Yes, I got interview offers without applying. I guess they found my profile and liked it? Granted, some were from some big companies like Microsoft and Facebook, but there seems to be lots of opportunities in Seattle and Boston. I'm not actually doing the interviews, though. I should clarify that they just asked me if I wanted to chat and said I just had to send a resume, as per formalities. They said I had to send a resume and then I could join their virtual hiring event w/o doing a screening.

I've never worked in Seattle, no. I've only ever worked in Massachusetts. But I just think both areas are worth looking into. At least in Massachusetts here, things have been stable for the last 30 years. I think the "problem" (sorry, for the lack of a better word) for NJ is that NJ heavily relies on NYC, and when NYC goes down, it drags NJ down with it too (according to my cousins who've since lost their jobs). Same with PA. However, Boston is "independent" in that sense, as is Seattle. They're both not tied to NYC or the NYC stock market. Heck, because Boston is so healthcare focused, the economy is more than thriving right now.