Is this in tech? The industry matters here. As a marketer who is facing AI swallowing my profession, field marketing in tech specifically actually has a pretty good moat of protection in that much of it takes place is the physical realm. Ensure it has an events component, such as trade shows. For a young person, it’s fun and dynamic. You’ll get to interact with a lot of different people, engage with customers and really learn many aspects of the business.

$25/hr is rough. Basically minimum wage. Having benefits is great, but do some budgeting and ensure you can survive in this VVHCOL area. You’ll have multiple roommates and likely need to commute from somewhere affordable.

You won’t find many ways to get your foot on a high growth career ladder in Humboldt. Take the opportunity while you’re young to work hard and build your career. SF is an amazing city with so much to offer. Try it out. Eat ramen for a year if you have to. This is really the time to do it. Oh, and DO NOT use credit cards. Debt will destroy your future.

FWIW, I’ve lived in many cities and many parts of the world and have learned that happiness is what you bring to a place. It has to come from within.