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But can you hop jobs every two years between Google, Facebook, Uber, Airbnb, Pinterest ? And grow your savings exponentially ? There are other social reasons th
by dmode 8y ago
But can you hop jobs every two years between Google, Facebook, Uber, Airbnb, Pinterest ? And grow your savings exponentially ? There are other social reasons that I personally don't want to live in Texas, but that's a separate discussion
- ravenstine 8y agoThere are also reasons why people would rather not work for Big Tech / unicorns. Money isn't everything to everyone, and hopping between these companies every few years loses its appeal for those who actually want to settle down and have families. You can work outside of Silicon Valley and make a salary that puts you in the top 10% of earners. If being smack dab in the middle of "the biz" works out for you, then that's great, but it also can be a carrot on the end of a stick for those who aren't cut out for that lifestyle in the first place.
- dmode 8y agoI agree money isn't everything. But having a lot of it makes life a little easier. Living here is also an opportunity to live in the front lines and see early adoption. Also, the limitless ability to take on challenging projects. I actually have a family with a kid. I am thankful that I can work on great stuff and raise a family