The gig economy isn’t just changing how we work — it’s changing where we can work.
I’ve never lived in the Midwest, so I’m heading to explore Sioux Falls, South Dakota — a walkable, bike-friendly city with big plans for continued improvements. Thanks to flexible, project-based work and remote opportunities, I can keep doing what I love while living somewhere that matches my lifestyle and financial goals.
I’ve been in California for over seven years and love the friends I’ve made here. But economically, it no longer makes sense for me to stay. The competitive job market and a few personal mismatches led me to take action.
The shoulda, woulda, coulda’s don’t amount to solutions. Movement does.
From Sioux Falls, I’ll be just a road trip away from visiting friends in Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin — and even making a longer trip to Michigan, where I was born. And yes, I’ll be heading to Texas too, to visit friends and family. My work will travel with me.
For me, this move is part of a bigger strategy:
Flexibility over permanence — choosing gigs and projects that fit my life
Skills over titles — leaning into expertise that’s in demand anywhere
Lifestyle alignment — picking a city that supports well-being, not just work
The future of work is portable.
If I’m needed, that’s where I’ll be.
And if there’s a trail to blaze, I’ll find it. Stay curious!
