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this is a fallacy, at least in the bay. start-up salaries are lower because you're working for a start-up, and rents are exorbitantly high everywhere. even with
by forgotmysn 9y ago
this is a fallacy, at least in the bay. start-up salaries are lower because you're working for a start-up, and rents are exorbitantly high everywhere. even with roommates living in the living room, no car, and making your own meals will you be able to save money in the bay area.
- brndnmtthws 9y agoAfter ~8 years living in the Bay Area (mostly Oakland & SF), I'm obliged to strongly disagree with you.
- forgotmysn 9y agoI've lived here for ~20. I was raised here. I've never paid less than 40% of my income on rent, and I've only worked in tech.
- baumy 9y agoEven if that's 40% after tax and 401k withholding, you are either wildly underpaid or you live in very extravagant housing
- forgotmysn 9y agodefinitely the former. thats startups.