5 reasons engineers should leave the Bay Area (and 5 reasons to stay)

Tech companies are suddenly giving their employees something they never expected: (some kind of) liberty.

Thecoronavirushas led to the vast majority of tech employees working from home. This, in turn, has led tech CEOs to think: "Hey, this kinda works. It's a lot cheaper, too."

Some, therefore, have declared some employees can now work from anywhere -- Twitterbeing at the forefront, with Facebook, as usual,desperate to copy.

This leaves many tech employees wondering whether to leave the Bay Area and live somewhere that isn't quite so expensive. And passive-aggressive. And (allegedly) progressive.

I'm here to help them make that decision. Specifically, to help engineers -- far more vital than the gabfesting types such as project managers -- plan their future.

Here, then, are five reasons for leaving the Bay Area.

This all sounds quite splendid, doesn't it? Yet, before you call your friendly local realtor and have them come by in their leased Mercedes and mask, please consider these five reasons for maybe, perhaps staying where you are.