"John Harlow" wrote:

time). The approach controller assigned me a transponder code and
told me "after departure remain clear of the class C airspace".

Lol - in my experience, either the airspace is too busy - or you sound like
you could be a nuisance.

No, I get that instruction all the time, transitioning from PDX's two
close-in airports (Evergreen and Pearson). They issue a transponder
code, instruct you to remain clear until identified, and contact on
another frequency when airborne.

Rob