[brudgers]

So there are three dimensions:

1. What work you do.

2. Where you live.

3. Your technical interests.

Coffee can be your job and programming your hobby.

Programming can be your job and coffee your hobby.

You can live anywhere you want. Realize that for you relocation might be much larger unknown than running a coffee shop. Or a bigger risk. Or just not what you want to do. Some people are from somewhere and relocating is harder than for people who are not from anywhere in particular.

Grad school is probably another option. Kick the can down the road. Do some internships, extend your professional network, make yourself more attractive to employers, etc.

Good luck.

[xMichael24]

Very much appreciated. Thank you! Grad school is another option I’ve considered.