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Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Re: Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Post by wizzerking »

My job is remote I used to live in Grass Valley, a town of 3K that is 1 hour drive from Sacramento. No cell phone reception 1/3 of teh population is on Dial up, I was fortunate to have AT&T DSL 760 kiloBits per sec 75/month Moved to LA to get decent internet of 100 MegaBits per sec 70 per month Used to own, now I rent So much for living the good life

Re: Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Post by soulnothing »

I'm in Philadelphia. Taxes aren't the best, but not as bad as some cities. For me it hits all the major check boxes. The other thing to me is I weigh cities on how much they give, versus how much they take.

* Lower cost of living * Close to other cities * I walk almost every where. Groceries are the exception once a week for a 20 minute subway ride. * A lot to do and see here. Admittedly I'm biased of all the cities I've been it's my favorite. * Transit. I visit other cities (NYC primarily). Buses are under 10, and most trips are two hours or so. * Decent tech scene, and start up scene.

The biggest con as a remote employee. Is Comcast, their internet leaves a lot to be desired.

Re: Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Post by aggerdom »

Haven't explored internet options up there. But the UP of Michigan, it's beautiful country and it's been far too long since I've had a pasty. It doesn't have the scale of Washington or the weather of California, but it is so much beautiful unspoiled wilderness. It's really hard to describe. Honestly the best show to capture it is Joe Pera talks with you.

Re: Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Post by aggerdom »

aggerdom wrote: post #23

Haven't explored internet options up there. But the UP of Michigan, it's beautiful country and it's been far too long since I've had a pasty. It doesn't have the scale of Washington or the weather of California, but it is so much beautiful unspoiled wilderness. It's really hard to describe. Honestly the best show to capture it is Joe Pera talks with you.

On a side note. I haven't been able to find full episodes anywhere besides Delta's in flight entertainment. Confusingly not listed under Adult Swim, but only shown in the All Titles section.

Re: Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Post by Gustomaximus »

radicalriddler wrote: post #16
Gustomaximus wrote: post #4

My job is remote. I moved to a hobby farm on the outskirts of Brisbane, Australia. So 45-70min commute to the CBD depending on traffic Is a great lifestyle if you like the outdoors whiles giving access to a major city. I used to live in Sydney but couldnt buy a farm without being 2+ hours commute to CBD. The blend of being on the keyboard most of the day but jumping on the tractor/motorbike/chainsaw etc at the end of…

Ah fellow Queenslander, I'm about an hour and a half north of Brisbane. My grandparents own a farm about that same distance north of Brisbane as well though.

I'm north side of brissy too. Hello from Wamuran Basin :)

Re: Ask HN: If your job was remote, which city would you choose to live in?

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Post by Kifot »

Xelbair wrote: post #25

I'm from Europe so i would choose an European city - Wroclaw. Polish city - so living is way way cheaper compered to the western Europe, while the city itself is neat and offers high standard of living.

Wrocław represent! I hate living here because of the winters, but still it's a great place to live for someone who doesn't mind the cold
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