I am trying to move to the Portland area, and I just want to know how much of a crapshoot my chances are at getting a decent job. Im trying to move because I am getting married, the fiance works a good job in the area, and Im not allowed to be gay in my home state, so here we are.

My main background is in illustration, animation, graphic design, and have a degree in Digital Media from an art and design school. Currently I make graphics for mobile games. I also have 2 years of teaching through an exchange in Korea, but Im not licensed in the USA. I was the director of vendor coordination for a mid-sized annual convention for a good 10 years as well. And since it is Oregon, I have about a year of forestry experience under my belt.

I don't know what my chances are, and ideally I have to make 50k minimum a year. The fiance makes decent money, and has a place so Im thankfully not worried about housing but I still want to be able to contribute. Not gonna like, the cost of living out there is enough to give me a heart attack, but what are you gonna do?

Anyways, just looking for some insight about how difficult the possibility of employment is going to look like.