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I just want to give my POV on all of this as I have lived in both Vancouver, Toronto, and now in Mountain View. Everything pointed out in the comments about lo
by huangc10 10y ago
I just want to give my POV on all of this as I have lived in both Vancouver, Toronto, and now in Mountain View.
Everything pointed out in the comments about low pay, and high cost of living in Vancouver is true. However, let's look of it from another angle. If you were a young college grad with options, wouldn't you want to go to sunny California? Not only is it an adventure, there's better night life, better sports teams, the glory of the valley, and on top of that, higher pay. It's really a no brainer for some.
Toronto is definitely a better environment and I can see it blossoming more and more. I know a couple of Founders there and they love it. I would go there myself in the future, except for family ties in the west coast.
Just my 2 cents.
- mistermann 10y agoAlso lower chance of suicidal depression from 8 months per year of gloomy grey skies and rain.
- georgecarlin 10y ago-20 degree winters will do that to you if rain doesn't
- deanCommie 10y agoI've also been to Mountain View. As a young college grad I would like to live in a CITY, not a sprawling suburban nightmare where half of my day would be stuck in traffic. The higher pay is the ONLY reason to move to Silicon Valley. It has nothing on Vancouver or Toronto in terms of night life, food, or fun for a college-educated professional.
- ng12 10y agoSo why not NYC? More of a city and better wages for devs than either Vancouver or Toronto.
- deanCommie 9y agoAgreed. NYC is the best choice.