I am considering to move to Seattle or silicone valley to join FAANG. How much TC increase needs to maintain similar life style? (Amazon has worse benefit than Samsung, but i believe the rest have similar) I have a kid. Own a house. Very good WLB, but I hate TX weather and conservatives.... Yoe: 11 TC: 150k
You need min 400k household TC to have a decent family living in either Seattle or Bay Area
Move to Seattle. You’ll be fine with that level of income plus you’ll probably get a COL adjustment, unless you want to live in the city. If your not happy where you’re at, move.
I would stay in TX, not worth moving to either of these liberal states in long run. Rather stay in TX switch and get an increment
is “silicone” valley near Beverley Hills? haha…
For Bay Area, it is about 5x+. The problem with family leaving that average Texas house is considered a manor in California and starting from 2M+. You can get by with much smaller increase but “similar life style” is just unachievable.
Are you a SWE? If so, your 11 YOE could net you >$400k TC in either location, hell probably >$500k. What is your SO TC?
With many public companies facing hiring slowdowns, the comps will take a hit. The window of opportunity closing fast folks for average engineers. Best engineers will always attract big $$$.
I agree. We are nearing the end of the music in this capitalist game of musical chairs. Those without a seat will be exposed shortly and then once they are pruned, we shall begin a new game.
Finding a home in Seattle or it’s surrounding suburbs is going to be rough in the current market. You’ll likely be priced out of the “great” areas known for good schools. You’ll probably spend around $800k for a 2200 - 2600 sq ft home in a decent neighborhood with decent schools.
Totally wrong. It’s wayyy more these days in Seattle. You must be referring to Renton or the areas 30-40 mins outside of Seattle.
You should ready to spend more than 1.3M for above 2000sqft in good schools in seattle such as bothell,mill creek, Isquahh and sammamish. It will be more in Kirkland Bellevue or Redmond .