Misc.May 20, 2019
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Thinking of leaving Apple (Bay Area) for Target (Minnesota) - Good Move?

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

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notTeslaa May 20, 2019

That sounds like a huge pay cut!

Microsoft dKWp30 May 20, 2019

The quality of life is much higher (lower CoL) in Minnesota (Midwest) than it is in the Bay Area.

Salesforce linusklava May 20, 2019

You only get to live quality life 60% of the year. Other 40% is hibernation

Apple economyded May 20, 2019

I mean sure, if you like having nothing to do and being near nothing interesting within 10 hours drive...

Cadence afomonei May 20, 2019

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)

Microsoft Dunph May 20, 2019

Seems like a truly awful move

3M uhgm57 May 20, 2019

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.

Amazon hot 🍞 May 20, 2019

Like 3m? Lol I interviewed with them and they bored me to tears

Indeed brazen May 20, 2019

Lol 3M is a nightmare.

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fSca65 May 20, 2019

Go to a less demanding tech city like LA

ConocoPhillips 629-$ May 20, 2019

There are way better places than Minnesota with good WLB and COL

Apple SgtTickles May 20, 2019

I grew up in the Midwest That’s a major downgrade

Google CodeRust May 20, 2019

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?

Microsoft tlKM06 May 20, 2019

I love minneapolis. Try to negotiate for more with Target though.