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Job market in Des Moines for tech?

The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Colton Jones
haha yep pretty much
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Everett Alvarez
nah I disagree
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Jonathan Green
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely underrated and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Limited shopping options.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Luke Gonzalez
Can confirm, been here 15 years.
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