Not saying that there aren't talented developers overseas (I have worked with many) but in general, the culture isn't at the caliber of what happens in SV/The B

Not saying that there aren't talented developers overseas (I have worked with many) but in general, the culture isn't at the caliber of what happens in SV/The Bay. I've interviewed and hired many engineers from the UK and the first thing you'll notice are candidates with resumes filled with pointless certifications and years of cookie-cutter experience at financial institutions working on old technology. I could get into the more esoteric aspects of what happens in really hyper-growth SV startups but it would come as a culture shock to a 9-5'er from London. It also involves sacrifices and lifestyle changes I think most of those folks would be unwilling to make.