I don't know a lot of people that work in tech but I have a couple friends that do, one works in town and likes the quieter life in KW and the other one was working here but got a job in California and makes way more money (even accounting for increase cost-of-living). I think local tech companies could try paying people more money to get them to work here, as I understand it rent for office space and such is more expensive in Toronto or silicon valley. Commuting around KW is also a breeze compared to other places. I do agree with need faster, more frequent GO train service. HSR would be nice too but that's not really KW's fault it's not a thing.
The other factor affecting my friends is the long hours they often put in, with the company having lunch and supper delivered so there's not really a lot of time to go out and enjoy the "cultural activities" that are happening here, let alone being able to drive demand for more. I know the 40 hour work week seems so antiquated now but if people work 50 or 60 hours a week they aren't gonna be staying up late to attend Nightshift or go out to a club for some music. I work a lot of long hours, though it's skilled trade work, the last thing I want to do after 10 or 12 hours is go home, clean up and go out. Gimme pizza and netflix any night of the week.
The other factor affecting my friends is the long hours they often put in, with the company having lunch and supper delivered so there's not really a lot of time to go out and enjoy the "cultural activities" that are happening here, let alone being able to drive demand for more. I know the 40 hour work week seems so antiquated now but if people work 50 or 60 hours a week they aren't gonna be staying up late to attend Nightshift or go out to a club for some music. I work a lot of long hours, though it's skilled trade work, the last thing I want to do after 10 or 12 hours is go home, clean up and go out. Gimme pizza and netflix any night of the week.