The “Texas Miracle” loses some of its magic as Oracle announces it’s moving its new HQ out of Austin and Tesla lays off nearly 2,700 workers.

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    1 year ago

    Estateware you can’t get an abortion and the power grid isn’t stable who’s only attraction was cheaper rent than San Francisco and even that’s not really a thing anymore? What a dumb move

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        1 year ago

        I was asked to relocate to Texas for a position when I was hired. I said no thanks and went to the NYC office instead.

        I know I wasn’t the only one to do this.

        They were trying to hire in Austin and instead only found NYC talent. Tough break for them.

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      1 year ago

      Well, I heard that Austin is very good and progressive, especially compared to the rest of Texas, and feels free of weird shit. But that was quite some time ago, and now it seems not to outweigh being in Texas anymore

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      1 year ago

      I’ve never understood the logic with the rent. Of course it’s cheaper, the weather is shitty and you’re stuck in the middle of fucking Texas. Texas is a trash state full of backwards laws and extremists.