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I am a software developer outside Philadelphia. I love what I do but I've never considered Silicon Valley as a place I would want to live. I know many talented
by bluetwo 10y ago
I am a software developer outside Philadelphia. I love what I do but I've never considered Silicon Valley as a place I would want to live.
I know many talented software developers and know multiple VCs in the area. This is a hub for top-noch universities, a hub for every major pharmaceutical company, most major financial firms have a large presence here, including the largest mutual fund company. Plus, it is a short trip to New York (media/Wall Street), and DC (government and military), which brings lots of subcontracting projects.
In short, there is a ton of opportunity, talent, and money.
- jazzyk 10y agoOne problem could be crime rates - Philadelphia usually ranks in the 10-15 worst metro areas in the country.
- bluetwo 10y agoNope. As long as you stay out of North Philadelphia you'll be just fine.
- dajohnson89 10y agoI hate to be pedantic, but strictly speaking that's half of the city.
- bluetwo 10y agoOnly if you have no idea of the layout of philadelphia.
- jeffreyrogers 10y agoUsually the neighborhoods with high crime rates are places software developers don't go to often.
- quaffapint 10y agoI'm outside Philly as well (western suburbs). There are plenty of opportunities. I wouldn't say the pay is as good as other places. When you factor in the cost of living, while certainly less than the bay area, it can be higher than midwest. Also, I've run into very few remote possibilities around here, maybe because it's mostly corporate gigs.