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Moving to Philly is certainly a step up from central PA, but I'll tell you this as someone from PA myself - finding decent work in Philly is a real challenge. I
by rwhitman 16y ago
Moving to Philly is certainly a step up from central PA, but I'll tell you this as someone from PA myself - finding decent work in Philly is a real challenge. If you are unhappy still, I really suggest another relocation to an even bigger tech market. That was game-changing for my business.
I would also suggest not only killing your debts but saving a good cushion as well. As soon as you go independent you will be relying on savings and debt to cover your living expenses.
And beef up your skillset - learn the newest sexiest stuff, even if it hurts. As a freelance developer if you don't keep up with the latest tech on a regular basis you will be in serious trouble
- patrickgzill 16y agoI have to second this - almost every smart up and coming network/programming/security guy in the area I live in, that I know, is either: 1) married/has family in the area and that is why he stays 2) has gone on to better things in Baltimore/WashDC corridor, Delaware, or other places. One of the guys I know went to Cambridge on full scholarship and ended up working at 2 well-known startups, one after the other. He hasn't been back to PA in years :-)