[strayamaaate]

I did a year in Berlin and tend to agree with Peter Thiels assessment - “I always thought Berlin would be a great place for innovation, but now I think it’s a place people in their 20s move to when they want to retire”

Personally I had a lot of good times in Berlin, but it didn't feel like it had the drive of the valley.

Recently moved to Toronto, and loving it here so far. Great scene, smart & friendly people and lots of growth.

Not trying to badmouth Berlin, it's a super cool city. Just didn't hit the mark for me.

https://business.financialpost.com/technology/torontos-tech-...

[krn]

To put it simply, in a "work and life balance" Berlin is inevitably more about life than about work. And if your personal growth depends on the people you are surrounded by, it might not always be the best place to live in.