Recommended neighborhoods commuting to Apple Cupertino campus?
Currently live in San Diego and in talks with Apple recruiter about hardware / systems engineering positions (ICT3-4) in Cupertino. Part of my compensation negotiation strategy will depend on housing costs (setting a minimum threshold to accept offer). For someone who is looking to rent, what neighborhoods would you suggest? Goals: * 2 BR apt/condo/townhome * Washer and Dryer In-Unit * Reasonable commute to office via transit + bicycle (I share a car with my partner) * Rent <= 30% of *take-home* pay for 1 person #Apple #housing
San Jose is generally not as expensive as the peninsula. There's shuttle from SJ to main campus in Cupertino. $3k budget for 2br + laundry is tight, but doable I think. Anything lower than that you'll be living in a dumpy 2br.
$3.5k
Sleep in the office.
How do we know 30% of your take home if there’s no TC?
I have no offer yet. I specified the level of the position(s) so readers would have a general idea of TC. Honestly, I'm still trying to figure out if relocating to the bay is worth it. I was already heavily leaning toward leaving CA, but maybe 1-3 years in FAANG will give my career a boost.
Are you looking at a VP position or something?
Clearly not. I just don't want to be housing cost burdened. But I'm gathering you don't think that's possible anywhere in the bay area?
Lmao