I moved to Seattle to help me land a job at Amazon. Now I live a 7-minute walk from the office — and it's given me a career edge.

Source: Business Insider

Sarthak GuptaSarthak GuptaSarthak Gupta moved to Seattle in the middle of searching for a tech job. He hoped being local would boost his chances of landing a role at Amazon, which he did in July 2024. Living within walking distance of the office is a priority for him, and it's helped him amid the RTO mandate.