Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would it be?

Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by itake on Monday January 02, 2017 @12:05AM (#13299180)

my $0.02 on this is you can work in SV for 6-12 mo, then if you play your cards right, you can transition into a remote role with your current employer. Myself and other friends have done this resulting in 6-fig salary anywhere we want to live.

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Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by abhimskywalker on Monday January 02, 2017 @12:25AM (#13299252)

Could you please elaborate a little on "play your cards right"?

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Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by toodlebunions on Monday January 02, 2017 @12:31AM (#13299273)

Be a good employee. Be valued. Be demonstrably more productive when you work from home. Etc

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Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by itake on Monday January 02, 2017 @12:40AM (#13299308)

this ^. to add: Identifying a good company is also key. I work for a small startup and am currently the only senior backend developer. I think being 20% of the company and 100% of the backend helped my situation.

If you got a job at a large tech company, I suspect many wouldn't be as flexible. If you want to work for a large tech company, I would find out if they have any current remote workers.

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Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by madiathomas on Monday January 02, 2017 @12:43AM (#13299317)

That sounds like a very good plan. You get a Silicon Valley pay but a cheaper cost of living.

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Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by amiralles on Monday January 02, 2017 @07:51AM (#13300863)

Any leads on how to land a job in SV? (for non US citizens).

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Re:Ask HN: If you could live and work somewhere, where would... by itake on Monday January 02, 2017 @04:21PM (#13304642)

Hacker news job posts would be a good place to start.

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