> There are plenty of non-Bay Area markets that have thriving software scenes This is true, there are other tech hubs in the United States, but they are facing

> There are plenty of non-Bay Area markets that have thriving software scenes This is true, there are other tech hubs in the United States, but they are facing many of the problems that the Bay Area is facing now, with a tightening housing market, increasing cost of living, and long commutes. Places outside of those tech hubs generally have a terrible IT industry, and generally only accept people with a bachelor's degree plus 2+ years experience to get into even a junior role.