The bootcamps aren’t quite that expensive here. It’s possible to do but it is not easy. You have to truly dedicate yourself, invest on your own time, etc.

I have lots of colleagues that have done this, yes. But you can make a lot more than that with a bit of experience and continued investment.

Coding!

I love it here. The weather, while depressing to you, is mild and temperate and the summers are perfection. There’s tons to do all year round outside. There’s tons of high paying tech jobs, many that don’t require a degree if you educate yourself. Seattle costs a lot because lots of people like it. You’re just not one of them.