Move to the Big City (2018)

#1

Post by temon » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 2:35 AM UTC

Move to the Big City (2018)
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Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

#2

Post by draw_down » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 2:51 AM UTC

He’s right: big cities are not good places for a nice work/life balance and a nice lifestyle. They are places for serious people. But I don’t like being serious, and I don’t like working out of balance with the rest of my life.

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by GhettoChild » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 3:16 AM UTC

This is news? People have been doing that for thousands of years.

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by deanCommie » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:15 AM UTC

The list is somewhat surprising for 2018

Tokyo? Beijing? Shanghai?

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by temon » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:17 AM UTC

GhettoChild wrote: post #3

This is news? People have been doing that for thousands of years.

yeah, I don't think it's new. But I think we can work remotely nowadays (especially for software developers). I post it here because I want to know is it still appropriate for now?

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by jborichevskiy » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:22 AM UTC

This stood out:

> So why do I hate to admit this?

> Because I love how the internet has made it possible for anyone to get successful, anywhere. I love the idea of living in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature, yet being connected to the world.

> But still, when I look at the facts, it’s impossible to deny. Living in the big city, and being where everything is happening, will help your career the most. Being anywhere else won’t hurt you, but it won’t help.

Though I'm in NYC right now, I plan to leave eventually. Ideally I think I'd want a remote cabin in Montana with a high speed internet connection. Wake up, go for a 2 hour hike, code a few hours, watch the sunset, read, sleep. Sounds like some sort of paradise.

Realistically though I'll probably end up somewhere closer to civilization.

But it's a shame remote work isn't quite at that level to completely make physical location irrelevant. Maybe someday.

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by sjroot » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:29 AM UTC

jborichevskiy wrote: post #6

This stood out: > So why do I hate to admit this? > Because I love how the internet has made it possible for anyone to get successful, anywhere. I love the idea of living in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature, yet being connected to the world. > But still, when I look at the facts, it’s impossible to deny. Living in the big city, and being where everything is happening, will help your career the most. Being…

Are you me? Also in NYC and also dream of a quiet place in Montana. My team has actually had discussions about Montana specifically.

What is it about Montana?

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by yepthatsreality » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:33 AM UTC

sjroot wrote: post #7

jborichevskiy wrote: post #6

This stood out: > So why do I hate to admit this? > Because I love how the internet has made it possible for anyone to get successful, anywhere. I love the idea of living in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature, yet being connected to the world. > But still, when I look at the facts, it’s impossible to deny. Living in the big city, and being where everything is happening, will help your career the most. Being…

Are you me? Also in NYC and also dream of a quiet place in Montana. My team has actually had discussions about Montana specifically. What is it about Montana?

NYers flooding MT would be worse than OHians flooding NYC.

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by whoisjuan » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:36 AM UTC

deanCommie wrote: post #4

The list is somewhat surprising for 2018 Tokyo? Beijing? Shanghai?

Derek Sivers is the founder of CD Baby which is one of the largest music licensing companies. He is talking about big cities in the context of his industry which is Music and Entertainment.

Re: Move to the Big City (2018)

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Post by jborichevskiy » Fri, Dec 27, 2019, 4:38 AM UTC

sjroot wrote: post #7

jborichevskiy wrote: post #6

This stood out: > So why do I hate to admit this? > Because I love how the internet has made it possible for anyone to get successful, anywhere. I love the idea of living in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature, yet being connected to the world. > But still, when I look at the facts, it’s impossible to deny. Living in the big city, and being where everything is happening, will help your career the most. Being…

Are you me? Also in NYC and also dream of a quiet place in Montana. My team has actually had discussions about Montana specifically. What is it about Montana?

Ha! I've never been but from all the pictures I've seen it's stunningly beautiful. I think I'm imagining it to be something of a blend of the Pacific Northwest and Yosemite, but more remote. Someday!