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You’re making it look like it’s either the ghetto or the yuppies, but there is a clear middle that people don’t want to sacrifice either. Having a bunch of people paid 5 times what you are coming to your area is never fun.


> Having a bunch of people paid 5 times what you are coming to your area is never fun.

It's probably a net positive overall though, especially if the money these people are paid (and spend locally) is coming from other parts of the world/country.


Only if more housing is constructed in response to the increased demand and so far the answer is usually: no.


Nah. German people can live in the hipster area we are talking about here without a job requiring a 4 year degree. Google in that area would be a net negative for them.




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