Tech IndustryDec 9, 2019
Amazonhsush

Google Sunnyvale vs Redwood city

If given an option between these 2 offices, which one would you recommend? I am new to bay area. Not worried about school district. I am ok with suburb lifestyle. Would the office culture, perks and opportunities widely vary between these offices? Would the rent or commute be better in one compared to other?

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LinkedIn fizzwater Dec 9, 2019

I hear Sunnyvale has the best food

Google EzGx25 Dec 9, 2019

Lolz

American Express gandalf$$ Dec 9, 2019

I had a Google interview today in Sunnyvale. The food at Uber was better than Sunnyvale.

Google harro Dec 9, 2019

You won't be given a choice. Different teams work in the two locations. If you work on Cloud you'll be in Sunnyvale; RWC is mostly Area 120, marketing, and facilities folks.

Microsoft amnotblind Dec 9, 2019

whats Area 120?

Amazon hsush OP Dec 9, 2019

Yea. Different teams but same role. Wondering if the location should be considered in taking a decision?

Oracle vAPF84 Dec 9, 2019

If you have a choice and both teams are good chose RWC if you want to live in the city, commuting from RWC to SF is much easier the Palo Alto to Sunnyvale 101 portion there is always insane amount of traffice

Amazon hsush OP Dec 9, 2019

What are some good areas to look for housing near RWC? I prefer living in a SFH than a condo/ apt.

AT&T MsdR32 Dec 9, 2019

Sunnyvale office let's you live around San Jose, santa Clara, even Milpitas with a pretty shorty commute. These areas are significantly cheaper than by RWC. From a financial perspective, Sunnyvale is generally better (but there are surprise deals around everywhere on occasion).

Amazon hsush OP Dec 9, 2019

That’s good to know. Thank you!

Google harro Dec 13, 2019

Sunnyvale is the place where a house sold for $750k-over-asking not that long ago. I wouldn't call it affordable. If you want to save money on rent, go live in San Jose (still not cheap, but at least vaguely approaching sane).