Cost of living Quote by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
“I was very involved in back of the house, and finding good people is by far the hardest thing. So, when you're living in a place like New York or San Francisco, where the cost of living is so high, finding great people is very hard. Even finding remotely reliable people.”
About This Quote
Finding reliable, talented people is especially difficult in high‑cost urban areas.
In simple terms: Good people are hard to find.
Key Takeaway
Invest in networks and vetting processes.
Themes
talent acquisition
urban challenges
cost of living
Mood
pragmatic
optimistic
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- startup hiring
- remote team building
- urban entrepreneurship
Key Concepts
human resources
leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess reliability remotely?
- What incentives attract talent in expensive cities?
A Different Perspective
Remote work may not solve reliability issues.
