Want a job in Silicon Valley?

http://hiring.customerdevlabs.com/work-in-silicon-valley/

by justinwi • 13 years ago

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cjwake• 13 years ago

Interesting proposition. Seems like a no brainer given the dynamic of things today — the biggest problem is connecting the right candidate with the right opportunity, and half the time it's an awareness problem whereby the right candidate isn't aware of the opportunity b/c they don't sit in the bay area to hear about things through traditional channels.

thaumasiotes• 13 years ago

I sit in the bay area. I hear about nothing. This site assumes that "I want a job in SV" necessarily entails "I don't already live there". Could I, already having a job there, try to find a different one via this site?

justinwi9• 13 years ago

absolutely! If you're already here you're in even higher demand. Please send your details via the form or email me at justin at link's domain.

seanconaty• 13 years ago

Does this remind anyone one else of the Grapes of Wrath?

Matt_Mickiewicz• 13 years ago

Interesting arbitrage...

ryanSrich• 13 years ago

I used to really be attracted to SV. The companies, weather, opportunities; all of it seemed great. Then I realized the living expenses, the government regulations set forth by the state, and the overall smugness of some people and it really turned me off.

Case in point. This websites says "work with the smartest people in the world" as if SV has the highest concentration of intelligent people in the world and as if that's even a measurable statistic.

justinwi9• 13 years ago

Good call Ryan, on both accounts. On the wording, I've tweaked it to include "some of" the smartest people in the world.

But doesn't address the bigger issue of smugness, which I've noticed too. Certainly something in the SV attitude that includes a holy-than-thou vibe, but now that I think about it, I get that vibe whenever I'm around successful entrepreneurs - no matter what city I'm in.

Re the living expenses - it's definitely a deterrent if you're starting your own company. If you're working for someone else though, from what I've seen, the increased pay more than offsets the increased cost of living.

alxp• 13 years ago

> from what I've seen, the increased pay more than offsets the increased cost of living

Only if you're willing to downsize. Some people are, but it's a tough sell to lots of people.

binarycrusader2• 13 years ago

The living expenses are a real burden, and the average rental rates in the core of the San Francisco Bay Area have increased ~20-30% over the last three years.

They're building new apartments all around the bay now and the greedy realty vultures somehow think it's reasonable to charge as much as $3500-4000USD per month for them (one and two bedrooms). That's easily a mortgage payment on a brand new home out here.

The older apartment complexes have seen this and have been raising their rates as well (the monthly market rate on my apartment went from $2150 USD to $2750 USD in the last six months I've lived there even though it's in the south bay area).

The worst part of all of this is the realization that I'll likely never be able to afford a home out here (median house price is currently ~$500K USD): http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_23249121/bay-area-med...

lquist• 13 years ago

Yeah, shame on the greedy realty vultures for charging what the market will bear. </sarcasm>

justinwi9• 13 years ago

Rent is crazy here, no doubt about it, and from the submissions we've gotten so far, it's the #2 concern after visas.

I predict, extravagant housing prices lead to the competitiveness of other technology markets. But for the next 5 years at least, feels like there will be more investors, buzz and energy in SV than anywhere else.

Higher perceived chance of success worth increased rent?

EternalFury6• 13 years ago

Wait until you have kids and you want to put them through a decent school...then house prices go up to $1M easily. For a good public school district. Or you can try a private school, but they are crazy expensive and contribute nothing to your own equity.

hkmurakami• 13 years ago

>Case in point. This websites says "work with the smartest people in the world" as if SV has the highest concentration of intelligent people in the world and as if that's even a measurable statistic.

I'm born here, grew up here, and the recent explosion of the smugness really does bother me. Besides, I'm willing to bet that the "Smartest People in the World"(tm) are probably in Cambridge, USA and Cambridge, UK. :P

codex_irl• 13 years ago

I currently work from home and am interested in a new job in SV, however all of the companies I have spoken with will not allow me to telecommute 2-3 days per week.

I don't see any reason why I need to give up 2 hours of my day traveling to / from work on the days when I need to work exclusively on coding.

So I'll stay where I am.

bjpcjp7• 13 years ago

I live in Austin. Same concentration of crazy smart people, only with less attitude. Did I mention that you can actually buy a house here? With a chance of paying it off? And a 25 minute commute?

THIS is why 1 of every 50 cars in Austin has a California license plate.

EDIT: there's less access to VC money here. But that doesn't seem to be stopping people.

debt• 13 years ago

Cool. Have fun in Austin.

fistofjohnwayne• 13 years ago

I think it would be good for you to realize that what gives your life fulfillment (mortgages, shorter average commutes than SF) might not mean anything to other people.

bjpcjp7• 13 years ago

I do - an excellent point. Don't get me wrong, I love coming out there to visit. (Especially in June/July/August.) But the cost/benefit seems way out of whack unless you've already done a startup & have an inside straight to more startup $, or already have family in the area.

It's not just me: http://www.quora.com/Silicon-Valley/Whats-the-dark-side-of-S...

EternalFury6• 13 years ago

Dude, hook me up, I would like to move my family to Austin.

bjpcjp7• 13 years ago

Here's a great starting point: http://capitalfactory.com/. They are connected.

throwaway1979• 13 years ago

Any tips on figuring out good startups/tech companies in the area?

bjpcjp7• 13 years ago

@throwaway1979, see above & good luck!

wyclif3• 13 years ago

If you know who's hiring in Austin, feel free to drop me a line.

bjpcjp7• 13 years ago

http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=ruby+or+python+or+javascript+or...

justinwi9• 13 years ago

Pleasantly surprised Austin's representation on this thread. My homage to you and your great city: http://hiring.customerdevlabs.com/work-in-austin/

Just submitted to https://news.ycombinator.com/newest if you'd like to get the word out.

Who do you suggest I pass interested people along to?

bjpcjp7• 13 years ago