Recent MBA graduate living in Minneapolis intending to move to either Tampa or San Francisco. Any opinions?
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I love the Twin Cities but if you're looking for a place to reall find diversity, fun and culture like all the time, I think you should definitely go to Chicago!!!
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Yes if I'm thinking of the right area, it is a nice area to live in - close to downtown San Jose. There's a lot of bars/clubs, restaurants, and a nice new shopping center.
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I'd choose the west coast of Florida - Venice, Fort Myers Beach, St. Petersburg.  I especially liked the Fort Myers Beach area and there are lots of choices there.
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Housing is way more affordable in Calgary and they get more benefits from their provincial government.  I don't know about comparing them jobwise but Vancouver is beautiful, has great weather, is very multicultural in the bigger cities and is great for raising kids.  There is a fantastic outdoor lifestyle that cannot be found anywhere else in Canada.  Visit both then make up your mind.
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I was born in St. Pete, and raised there till I was 18. Then I moved to Michigan. I think that we are friendly and considerate people. From what I've heard St. Pete isn't what it use to be 10 years ago, but then again everything and everyone changes!
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South Florida is a Wonderful place to visit.. and a very nice place to live. But it's a horrible place to work.\nCrookedness abounds and the rich get richer and the poor get.... well you know all that I'm sure.\n\nWith that in mind:\n\nI'll also venture to tell you something you already know: In I.T. it's not what you know that gets you in the door.. it's who you know. Network off of you friends.. people that KNOW how good you are. Or take a few tiny jobs... Help out the real-estate guy that's transitioning his office over to wireless... you'd be surprised where those leads can take you.\n\nLast but not least... Terremark (the NAP of the America's) has some openings this week. Your background will need to be squeaky clean... The United States Military own about half of the whole building.\n\nwww.terramark.com
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I lived in Davis for about 2 years and graduated from there. I also have several friends that go there and have graduated from there.  It's a wonderful place to go to school.  The environment and community is relatively small.  Everyone that lives there is very education focused.  This made it very easy for me to concentrate on my studies.  If its only 1.5 hours away from your home, I would definitely choose Davis.  Think about your family and friends as well.  If there's an emergency, you would want to be home as soon as possible.  Hope this helps.  I'm sure whatever school you decide to go to, you'll be very successful.  Take Care
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Austin Texas or Austin Minnesota?
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Probably not Philidelphia. Why not stay at boston and simply move to a cheaper apartment. If not, go to New York.
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I think you would do well in California.  There is a wide variety of styles here, as it is a very large state.  Our economy is usually a bit healthier than the country as a whole, and we have a lot of beautiful places to live.\n\nI live in Santa Cruz County, near the middle of the state, and it is the most wonderful place I have ever been.  We are within commute distance of San Jose and the silicon valley, but on the ocean.  People are friendly, but not too in-your-face, and respect privacy.  Newcomers are welcome if they bring marketable skills and have enough resources not to need public assistance.  There is a general tolerance, as there are many different ethic and racial backgrounds in California and in Santa Cruz in particular.  You have to appreciate weirdness, though!
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Haha! I lived in Buffalo for about 10 months! \nLovely city, I love the people and it is really wonderful... I didn't even mind the snow, because atleast that is something to show for cold weather.\n...\nBUT the economy there SUCKS! I don't think I've ever seen such blatant political corruption in the USA, either. \nYou can find a better paying job just about anywhere else in the country.\nYou can find MORE jobs just about anywhere else in the country. \nFlorida's economy is doing great, from what I hear.\n\nIf your career options are important to you, YES I would move. \n\nIf you are in love with the city, unconditional of your possibilities to make money, and really hate the hot humid weather of S. Florida... well- stay in Buffalo, it's an otherwise awesome place :-)
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Besides the obvious San Francisco and New York City, try Iowa City, Iowa.  I know you are thinking "Iowa?  Isn't that where the farmers and hicks live?" but Iowa City is one of the most liberal and welcoming towns in the world.  Because it houses a huge and world renowned university, the population in Iowa City is very diverse and therefore, very friendly.
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I would look at District Manager positions, both business to business and retail.  \n\nI'm usually pretty good at the title game, but your situation is unique. \n\nCongratulations and good luck to you!
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I'm currious what you think is screwed up.  I find San Francisco to be one of the nicest cities in the United States.  I would argue that in many areas it should be a model to other cities.
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Either one will be good.  Bay Area has a lot of big businesses and probably more need for IT Managers with silicon valley right down the coast.\n\nBut LA has more diversity- and more major cities within it's reach so if you couldn't find a business in LA proper- you could work in Orange county, riverside, san bernardino, etc.
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Personally I think it depends on what you valure more.  St Paul, is a bit smaller and totes has that feel.  Minneapolis is more uban and feels a bit more innterconnected than St. Paul's more neighborhoody feel.  I, however HIGHLY prefer mpls.   More and better resturants, better downtown, the Walker & MIA, the lakes, U campus, 1st Ave, ect.