Currently work at a IT company in Kansas and heard that I can increase my TC a good amount by moving to the bay or Seattle. Anyone have pros and cons for living in either locaiton?
If you have a family, Seattle is the best bet.
Pros: You'll have access to a network of the top people in the industry. If you want to roll the dice and join a start-up with the goal of an equity exit cash out, SF is the pace to be. Cons: Cost of living, bar none. You'll spend AT LEAST 80% of any TC differential on a place to live, and that's with a roommate. If you're single, it may be worth the trade-off. If you have a family it's a major consideration.
Definitely you will make atleast 3 times of your current TC if you move to bay area or Seattle for sure.
Seattle has no state tax. So what you do is join a bay area company. Try it out. Enjoy California sights and weather. And later move to Seattle with an internal transfer with no drop in pay. Some companies do not adjust pay lower just because of a transfer to Seattle. And get a job before moving. Ask for relocation bonus.
Whatâs your current TC? And what can you expect as an increase by moving to the bay? Went to school near KC. Paid roughly $600 a month for a nice downtown apt. For nice studio in the bay youâre starting at 1900. Even though you will make more, your money doesnât really go far out here unless you want 4 roommates in a crowded, run down spot.
you can also increase you COL. substantially. try a 2 week vacation here first. my guess is people are rude and cold here compared to what youâre used to.
People in KC are complete assholes.
same here! so lateral move then
If your concerned about career growth and are single, there are only pros. If you have any of the above criteria not met, it's not a straightforward choice. Depends on what attachments you have in Kansas.
I know a couple that moved here about 6 months ago And just last week, they packed up and went back to Kansas. Why? They were sick of the traffic, high cost of living etc. to them it just wasnât worth it. Homes are super nice and affordable in Kansas. they felt like they were happier in Kansas. To each their own I guess.
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Bay Area: Pros: Good pay, weather is okay most of the year, but generally chilly. Cons: Expensive some not so clean areas Food isn't amazing.
Um, Bay Area has some of the best food in the US.
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