That's about what I planned for, except I gave up and moved back to Ohio after a year in the bay area. (I was already married before moving out; my wife's wishe

That's about what I planned for, except I gave up and moved back to Ohio after a year in the bay area. (I was already married before moving out; my wife's wishes were part of the reason for moving back earlier than planned.) But I managed to keep a low/mid-range SF salary and work remote from Ohio. So, while I'm not a director or VP yet, I do have a house that will be completely paid for in about 8-10 years total, and I should be financially independent by age 45-50.