I Work in Tech, and I Chose Italy Over the Bay Area.

Here’s why it’s worth the pay cut.

Photo by Ouael Ben Salah on Unsplash

Before I get into it, I must acknowledge that I’m writing this from a place of privilege. I’m a citizen of both the US and Italy, so I can live and work in both countries without a visa.

Growing up in Northern California, it was clear from a young age that I needed to make a lot of money to…