I was chatting with my friend the other day who started building a vacation home in Tahoe a couple years ago and finished recently. For those who aren't in the bay area, as covid unfolded many people who already had homes there escaped and worked remotely from their vacation homes in Tahoe.

He just finished and decided to make the move permanent as he works in tech and can work remotely. Talking to him, it sounds like he has a number of neighbors who are the same (execs who work in SF in finance/law/tech) who've moved there permanently or intermittently spend time there.

He's in his mid-40's so not quite "retirement age" and seems like he still wants to work remotely for Silicon Valley companies. However, he's not at the age where he wants to put his all into work -- he wants to enjoy life a bit. He has a partner and no kids.

I figured there would be a number of people here who are in the same or similar situations (especially the SF/Tahoe connection). How have people found these experiences? On one hand, live in an oasis in the middle of nature seems fantastic. That getaway from the city. On the other hand, I can see it being a bit isolating with all my friends here at home. But I imagine you must make new friends with your neighbors and the local community. Do you end up missing the big city?

He's holding onto his place in SF briefly but is planning to sell within the year, giving himself a bit of time to change his mind and move back.