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Paying $1000 / month for rent is expensive? For a GOOGLE employee?

Google pays well, but it's not infinite money. Especially for a new grad with no savings, college debt, and before any equity kicks in.

Umm, if you can find a decent place in the bay area for $1000/mo, do let me know.

He said by splitting with roommates in the blog post. That's possible if you get a 3+ bedroom unit and split amongst that many people.