[Powerofmene]

I wonder what is going to happen in 10years to SF if the housing prices continue to rise? If the housing market is out of reach for the “tech elite” then tech companies will not be able to continue to thrive without workers to fill vacancies or fill the positions in new companies.

Tennessee is a great choice for a new home. The healthcare industry is the main driver of fantastic opportunities for those with superior computer skills. TN has no income tax, homes are very affordable here, etc.

We are not in the healthcare industry but we will be hiring several employees soon including a CTO and we do not expect any difficulties in finding people to work in our Nashville or Chattanooga location. With a number of colleges and universities here, opportunities seem plentiful for those wanting to teach in these areas as well.

[StudentStuff]

Sure, but who wants to live in Tennessee? No weed, your in the middle of the opioid crisis, the cops and prosecutors are known to be crooked, infrastructure like Internet is chronically crappy (say hello to Charter Spectrum!) and the school situation is poor.

[toomuchtodo]

Chattanooga has gigabit municipal fiber and is a lovely place to live. Nashville is very nice also.

I can’t imagine living in the Bay Area and having any chance of owning a home, seeing abject poverty throughout SF, and unrealistic tech employer work expectations (50-70 hr work weeks).

Tennessee, in comparison, sounds straight up delightful.

[Fins]

To be honest, other than weed all of that doesn't sound any different from SFBA.

Tennessee probably isn't the most culturally amazing place around, but then Bay Area isn't just devoid of culture, it actively sucks it out of everything around. Or something like that.