Can I make it in SF?
I'm not really sure what I'm going to end up doing for a living, but I have a drive to something entrepreneurial. My old job was just working as an engineer in the energy industry and I didn't enjoy it at all. I am currently learning code via one month rails and some other sources, but I'm probably a long way from making money with it.
Do you guys think I could figure out a way to make it in SF? I feel like I'm very ambitious and driven, and I really just need to change my life and get out of Dallas. I feel trapped here, and the days are getting harder and harder to deal with. Even crazy suggestions are appreciated, I'm just trying to brainstorm here, everything is on the table. If you would just put yourself in my shoes, ask yourself what you would do with my current situation. You could possibly change my life, I actually really do need help right now. I am going to a 10 day Vispassana meditation course starting Wednesday, I'm hoping this clears up some of the answers for me as well.
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[ 4.2 ms ] story [ 30.8 ms ] threadMy point is that travelling a bit usually works for me, switching environments definitely helps, specially if you are feeling "trapped".
That said, make something. Find a way to lessen your cost of living so you have time, and create something cool/useful. Use the tools you want to make your living with. You'll learn both the tools and a lot about yourself during this process. Once you've done this you'll have a decent example of your skills that could land you the gig you need to come to the bay on good terms.
I hope this helps and best of luck!
1. Expense. You are in a low tax, low cost, business friendly jurisdiction. Thousands of entrepreneurs are leaving California to start companies in Texas. In many respects , your situation seems ideal for entrepreneurship. A passive investment income with low taxes and living expenses is exactly what you need when starting a business.
2. Distraction. I lived 12 of the last 15 years in SF. Suffice it to say, it's not the city it used to be. There are thousands of so-called entrepreneurs in the city these days, most of them male and under the age of 25. There are tons of networking events where you can douche it up with other entrepreneurs, listen to VCs share their "wisdom", and generally waste your time.
If I were you, I would be looking a lot closer to home. Why not get a cheap student rental in Austin? There is a strong startup scene with plenty of time wasting networking, plus a very hip young town with a lot of attractions. Hell, you could buy a small place in town , and churn on startup projects indefinitely without scratching your savings.