Currently make 75k in a low cost of living area as a government employee. Big 4 tax background with 5 years experience. Currently working in regulation. I have an opportunity to move back into tax but the catch is it’s in San Francisco. Offer is 130k with a target 10% bonus and 5% pension contribution. Based on my pay and what my spouse could make in SF the pay differential would be a slight decrease based on COL. I’m not seeing a bright future in my government career due to continual budget...

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Cuts but spouse has a bright career outlook. Spouse doesn’t want to move to SF but has never been. I’m thinking it might grow on my spouse but don’t want to force them into anything. Is 130k enough for SF? Seems like the area has gotten more affordable due to the pandemic but may only be temporary.

Not sure about your standard of living. But you may do a quick search on the rent/house price based on your standard. That will be one big factor in your increased expenses.

I wouldn’t give up a gov pension job to go to San Fran. But if you like the idea of moving there and want lower COL you could take public transport. I have heard it’s really well run there and the larger companies have their own public transport as well.

(I mean their own transport for employees which would actually be private) lol

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