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beatnik 2 points ago +2 / -0

No, Austin isn't any better. The draw of Austin is it's culture, originally based around it's college and the music and parties it attracted. Today it's still a fairly progressive town based around youth culture. If you want to live in the hillcountry of Texas, there are many other cities with the same geography, but more livable environments.

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KeepCoom 1 point ago +1 / -0

I totally agree with the statement and the sentiment. But less likely you'll find a career with good money in it.

Take the Llano for example. Beautiful place. Lack of high tech or financial jobs and careers.

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beatnik 1 point ago +1 / -0

Maybe, but there is a greater concentration of millionaires in Lampasas than Austin proper. High tech jobs aren't the only way to make a living, and in many cases it's a horrible job in a cubicle.

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KeepCoom 1 point ago +1 / -0

True. I did taxes in Texas for a while and noticed millionaires located outside of the big cities. But most of these are retired seniors. Or "consultants".

If you're looking to start a career, big cities are better than smaller towns in many ways although small cities can still offer great opportunities for growth and experience.

I've seen truckers, welders and even a few construction workers make 6 figures. And then I've seen actuaries and computer programmers make barely above poverty level.

So yeah, I know that high tech jobs aren't the only way to make a decent living.