Affirm vs Amazon vs Vmware vs Quip for New Grad
Got offers from these companies. Also very likely will get an offer from Databricks. Need some advice on comparing them. TCs are all standard new grad package. Amazon is about 40k lower than the others for the first year. What are pros and cons of working for these companies? thanks.
Amazon pros: Looks good on your cv Ability to transfer teams and work on anything you want Good growth Cons: Bad WLB Crazy deadlines Sociopaths managers Oncall That being said, if you’re in a good team at Amazon, it’s not bad. It’s just that bad teams can be insanely bad, burn you up, and create long term mental health issues.
Affirm pros: Good growth Cons: Bad WLB Crazy deadlines Sociopaths managers Oncall
Since you are a new grad and if you are motivated, you should work where you have growth/impact.
Except quip and vmware, you cannot go wrong.
Databricks is probably the hottest startup in the big data scene. Top LinkedIn startups list two years in a row. They are growing like crazy. If you want to be part of something new and exciting I'd go with Databricks. Else, I'd choose Amazon, but it is likely that you will not matter that much wrt impact.
Winter is coming. Too risky to join a startup at this time.
Amazon will always be there, come join us 😈
Pretty sure databricks looks 5x better than the rest on your resume
Can't believe people voted for Amazon with $40k less pay than the rest. That would have been my last pick, especially considering its awful WLB and culture, and its forced attrition policy.
Most people who voted for amazon probably work for amazon
What team for Amazon and VMware?
VMware Propel program, will rotate 2 teams in the first year. Amazon offer only has location and compensation information. I don't even know what team is the offer from. Is there a team match when joining as new grad?
Either way, if you went far to get an offer from Amazon, I'd go with them, as interviews get harder as you gain more experience.