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0 pointskorethr8y ago0 comments

Is not a major part of the reason for the high SF salaries because of the high cost of living? As much as I hate to say it, I might want a SF salary, but unless I'm paying a SF-level of rent, a SF-level salary's probably going to be harder to justify.

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bendauphinee8y ago· 1 in thread

If they will pay equally skilled co-workers a SF rate, why shouldn't they pay you the same?

Another way to put that is why should you get paid the "raising a family" money that another co-worker might get if you don't have a s/o and kids?

jjeaff8y ago

Because people aren't paid what they are "worth". You are paid what you are willing to accept. It's much easier to find employees willing to accept lower salaries outside of SF or young people with no family.

jimmywanger8y ago

Just say you live in SF.

Use this: https://www.earthclassmail.com/addresses/ca/san-francisco

Bad thing is that you have to pay California state taxes and abide by California laws. If you like weed but hate guns you'll have a good time. If you like guns and don't use weed, you'll find some firearm laws restricting. Also, to keep up the charade it'd be good to visit once in a while and visit the DMV after you get a couple of utility bills and a lease so you can get a California driver's license.

The authorities probably won't check too hard cause you aren't causing any troubles. You are paying Cali state income tax and not using any services, where you actually live doesn't matter that much.

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