> I've got to think well-paid software folks are going to look at the $20k and scoff. I know I'd be underwater on that deal in less than a year. It's a reasona

> I've got to think well-paid software folks are going to look at the $20k and scoff. I know I'd be underwater on that deal in less than a year. It's a reasonable deal. Just removing the need to drive into SF 4-5 days a week is worth 10% of most people's paycheck. You'd only be underwater in terms of the top-line, once you consider expenses and time lost to commuting, you come out way ahead even without the $20k for relocating.