San Francisco still considered one of the best places to move to if I want to work in the tech space? Considering cost of living, talent saturation, etc

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Absolutely. Cost of living is ridiculous but the amount of networking and opportunities makes it worth it

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Hi there. Former DC’er, current SF’er - make the move. Biggest assist is if you can negotiate a relocation package. Also, tighten the purse strings for a year (while it’s not necessary, it’s always best practice to learn your new city before you just spend spend spend).

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Made the same move as CDC1, and I’d likewise recommend it.

As they said, if necessary, you can probably just find a new role that has pay commensurate with the area once you’re here (assuming you’re looking before our inevitable recession hits).

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OP, DC is dubbed the Silicon Valley of the east. If you don’t see those opportunities here then you aren’t looking very hard.

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Yea, that’s not true at all. There are specific tech jobs that exist only at or around HQ.

That’s isn’t to say that DC is a tech desert, but it IS to say that SF just has more of those roles (especially if you exclude some legacy or military tech companies).

I would say big time no. Exactly for the reasons you are listing. Plenty of much better options exist out there that will give you a much better life, and much more useable money.

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Which cities are better options?

Yes if you get paid at least $90k you’ll be good

I think it’s likely a matter of different saving/investing standards. I calculate how much I can afford after I’ve put in X% in my 401k, ROTH IRA, Emergency fund, loans, etc.

If I can’t live in SF comfortably after saving/investing like a person who cares about a financially secure future, then SF is too expensive for me. But sure if I spend most of that or only put away 401k money, then yes, there’s a lot more breathing room now. But at what expense?

Yes.

Come to DC area instead. Still expensive but not as bad

I actually live in DC. While the tech scene seems to be growing, doesn’t seem like there are a ton of options. Lots of small startups but no large progressive tech companies

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Even towards Tysons /Reston?

Yes. I’d still say the same thing for the NoVa region. Lots of startups and old school tech companies. There’s AWS here, but not much else

Consider Seattle, but not much cheaper.

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