I completely understand where the author is coming from and then some. I am also on the receiving end of many of those same emails. However, I actually live in

I completely understand where the author is coming from and then some. I am also on the receiving end of many of those same emails. However, I actually live in California, in beautiful Monterey. Every single Silicon Valley recruiter does not think it is a big deal for me to move two hours away. I am so close, why not? If I wanted to live in Silicon Valley, I would live in Silicon Valley. BTW, I do not believe in working remote. Working locally has numerous benefits for both the employer and employee.