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Re:Google could buy $110M worth of land, without subsidies, ... by usaar333 on Monday November 19, 2018 @12:38AM (#18484423)
> How do we get Google to move, say, 10% of those high-paying jobs to places whose economy really needs them?

You'd need to incentivize a critical mass of high-paid workers to be willing to move there. As you note, money won't do it -- you'd need to offer some sort of unique opportunity. Finding such a thing is a very hard problem..

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Re:Google could buy $110M worth of land, without subsidies, ... by SomewhatLikely on Monday November 19, 2018 @01:42AM (#18484573)
You really do need a critical mass. I moved for my last job search and one option was for LinkedIn in Omaha. Compared to a tech hub, such a job is risky. I'm starting a family and would prefer they don't have to move more than necessary. Jobs don't always work out and living in a city with lots of tech jobs means I don't have to ever move again because of work if I don't want to. Then there's the added bonuses when a certain percentage of your community work in tech. Then the goals of your community align better with your goals for your kids, for entertainment, recreation, shopping, the environment, etc.
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