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Unsurprising. I don't know why anyone would actually want to live in SFO. Most people live there because they had to for work. Now that they don't, it just m

Unsurprising. I don't know why anyone would actually want to live in SFO. Most people live there because they had to for work. Now that they don't, it just makes no rational sense to stay. I'm surprised it's not more, to be honest.

aritraghosh007 6y ago
SF isn't an address for close to 800,000 residents just because of tech (or work if you will). There are myriads of other factors of why anyone would choose to live close to nice beaches, a long beautiful Pacific coastline, proximity to wineries/breweries, 4 full seasons w/ unparalleled weather conditions all year round to name just a few :)
kelnos 6y ago
I've been living in the bay area for 16 years, and SF for the past 10. I love it here, and absolutely would live here regardless of my employer's stance on remote work. Just because your tastes are different, it doesn't mean most other people agree with you. For some it does make rational sense to stay, and for others rationality isn't the driving force, and there's nothing wrong with that. (Though I guess you said "SFO". I wouldn't want to live in that airport either.)
iancmceachern 6y ago
I live here, and love it. I'm from Colorado, and have lived in NYC, Sacramento and in the Denver area and traveled extensively. SF is my wife and Is favorite. The combination of culture, food, art, weather, natural beauty and outdoor space, dog friendly beaches, and robust employment market for me (I design medical devices) is unparalleled. Name another major city where you can get amazing food, have a bonfire on the beach with your dog, and enjoy views of the ocean and bridges like you can here. Its really the most European of the US cities. It is expensive. It is dirty and dingy in places. It does have a homelessness problem (what major city doesn't?). It is all these things and still one of the most desirable places to live in the US. It must have a lot to offer to outweigh all those cons - and does.

aritraghosh007 6y ago

SF isn't an address for close to 800,000 residents just because of tech (or work if you will). There are myriads of other factors of why anyone would choose to live close to nice beaches, a long beautiful Pacific coastline, proximity to wineries/breweries, 4 full seasons w/ unparalleled weather conditions all year round to name just a few :)

kelnos 6y ago

I've been living in the bay area for 16 years, and SF for the past 10. I love it here, and absolutely would live here regardless of my employer's stance on remote work. Just because your tastes are different, it doesn't mean most other people agree with you. For some it does make rational sense to stay, and for others rationality isn't the driving force, and there's nothing wrong with that. (Though I guess you said "SFO". I wouldn't want to live in that airport either.)

iancmceachern 6y ago

I live here, and love it. I'm from Colorado, and have lived in NYC, Sacramento and in the Denver area and traveled extensively. SF is my wife and Is favorite. The combination of culture, food, art, weather, natural beauty and outdoor space, dog friendly beaches, and robust employment market for me (I design medical devices) is unparalleled. Name another major city where you can get amazing food, have a bonfire on the beach with your dog, and enjoy views of the ocean and bridges like you can here. Its really the most European of the US cities. It is expensive. It is dirty and dingy in places. It does have a homelessness problem (what major city doesn't?). It is all these things and still one of the most desirable places to live in the US. It must have a lot to offer to outweigh all those cons - and does.