Curious to hear from other Account Executives or sales professionals — especially those who’ve worked in tech hubs like NYC, SF, Boston, or Seattle.

With so many sales orgs shifting back to hybrid (or subtly prioritizing in-office candidates), do you feel that being in—or relocating to—a major tech market helped or hurt your career?

Did proximity open doors? Or did it come with tradeoffs that weren’t worth it?

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Proximity has helped me have instant access to events, clients, and leadership. I feel like my deals moved faster and collaboration was easier. It's expensive to live in the big hubs of course but it's worth it for career.

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If you could make a recommendation, which hub would be the best?

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