The Bay Area is unique, it contains one of the most interesting and ground breaking tech hubs in the entire world: The Silicon Valley. Commonly referred to as "the valley", this area is home to some of America's most amazing technology corporations such as eBay, Adobe, Google, Apple, and Yahoo (just to name a few). There are also a plethora of start-ups anxious to grow and change the world. If that isn't reason enough to come work in the valley, then here are our top five reasons.  

1. It's the "Hollywood of Tech"! - It can easily be argued that a budding entrepreneur living in the Silicon Valley is analogous to a young actors/actresses living in Hollywood. Silicon Valley is THE place to be for those interested in the technology space.  Only in Silicon Valley can you see Mark Zuckerberg walking down the streets of Palo Alto or chance upon Larry Ellison at a mixer. Silicon Valley is where you want to be if you want to make it big in the technology industry. The ability to meet people and network with brilliant minds that reside and work right next door is an experience that is unmatched.   

2. Innovation at its Best - The talent, drive and energy in the Silicon Valley is infectious. The vibe of this area alone fosters a great environment for innovation. People are always seeking ways to improve and build upon new technologies, and sometimes even come up with something entirely new and different that shocks the world. Some of the greatest technological inventions have come out of this area – from Apple’s iPhone and iPad dating all the way back to the microchip which gave Silicon Valley its infamous name.  

3. Possibilities for Exponential Growth- Despite the high volume of competition in this area, there is no denying that there is a huge opportunity for growth -- fast. A two person start-up can easily turn into  a game changer. Start-ups like Instagram and Yelp were able to grow their businesses and make an impact with their product; and make 100s of millions. According to Forbes Magazine, Silicon Valley has the most millionaires and billionaires in the United States per capita. The large amount competition only adds fuel to the fire; everyone is eager to join the race for a piece of the pie.  

4. The Ability to Impact the World at Your Fingertips - The ideas and technologies that come out of Silicon Valley are extraordinary because they can impact the entire world. For example, Apple Inc. sold over 5 million iPhone 5 smartphones in the three days since it hit stores!  iPhones and iPads have fundamentally changed the way business users work today. Consumers are now bringing their personal devices into the workplace and using them to connect to their corporate firewall. Work can now get done inside and outside the enterprise.  

5. The Bay Area is Just a Pretty Cool Place to Be - Simply put, the Bay Area is a great place to live. People who live here, love it! There’s a little something for everyone here. San Francisco alone provides an awesome mix of city life and serenity.  Berkeley gives you a place to speak your mind and let your voice be heard. Santa Clara and Palo Alto are technology hubs and are home to many technology corporate headquarters.  You can go skiing in the morning and go to the beach at night; eating hundreds of different types of food on the way. At YouSendIt we feel lucky to be located in the Bay Area. See some of YouSendIt’s current job openings!