West Coast / Bay Area - Tips
#61
in Northern California
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 284
Re: West Coast / Bay Area - Tips
Besides, those things you mentioned are business practices. C'mon, these things are not totally altruistic -- they're done to generate positive publicity. To "smooth the way" for permits and other things that Google want locally.
Better to look at a more complete picture.
#62
Re: West Coast / Bay Area - Tips
Ahhhh, the bits YOU like...
Besides, those things you mentioned are business practices. C'mon, these things are not totally altruistic -- they're done to generate positive publicity. To "smooth the way" for permits and other things that Google want locally.
Better to look at a more complete picture.
Besides, those things you mentioned are business practices. C'mon, these things are not totally altruistic -- they're done to generate positive publicity. To "smooth the way" for permits and other things that Google want locally.
Better to look at a more complete picture.
Sure, some things they do to smooth the way, but Apple could do the same and chose not to. As far as I'm aware they do nothing for the local community, where as Google do, as do Facebook. My point was purely that lots of people don't like Google being here and not because of their business practices, where as I think they do a lot of good in the community.
#63
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Joined: Feb 2017
Location: Newnan, GA
Posts: 802
Re: West Coast / Bay Area - Tips
People just seem to be discussing whether they like big city life or don't. Sometimes smaller cities become bigger ones, that brings new opportunities, a different vibe but can also create problems for those who live the transition. I don't think that would be any different in any location in the world. Someone moving from central London may well believe San Fran to be a quirky smaller city. I live just South of Atlanta and people tell me it's too busy, traffic is a nightmare, cost of living is too high etc. However, I enjoy all the benefits I get in my life from being close to a big City Hub - I also appreciate some other people want space, quiet, less obvious them and us type divisions in living conditions etc.
I've only visited San Fran - didn't do it for me, I could see why some would love it. Then again, I love New York and London, warts and all.
I've only visited San Fran - didn't do it for me, I could see why some would love it. Then again, I love New York and London, warts and all.