It's on our minds. Silicon Valley is swimming in cash. The haves who just don't have enough. Dozens of readers shared their thoughts about both the toll wrought by and the benefits reaped from the money swirling around Silicon Valley.
Money can play a role in every decision here, in every interaction.
We heard from poor people and venture capitalists, teachers and CEOs, tech workers and retirees. But not everyone shares that problem. In fact, the house appreciated enough for me to buy a new car with a home equity loan. Just stop the collective whining, they begged. Former Silicon Valleyites wrote from New Jersey, Texas and Australia about fleeing the high cost of living, along with the congestion and the relentless pace.