Comments on: New Job Part 1: Why Silicon Valley?

By: Peter Burns

Peter Burns — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:52:52 +0000

I’m about a year into a similar situation. I moved out to SF a year ago for the software industry. There’s no comparison with the programming job markets in rural Kentucky or Alabama, but I think I’ll stay in SF at least as much for the people here.

SF is a weird, beautiful place.

By: David McGraw

David McGraw — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:29:41 +0000

Very interesting post… I’m in nearly the exact situation. I’m in my final semester here at the university in Kansas, looking to find a job out in Cali (where I’ll be taking the fiancee). ;)

I’m interesting to hear how this turns out for you.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:25:10 +0000

Good to see you posting again. I look forward to reading the rest, even though I already know the ending.

By: Derek Park

Derek Park — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:24:41 +0000

Billy:
I really think that most good software developers will eventually want to be part of a software firm. The desire to really shape and build a quality product is just easier to satisfy there than just about anywhere else. For the same reason, I think most good developers will also tend to gravitate towards smaller companies at some point in their careers. It allows more control over the product.

I’m glad we were able to move together, too. I’m totally never doing the long-distance thing again. I’d rather one of us be unemployed for a while than for us to be separated. I hope you enjoy Boston, and I really hope that works well for you.

Andy:
Is that a comment about how I’m always late, or about how I really like to eat? :)

The job is going well. Interesting work so far, playing with Hadoop. I think the big problem with solitary space is probably a lack of time rather than a lack of ideas. Speaking of time, the next part in this series probably won’t be out until next week. A little too busy this weekend.

I hope you both are doing well, and have a great holiday.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:13:09 +0000

“You can call me a software engineer or a software developer. You can call me a computer scientist. You can even call me a Technical Yahoo! Software System Development Engineer. Whatever. I call myself a programmer, maybe a hacker on self-congratulatory days.”

I believe you should add after this, “just don’t call me late for dinner”

Hope the job is going well man. Still needing ideas for solitary space!

By: William Furr

William Furr — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:04:10 +0000

“I want to be a part of a dedicated software firm.”

I came to the exact same conclusion about six months into my current job.

Also, that’s totally sweet that ya’ll were able to move forward together in your respective careers. That tension is one of the more difficult parts of a relationship. I’m excited about going to Boston soon for much the same reasons.