> If you're living in the Bay Area and are competent enough... Most people are not competent enough at 24 to be hired by a big tech company. Furthermore, big t

> If you're living in the Bay Area and are competent enough... Most people are not competent enough at 24 to be hired by a big tech company. Furthermore, big tech companies pay a "we're no longer cool" tax of about $25k higher than going market rates. The vast majority of graduates are not earning $100k.