For the record, I would have defended NY, Tokyo, Paris, or any other number of world class cities. I am simply saying that SF folks are not worried about tech WFH/potentially leaving. It's a world class city and something else will fill any void. SF is not Detroit. I'm done defending SF, end of story.
Finate,
You have to remember you are one of the few who left the bay area when your home, job, and family roots were there. You are a rare breed :). I also commend you for moving for your children. I do worry about how my children will fare in the future here. As you know, Prop 19 is flat out bad and only passed through deceit. Now my children may not be able to keep my home, that is definitely worrisome.
I definitely don't think it's bay area or die lol. I've lived around the world and know that every place has something to offer. I also skimmed through that article you linked. Come on, Fresno? Bakersfield? Stockton? Lancaster? For those that don't know, these are literally the worst rated cities for the past decade for quality of life. I do agree that cities like Sacramento, Vallejo, just generally more inland LA, and etc. will continue to boom. I recall that Sac was already one of the fastest appreciating cities even before COVID (and even more so since COVID). Again, the article is a guess. Like you said who the hell knows what will happen :)
Walt,
I agree. People need to get out of their comfort zone and experience life, travel, meet new people, etc. However, making a home and settling down roots is a completely different thing and a big deal. As much as you can enjoy the privilege of rural Wyoming bar (or anywhere in US), unfortunately not everyone can. Again, by no means am I saying it's bay area or die. I have traveled extensively and continue to do so. We only get one life, might as well see the world :)