Currently in CA (Not Bay Area), and offer from current company at 103k (base) + 5.5 (bonus) + 10k (joining bonus). Have an offer from Bloomberg LP in New York at 142k(base) + 18k(bonus) + 10k (relocation). My plan is to study and move to a FAANG within a year. Pros for New York: 1. If I move to New York, chances are that I will not need to move again - as many FAANG have offices there. 2. Fiancé currently working in a different state and she would find it much easier to find a good job in NYC as compared to San Diego. 3. Bloomberg will add value to my resume - hence help me with FAANG ? Cons for New York: 1. Expensive 2. More stress 3. Bloomberg havent told me which team I will join.
Take the opportunity to move and have the nyc experience before you have kids.
What is your YOE?
If under 30, just do it.
It’s always yes.
I’m from NYC so my opinion will obviously be bias. Ultimately you will get more for what you pay for in NYC. Everything is accessible, you don’t need a car, food is incredible, your never bored and it’s not as expensive as everyone thinks it’s only as expensive as you make it. I make over 6 figs but I have friends who are elementary school teachers who live fine here, we still hang out and do some of the same things. I do love San Diego and I actually have family there, so it’s always nice to visit. But I wouldn’t live there unless I was older and maybe ready to retire. It’s way better here than the Bay Area (again IMO). I’ve been there so many times, and I still don’t get the apeal. We have the same companies as they do and the same opportunities. Our tech scene is huge here and only getting bigger, but it’s not the only scene which I love. So don’t let the “gotta be in the Bay Area” BS fool you. Good luck on your decision.
Thanks for taking the time and giving me your perspective. Really appreciate it 😀
Where do the elementary school teachers live without going into a deep deficit?
Ya man I'd take it, NYC is a fun place to live. I think Bloomberg should be fine, people go from Bloomberg to fang
I would not move there. Too much cold, no car, your life changes a lot. All shopping delivered to home. No thanks
Sap has an office in San Diego?
Do it.
You may not like the winters
I was thinking about that too, but I think overall I will be fine.