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A software developer does not exactly seem representative of the general population though, and especially not representative of the population that are in need

A software developer does not exactly seem representative of the general population though, and especially not representative of the population that are in need of work! If we're just talking about what careers we have, then as a farmer, I imagine the employment prospects in the city are downright horrible for someone like me.

pnathan 10y ago
Employment prospects for farmers are dismal, as automation and modern methods make possible more land farmed under fewer people. There are just more jobs in cities. this is why housing is such a terrible crunch in cities... crap regulations on housing development, but zillions of jobs and people crowding in for them.
- randomdata 10y ago
  > Employment prospects for farmers are dismal You might be surprised, especially if you have the necessary skills. There is a farm labour shortage going on. I feel like you are just echoing my point here: That people don't even realize what jobs exist when they are outside the city. > There are just more jobs in cities. Well, of course there are. There are more people. However, the unemployment rate where I am is more than half that of the nearest large city (and population isn't decreasing). If you don't already have a job, rural areas are increasingly more likely to provide you one. > this is why housing is such a terrible crunch in cities... Not really, because when housing becomes expensive, your profitability from your job decreases to the point where it is no longer worth even doing. Sure, if you are software developer making six figures in SF, you are still okay (although possibly still selling yourself short[1]). But someone making minimum wage in SF? They're paying to have a job! In truth, people want to be in cities for the lifestyle, especially for the large dating pool. Rural areas definitely fall short on those aspects. [1] https://hired.com/state-of-salaries-2017 https://hired.com/state-of-salaries-2017

pnathan 10y ago

Employment prospects for farmers are dismal, as automation and modern methods make possible more land farmed under fewer people. There are just more jobs in cities. this is why housing is such a terrible crunch in cities... crap regulations on housing development, but zillions of jobs and people crowding in for them.

randomdata 10y ago
> Employment prospects for farmers are dismal You might be surprised, especially if you have the necessary skills. There is a farm labour shortage going on. I feel like you are just echoing my point here: That people don't even realize what jobs exist when they are outside the city. > There are just more jobs in cities. Well, of course there are. There are more people. However, the unemployment rate where I am is more than half that of the nearest large city (and population isn't decreasing). If you don't already have a job, rural areas are increasingly more likely to provide you one. > this is why housing is such a terrible crunch in cities... Not really, because when housing becomes expensive, your profitability from your job decreases to the point where it is no longer worth even doing. Sure, if you are software developer making six figures in SF, you are still okay (although possibly still selling yourself short[1]). But someone making minimum wage in SF? They're paying to have a job! In truth, people want to be in cities for the lifestyle, especially for the large dating pool. Rural areas definitely fall short on those aspects. [1] https://hired.com/state-of-salaries-2017 https://hired.com/state-of-salaries-2017