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If you are okay with not hiring the best, then sure, move your startup to Phoenix. Startups go to Silicon Valley and NYC because that's where the talent is. Talent goes there because that's where the startups are. Even if everything about Phoenix is objectively better, how are you going to overcome this trend?
and, well, Omaha. :-)
It's no secret that once you get out of California, the business climate is a lot different.
Interesting. I've always seen Phoenix as a place where you spend most of your life indoors due to the heat. And it always has given me a "suburb" vibe when I've flown over it. Haven't lived there though.
Oh man... it's super suburban. Of course, if you've got a family and don't want neighbors breathing down on you from every direction, a proper suburban home here is totally affordable. That said, if you like to play outside, it's a paradise. We've got thousands of acres of public land within reach, easily accessible and free to all.
I grew up in NJ and I prefer 110 with low humidity over 85 and high humidity. The summer heat is tough mid-day, but the mornings and nights are really nice. I lived in PHX the most recent winter and had no complaints, and fall and spring are beautiful.
I'm not convinced yet Phoenix is the best city for a startup, but it does depend on the type of business you're getting into. I think Phoenix is a great city if you want to grow your company and expand operations with a new office.
The demographic is unique in Phoenix, and it's still hard for me to understand why people think differently. I find it amazing how different the demographic is than Las Vegas, which is also a desert and only 4.5 hours away. I really like the suburbs of Las Vegas, but I would move to Phoenix again if I was involved in a meaningful project.
There were these nice, big sidewalks but NOBODY was using them. I walked a few miles a day and passed less than 10 total pedestrians. There were quite a few joggers and bicyclists though.
One passenger on a shared airport shuttle asked the driver to go out of his way to drop him off directly in front of his door to avoid having to walk about 50 feet.
I was just floored by the whole experience.
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Oh man... it's super suburban. Of course, if you've got a family and don't want neighbors breathing down on you from every direction, a proper suburban home here is totally affordable. That said, if you like to play outside, it's a paradise. We've got thousands of acres of public land within reach, easily accessible and free to all.
Heh, I live in Seattle. Not only do I have the Cascades within reach, I have the Puget Sound, and a lack of Phoenix heat. And it's not super suburban.
I guess what I mean is this - we have several HUGE parks right in our urban area: South Mountain, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, and the McDowell Mountain Preserve. If you like to hike, mountain bike, or trail run, we've got a great community of folks out there wandering around. (This time of year, at the crack of dawn.)
The obvious criticism of The Valley, as we like to call it, is that it's an undifferentiated sea of vitamin-c colored houses, that's totally true. Absolutely. And yeah, it's gonna be 108 here at the end of the week. Nothing but sunny days for the next three months.
The key to survival of an Arizona summer is to find a pool, grab a beer, and settle in.
Arizona is not without its obvious issues, but this place is steadily getting better. We've got a really strong outdoors community, tons of people up at dawn, running around in one of the really sizable parks which dot our metroplex. Our cultural scene has come together well after the launch of the Crescent Ballroom in Downtown PHX. We're centrally located with easy access to all the pleasures of the west, from the beaches at Rocky Point, Mexico and San Diego to the mountains in Colorado.
The author spends quite a bit of time comparing the expenses, but never really mentions the pay. It's a better deal if the pay stays the same . This kind of comparison happens a lot, but I personally think it's a little faulty. To demonstrate, let's do some math. If I make 60K after taxes in Phoenix and spend 18K/year on rent (1.5K * 12), and let's say another 12K on food and gas and miscellaneous expenses, then I ha…
If you are okay with not hiring the best, then sure, move your startup to Phoenix. Startups go to Silicon Valley and NYC because that's where the talent is. Talent goes there because that's where the startups are. Even if everything about Phoenix is objectively better, how are you going to overcome this trend?
The author spends quite a bit of time comparing the expenses, but never really mentions the pay. It's a better deal if the pay stays the same . This kind of comparison happens a lot, but I personally think it's a little faulty. To demonstrate, let's do some math. If I make 60K after taxes in Phoenix and spend 18K/year on rent (1.5K * 12), and let's say another 12K on food and gas and miscellaneous expenses, then I ha…
Is it true you'll clear 2x as much post-tax salary in SV as compared to Phoenix?