Tuesday, December 6, 2011

About i~ am planning on moving to Portland in a few months and I was wondering if any of you could list major malls

I am planning on moving to Portland in a few months and I was wondering if any of you could list major malls?
I currently live in Las Vegas and manage a boutique. I am unsure if I'll be able to find work in Portland. Please help.
Portland - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Lloyd Center, Clackamas Town Center, Washington Square Mall. There are a few others, also.
Answer 2 :
Washington Square - www.shopwashingtonsquare.com - (503) 639-8860 Lloyd Center Mall - www.lloydcenter.com - (503) 282-2511 Pioneer Place - www.pioneerplace.com - (503) 228-9294 Clackamas Town Center - www.clackamastowncenter.com - (503) 653-6962 These are the newest: Bridgeport Village - www.bridgeport-village.com - (503) 968-1704 Streets of Tanasbourne Mall‎ 19400 NW Evergreen Pky, Hillsboro, OR‎ - (503) 747-0338‎ Good luck! :)
Answer 3 :
some of the major malls in portland are the loyde center, pioneer square, and washington square
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Sunday, November 6, 2011

About while working in Portland Oregon, should I live in Vancouver, Wa or Portland for tax purposes

While working in Portland Oregon, should I live in Vancouver, Wa or Portland for tax purposes?
I am relocating to the Portland area for a new job, I will be travelling all over the Portland area to work. My family now resides in Washington, I will be alone for the time being. The tax question is at hand, along with the fishing!
Portland - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
well since you will be working in oregon you will pay state income tax, regardles of where you live. if you purchase stuff in washington then you will have to pay sales tax, but food is not taxed, and for big ticket items you can always come to oregon and buy it. there are many stores right across the river. personally i think washington has better schools, and a better way of life which includes lower homes. so if you can do without spending a lot of money in washington that is taxable you should be fine and would probably enjoy life more.
Answer 2 :
While it is true that you will pay Oregon state income tax for working in Portland if you plan on owning a home...live in Vancouver. The property taxes are half what they are here! I own Window Tint King, a Portland Window Tinting company here in Portland and that's the main reason I haven't moved up to Vancouver. But to give you an idea how bad it is here my property taxes are $4,800.00 a year on a house valued at $325,000. That's about double what you'd pay in Washington. Another thing to consider, though, is in Oregon there is no sales tax. In Washington there is. I hope this was helpful.
Answer 3 :
if your decision is based on the sales tax, remember that while vancouver does have sales tax, it is lower than the rest of washington, i believe, because it's so close to oregon.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011

About live in Portland, Work outside Portland

Live in Portland, Work outside Portland?
I am going to be working near Gresham, but I was just wondering if it is worth it to live in Portland and commute. I have heard some good things about Gresham, but I would rather live in Portland. The cost of living may be higher, but I need to live where there is plenty of stuff to do all the time. If I did live around Gresham, I can see myself constantly going into Portland anyway. So, would it be worth it? Cost of living, traffic, etc. I want to know. And if there are any nice apartments you don't mind recommending, that would be fine to. Oh and what about Vancouver? I'm thinking with the bridge and traffic, it might not be the greatest of ideas. Now I'm going to stop rambling and turn the floor over to you guys.
Portland - 4 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Not worth it. Don't do it. However, if you like to commute, try go to Portland every weekend until...
Answer 2 :
The commute is horrible during traffic hours, so be prepared. You will spend most of your free time trying to get back to gresham. So you might as well live in Gresham, that way you have a quicker turn around time between off work-ready to go out (quicker to get home and get ready), that way you would only have to battle traffic once when you go out to Portland. When its not traffic time, to get to gresham from Portland is fairly fast by car. I would really consider living in Gresham since you will work there. Holly Ridge apartment are nice-nothing fancy, but a fairly good price.
Answer 3 :
If you really want to do that, look into living close to the MAX light rail line. Will you be working close to the MAX light rail line? MAX is slow but it's cheap and reliable. Rush "hour" in the Portland area is about 6AM to 9AM and 3PM to 7PM so it won't be pretty by car.
Answer 4 :
If you were buying a home I would have suggested doing so in Vancouver since the housing is cheaper. But since you are renting I will suggest that you should live in Gresham near work. If you live close enough to work you don't have to worry about traffic at all and ride your bike to work. If you don't ride, then at least the commute won't be as bad. If you want to be Portland for the night life, then go after rush hour traffic and you will save a lot of money in gas while you idle in a traffic jam that is inevitable. Especially if you mainly enjoy the night life on the weekends. And the MAX and transit systems are fairly reliable, and, yes sometimes slow. But sometimes taking the MAX is way faster than commuting and a heck of a lot cheaper, especially if you buy a monthly or annual pass. Just my take on it. Portland commuting is horrible! Unless you work odd hours and will miss rush hour all together, I would highly highly suggest living as close to work as you can manage. Besides, Gresham is so much closer to Mt. Hood where all the sexy snowboarders are in the winter! Can you say snobunny!
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

About need to find work ASAP in Portland, OR

Need to find work ASAP in Portland, OR!!!?
I have the worse luck lately with my job hunt!!! I have had a string of bad luck with jobs, and keep goggling start jobs ASAP but it's really not working. I want a good stable career. At the moment my husband makes 8 dollars an hour, and loves his job, and we're OK at the moment. Can someone please tell where to look, or any places hiring immediately in the Portland, OR area?
Portland - 2 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
In my experience, the only worthwhile places to job-hunt around here are at the employment department (lots of good resources) and on Oregonlive.com (Oregonian). I have tried a ridiculous number of other job search engines, seen scams on Monster.com, and keep coming back to these 2 resources. Go to your nearest employment division office and ask for some referrals. You can also use this program called iMatch which will match your skills with jobs. If you have experience in customer service, collections, and/or a call center, there are several large call centers around including Netflix, Google, and Yahoo. If you're in a hurry to get working, temp agencies can also be a lifesaver. Good luck.
Answer 2 :
I would go to a few employment agencies so they can interview you and start matching you up with employers...I found a list of some that you can call and inquire and see if they are close to you, good luck! 
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Saturday, August 6, 2011

About where can i go for help with my citizenship paper work in hillsboro, portland

where can i go for help with my citizenship paper work in hillsboro, portland?
i'm new in this area.
Immigration - 2 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
How about Mexico.
Answer 2 :
Check out the website Visa Journey. If you ask there, someone is sure to help out. They have online guides and examples to help you out as well. http://www.visajourney.com General and frequently asked questions can usually be found on the United States Immigration Services website: http://www.uscis.gov If you need specific help with papers, most immigration offices do not help fill out paperwork, that is when you have to get an attorney, which can be costly.
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