Tired of constant pressure, bad wlb, rat race, ever-growing real estate and taxes of bay area. Current TC: 320K Target offered me the job of a developer in Minnesota (150K TC), thinking of moving out. YOE: 8
The quality of life is much higher (lower CoL) in Minnesota (Midwest) than it is in the Bay Area.
You only get to live quality life 60% of the year. Other 40% is hibernation
I mean sure, if you like having nothing to do and being near nothing interesting within 10 hours drive...
I back ur choice op. Personally I will also dash for it if it locates at Maui instead of Minnesota (I fear winter and long night tho)
Seems like a truly awful move
There is a steep drop in technical understanding between MN and the FAANGs. I made a similar move of FAANG to MN Fortune 500. Absolutely regret it.
Go to a less demanding tech city like LA
There are way better places than Minnesota with good WLB and COL
I grew up in the Midwest That’s a major downgrade
I don't know man! I probably won't go to Minnesota even for the same pay. I don't even want to go and live in Austin, TX. So .. that's just me. Also, think about the kind of work you would do for Target. Why not look at Seattle, Oregon, Boston or LA?
I love minneapolis. Try to negotiate for more with Target though.
That sounds like a huge pay cut!