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'Where ambition goes to die': These tech workers flocked to Austin during the pandemic. Now they're desperate to get out. (www.businessinsider.com)
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'Where ambition goes to die': These tech workers flocked to Austin during the pandemic. Now they're desperate to get out.::Drawn by the promise of an emerging tech hub, some tech workers who flocked to Austin found a middling tech scene, subpar culture, and scorching heat.

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[–] 1 point 3 years ago

Depends on the year. 2020 e.g. was pretty mild here, we had beautiful days all summer. In the 90s, there were still very cold days and rainy days and windy days, so I think saying you could have your windows open for 9 months of the year back then is also an exaggeration

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