I spent the first ~10 years of my web-dev career in Los Angeles / Orange County area, and South Florida tri-county area. Since 2009 (with a brief stint in Atla

I spent the first ~10 years of my web-dev career in Los Angeles / Orange County area, and South Florida tri-county area. Since 2009 (with a brief stint in Atlanta) I've been an independent consultant in Ohio. Not just the midwest, but a town of only a few thousand. The larger local businesses don't just have parking lots. They have built parking structures for Amish horse and buggies. I've never in my career felt more productive and fulfilled than I have since doing this. It was the best career choice I've ever made. The only complaint I have is that not just my local area, but Ohio and surrounding states in general seem to still be in the equivalent of the dark ages when it comes to technology and the web. I've lucked into some really good, steady clients who appreciate my work, so I know it's out there. The ratio of tech-savvy businesses is definitely obviously lower than you would expect to find in New York or San Francisco. I imagine it's only going to get better though, which I'm really looking forward to.