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This is such a terrible way to make a decision like this. The types of filters they used were completely arbitrary,the filtering level for each type of filter w

This is such a terrible way to make a decision like this. The types of filters they used were completely arbitrary,the filtering level for each type of filter was arbitrary, and the number of filters they used was arbitrary. Plus, they didn't even include Toronto, who is probably a very strong contender.

snarf21 9y ago
I agree, there is strong factors to consider a location outside of the US. Despite the NYT analysis, I think this is going to end up in Boston. I don't buy the "there is no room for the location" argument. It is like they've never been to Boston. Sure you can't drop it in the downtown but there are lots of areas in need of redevelopment very near by. I also think that Boston has a huge advantage in terms of talent pool. Look at all the top schools in Boston, Amazon needs the talent more than the money. Additionally, I think this is a game. They've already decided where, they just want leverage to get a better deal there. This isn't like the Giga factory where they just need manual labor so anywhere would work. I'll be interested to see where it ends up though.
- JPKab 9y ago
  Boston has colleges and universities, and yes, they are amazing. But guess what? Recent college graduates are happy to move to places with better weather and lower costs of living, and they do. We interview top tier people looking to relocate from Boston all the time. I say that as someone who loves Boston, and especially like the culture and people.
  - snarf21 9y ago
    I meant it largely in the local ability for intern programs, partnerships with the various internal school "labs", etc. You also have a better chance at attracting institutional talent as they can switch without moving or upsetting their life. Look at the huge exodus of staff from CMU to Uber, etc.

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This is such a terrible way to make a decision like this. The types of filters they used were completely arbitrary,the filtering level for each type of filter w

by adverbly 9y ago

snarf21 9y ago
I agree, there is strong factors to consider a location outside of the US. Despite the NYT analysis, I think this is going to end up in Boston. I don't buy the "there is no room for the location" argument. It is like they've never been to Boston. Sure you can't drop it in the downtown but there are lots of areas in need of redevelopment very near by. I also think that Boston has a huge advantage in terms of talent pool. Look at all the top schools in Boston, Amazon needs the talent more than the money. Additionally, I think this is a game. They've already decided where, they just want leverage to get a better deal there. This isn't like the Giga factory where they just need manual labor so anywhere would work. I'll be interested to see where it ends up though.
- JPKab 9y ago
  Boston has colleges and universities, and yes, they are amazing. But guess what? Recent college graduates are happy to move to places with better weather and lower costs of living, and they do. We interview top tier people looking to relocate from Boston all the time. I say that as someone who loves Boston, and especially like the culture and people.
  - snarf21 9y ago
    I meant it largely in the local ability for intern programs, partnerships with the various internal school "labs", etc. You also have a better chance at attracting institutional talent as they can switch without moving or upsetting their life. Look at the huge exodus of staff from CMU to Uber, etc.