Seattle are far safer than those of other cities that are smaller than Seattle even. If you do research and pick a neighborhood that fits your needs then you will be happy. Overall Seattle is a safer than average city compared to the rest of America.

I'm willing to bet you're a teenager

Lol well thanks! I’m glad to hear something was good enough to keep you watching! 😅

Amen !!!

Seattle is fine, lol. I live there right now and feel very safe. Enjoy your Fox News propaganda pipeline.

@@GreebusBleeb When is your next Antifa meeting? :)

@@2A-Bear-Arms The next one is july 4

@@utryping I'll be there with my black polo shirt and yellow collar.

doing something beneficial for your health isn't trendy/woke - it's not a special sort of diet, it's no different then using a condom to prevent STDs ;)

@@Phamever I can wear a mask & carry myself, that's the trick 😉