[jyl]

In what I do, the job market is pretty thin everywhere except NYC and Boston. Positions are not really advertised, decisions take several months, and hiring is quite seasonal. Even in the SF Bay Area, if I were to unexpectedly lose my job, I would be prepared for up to a year of job-hunting and a likely move, to find the "right" position.

That said, the industry in Portland and Seattle are certainly even thinner than SF, LA and SD, so it is an issue.

P.S. Weirdly enough, I'm also looking at something in Vermont, where I think the industry is thinner than tissue paper.