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Seems like something that WFH would solve without having to upend so many employee lives.

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[–] [email protected] 185 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (29 children)

A decade ago, a lot of folks would probably seriously consider this. Austin is a rad town and cost of living is cheaper than San Diego. Now moving to Texas could put you at significant risk if you’re a woman.

Apple, a company that likes to value diversity and inclusion, is apparently fine with putting its female employees in harm’s way for a tax break.

Of all the shit Apple has done, this is particularly disturbing.

Edit: Took a few more minutes to look into this, and it appears that Apple covers travel and medical expenses for women that have to travel out of state for care. Although, forcing someone into that position to keep their job is pretty douchey.

[–] [email protected] 67 points 10 months ago (20 children)

Austin isn't even that much cheaper and property tax in TX is heinous compared to CA.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The average tax burden in Texas is actually higher than California. People see “no income tax!” and lose all ability to reason

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

Wouldn't be the first time conservative voters misunderstand taxes

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