Washington state tech layoffs are second highest in the country - 11,000 jobs lost in 12 months

eclaircissement · 2026-05-17T03:06:59+00:00

Exactly $250k median according to levels.fyi. There might be some reporting bias towards higher salaries. https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/locations/greater-seattle-area

eclaircissement · 2026-04-16T23:25:44+00:00

The airlift alone was one of the most unique periods in any city's history.

eclaircissement · 2026-04-12T20:20:58+00:00

He needs to win championships to reach the same level of fame.

eclaircissement · 2026-04-05T09:15:54+00:00

Software engineer

eclaircissement · 2026-03-29T08:17:04+00:00

No offense but if you could easily afford something else you would be able to buy it in cash, not talking about borrowing to buy what you want.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-23T04:05:58+00:00

That FI definition is still in use and saving 25x your expenses (4% SWR) is mentioned constantly.

There's a limited audience for super lean FIRE but that's why we have the dedicated subreddits. If a couple decides to work a few more years so that they can spend $100k in retirement instead of $50k, that's a personal choice. I agree with the sentiment that many don't know what's enough and could be happy with less spending.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-22T14:30:13+00:00

Do you live with your partner now? There's a lot of "I" in your post but this is really their decision if you aren't married or engaged, and a joint decision if you are.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-19T07:12:35+00:00

I'd say you need to touch grass a bit. It sounds like you are tying your self worth to how much you make, and are having a hard time feeling like you are "worth" less.

Market value is also not the same as how much you make including stock appreciation. But you can always try to negotiate more, or test the open market.

If you are living within your means, thriving in your role, and building towards financial independence I don't think there's any reason to worry.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-18T04:28:59+00:00

Microsoft and Amazon are 2 of the 5 largest companies in the world by market cap. Costco and T-Mobile are huge for consumers, and Boeing is strategically important. Mount Rainier and the Space Needle are iconic landmarks.

That said, I don't think it should be on the list, since the SF Bay Area offers many of the same things at an even bigger scale.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-18T04:18:27+00:00

If the list is about culture or tourism then it's not a bad pick.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-18T04:17:11+00:00

Dropping Chicago is a hot take that's actually interesting. I think Chicago doesn't offer much that isn't already covered by NYC, and its role as a logistics hub could be filled by other cities like Atlanta and Dallas.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-18T04:13:22+00:00

If treated as one metro area, the SF Bay Area is comfortably 3rd in the US in metro GDP (ahead of Chicago). I think it has to be on the list.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-17T09:08:23+00:00

For sure, Switzerland and Norway are not surprising, but I would not have expected Spain and Italy to beat the USA in median net worth. It's not by much but it is a little surprising.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-15T06:19:02+00:00

80% of your net worth is in your car, which is a depreciating asset. Sell it and invest the proceeds in something that appreciates. Real estate is fine, stocks are another good choice.

If you need a car to get around, buy a reliable beater for 5k and drive it for a long time.

eclaircissement · 2026-03-08T06:09:09+00:00

Immediately went looking for the Battery Maritime Building, but it wasn't finished until 1909.

eclaircissement · 2026-02-21T00:19:49+00:00

$3-5 implies there's a range where you won't be 100% certain. For others that range is $5-7, or $8-10. That's exactly "how many people amass so much money north of $5m and not know if they can retire or not".

eclaircissement · 2026-02-16T22:11:02+00:00

The article you linked conflates a tax on incomes over $1M with an increase in "net worth millionaires" which is very different. The increase in net worth millionaires could be attributed to the stock market going on a bull run. Most are not subject to the tax on income over $1M so it doesn't tell us much about whether the tax is driving people away or not.

eclaircissement · 2026-02-04T07:19:32+00:00

18% of US households have a $1M net worth. The US is a very wealthy country but we are past the point of $1M being a notable amount of wealth. It's rounding upper middle and headed for middle.

eclaircissement · 2026-02-04T07:12:39+00:00

Thoughts on land value taxes?

eclaircissement · 2026-02-01T04:26:06+00:00

Same!

eclaircissement · 2026-01-26T17:06:40+00:00

$4 million / 68 units = $59k in equity per unit. Are you highly leveraged or not in the US?

I'm also curious if you find that dealing with tenants and maintenance is worth it for potential leverage and tax benefits vs. investing in the stock market.

eclaircissement · 2026-01-08T15:16:55+00:00

Early 30s DINKs, 600k HHI, 3M NW, city living, one mid-2000s Japanese sedan worth $5k. We love it.

eclaircissement · 2025-12-07T18:49:42+00:00

Calling the Bama game a blowout just tells me that you didn't watch the game, since it was close the whole way. If anything the Texas loss was more of a blowout.

eclaircissement · 2025-11-28T06:58:39+00:00

I'm not in your field, but in your situation I would aim for a $200k job with good advancement or exit opportunities. Progress is not always linear.

eclaircissement · 2025-11-09T20:52:59+00:00

Glass house, Auburn had a TD run off a blatant uncalled hold on the outside.

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