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As a Canadian in the US I've had to accept that this most of this country just doesn't want me to be here - every dealing I've had with DHS and the State Depart
by potatolicious 15y ago
As a Canadian in the US I've had to accept that this most of this country just doesn't want me to be here - every dealing I've had with DHS and the State Department has reinforced this point.
Your suggestion doesn't really work though - for me, the Canadian software industry is woefully lacking compared to what's out here in the Bay Area (or really, the rest of the USA). The talent pool is dramatically smaller (lower wages means a lot of the good hackers are in the US), investors more risk averse, and the startup ecosystem/community extremely limited.
Living in SF now, I cannot imagine doing a startup anywhere else. Can I try anyways? Sure, but why would I sabotage myself trying to force a business down the gullet of a city/country that doesn't support it?
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- izend 15y agoAmen, as a Canadian I can't believe how difficult and poorly treated we are from our neighbours to the South. I recently visit NYC for a meeting and I was harassed beyond reasonable questioning. What type of software does your company make, (like he would understand...). In comparison I had to visit Europe, the EU allows up to 90 days for business or travel. I was not even questioned once about my stay. I'm at the point that I believe we should start playing hardball and use our leverage as the largest energy provider to the US in helping us resolves these ridiculous border issues.