In my case I'm a self taught software engineer, and since I don't have FANG experience I'm already behind I guess. However, what will always keep me behind is staying in my small town that's 90 minutes from the closest metro, and where there is basically no major tech presence. I do have some decent experience on my belt that includes big companies and a late joiner at a tech unicorn startup.
I don't have millions of dollars saved, but after a small liquidation event I've got close to 110k in my bank account, and another few 100k's in equities/retirement that is my safety net. I know 110k is not a lot in the bay area, but I've already sold most of my things and I'm asset-light in my personal life once I manage to sell the remaining couple pieces of furniture. All I've got is my cat, my laptop, and a suitcase of my clothes lol.
I'm on my last day in SF and I have already made up my mind to move here. Going to try my best to network and build connections. Maybe it will go somewhere, at least there is enough personal runway for me for a couple years if I can live a modest lifestyle. If nothing works out, I will try to get into a FANG or another high-tier company.
Cheers!
Where should I live in the "Bay Area" to be closest to the people who are working on early stage startups, or just be around people who are entrepreneurial minded?I've only ever been there a couple of times, both times to the San Jose area for work. Most of the vibe I got was that it is mostly families and suburb, amidst a myriad of massive corporate campuses. Is this area mostly full of more...