I am very sorry to have heard about your accident. As has already been pointed out, your job / startup combination would be difficult to sustain anywhere. As

I am very sorry to have heard about your accident. As has already been pointed out, your job / startup combination would be difficult to sustain anywhere. As for the work environment in SF Bay Area, while I do not live there, I have heard that work-related demands can be higher there than other parts of the country. But much depends on one's circumstances. If you are a founder of a startup or owner of a small business, you generally should expect to work long hours, regardless of where you may be located.