[hkarthik]

I've been considering a Bay Area relocation for many of the same reasons as you. I've been working remotely with great success but the pull of swinging for the fences in the Bay Area continues to tempt me.

However I'm still going back and forth (and like you losing some sleep over it). The cost of living is really astronomical in every respect, and I'm not entirely convinced that trading all my financial security is going to work out well for the family.

That being said, I've enjoyed a lot of success working remotely for the past 3 years, so if I decide not to move, I will just continue to do that.

Feel free to email me if you have any specific questions/concerns and want to discuss further. My email is in my profile.

[mackraken]

Thanks!