Hi , I accepted a low compensation at google with base of 104K and TC 140K for bay area. 3 years of experience and joined as a Tecnical Solutions Engineer. Is there anything I could do now ?
It’s all relative. Depending on your cost of living, $140 is plenty or barely enough. Not enough info to assess. BUT. Not much you can do now that you joined aside from kill it and get promo’d.
Thanks strategy
If you cracked Google then you can crack most of the companies here. Why not interview elsewhere? You can always go back to Google.
It is mainly for the job . TSE is a mix of product management and developer and I get to interact with customer . I did not find a job much like that elsewhere . Thanks very much for you input :)
I've seen such roles at Amazon. I think others may have it too.
Find a life partner while working at G that makes more money. Turn up that charm. 🌟
Lol that’s a plan hahaha
Let’s be straight—TSEs don’t make as much. Expecting to make $200k or whatever requires you train for a different field (like SE).
Thanks yup I am a developer right now but wanted to explore this part as well.
It'll be ok, just need to get used to living in a garage
Lol you may or may not be joking but from my side I seriously have no idea what the cost is out there :)
OP which city in bay area?
Its Sunnyvale area
Did you know that was ranked the most expensive city in the nation. Maybe move?
It will be completely fine. I joined with 140TC in bay area and 110k base. You can afford a decent apt/car/meals out/401k etc. You will add Google to your resume and your exit opportunities will be great.
why google pay so low? almost unheard of. then you can jump ship on day 2 with 2x at least. uber, facebook, etc
I am guessing I didn’t negotiate much
i dont think so. this pay is basically small company pay such as 10 people company size. in mountain view location. dont you get rsu? any joining bonus?
I lived in the Bay Area well under this TC for 4 years (75k up to 125k) Currently at 580k 4 years later. On a more standard SWE path though. Focus on doing great work and networking and live within your means.
Thanks expb60 I intend to learn and grow with this experience
Also worth noting in those 4 years I saved 100k with that income. COL is different now but...still the income you have is also quite different.
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No. Your life is now forfeit.
Really I have never stayed at bay is it really low ?
If you find roommates you'll be fine.