I agree with most of the feedback already posted in this thread: compensation "considering the low cost of living" is not necessarily good compensation, and rem

I agree with most of the feedback already posted in this thread: compensation "considering the low cost of living" is not necessarily good compensation, and remote work may be the ticket. To other HNers, I would say that I just moved from Silicon Valley to the Midwest and I'm so much happier with all the open space and corn fields. In SV I used to feel trapped and tense all the time. Everyone talked about money. To the OP, I would say I work remotely for an industry-leading software company, with a Silicon Valley salary, and basically my own schedule. Don't see your goal as trying to get people to move to the Midwest, see it as trying to compete with Silicon Valley companies for talent. There are fewer jobs out here, so I have to look much harder to network and ensure job security. I wouldn't give up my current arrangement any time soon.