Moving from Singapore to San Francisco with Facebook- need advise

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b3p24

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Apr 2, 2021 17 Comments

I am currently in Facebook Singapore. Working in the Ops org (non tech, Ops-strategy role). I really want to make it to doing more strategic work, and work closely with the tech org- aspiring to make it to Product Manager.

I am considering if I should apply to better opportunities in SF or other offices (thinking of SF>Seattle>NY) in the US? Given my citizenship status, US visa is not very challenging to obtain.

Really looking for genuine advise from people who have moved from FAANG SG office to US offices, and vice-versa; or have worked closely with the teams in US/SG being in SG/US.
-> Keen to know how your experience has been working in the US, quality of work, work life balance compared to SG, career growth opportunities, pros and cons of living in the US, TC adjustment post moving to US, raising a child in US compared to SG (I am newly married)... and any other considerations I may have missed.

Also, what would be my expected TC in SF, Seattle and NY if I move with FB?

TC: SGD 173k.

#tech #facebook #singapore #SF #pm #bayarea

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TOP 17 Comments
  • Why would you move from pretty much the best country to one of the worst? US is a shitshow.

    Americans don’t realize this, but it’s not normal to have to own a shotgun to feel somewhat safe at your own home. It’s also not normal to have a school shooting every 14 days (this is related to the “raising a child” question you raised).

    I’d be so happy to live in Singapore.
    Apr 2, 2021 12
    • Amazon
      hbnR73

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      hbnR73
      I am in greater seattle area (will be on the new Bellevue campus). Infra. But I have been in different cities in US since 2004
      Apr 4, 2021
    • New
      b3p24

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      b3p24
      OP
      Well i have been living here for 10+ yrs. surely a great city to live, but opportunities in tech are very limited
      Apr 4, 2021
  • Google
    FatandUgly

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    FatandUgly
    I would never move from singapore to the US . Safety, maids if you are well off , great healthcare etc etc . I have friends in both places . I dont think this move makes sense
    Apr 2, 2021 2
    • New
      b3p24

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      b3p24
      OP
      Maids I understand. But healthcare- wouldn’t company cover for it? Any other considerations?
      Apr 2, 2021
    • Micron
      ighjb

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      ighjb
      Lol nope. You have to contribute to the insurance program (hmo, ppo, etc) and still have to pay deductibles when you visit the doctors.
      Apr 2, 2021
  • Walmart
    CiSf32

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    CiSf32
    Is Singapore that good to not make a move to US?
    Apr 2, 2021 0