I received a much higher offer (2x current comp) at a F100, non-FAANG, though am in the process with a few FAANG, so an offer may come there. Currently PgM at Google, have gotten EE every perf cycle to date, but just switched into PgM (April 2019). How should I broach the topic of pay bumps at G? I love my team and role - if I got paid more, I’d be pretty content. Current TC: ~145k, L3, MTV
Google doesn't counter L3. Pgm is a shit job. What the fuck is F100. GE? Tc 745K E7 IC Yoe 4 years
You can try telling them that you got an offer from another company for twice what you’re making now but you aren’t going to take it and how long until you’d be able to reach that level of comp in your current role. The they’ll either bump you immediately or at the next promo period or not at all, then you can leave next time with a clear conscience. Or you can skip that part and move now and get 2x comp and go back to FANG later.
Google isn’t going to pay a pgm 290k+ TC
Managers have some discretion over your pay, but they definitely can't double it, short of a direct intervention from your VP, which is unlikely to happen baring exceptional circumstances. At this point your best bet is to think long and hard about whether the extra cash is worth making the switch. Make sure to factor cost of living (if it involves a move), firm culture, work life balance, and where your friends are (only if it involves moving). Also keep in mind that with EE, you can usually come back to Google within a year without interviewing so the risk of trying is not too high.
Why would G give you a counter? There’s a line of hundreds who’d be willing to take your job immediately.
While the tones can be a bit more friendly, both FB statements are true although this is PSC time and we are all a bit stressed out. I agree with what most people say, you can ask, but be prepared to leave. There must be a reason you did all these interviews.
When I was I Google, we were never able to give any extra comp to counter other offers. We could add ~5% or so each year to merit increases, and some extra bonus/stock. Though, usually way too late to cater for a bonus. My usual rule is to let my boss know I'll never negotiate for comp; all retention work has to be done before I start interviewing. In one case, it did get slightly better merit increases, in most others, it's just "ok..." as managers don't know what to make of it. It can be a useful reality check; most people think they are considerably more effective than they actually are. Asking your manager for a raise-or-I'll-quit can be a good way to learn they would love if you left :-)
How much % of your monthly tc goes into rent? Just curious how comfortable you are with 145k in MTV
IMO, extremely hard to do that at L3. I think it might be possible at something like L6+. Also TPMs are awesome, I don’t get the hate.
Be direct and forward. Command the room. TC-276