[120bits]

I was working in tech in Bay Area and left to a mid-west 13 years ago. My friends called me crazy. Who is crazy now?!!

I was really burned out and though the tech scene was good in silicon valley(startups, good companies), it still felt my life was just monotonous. I had same tech friends, which were competing against each other. Talking about FAANG companies.

I took a pay cut when I moved away to my new place. I joined a small tech company and was happy. 9-5 job and skiing on the weekends. Taking dog to the walk everyday.

I feel happy.

[WWLink]

It felt like the vast majority of people I knew on IRC lived somewhere in the midwest, mostly Ohio. Honestly things didn't turn out so well for a lot of those people. Glad to hear it worked out for ya!

[elforce002]

That looks like a really good work-life balance right there. Congrats!