Comments on: Dear Wall St. Journal, Have You Never Heard of San Francisco?

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:14:06 +0000

Washington DC as a youth area? WTF? This is one of the least “young” cities I’ve ever been to. Even the 20-somethings here act like they’re 40. DC shouldn’t even be on the list, but Austin should.
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By: admin

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:55:57 +0000

Booo, I disagree Jane! :) I lived in the DC area for 8 years and the weather is absolutely atrocious. Yes, if I wanted to get a government job, DC is #1 on the list, but anything else not so much. Banking, management consulting, internet, social media, advertising is all better served in NYC, SF, and LA.

By: SeeJaneGetRich.com

SeeJaneGetRich.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:05:49 +0000

Sure, San Fran has a few popular tech companies but it can’t match the sheer number of opportunities offered by the gov’t in DC especially for those starting out. Not to mention multiple higher ed institutions, way affordable housing than San Fran and a much better metro system etc… DC’s #1 spot is well deserved.

By: fs

fs — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:17:57 +0000

Sure Polprav, feel free to do so and let me know when your post is up. Best, FS

By: Polprav

Polprav — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:16:01 +0000

Hello from Russia!
Can I quote a post in your blog with the link to you?

By: Daniel @ Sweating The Big Stuff

Daniel @ Sweating The Big Stuff — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:24:04 +0000

I will definitely be back!

By: Daniel @ Sweating The Big Stuff

Daniel @ Sweating The Big Stuff — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:40:48 +0000

I’ll definitely be coming back, too!

By: admin

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:59:49 +0000

Hey Daniel – Yeah, you’re right…. Georgetown, UVA, William & Mary, Johns Hopkins, Mary Washington, American University, George Washington, George Mason, UMD all there! DC over Portland for sure! No better place to go than to DC if you’re into politics and government. Thnx for stopping by! FS

By: Daniel @ Sweating The Big Stuff

Daniel @ Sweating The Big Stuff — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:59:02 +0000

I live in Washington, D.C. and I have to say, there are LOTS of young people here. All the government work creates lots of jobs and there are several colleges right in the heart of the city, plus others (University of Maryland & Johns Hopkins) not too far away. I came from Maryland and it seemed like everyone wanted to move to D.C. or New York.

Like you said, lots of consulting companies, which do a lot of work for the government. I think #5 is a little low, but maybe I’m biased. Still, I agree that New York should beat it out.

By: John DeFlumeri Jr

John DeFlumeri Jr — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:46:09 +0000

Wow, you really let them have it with that article! WAY to GO!

By: admin

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:02:01 +0000

Hi Suzan – Interesting to note about consulting firms hiring former government employees. Must be good for them to work both in the private and public sector.

Perhaps you can seek out friends or family in SF and hang out with them sometime? Enjoy retirement! I am envious! :) FS

By: Suzan

Suzan — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:36:03 +0000

San Francisco was and still is my first choice. But I am retired and have other priorities, otherwise, I would find a way to move there now!

Many of those consulting firms in Washington DC hire former government employees now retired!

By: admin

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:09:24 +0000

@Cheapskate Sandy
Every single major 2.0 web business is here, at least the ones that I’ve heard of. Yes, no offense to Austin… love the BBQ and music scene and all, but if you go to Austin and want to get out, it will be very tough.

Washington DC is awesome for politics and government for sure. Not sure about other sectors. Lots of consulting companies, which would be good. DC is #5 on the list, in replace of Austin :)

By: Cheapskate Sandy

Cheapskate Sandy — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:41:54 +0000

I get your argument. The largest web 2.0 businesses are there so I guess that spells youth right? Austin can drop off but Washington, D.C. should most def. be on the list. Think of all the very young staffers that are attracted to our nation’s capital and those bad boys turn over every year.

By: admin

admin — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:20:23 +0000

@Suzan
Thnx, I’ll be sure to tell her! She took it during a bike ride of ours a couple weekends ago.

Rents are definitely higher here in San Francisco than most parts of the world, but incomes are also commensurately higher. The article really is about highlighting the best cities for finding good jobs, and San Francisco is second to none.

Besides, it really is amazing to live here. I’ve lived in 7 different countries and 10 different cities, and SF is by far the most enjoyable. It shocks me the WSJ doesn’t even recognize San Francisco.