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1. ryanch+(OP)[view] [source] 2021-02-18 17:35:21
As a developer in Chicago, I think it's because the finance sector sucks up a lot of the talent, and it's less known for marquee non-finance companies. The city has struggled to promote our tech scene.

The company I work for participates in UIUC's City Scholars program[0]. If you work for a company in Chicago, push for them to participate. It introduces the students to Chicago's tech scene.

0: https://cityscholars.engineering.illinois.edu/

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2. toomuc+U7[view] [source] 2021-02-18 18:12:04
>>ryanch+(OP)
To add to your point, I was made aware of a tech role at a financial firm in downtown Chicago (dev, infra, and infosec experience required); $300k-$400k total comp. Can't compete against that if you're in Chicago and only sourcing Chicago talent.
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3. select+zN[view] [source] [discussion] 2021-02-18 21:32:20
>>toomuc+U7
Citadel is basically a vacuum cleaner for top-end talent.
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4. jstepk+Qz1[view] [source] [discussion] 2021-02-19 02:39:51
>>select+zN
google is the same.

we all win with the services and products these companies offer, and that's why they can do that.

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