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Why Tech Workers Are Ditching Big Cities for Boise
Jan 18, 2024
Tech workers are leaving big cities and flocking to Boise, Idaho for its affordable living costs, work-life balance, and nature-city blend. The growth of Boise as a tech hub includes challenges such as increased living prices and a shortage of affordable housing. Young professionals are attracted to Boise for its appeal of affordable living in non-coastal cities.
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- Tech workers are increasingly moving away from big coastal cities and exploring roles inland in the US, with Boise, Idaho experiencing a 116% year-over-year increase in job applications due to its blend of nature, city life, work-life balance, stability, and opportunity.
- Young tech workers, particularly recent graduates, are shifting their career trajectories away from big tech companies and towards stability and purposeful work, including government positions, leading to a decline in applications to internet and software companies and a doubling of applications to government jobs.
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Tech workers moving inland: Exploring roles in Boise
Tech workers, particularly young people, are increasingly moving away from big coastal cities and exploring roles inland in the US. This trend is evidenced by a new report from Handshake, which shows a 116% year-over-year increase in job applications for roles in Boise, Idaho. The appeal of Boise lies in its blend of nature, city life, work-life balance, stability, and opportunity. The city's tech boom, including Micron's $15 billion manufacturing facility and acquisitions by big names like Equifax and Intuit, has contributed to its growing popularity. Furthermore, Boise's affordable living costs compared to major cities make it an attractive destination for tech workers seeking a fresh start.
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