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I live in North Carolina (not in the tech-heavy part) and "work in" SF Bay Area ... it's a good situation.

I do the same but in Virginia. Unfortunately, living close to D.C. is very expensive so I don't enjoy the benefit as much -- but the work itself is way better than yet another boring government contracting job that you can not talk about.

I wish I enjoyed remote work more, since I've managed to get contracts like that but really missed the feeling of working with a team in an office.

That is the real downside to remote work. I used to enjoy frequent outings and lunch time with co-workers.

A alumnus of my school does the same thing, except he works out of Google Chapel Hill while managing a Mountain View team.

Do you fly between NC and SF every day?

I believe what he means is he work remotely for a SF company and gets SF pay.

Now that truly is the dream. Probably make enough extra income to rent your own place in a We-Work or something similar too if you don't like working from home as much and still bank most of the difference.

Yep, I have a very good deal at this co-working place: http://flywheelcoworking.com/

They're also very involved in the community and encourage a lot of small companies.

[Edit] I'll also say a good perk is this awesome beer on tap for free to members: https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/11036/65993/ ... going to go get one right now! Wish you were here to join!

You live in the same city I do!

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