> Just as people can work from anywhere, employers can hire from anywhere. "The talent pool gets massive," he says. "Why would my employer pay me SF wages?" Th

> Just as people can work from anywhere, employers can hire from anywhere. "The talent pool gets massive," he says. "Why would my employer pay me SF wages?" This is sort of a non sequitur. These calculations are already happening and becoming more common, regardless of whether some individuals choose to move or not. It's my hope that many people do move away though. Even setting aside the horrible traffic and insane housing costs, it's just not healthy for the region to be so highly dependent on tech jobs.