Left SF after 8 years. Many other world cities have what SF offers, including the beauty, restaurants, quirky bars and cafes etc. but the thing that stands out

Left SF after 8 years. Many other world cities have what SF offers, including the beauty, restaurants, quirky bars and cafes etc. but the thing that stands out most is the concentration of talented, smart, ambitious people in tech. Tech scenes in other cities don't compare. Something in the air that will push you to be better. I do hope said concentration diffuses to other cities, because in retrospect it's clear to me SF is a mess... the generally low quality overpriced housing, filth, and general anxiety walking on sidewalks in most parts of the city (not unfounded, been harassed many times). Goes for most neighborhoods. Was still fun experience in my 20s, but I wish I hadn't been so attached to the idea of living in SF.