Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Valley

Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by astrowilliam on Monday February 29, 2016 @04:05PM (#11198502)

The fact that they have 4 acres of land is much more valuable to his kids than having to share that property with a bunch of other people in the city, in my opinion. There is room to expand, build, hike, bike, walk, climb a tree, breathe fresh air that doesn't smell like pavement, enjoy nature.

Plus, who said they don't like cold weather? I grew up on the East Coast and I love Winter. I love seasons. I love snowboarding and hiking in the Winter.

I lived in SF for a while and didn't really enjoy it at all. Too much congestion, too many people and no fresh air. I could barely see the stars at night.

That being said. To each their own.

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Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by mrfusion on Monday February 29, 2016 @05:00PM (#11198950)

Why do you like hiking in the winter? I'd like to learn to like that.

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Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by bglazer on Monday February 29, 2016 @06:04PM (#11199432)

In short, peace and quiet. I really can't describe how sublime the quiet of a winter forest is.

Also, this may or may not be appealing to you, but I find it to be a humbling experience. Being alone in an empty winter forest really makes one feel insignificant. Not in the bad way of making one feel worthless, but instead in the way that makes your worries and aspirations seem trivial. I think it's a nice respite from the myriad concerns of daily life.

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Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by jawilson2 on Tuesday March 01, 2016 @08:11AM (#11202323)

Nothing beats crunching snow on an early morning or late evening hike. NOTHING.

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Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by jbattle on Monday February 29, 2016 @05:41PM (#11199273)

It's brilliant. Once you get moving you won't even notice the cold. A snow-filled forest is one of the quietest and most peaceful places you are likely to ever find.

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Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by diffraction on Monday February 29, 2016 @07:07PM (#11199816)

If you live in a hilly deciduous area often times this is the only time of year you can see the grandeur of your surroundings.

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Re:Tech workers are increasingly looking to leave Silicon Va... by Johnny555 on Monday February 29, 2016 @05:15PM (#11199089)

Try snowshoeing

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