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I recently have seen a few articles talking about people who do not hold high-paid tech jobs wanting to leave SF area. Even the rank-and-file high-tech workers are hard pressed to buy a home there. ...
Yep. Our eldest (Mech/electrical)and his fiancee (software, albeit with Mech/robotics degree) are starting to investigate their options. They figure a couple more years of squirreling money away from their tiny one-bedroom apt and walking to work will put them in a good position for home buying just about anywhere else.
Then again, if either of them wins in their equity lottery, they'll likely stay; they love the area, but .....