Anyone live/work/go to school in Oregon

[SuRgEoN]

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: jjessicoBy tech I do mean IT. I'm a IP/Telecommunictions network engineer right now. I'm hoping to be able to stay in the field even if I can't find a completely comprable job to the one I have now. I'm a little saddened that Oregon seems to be characterized by anti-business, but I come from Duluth, MN which is about as anti-business as it gets, so I'm fairly used to it.

I think I will probably try and take some vacation this winter and fly out there just to see what it's like.

Well, I think the liberalism in Portland and Eugene lends itself to being more anti-business and anti-growth. The strong environmentalist attitude also contributes to making things more difficult for businesses. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but there needs to be balance IMO. Of course that's just my opinion and others may disagree.

It's not like there aren't any jobs, it's just that Oregon seems to be lagging behind the rest of the country economically. Portland has a LOT more tech industry than Eugene. So there are a ton of people working tech jobs in portland, it's just that the unemployment level makes it very competitive right now.

University of Oregon is where I got my first BS degree. I think it's a great school. Good professors, solid academic reputation, and a gorgeous campus with some really cool historic buildings. If you visit, make sure you take a walk down 13th avenue. That's where you'll find the college bookstore, coffeeshops, cafes, a couple bars, etc.
Oregon State University is also a solid school and has a good school of engineering. But Corvallis is very different from Eugene. It's a much smaller town, pretty much surrounded by farmland, and probably has a lot less to do than Eugene. The more "hickish" nature of Corvallis gives UO students plenty of ammo to ridicule their enemies at OSU. There is quite a rivalry between the UO ducks and the OSU beavers.

Originally posted by: SuRgEoN
I lived in Oregon for over 20 yrs. I was born in central oregon, grew up in eastern oregon, went to school in southern oregon and wrestled for southern oregon university. Oregon is a great place. I have been to a lot of states and when it comes right down to it, Oregon will always be my favorite. PM if you need anything at all!!

I got my BS in Computer Science from SOU in 2001. But growing up in Eugene and going to U of O, I'll always be a duck.

I was wrestling for SOU in 2001, we won the National Title that year. I know you gotta remember that!!

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: SuRgEoN
I was wrestling for SOU in 2001, we won the National Title that year. I know you gotta remember that!!

I actually didn't know that. But congrats anyway.
After coming from a Pac-10 school, SOU sports didn't seem worth paying attention to.

 

[SuRgEoN]

Well we beat OSU that year 20-18 🙂 but i know what you mean I have one year left of eligibility may finish here at Boise State

 

[RossMAN]

Vikings > Beavers > Ducks

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[NikPreviousAcct]

Ducks > Vikings > Beavers

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😛 "...mmmphf-BEAVERS'N'DUCKS!" :laugh:

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Vikings > Beavers > Ducks

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And to think, I used to like you RossMan.

Let me fix that for you though:

Ducks > poop > Beavers > wtf?, PSU has a sports team???

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

:laugh😡DT4K 😀 :beer:

Hey, Brutuskend lives in Eugene. 🙂

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Vikings > Beavers > Ducks

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And to think, I used to like you RossMan.

Let me fix that for you though:

Ducks > poop > Beavers > wtf?, PSU has a sports team???

I was j/k I like to stir up sh!t 😛

 

[SuRgEoN]

I'd like to think being an oregonian you would support us all.....but it's okay, you can be biased about us non d1 schools 🙂 J/K I understand completely

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: SuRgEoN
I'd like to think being an oregonian you would support us all.....but it's okay, you can be biased about us non d1 schools 🙂 J/K I understand completely

Actually, as much as I like to hate the Beavers when it's civil war time, I cheer for for all the Oregon teams when they are playing anyone from other states. The huskies on the other hand, can rot in hell. :evil:

 

[SuRgEoN]

The huskies aren't a favorite of mine either. However, I do love the Pac10. I think they consitantly have the toughest division year in and year out. Look for the Huskies to have a new coach next year.. Dan Hawkins of Boise State, and the rumor for his replacement is long time friend (can't remember his name right now) he's the coach for Tulsa. Just keep this in the back of your mind, dont want to leak too much info right now. PM if you want the skinny