I have been at Apple for a few years, currently IC5 with TC of 400K (180k+40k bonus+170k RSU refresher), and 2018 W2 was over $500k due to stock going up. I have a good relationship with my manager but I feel stuck in the position with no promotion possible, so a couple months ago I sent my CV to Google X, Facebook and Netflix. Those 3 companies because I think they are the only ones that could offer me more than Iām making now and also match my unvested RSUs (400k). I heard back from Google and Facebook, situation is: Google X: done already 2 phone interviews and been invited for the final on-site interview in 2 weeks. I have always been attracted by X, BUT (big but) I discovered that they donāt give Alphabet RSUs but stock from the X company you work on. I think this is too much of a risk so unless they offer a huge fixed salary, I donāt think is gonna fly with me. Facebook: I have the second phone interview next week. I heard they pay even more than Apple but not sure. I have been considered a high achiever the last 3 years (9/9), Iām treated quite well, and not a lot of pressure. So in general Iām doing good but I just felt stuck and that maybe other companies could offer more. I just wanted to post to heard from other people who moved from Apple to one of this companies, what is your advice or just read some Blind wisdom. This is for Operations and my yoe is around 15y.
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X is known internally for being a terrible place to work. I wouldnāt advise it.
Why so, any details?
This is quite good feedback because for outsiders they make you think that X is the elite of Google. Something like Special Projects at Apple
What level interviewing at FB?
They donāt mention the level in the offer but I assume that both job positions would be in same level as actual and a lateral move for me
SPLK should be on your list. Our published average TC is highest in the industry.
Really? I would have never guessed that Splunk pays higher than FAANG. Will check it out
Been that way for a long time; google for median pay and youāll find recent articles putting Facebook at #2 behind Splunk. Hereās an older article. Also weāve been active on diversity & inclusion (equal pay) so that affects median. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-on-earth-is-splunk----and-why-does-it-pay-so-much-2017-04-11
Want to add that I recently made aware the 2 companies that Iām interviewing with each other and suddenly Facebook is very interested and wants to accelerate their hiring process. If I go ahead in the process this could help me with their offers.
Keep us posted
Howād you get on ?
As a follow up, Facebook has lowballed me hard with an offer of a TC at $195K which is half of what Iām making now. Google X has not offered yet but since they donāt give Alphabet stock but the Google X company stock, Iāll also not accept it. So Iām staying at current position.
Canāt believe FB is such a biiattchhh
Whatās the role at FB? Are you gsm or opm or SDM at Apple
Will post back with details if I get offers. So far the interview process and difficulty for both companies has been very similar to when I interviewed at Apple
Hi can I DM you ??