3 ms·
> This is really only true in parts of the US and within specific domains of programming. Parts of the US and domains that Jeff has continually worked in. Anecd
by slg 4y ago
> This is really only true in parts of the US and within specific domains of programming. Parts of the US and domains that Jeff has continually worked in. Anecdotally, when I was working as a programmer in Dallas my take home wasn't near what it is in the Valley, but I do the exact same thing out here and make 3-4x what I did there.
But isn’t it only a matter of time until this changes due to the increase in remote work? Either high paying markets will decrease pay or everywhere else will have to raise it. It is incredibly weird to look for a job and have the option to work remotely for a San Fransisco based tech company for literally twice the salary I have seen offered locally for essentially the same work.
- WWLink 4y agoI doubt it. Getting a job at those Bay Area companies is still harder. Like it's widely accepted you'll be studying leetcode for a while and know your data structures & algorithms like the back of your hand and be able to solve any leetcode problem impromptu within 30 minutes on a whiteboard. It costs a lot more to run a company headquarters in the bay area than most other places. That alone is a bit of a flex. It's like how NYC banking firms pay better than banking firms elsewhere. Being able to have a HQ in an expensive city is a flex and you have higher standards because of it.