Recently had an interview with Google at L4. in 2 of the 5 rounds, I needed few hints. recruiter told me that I qualify for L3 instead of L4 but since L3 pipeline is clogged, I will need to wait for few months for head counts to open up. I told her I have an offer from Adobe (TC: 270K, 170K base). She said for L3 we cant give this base but can compensate with more RSUs. she mentioned either I can wait for 2-3 months and come in as L3 or wait for 5-6 months, give 2 more interview rounds for L4. Given I wanted Google on my resume. I am not sure what to do. Should I accept L3 or prepare for couple of more L4 rounds and risk the outcome? what could be the range of L3? YOE: 5 years current TC: 145K
Accept Adobe and go in for L4 again after 6 months
If Google beats 270k, maybe consider taking that.
But there 270K wont have same base. Still worth it?
Doesn’t really matter. L3/L4 are generally hire freeze now.
No way L3 can beat your Adobe offer
I vote for Google. Getting that on your resume is valuable unless your Adobe work is an amazing opportunity
Levels don't matter
TC over company always, you can always try for Google later
Shall I have sex tonight with this girl who’s an 8/10 or wait for this other 9/10 who might want to have sex in 3 months?
Both
Adobe is 8/10?
Is L3 offer guaranteed? Or things might change...brand name is important. If money is not good, go somewhere else after a year. Also, adobe stock is at all time high so keep that in mind.
she said I qualify for L3. I can check on that. What you mean by adobe stock is all time high? Does that mean they are doing well?
Dropbox is alluding it's overvalued but disregard it. It's been doing well in past 5 years
L3 with 5 yoe should be easy to go up for promo within a year.
Do you know the range of L3? What's the experience range of L3 vs L4?
That is bullshit. Promo at Google within a year is really not possible unless you wowed the whole chain of management or some L6s.