[quote=bearishgurl]I have a theory about moving to SF Bay area (for work) from So Cal. If you don’t like it, you can always move back. Meanwhile, you will likely have:
MORE $$ from the sale of your residence there (IF you don’t keep it as a (lucrative) rental;
MORE $$ in your 401K acct (as a percentage of your salary there plus employer match, if any;
Your last position was likely HIGHER (due to being in the right place at the right time), so you got more experience;
And most importantly, your LAST WAGE was HIGHER, so that is NOW the benchmark on what you are worth on your next gig . . . .
Ideally, if you are Gen Y and in high tech, accept a position there as early as possible in your career.
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Trying this in reverse doesn’t work out nearly as well.[/quote]
Sorry, data would disagree with you.
BTW, you won’t be able to use your wage from the bay to bargain. There’s no way companies here would match that pay.
