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Depending on your situation this may not be the most useful advice, but have you considered moving to the Bay Area? It may be tempting to stay in your comfort z
by patdennis 14y ago
Depending on your situation this may not be the most useful advice, but have you considered moving to the Bay Area? It may be tempting to stay in your comfort zone, but for me getting to the big city on my own after college was vitally important.
If I didn't, I have no doubt I'd still be working some soul crushing job in suburbia like my friends who didn't get out.
EDIT: I did see that you said you don't have the budget to move right now, but that's hardly an excuse. You can always flip burgers or freelance or whatever you need to do to save up. Or try to secure yourself a job before you move. That's what I did.
- Lhopitals_rule 14y agoI agree, it's not a good excuse. It's just something that wouldn't be able to happen until many months from now. Thanks for the insight. I'll keep sending resumes out, working on my side projects, and making money in some fashion. When I have enough saved up, if I've found no opportunities, I'll set a date and move.
- jvrossb 14y agoIf you score a job in the Bay Area (or anywhere else with a decent tech scene), they should be able to pay you enough to relocate. I would not limit your job search to what's locally available. Also try bidding on jobs on Freelance sites to get some work while you're looking for a job. This will also help you build a better portfolio while getting paid.