- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Anyone lived in Maine?
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:34 pm
I’ve only applied to one job in the past year, as I’m pretty satisfied with my current position as far as having to work goes...it must have been close to four months ago now, but I just got contacted to set up the initial phone interview. Job would be about 25 miles north of Portland. Just wondering if anyone had lived up there...on one hand it seems great (small towns, untapped wilderness), but on the other hand, it seems like it could get old quick (weather, New Englanders, taxes). Who knows what will even end up coming out of the interview...really just wanted to get some opinions.
36
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:36 pm to zacata88
Knew a couple dudes from Maine in college. They were pasty white and smoked a lot of pot. Also 40 degrees was warm to them.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:38 pm to zacata88
Never lived there, but go there a good bit for long weekends/day trips.
Portland is an amazing town, packed with incredible restaurants and breweries. The summers and falls are unbelievable, and yes it gets cold in the winter. But not unbearably cold. You just need to know how to dress, and you'll be fine.
If you end up taking the job, I'd look for a place in or near Portland and do the commute to work. You won't be dealing with a lot of traffic, so it wouldn't take long to get 25 miles outside Portland, and you'd be in a place with a lot going on.
Portland is an amazing town, packed with incredible restaurants and breweries. The summers and falls are unbelievable, and yes it gets cold in the winter. But not unbearably cold. You just need to know how to dress, and you'll be fine.
If you end up taking the job, I'd look for a place in or near Portland and do the commute to work. You won't be dealing with a lot of traffic, so it wouldn't take long to get 25 miles outside Portland, and you'd be in a place with a lot going on.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:39 pm to zacata88
Good friend of mine moved to Portland from Louisiana.
They only planned on staying for 1 year for his wife's Fellowship, but they loved it so much they decided to stay.
So...that's what I got
They only planned on staying for 1 year for his wife's Fellowship, but they loved it so much they decided to stay.
So...that's what I got
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:41 pm to zacata88
Have vacationed yo Portland. Could live there for sure
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:43 pm to zacata88
Portland is just like BR minus the traffic, racial tension, flooding and humidity.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:45 pm to zacata88
I'm from New England and have a house in Maine...Portland is my favorite city in the northeast, by far.
Wharf Street.
Wharf Street.
This post was edited on 1/9/19 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:46 pm to AA77
quote:
Portland is just like BR minus the traffic, racial tension, flooding and humidity
And better scenery, restaurants, breweries, education, etc.
It’s honestly nothing like BR. At all.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:46 pm to zacata88
Watch out for the vampires and other supernatural creatures. They really seem to like it there.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:47 pm to zacata88
quote:Of course. In fact, there are over a million people living in Maine...
Anyone lived in Maine?
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:47 pm to AbitaFan08
quote:
Never lived there, but go there a good bit for long weekends/day trips.
Portland is an amazing town, packed with incredible restaurants and breweries. The summers and falls are unbelievable, and yes it gets cold in the winter. But not unbearably cold. You just need to know how to dress, and you'll be fine.
If you end up taking the job, I'd look for a place in or near Portland and do the commute to work. You won't be dealing with a lot of traffic, so it wouldn't take long to get 25 miles outside Portland, and you'd be in a place with a lot going on.
all of this. I live on the east coast (NY metro), and my wife and I loved it so much we got married right outside of Portland. Really amazing place. If i wasn't in advertising (ie, need to by in NYC for work), i'd seriously consider it there.
Good luck!
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:49 pm to zacata88
I've been in that area many times. One of the most beautiful areas I've been. It felt like stepping back in time in the small town. I love Portland. Cool place. The winters would get to me I think. Summers are great but that water is COLD.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:49 pm to STLDawg
And sewer clowns. And partially buried alien spacecraft and such.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:53 pm to AA77
Good friend moved there.
Loves it. From western Penn so already ok with snow and cold.
You must submit to getting long underwear and both snow and rain gear.
Wetsuit for ocean.
The coastal towns = "downeast".
They elect democrats and inds.
The rest of the state is mountains, republican.
Loves it. From western Penn so already ok with snow and cold.
You must submit to getting long underwear and both snow and rain gear.
Wetsuit for ocean.
The coastal towns = "downeast".
They elect democrats and inds.
The rest of the state is mountains, republican.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 1:58 pm to zacata88
Are you interested in Vermont/are there comparable opportunities there? I'm not sure of the specifics but I did see that Vermont is paying people to move there and work remotely. Not sure what type of positions or what line of work you're in.
I have applied for a few jobs up in that region. Haven't had any luck but I'd probably consider it if I got an offer.
A friend of mine moved to Maine and loves it. I don't keep in touch with him much or know about his work, but as far as the location itself he seems happy.
I have applied for a few jobs up in that region. Haven't had any luck but I'd probably consider it if I got an offer.
A friend of mine moved to Maine and loves it. I don't keep in touch with him much or know about his work, but as far as the location itself he seems happy.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 2:02 pm to sweetwaterbilly
I have a lovely townhouse is Kennebunkport. NIH and Paul have much more glamorous estates.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 2:02 pm to zacata88
Been there a couple of times. Very beautiful. The people are......I can't really put a label on it. Different. Nice but different. Honestly I don't know how to describe the typical Mainer. Just kinda odd and hard to decipher.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 2:05 pm to zacata88
Have a friend that lives there and she loves it. It's one of our top 3 places to go to when we leave Cali.
Posted on 1/9/19 at 2:08 pm to zacata88
Watch a few episodes of Maine Cabin Masters, you'll want to go and never return it is so beautiful on TV.
In person? Never been.
In person? Never been.
Page 1 of 4
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News