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Chicago for the better going out scene, seattle for more nature and outdoor activities. Work will likely be more intense and have more long term upward mobility in Chicago, unless you’re interested in a potential tech exit. Chicago is easier to get to know people, Seattle is great if you have some connections or are able to connect with other Seattle transplants to build out a friendgroup. Lotta snow in chicago, lotta overcast in Seattle, both places would say “nothing in the world beats our summers”
I’m an accounting major who lived & worked in Chicago after grad for 3 years and Seattle going on 5 years after that, 100% agree with this assessment.
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Chicago has better weather
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Weather for accounting is better
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Anything even finance adjacent go Chicago Seattle shouldn’t even be an option. I’d recommend SF over either if you’re just starting out, easiest city to get a job in in the world if you have a US college degree. Seattle is a post experience finance city. There are virtually 0 intake programs for entry level new hires. I started my career in SF and moved back home once I had experience
I would say Chicago. There's so much opportunity in Chicago also so many different people to learn from and build relationships with.
Chicago for sure. Public accounting considers Chicago and Seattle same for cost of living. Your money goes further in Chicago. You’d never be bored in Chicago anyways
If you have any hobbies besides going to restaurants and bars, then seattle
ORD > SEA
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Just comparing airports, yes I agree.
ORDinary> SEAsonal
I vote Seattle, but it really depends on what you like to do
Chicago, hands down. I've lived in both Chicago and Seattle, and Chicago has better food, public transportation, shopping, nightlife, etc., and it's easier to meet people and make friends IMO.
Seattle for sure...I personally don't see the appeal of Chicago and I think there are cooler opportunities here
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This is categorically false, unless cooler means significantly fewer and with less upward mobility. I’ve lived in DC, SF, and Seattle and even having grown up here I will state it is probably second worst only to Portland for kickstarting a career in finance