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.

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

>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.

Yup, lots of people ride the ferry.

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

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.

Where are you guys living that you have to fight 20 people for a lease?

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.