Tech IndustryAug 16, 2018
MicrosoftHooters

Google MV vs Seattle

Assuming the comp. is calibrated to the area, is it better to stay in Seattle or move to MV considering the big picture? In my mid 20s now, so will probably buy a house, start a family soon enough.

Add a comment
Facebook Googlе Aug 16, 2018

Seattle Eastside aka Kirkland

Oracle xmmd9emd Aug 16, 2018

Why

Facebook Googlе Aug 16, 2018

Because for tech people with families it’s pretty much better than Bay area in any aspect: similarly hot tech scene with MS and Amazon HQs, and G with FB on the back yard, bunch of smaller companies (Expedia, Zillow, Valve, etc), same salaries, no state tax, cheaper housing, evergreen nature. The only issue is drizzle 7 months a year, which you can technically escape by scheduling business trips to CA and vacations in winter, or just drive 45mins to mountains with abundant snow.

Google Shaktiman’ Aug 16, 2018

Depends on the team, find out where the senior manager/director/majority of team sits, that helps in visibility. On personal front, I personally think kir is best.

New
RhpJ71 Aug 16, 2018

Seattle is the new Bay Area. It's only going to grow and you will profit as it does. If you were in LA I'd have recommended that you move to the Bay Area.

Oracle xmmd9emd Aug 16, 2018

Why? Saves time getting a different driver's license?

Amazon ATtE14 Aug 16, 2018

Seattle