|
|
|
|
Ask HN: How does Austin compare to other tech hubs?
|
|
14 points
by TP4Cornholio
3310 days ago
|
|
|
I am a developer in the Washington DC metro considering moving to Austin because the DC metro area tech seems to be many years behind the other tech hubs. I was if people had insights or stories they'd like to share about moving to Austin. How do salaries compare? Is it easy to get a job if you're an average
engineer? (ie. not from Google, etc.) What is the tech culture like at most companies? (Here most companies wear suits, etc? Do most people work crazy hours? Is the technology a few years behind SV? Please share your thoughts |
|
|
- Most startups are B2B, as opposed to those in Silicon Valley, of which the vast majority are B2C.
- Things move a bit slower - there's more planning, less hackety-hacking. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, and doesn't mean that you'll be twiddling your thumbs.
- Cost of living is much, much lower, as you might imagine.
- Tech scene is smaller, but more tight-knit. There aren't a vast array of VCs and companies like in the valley, so chances are you'll bump into the same people over time, and be able to build more personal connections within your network, which is probably better than having a larger, more impersonal network.
- A lot of big companies have satellite offices around Austin, like Apple, Intel, IBM, etc. You aren't necessarily locked into working for an "Austin company", if you don't want to.