As someone who left the midwest for SV, I'm not looking to go back any time soon. Going to the midwest is like getting in a time machine set for 40 years ago.

As someone who left the midwest for SV, I'm not looking to go back any time soon. Going to the midwest is like getting in a time machine set for 40 years ago. You have so many good food and coffee options in SF. In the midwest? Hah, nope. Can I work on my open source without my employer owning it? No. Can I get places easily just by walking or taking Lyft line? Fat chance. Not to mention, I experienced a shocking level of casual racism growing up there. Culturally it is not a pleasant place to be. No, I don't think we'll be seeing an exodus there any time soon.