Psy-Kosh also tried it and also had a rough start, but doesn’t seem to have posted anything about it since. Which probably means it didn’t go well, but someone could ask them.
smerda went the other way and thinks they make more in the bay area, but they’re also a programmer so that’s pretty much expected.
Other people who were already in Australia trying something similar give cautions: PetroMithy.
A key thing is that the work-holiday visa is only good for a year and you can’t work a job more than six months, so if you find something that’s great you need to be looking again very soon.
Specifically:
The author (Louie) is now in the bay area working for MIRI.
MyleyCyrus tried it and after a rough start saved some money and are glad they did it.
Psy-Kosh also tried it and also had a rough start, but doesn’t seem to have posted anything about it since. Which probably means it didn’t go well, but someone could ask them.
smerda went the other way and thinks they make more in the bay area, but they’re also a programmer so that’s pretty much expected.
Other people who were already in Australia trying something similar give cautions: Petro Mithy.
A key thing is that the work-holiday visa is only good for a year and you can’t work a job more than six months, so if you find something that’s great you need to be looking again very soon.
Yes. Louie just finished at miri in the last few months but is still working in the bay area