Not to sound mean or anything, but I've seen a lot of couches at the curb in many residential neighborhoods. Might I suggest buying a van in the meantime? Much more comfy & spacious. :)
Welcome Rich,
Look in the Vietnamese newspapers' classifieds (ask for them at Vietnamese shops/groceries) for a place to live while you settle in. Often there are families renting out a spare room for really cheap, they even include food (must like Vietnamese food, you eat what they eat). Most will be in S Seattle or the burbs ( think Lynnwood Renton etc, not the creepy East side). I'd recommend Rainier Valley - you can take the rail to downtown then walk/bike to work. Or you can sublease a student's hovel in the U District for the summer.
Beware bedbugs on free furniture.
Thanks for introducing yourself, something upper management usually fails to do.
Look in the Vietnamese newspapers' classifieds (ask for them at Vietnamese shops/groceries) for a place to live while you settle in. Often there are families renting out a spare room for really cheap, they even include food (must like Vietnamese food, you eat what they eat). Most will be in S Seattle or the burbs ( think Lynnwood Renton etc, not the creepy East side). I'd recommend Rainier Valley - you can take the rail to downtown then walk/bike to work. Or you can sublease a student's hovel in the U District for the summer.
Beware bedbugs on free furniture.
(but really: good luck apartment hunting!)