A technology company based in California’s Silicon Valley is offering its workers money to leave the area. The startup company, Zapier, describes itself as “100 percent remote.” That means that employees have the choice to work from any location. The CEO and founder of Zapier announced last week the company is offering workers $10,000 to move away from the so-called Bay Area. That is the name for the area around San Francisco Bay. It is known for its good weather, beaches, nearby mountains and, of course, high-paying technology jobs. It is also one of the most costly places to live in the United States.
Title: Silicon Valley Company Offering Workers Money to Leave Bay Area
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that employees have the choice to work from any location.</span> <span data-start-time='28521' data-end-time='44667'>The CEO and founder of Zapier announced last week the company is offering workers $10,000 to move away from the so-called Bay Area.</span> <span data-start-time='44667' data-end-time='50313'>That is the name for the area around San Francisco Bay.</span> <span data-start-time='50313' data-end-time='61667'>It is known for its good weather, beaches, nearby mountains and, of course, high-paying technology jobs.</span> <span data-start-time='61667' data-end-time='68958'>It is also one of the most costly places to live in the United States.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' 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