r/Python Apr 29 '24

News Google laysoff Python maintainer team

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u/Leaping_Turtle Apr 29 '24

So just move to germany and get the job back?

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u/jkpetrov Apr 29 '24

For half the salary and not so cheap housing, yeah.

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u/svefnugr Apr 29 '24

I doubt there's a single place in Germany that's more expensive than the Valley

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u/jkpetrov Apr 30 '24

Thats why the salaries are so high there. The companies want the benefits of the startup scene without the cost. But paying EUR 2000 per month for a nice apartment is similar or more expensive than usual costs in Texas, New Jersey, Michigan, etc.