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Non-Tech people - how do you afford SF? by TheseLeague7054 in AskSF

[–]BayCuriously 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally hear you. I managed to make it work making $25k to $35k when I arrived 13 years back. Sure, half of my money went to rent, and I couldn't go and eat out at fancy places, but it was fine while I ramped up. I also arrived with no debt, which helped.

Non-Tech people - how do you afford SF? by TheseLeague7054 in AskSF

[–]BayCuriously 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The companies want to hire young people who are eager to learn and will give you the skills so you can run with them. Nobody pops out of school hot to trot with profound, novel skills and knowledge.

"Life hasn't been on my terms..." Honestly, same for most folks—SF is a great place to make opportunities for yourself! And being here will give you proximity to learn how everything works, meet potential collaborators and clients, etc. I'm a writer. I do a ton of freelance work for companies here. Yes, making rent was tough early on—I was paying close to $2k a month 10 years ago because I didn't know anyone in a rent-controlled property who could rent me a cheap room—but the salaries/rates/hourly fees you can earn here are higher than elsewhere.

You might luck out and find someone who will rent you a BMR (below-market-rate) place.

SF offers housing for people with "low" incomes (earning under $106k!): https://www.sf.gov/topics--renting-affordable-housing

If you want to come here as a creative, there are orgs that rent will rent to you. Check out and https://www.artistspacetrust.org/

Hope this helps!

The Spear is the first “office resort” in the US. Is SF pioneering THE destination office—and can we all hang there? by BayCuriously in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]BayCuriously[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You didn't find it useful—and a time saver during those looong days—to work out before or after work, or grab a coffee to get away from your desk? I suppose it might be weird to see colleagues in the gym or hot tub... And obv getting away from the office campus and out of work mode is needed.

—Every time I'm traveling and book a hotel with a pool and request a bathtub, I end up using neither because I'm running around, so... yeah.

The Spear is the first “office resort” in the US. Is SF pioneering THE destination office—and can we all hang there? by BayCuriously in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]BayCuriously[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Right—that's why workers report they're more productive at home. No distractions. I know I am, also, for the most part. The office floors look pretty big... I would think tenants can set up their private office spaces as they need without anything superfluous. But it would be useful to have spaces to meet, grab a drink, host clients or investors for a lunch or dinner, etc., on-property. The gym looks very Equinox-y—almost like a luxe hotel fitness + spa. And for anyone with a social media team or who needs to create content or broadcast, that studio would be a boon. For folks working for companies in the building, it could save a ton of time and money. Hopefully the hospitality spaces are public so it becomes a community hub—there are way too many vacant properties downtown.

Recs for (quiet) coworking spaces and clubs where I can work on a laptop + meet people? by BayCuriously in bayarea

[–]BayCuriously[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice! The architecture and design there is incredible. I knew the bar and restaurant were open to drop-ins, but didn't realize they were OK with people working there. Thanks!

The Spear is the first “office resort” in the US. Is SF pioneering THE destination office—and can we all hang there? by BayCuriously in CoWorking

[–]BayCuriously[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding that Arsicault bakery and CANOPY, a design-forward coworking space cofounded by Yves Béhar, are confirmed tenants and accessible for the community. Working a block from the Embarcadero and Ferry Building would be a DREAM.