Hey everybody, I currently live in the bay area and consodering moving to Chicago due to the cost of living. Anybody here who works as a data scientist over there? What are the salaries and job opportunities like? Thanks
Have you heard of Indeed?
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What’s your level of experience? The tech scene is definitely getting better, especially with regards to larger tech companies opening offices, but it’s not close to ny/sf honestly in terms of number of positions and pay
I agree. Finance is the best industry I've found here, in terms of TC, perks and WLB
What FAANG type companies have offices in Chicago with SDE roles?
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Salaries, not even close. I’d guess you’d make 1/2 what you do in the Bay Area. Companies there do not hand out RSUs like they do here. Job ops, not even close. Most companies in Chicago are “proven” old school (think insurance, financial trading, advertising, wealth management, etc) which to me means less exciting work and low growth opportunity. The vibe in Chicago is much more flashy— you’ll be getting paid half as much but playing keeping up with the joneses. You will be shocked at how high the COL is in Chicago — you’ll still pay 4500 a month for a newer 2 BD 2 BR apartment close to work downtown. Also, their taxes are super high and it’s 100% bitter cold and gray skies 6 months out of the year. Why would you move from the bay to there?
This is inaccurate in just about every possible way.
Would love to hear your counter arguments to all of the above?
Pretty sure @xoda is clueless lol
Not a data scientist but the tech scene is here is booming - lots of FAANGMULAS with presence and growing offices