I am completely burnt out and am thinking of taking a break for 3-4 months. I am currently M1 and just hit 4yr cliff as well. If I try to interview with Uber/Google/Msft, is there a big risk in them down leveling me or reducing comp?
I am a bit of a paranoid personality with low confidence currently due to being depressed (I think)
TC: 220k base/20% bonus/200k RSU
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I spent the last 2 months studying and interviewing. While it was easier to schedule my onsite interviews back to back in an attempt to get overlapping offers and more negotiation leverage, the fact that I was currently unemployed seemed to backfire with exploding offers from each company (48-72 hours at LinkedIn, Uber, Lyft). If you’re currently employed while interviewing it’s easier to tell a company that you still have interviews lined up for the coming weeks or even months since you have to schedule them on PTO.
Every piece of advice I read told me to get more time. I tried. I did not get much time. At least I got the timelines to match up.
Then plan your big break. Spend some time being productive. Spend time being a couch potato or being pampered. Go travel to an exotic place that’s outside your comfort zone. Travel to a place where you’re most comfortable. Stay at home playing video games. Get excited.
If you didn’t get more time it’s because you asked for it instead of demanding it and being willing to walk away over those stupid recruiter shenanigans.
If you are afraid of down leveling, get an offer from them and give a joining date 3-4 months out.
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