Recently moved to Bay Area. While shopping, whenever a random person makes eye contact, they keep staring without any smile or nod. I feel like a bimbo for smiling at first sight and walking in shame afterwards😅. Anyone else notice this? Context: I’m Indian and the stares are coming at following r...Read more
Currently working at Citibank in Dallas with a TC of 200K. I have 2 offers with me now Company : Capital One Location: Dallas Expected TC - ~260K Company: Meta (E5) Location: Bay Area Expected TC : ~400K ( dont have numbers still in team match) I am a sole earner in family with one kid. I am v...Read more
Moved to Bay Area a little over 2 years back and feel so burned out and stressed all the time. House prices, taxes and rents are crazy high. The Tc bump of moving here was not worth it. I think moving to Bay Area was not the right decision and thinking of moving back take a chill job. Anyone in simi...Read more
All new construction townhomes in Bay Area ( Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino) are priced around 2M to 2.5M for a 3-4Bed & 3Bath. Are they worth it? TC: 400k YOE: 7 Yrs
I think Google layoffs will reduce the overall housing and other costs in Bay Area. On the long run it’s good and nice to have the rotation of ppl to other companies Any thoughts? TC 250k
The 3.5M home you bought is identical to a 800k home people buy elsewhere
Hey guys I have verbal offers from 2 companies which have offices in both Bay Area and Seattle(ML) . I’m currently on a team matching process. Money aside, Is there one particular place that you would prefer and why? Edit:( money aside because offers will probably have cost of living including CA ...Read more
I give up. My experience as a cisgender, heterosexual woman dating in the Bay Area. Men ask me out after I meet them in person at some random Meetup event, but then can't meet me because they're too busy. Or because it's raining (what's 0.5 inches of rain and some wind gusts?). Or because it's t...Read more
Even if you are willing to relocate, does living in a different state hurt your chances of landing a job in Bay Area when you apply?
My net worth is 1M liquid. Largely in stocks and crypto. Should I buy a house in San Francisco? If so what neighborhoods have the best appreciation potential ?
After 5 years, my Bay Area stint came to an end. Made crazy amount of money, bought a big home in Vancouver, moving there as I got Canadian PR. Some points before I leave as I see lot of people struggle with same questions again and again. This applies everywhere in the world. I have learned that t...Read more
It’s crazy. 7 ish % interest rates and people are ready to shell out this amount to live in a 2Br/2Ba built in 1900- 6,3,5 school district.
Should I buy 5M house and pay high property tax on every year? Or buy 2-3M house in cash and buy Lamborghini/Ferrari? #housing
I'm considering moving from America's finest city, San Diego, to the Bay area for family reasons. Now I know it's nothing like San Diego in the Bay, but I'd still like to optimize as much as possible. What are some good localities in the Bay area you'd suggest for someone who loves Nature and the ...Read more
Typical Bay Area couple. We own a house. mortgage and property tax cost us 4500. After that with groceries, insurance, gas etc etc we end up at 8k per month spend. We have a one year old and expecting another one this year. We will be stopping at 2 kids. I am trying to guesstimate how much the ex...Read more
Going ‘against the man’!!
I moved from the Bay Area to Austin 4 years ago with: $3M net worth $750k TC Today: $6.5M NW >$1M TC I’m max 5 years away from complete financial independence in Austin. Never having to work again. Thing is we don’t really like Austin. It’s a fine city to raise a family. The people and homes he
For $2.5M home with 20% down and 7% interest, the monthly payment is like $16.2k Even with 40% down, it is like $12.5 per month. Appreciate any advice/strategies. Been renting for 10+ years. HHTC - 500k (40% is stock which fluctuates) #mortgage #housing #bayarea