I got offers from teams in Seattle (relocating to) and Minneapolis (currently residing). Assuming TC offer stays the same, which should I go for? Seattle has zero state income tax but higher pretty much everything else. I will definitely spend more $ in Seattle than in Minneapolis, since I spend nothing on housing currently living with my sibling. Question is, will it be more worth it to go to Seattle for the “tech scene” versus staying in Minneapolis? What has your experience been working at Seattle in general, if you were originally from the midwest? I grew up in Milwaukee, WI if that matters. SDE-1 role - 160k TC
Stay in mpls especially if you have family there
Seattle is depressing.. I moved here from Chicago.. tech industry is great but no friend.. ppl are too busy at work to go n hang out with friend like Midwest.. I never had free weekends in Chicago.. but in Seattle even there r friend n they r always busy.. thought Seattle has lot of outdoor activities compared to Midwest.. I have become too active doing hiking skiing camping since I moved here .. also tech company keep on giving baits to employees in terms of stocks rsu.. so over time u gain more money but u miss most out of life..
If I had choice I would I have stayed in Chicago only.. even though money was less.. I was more happy.. I came here coz of family relocation that was driven by my husband who works for msft and who is always complaining that he has lot of work ..
With 160tc in Seattle you will not feel comfortable because so many people make more than you. If you just have 100 tc you will feel much much better and feeling happy and content goes a long way.
any cultural differences working between the two offices?
You didnt mention your TC in Minneapolis