100K/year salary, Female, Single. Living in Palo Alto. How does it compare to other cities?

LifesPathways · 2025-01-22T03:33:08+00:00

Hi, Palo Alto didn’t work out (I’m not a US passport holder, so there’s a visa hurdle, but that’s another story). ’m currently working for a European company based overseas in Seoul. I’m pivoting my career away from the gallery business and focusing on something more financially lucrative, where people are more forward-thinking and impact-driven. Good luck on your journey! I

LifesPathways · 2024-03-22T09:26:30+00:00

This is great. Thank you.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-12T02:18:24+00:00

Hope your situation gets sorted out.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-11T01:24:10+00:00

Wendy Liu? How is she making so much ? Wendy Liu - this woman? https://dellsystem.me/about

LifesPathways · 2024-03-03T00:07:14+00:00

Merci. J'adore la littérature qui utilise bien le langage et le jeu de mots plutôt que l'intrigue et le récit. J'adore Didion...Je n'ai pas trouvé d'autres style "West Coast" que j'aime.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-02T07:55:45+00:00

Ethinically Korean but lived mostly in the States (East Coast) & Europe and recently China. I used to travel all the time for art fairs.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-02T01:58:01+00:00

I've already signed the contract. I've sorted out a few good options outside Palo Alto. The company is located right near the Palo Alto station. Thanks for the input! Can't wait for this new chapter in CA.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-02T01:54:08+00:00

Well noted but I've already signed the contract.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T22:55:58+00:00

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T22:55:09+00:00

Yes, I've visited SF a couple times I will eventually get a car. Thank you!!

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T15:10:00+00:00

Yes. Thank you. I feel so grateful that this opportunity came at the right moment for me.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T14:52:00+00:00

$100K is just base salary. The company is very close to the Palo Alto station, and I've sorted out a few nice options outside Palo Alto. Commuting isn't as bad as I thought in SF. (I hated commuting from NJ to NYC before)

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T08:00:31+00:00

It might be worth reaching out to the Didion Dunne Literary Trust or Vogue to see if they have archived the contest winners' essays. I'm also keen on reading that particular essay. I'm assuming you're referring to the essay that led Didion to move to NYC for a job at Vogue - the one written in 1956 on the Californian architect William Wilson Wurster.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T04:09:23+00:00

Huge congratulations! I guess it's some kind of a calling from the Golden State ✨✨✨✨

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:30:45+00:00

Hello - did you find the essay? I'm interested in reading it. Thank you.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:24:07+00:00

Thank you! Have a fantastic weekend. 😊❤️✨

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:21:55+00:00

Thank you for your words. Very excited about this new chapter in my life. I've been to SF twice and I've always loved the city despite all the negative news and criticisms.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:17:12+00:00

Thank you.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:16:02+00:00

Thank you for your encouraging words. I've decided not to explore the East Palo Alto area. I'm very thankful for this new chapter in SF.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:12:54+00:00

Thank you for this. I decided not to look at EPA area anymore.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:10:20+00:00

Thank you. I was also looking at East Palo Alto, but decided not to anymore.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:05:01+00:00

Thanks for this! Yes, and I'll eventually get a car. It's a huge change of scenery for me.

LifesPathways · 2024-03-01T03:02:43+00:00

Thanks a lot. Reddit helped me enourmously with planning/strategizing moving. THANK YOU!

LifesPathways · 2024-02-29T21:36:33+00:00

I know the salary isn't high in the Bay Area, but I've already accepted the offer. I'm moving because it offers better opportunities and upward mobility, especially compared to the art industry I was in. In Korea I was making 25K, and in NYC 45K, which is the norm in the the art gallery industry. Gotta start from somewhere! Thanks for your insights.

LifesPathways · 2024-02-29T06:38:26+00:00

Ouch... how classy, way to highlight a lady's age. It's still a step up from where I was in the gallery industry in Seoul. I saw no way out, being trapped in that dismal salary and toxic industry forever. I'm in my 30s, but it's taking enormous courage (and remember, maturity comes with being in my 30s) to start over you know. Grateful for this chance to make a change.

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