So you decided you want to work in tech! Congrats!! Now what?
Well, if you have the education (formal or self-taught) and you know what types of positions you qualify for, the next thing to do is to locate yourself near a hub of innovative and technical companies.
According to ChatGPT, these are the BEST places to live in order to commute to work in the tech industry these days.
NOTE: There is a reason Twitter isn't listed below. I asked ChatGPT to list the best workplaces that offer work/life balance and great benefits. Even the AI knows Elon has gone too far ...
San Francisco, California: San Francisco is home to some of the world's leading tech and fintech companies such as Google, Salesforce, and Stripe. The city also offers excellent work-life balance and benefits.
Seattle, Washington: Seattle is home to tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft, as well as a thriving fintech scene. The city offers great quality of life, including access to outdoor activities, arts, and culture.
Austin, Texas: Austin has emerged as a major tech hub, with companies like Dell, Apple, and IBM having a significant presence in the city. It also has a growing fintech ecosystem, and a relatively low cost of living.
New York, New York: New York is home to some of the world's leading financial institutions and a thriving fintech scene. It also offers excellent work-life balance and benefits, with a vibrant cultural scene and great quality of life.
London, United Kingdom: London is a major financial center and home to a vibrant tech scene, with companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon having a significant presence in the city. It offers excellent work-life balance and benefits, and a rich cultural heritage.
Singapore: Singapore is a global financial center and home to a thriving fintech ecosystem. It offers excellent quality of life, including access to great healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Toronto, Canada: Toronto has emerged as a major tech hub, with companies like Shopify and Uber having a significant presence in the city. It also has a growing fintech ecosystem, and offers excellent work-life balance and benefits.
Sydney, Australia: Sydney is a major financial center and home to a thriving tech scene. It offers excellent quality of life, including access to great healthcare, education, and outdoor activities.
Zurich, Switzerland: Zurich is a major financial center and home to a thriving fintech ecosystem. It offers excellent quality of life, including access to great healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Dublin, Ireland: Dublin has emerged as a major tech hub, with companies like Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn having a significant presence in the city. It also has a growing fintech ecosystem, and offers excellent work-life balance and benefits.
Is it time to move yet??
I have to say, this is a list I'm a fan of! I would love to visit most of these places for the tourism as well as the colossal companies that thrive in these areas. One day, when I'm old and tired I'll be able to take vacations and visit these places. I don't expect I'll leave my hotel room since I'll be recovering from jetlag and being old ... maybe a fractured bone or bad peanuts on the plane ... but I will go!!
Now that you have an idea of where to be physically, let's switch gears to briefly discuss the next step to your new career in Big Tech. Make sure you start gearing up for those all-important technical interviews. Be prepared to verbally explain the base ideas of the tech you work in. Not sure how to prep properly? A great 40 hour course is available at Udemy that has high level prep questions that top tech companies ask. It's around $20 now but that amount could change. Check it out here: https://www.udemy.com/course/master-the-coding-interview-big-tech-faang-interviews/
If you don't have time for that extensive of a course, do a Google search for "Technical Interview Prep for [ code language ]" ... and find the courses, blogs, or videos that sound good to you. Don't pay for a course unless it's to a reputable educational company like Udemy or Pluralsight.
Have a great time and good luck!
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