Currently in Seattle and loving it so far, but can definitely see myself settling down in a less tech-y part of the country after a few years. I'm not expecting the same comp given from FAANG or anything but wanted to see if anyone knows of any solid tech companies in the Midwest that would comp as close to it as possible. Open to big established companies or high-growth startups. TC: 150K YoE: < 2 years
Why the Midwest? I believe Amazon has offices in Chicago. Google has offices in Chicago if I'm not mistaken.
Interned there for a summer; really enjoyed the lifestyle and things are a lot cheaper. Main reason is S/O is gunning for a lot of med residencies in the Midwest in 2-3 years so want to see if I'd be able to be closer while still maintaining decent comp.
I grew up in the Midwest and I have no desire to ever go back. Yes it is cheaper but I found the quality of employers to be lacking and the weather is brutal. I did enjoy the 10 years that I was in Texas. It is better weather and cheaper. Houston by the way has the largest medical center in the world. A lot of my neighbors in Houston were in the medical field or were doctors. If you Google the phrase "largest medical center in the world" you will see Texas Medical Center shows up. https://www.google.com/search?q=largest+medical+center+in+the+world&oq=largest+medical+center+in+the+world&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l3.2546j0j4&client=ms-android-google&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
Check Upstart in Columbus
Most depressing place I have ever known. Nothing to do there. Would never suggest anyone moving there
Cbus is great! But need more tech companies.... people are super nice. Some of the companies to check out Upstart, Root, Covetmymeds, Wiretap, Olive and Nexosis.
Citadel Chicago
Cerner
The other day I saw cerner salaries for sw engineers... oof pretty brutal...
I thought Cerner paid pretty less
TC 150k definitely doable for Chicago. Google has eng office in Chicago.
But those taxes, though. Sales tax as high as Seattle, property tax twice as high, income tax, stupid taxes on online streaming and other services, etc. 150K TC isn't going to go as far as you'd hope.
Income tax really isn't bad in Chicago. It's the sales tax that gets you, and property tax if you own a place.
After a few years talk to your leadership about working remotely. I’ve been doing it for the last two years, and have been quite happy
lol
Epic in Madison
There is a lot of companies in Austin. Indeed has a HQ there and pays pretty decent.
Austin is not in the Midwest.
Yeah...but still...giving some other options for op.