I live in Chicago, IL and the majority of the jobs I apply to are in that metro area. Occasionally, though, I draw interest from companies in the west coast (in

I live in Chicago, IL and the majority of the jobs I apply to are in that metro area. Occasionally, though, I draw interest from companies in the west coast (including some larger tech companies and VC funded startups). So I feel I have the skills and talent, but then get "slept on".