And while I have nothing in particular against the Bay Area, I would encourage people to think very deeply about the very awesome and simple alternatives to living in the Bay:
Why would you want to live in a crowded, VERY expensive, a bit smoggy, overly regulated city with a long daily commute-
when you could live in a cheaper, less crowded, friendlier city (or country) with no commute (work online if possible), less smog, etc?
It may seem like a pipedream, but it really is possible with some planning, a bit of luck, and persistent motivation.
I made the move from Boston to Singapore with no job or long term visa. It worked out just fine. I get sun every day, there's no crime, and since I don't live downtown, my expenses are pennies!
Why would you want to live in a crowded, VERY expensive, a bit smoggy, overly regulated city with a long daily commute-
when you could live in a cheaper, less crowded, friendlier city (or country) with no commute (work online if possible), less smog, etc?
It may seem like a pipedream, but it really is possible with some planning, a bit of luck, and persistent motivation.
I made the move from Boston to Singapore with no job or long term visa. It worked out just fine. I get sun every day, there's no crime, and since I don't live downtown, my expenses are pennies!