Question for those in "tech" cities. I am in Northern VA and view this area as a potential tech destination of the future as FAANG moves towards servicing the federal govt (see HQ2). Is there much of a premium in terms of pay for the accountants in the current tech cities? Is a career in FAANG as an accountant better than public accounting if you never expect to make partner? There already seems to be a severe shortage of talent here in NoVa so I'm wondering what to expect 3-5 years out.

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Yeah I’m in the Bay Area and the tech companies all pay a premium for talent in addition to crazy benefits and campuses. I’ll be joking a big tech company in a few weeks as a financial analyst for a 38% pay increase

When all you’re doing is working/partying/sleeping find some dudes with a similar lifestyle and get after it. My best years were living with 5 Young professionals in a nice house together right after college. Think frat house with a little bit of money. Rent was 250 bucks in a desirable city.

You get paid more in tech cities but your cost of living is also way higher

I'm in NOVA and a few years from retirement. Hoping this boom keeps the value of my house high.

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