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Google Maps tells me this is a 14 minute drive (old HQ to Oyster Point Park). 16-30 minutes if you want to arrive at 8am. Is that correct? Is that such a gam

by giarc 7y ago

Google Maps tells me this is a 14 minute drive (old HQ to Oyster Point Park). 16-30 minutes if you want to arrive at 8am. Is that correct? Is that such a game changer? Do that many people not own vehicles or can't carpool to work?

usaar333 7y ago
It's a major problem if you don't already commute by car, which is a lot of the City. Don't forget that driving to HQ often is slower than however people currently get there.
wbronitsky 7y ago
When I commuted into the Stripe office by car from Oakland, it would take me about 45 minutes to get there, and well over 60 minutes to get home. With this move, you can add about 30 minutes, at least, on to each end. And that's on a good day and assuming you are already commuting by car. From Oakland/the East Bay, there is no good way to get to South San Francisco by public transportation. You are looking at a 2+ hour commute in each direction to go < 15 miles
- giarc 7y ago
  >From Oakland/the East Bay, there is no good way to get to South San Francisco by public transportation. Is the ferry considered public transportation? I don't live in the area at all, so I'm just poking around on Google Maps to see what the situation is like, so I'm geniuingly asking.
  - PopeDotNinja 7y ago
    Yup, lots of people ride the ferry.
asdff 7y ago
Google maps work commute estimates in CA are not accurate at all. Probably looking at 30-45mins during rush hour which would be soul crushing if you've previously fought 20 other applicants for a year long lease at a place in walking distance of the old HQ
- dragonwriter 7y ago
  I work in CA and the estimates are usually accurate to ±10%. There are some rare exceptions for rapidly evolving situations. Of course, if you do a driving estimate outside of commute hours, it won't match a commute time estimate, in many places.
- marblar 7y ago
  Where are you guys living that you have to fight 20 people for a lease?
  - PopeDotNinja 7y ago
    San Francisco is not an easy place to get an affordable apartment, especially one that is located near work and/or good public transportation options.

by giarc 7y ago

usaar333 7y ago

It's a major problem if you don't already commute by car, which is a lot of the City. Don't forget that driving to HQ often is slower than however people currently get there.

wbronitsky 7y ago

When I commuted into the Stripe office by car from Oakland, it would take me about 45 minutes to get there, and well over 60 minutes to get home. With this move, you can add about 30 minutes, at least, on to each end. And that's on a good day and assuming you are already commuting by car. From Oakland/the East Bay, there is no good way to get to South San Francisco by public transportation. You are looking at a 2+ hour commute in each direction to go < 15 miles

giarc 7y ago
>From Oakland/the East Bay, there is no good way to get to South San Francisco by public transportation. Is the ferry considered public transportation? I don't live in the area at all, so I'm just poking around on Google Maps to see what the situation is like, so I'm geniuingly asking.
- PopeDotNinja 7y ago
  Yup, lots of people ride the ferry.

asdff 7y ago

Google maps work commute estimates in CA are not accurate at all. Probably looking at 30-45mins during rush hour which would be soul crushing if you've previously fought 20 other applicants for a year long lease at a place in walking distance of the old HQ

dragonwriter 7y ago
I work in CA and the estimates are usually accurate to ±10%. There are some rare exceptions for rapidly evolving situations. Of course, if you do a driving estimate outside of commute hours, it won't match a commute time estimate, in many places.
marblar 7y ago
Where are you guys living that you have to fight 20 people for a lease?
- PopeDotNinja 7y ago
  San Francisco is not an easy place to get an affordable apartment, especially one that is located near work and/or good public transportation options.