If its any consolation: I lived and worked there 10 years, and left. It was hot, crowded, full of envious avaricious people who turned over every couple of years. When we realized almost every person we knew had moved, we decided to leave as well.<p>Settled in Iowa where I&#x27;ve worked at half a dozen Silicon Valley startups remotely since then. With reasonable cost of living, a decent stable group of friends, and a culture of helpfulness and inclusion.