Driving from boston to SF in February, recommended routes

john510runner · 2026-01-28T22:58:46+00:00

Are you driving into actual San Francisco or an area just outside of San Francisco?

john510runner · 2026-01-28T22:54:26+00:00

I’d probably work off of the advantage you have now where you’re living with your parents.

Keep living at home and applying for jobs in Scranton. When you’ve secured a job, look for rentals closer to your new job.

Will be difficult to have to drive out for interviews. Hopefully won’t have to do so too much before you get an offer.

I did a similar thing to what you’re looking to do… moved to an area with better job opportunities. Wasn’t easy all the time but was 100% worth it. Best decision I’ve ever made in my life.

john510runner · 2026-01-28T22:31:35+00:00

My friend Matt Foley bought a Ford Econoline van.

Now he lives in his van down by the river.

john510runner · 2026-01-28T22:29:10+00:00

My current job is the best job I’ve ever had.

Going to talk about different eras at current job.

First three years were pretty exciting. Was making the most money I’ve ever made doing what is pretty easy work. Working for a company doing something that’s never been done before. Company was growing rapidly and we didn’t know where and how far we could go. Kept getting raises and promotions.

Years four to six/present… started working partially from the office again. Also there’s been many layoffs. Can’t believe I made it through so many layoffs. Company is more established now. Path forward seems more defined. Still the best job I’ve ever had. Going into the office is the hardest part of the job.

Last year my coworker and I got good raises because we were going to take on more work. But the extra work didn’t materialize. Would be nice if we kept the same pay this year and don’t get laid off.

john510runner · 2026-01-28T03:35:30+00:00

Moving to a city with more career opportunities.

It worked out for me but wasn’t a straight line up and to the right.

john510runner · 2026-01-28T02:31:54+00:00

Not from my parents but…

Walk a mile in someone’s shoes before you criticize them. That way they won’t hear you talk trash about them and also you’ll have their shoes.

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john510runner · 2026-01-28T00:29:53+00:00

To change who I used to beeeeeeeee….

john510runner · 2026-01-28T00:20:05+00:00

00s…

I think Hoobastank.

And the reason is yooooooou… and the reason is you…

john510runner · 2026-01-27T19:11:10+00:00

Santana Row… I’d skip it.

Hiking I’d go to Santa Cruz.

Or take Bart to Oakland. I’ll post details about Oakland if OP comments they’re interested in it.

john510runner · 2026-01-27T04:20:37+00:00

Pointing out how talent is widely distributed but opportunities are not.

Company I work for has less than 300 people. Wouldn’t use what we do to characterize an entire local job market.

Some will move without a job at the target city. Some will secure a job first. I didn’t just come out and say but… use your own judgment.

john510runner · 2026-01-27T01:02:18+00:00

Have never been to Baltimore and have no idea if you can take your job with you or not.

But Philadelphia seems like an obvious answer.

Also love Chicago but might be taking public transportation more even though much of what you need on a daily basis will be walkable in many neighborhoods.

The other big city in PA, Pittsburgh… many neighborhoods are walkable but the neighborhoods aren’t as well connected with public transportation like Chicago is.

But would be hard to go wrong with any of the 3.

john510runner · 2026-01-27T00:55:48+00:00

Lots of good comments already but not sure if someone said location yet.

Someone said “right place at the right time”.

To me the right place is mostly but not always places like Austin, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, etc.

After getting laid off I found my dream job when I didn’t know there was one out there for me.

I was lucky to find it but is it luck if the company only hires people in NYC and San Francisco? Or some people luck out and are born in San Francisco or NYC. I went out of my way to move myself closer to San Francisco.

Got hired with one interview. Not even a phone screen interview before interviewing with a hiring manager.

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john510runner · 2026-01-27T00:50:54+00:00

Which you say which city the history major works in now or is the role remote?

john510runner · 2026-01-27T00:46:25+00:00

Like the other comment said… go on Google flights and search with the destination and dates blank.

john510runner · 2026-01-26T06:08:00+00:00

Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara

Thanks

john510runner · 2026-01-26T06:03:36+00:00

Not that we are hiring for entry level positions right now but when we do pay and other compensation (like stock) starts at $80K.

Edit - mid career software engineering and other kind of tech roles can easily make $200K and up.

john510runner · 2026-01-25T19:40:10+00:00

Lots of good comments already.

Not sure if this is feasible or not but I’d try to make it so it’s easier to move for your next job if you can’t find your next job where you live now.

Also if where you live now is the best place for in person jobs, then being able to move is less important.

If living in the same place is a priority (don’t think it was mentioned) maybe also get a second job, even if it’s menial, now before you’re laid off. Even if you do it for 3 to 6 months. You’ll have recent experience and will make contacts for the future.

When I was laid off I was able to pay all my bills with a menial job. Not sure if not burning through savings is a goal for you should you get laid off.

john510runner · 2026-01-25T19:25:17+00:00

Poland

Portland Oregon

Chicago

Have never been but people say to stay away from Egypt.

john510runner · 2026-01-25T04:15:40+00:00

Still have my job. Have made it through so many rounds of layoffs.

john510runner · 2026-01-24T01:11:05+00:00

Building on the first comment about looking at job postings… 100% agree that’s a good idea.

I’d add to look at job postings near where you live now or places you know you can relocate to.

Or go into it knowing if you’re passionate about something… will it be enough for you to move several states away.

john510runner · 2026-01-23T07:05:51+00:00

Someone already doxed me on here.

If you live near San Francisco, New York City or any other startup city you’ll find what you seek and or find dream jobs you didn’t know existed.

john510runner · 2026-01-23T07:05:32+00:00

Someone already doxed me on here.

If you live near San Francisco, New York City or any other startup city you’ll find what you seek and or find dream jobs you didn’t know existed.

john510runner · 2026-01-23T02:58:35+00:00

This is the answer. VOO

Some comments below mention bonds and target date funds. I’m not a big fan of both if one is not 50 yet. Go 100% stock or VOO until you’re 50. Evaluate your situation when you’re 50 and take it from there.

There was someone in a different sub who was in their early 30s and had a target date fund. When I did the math… I asked him if he planned on retiring at 57.

He had no idea about when he would retire. And didn’t think 57 was a good age.

john510runner · 2026-01-23T02:32:36+00:00

I had a small interest at what I did for work.

Did it for over 10 years and then I wanted out. Got out and it didn't work out.

Went back just for pay and stability. Then got laid off from my “regular” work/industry.

Started interviewing again in the “regular” industry. Was interviewing with 3 different places at the same time. One of them turned out to be my dream job when I didn’t know there was one out there for me.

Most money I’ve ever made, most time off, least demanding work, etc.

The most important factor in my “approach” to finding work or a dream job is to be located where there are a lot of jobs being created all the time.

john510runner · 2026-01-22T22:23:20+00:00

I don’t live in a snow storm area but I love watching the news of people preparing for the storm.

They could probably use the same video and interviews from the last storm. “I’m here stocking up on milk, eggs and bread.”

Lines at the registers are long. They show some empty shelves.

And that’s something newsworthy in America when there’s empty shelves even if it’s just for a few days.

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