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Given the authors biography and work in the VC / startup ecosystem, isn't "not belonging" just... normal? There's probably one blog post per denizen of San Fran
by Barrin92 5y ago
Given the authors biography and work in the VC / startup ecosystem, isn't "not belonging" just... normal? There's probably one blog post per denizen of San Francisco and surroundings on the internet by now about how different they are.
Eccentricity is basically performative at this point, I've seen a lot of people just trying to be edgy to get attention in the sector.
Honestly I think if you're actually looking for advice fitting-in (although not mindlessly), being conscientious and reliable serve the average person better.
- abernard1 5y agoAs a retired tech person who is also one of the author's Third Culture Individuals, I couldn't agree with this sentiment more. The Bay Area startup scene is the most sheltered and identical group of people I've ever worked with. It's why I finally turned it in: I just can't stand them. My zip code in Oklahoma is substantially more diverse in any type of way you can think of except superficial ones. As it turns out everyone acting like they're "open-minded" or "edgy" or "innovative" does not suddenly become true if it is universally parroted. It's an open joke for people who exist outside that system.