I wouldn’t mind making 500K/year. I can tell you firsthand that software engineers in San Diego don’t get that. I think some young people have the perfect idea: go work in SF and live in your car – wrack up a huge nest egg.
The-Shoveler: Not sure I’d want to live in SF (primarily because of the prices) but it sure is nice to visit. Reminds me of Paris. I suppose all the homelessness bothers some people. I live in OB, so it doesn’t phase me.