I interviewed at FANG/large companies and got offers in different cities - i live in Seattle - current TC 300k and comftorable. I am willing to move, if I sold my house I would net 500k. I have 3 kids under 7. Which offer should I take?
Seattle no doubt. NYC will not be good for the kids. Bay Area will mess kids up in a different way. Seattle is a great city and you don’t need to have kids switch schools. Congrats on your offers!
NYC is awesome for kids, but three kids could be tough in terms of school if you want to do private. Really depends though.
Are you senior SWE?
YoE?
In terms of money Seattle wins, but for most interesting culture NYC hands down.
500k in Seattle is like 650k in Bay Area
Can you negotiate the Seattle offer upwards a bit more? If you can reach 550, it's a definitive seattle
Most of your Bay Area or NYC TC increase will go to taxes.