Does anyone interview while happily employed? Just to check market rate/practice? I'd feel weird going all the way through the process just to decline. I've been with FB for a few years now and am very happy with my team/role. I'm an engineer (IC) in a fairly niche ops area. I believe I'm compensated well and due to team specifics (international travel, flexibility, good ratings) / tenure (understand/shape our mission well) at this point I believe would be difficult to find a better company. Only thing I'm worried about is RSU drop off at year 4. At the same time, I'm getting hit up by recruiters even more frequently now on LinkedIn. Am I doing myself a disservice? Should I just be happy with what I've got? MPK, 3.25yr experience, IC4, 145k salary, $90k RSU every year (stock appreciation of initial grant had a big effect on this, will get cut in half after 4yr mark).
90 k over 4 years or every year ?
Your TC seems low for someone at Fb. I’d definitely see what other offers you can get then use as leverage.
Location is MPK. $90k in RSU every year.
That’s not compensated super well, you can beat 145 for sure and the 90k — they should offer you refreshers.
Interviewing at least once a year even if you love your job. Life can change in an instant. I was loving my job more than anything. Then things changed. Gotta find a new one
What’s your path to IC5? Unless you go to LinkedIn or Google at a higher level you’re unlikely to get better liquid comp.
Doable within 1yr I believe, mainly a personal growth challenge (i.e. mentoring/leadership).
Clear up that path to promo. A raise at / refresher at fb will get you better comp (and get picked for better roles elsewhere). If you can’t have that convo easily than might be sign to look around because there isn’t anywhere to go.
I think if u get better offer, it’s ok to take it. It will be hard to resist after U get better one, I had been there
No problem interviewing even if you're happy. You can set a very high target TC before you're willing to jump ship, and try fighting for it. That can be your practice for interviewing and negotiating. Even if you don't end up taking those offers, if one day you do really want to make a move, you'll be able to do so more effectively.
It's good experience to interview every so often and polish up the skills. It's also feels good to be wanted by other companies - a good reminder that your worth isn't soley determined by what your current employer thinks.
You left out location? I think you could make more if you jump ship. Having said that, money isn't everything. If you're happy where you are and are saving plenty, stay put. Maybe your triggering event will be a change in role or management.