[apologia]

> And “you can eventually move to the Midwest” isn’t really a sales point (I’ve been told this by multiple managers/directors).

Why is it not? I have a number of friends that have done this: work in SF, make (literal) millions of dollars over the course of ~10 years, move to the Midwest with their new/growing family — and a nest egg it might take ~30 years to accumulate anywhere else. They seem pretty happy about it.

[lapcat]

Wasn't this predicated largely on rising stock prices rather than salary? But the stock prices have stopped rising.

[ckdarby]

That has always been the recommended strategy I've seen being told. Most people get stuck in lifestyle creep while there and aren't able to properly save.

[uejfiweun]

Eh, the problem is who the fuck wants to move to the midwest? That’s such a shitty consolation prize.