how’s this offer for Chicago?
$150k base $100k RSUs over 4 years (publicly traded) 12-15k annual bonus, 18k equity refrah yearly 4 YoE not from the area so want a 2nd opinion. thanks!
It depends on what you compare to. Compared to msft, it's probably ok. Compared to HFT, this is an intern/entry level offer.
Depends on the company. Which? What level at MSFT?
If it's just a new geography try New York or San Diego. Coming from Seattle, Chicago has miserable and long winters.
Which company? COL lower in chicago.
This is a really good TC for Chicago. You can afford a luxury condo or downtown apartment on the lake.
With this salary you could buy a house in a year.
As someone who has worked in both Seattle and Chicago I would say, proceed with caution thinking about relocating to Chicago. Chicago is not the Midwest low cost of living that many think it is. High sales taxes, city taxes, utilities, and state income tax. Pretty quickly closes the gap on any savings you find on rent compared to Seattle. As others have said, winters are horrendous and for someone coming from Seattle you'll find waay less activities to do when you want to escape the city. No mountains, hiking, or camping. No skiing. No "wine country" nearby. The list goes on. But...if you live for sports, you will probably love Chicago. I swear everyone there is obsessed with sports all day every day.
Chicago is a great city. You'll be able to live well on your comp. If your cool with the winters, make the move. Yoy wont regret.
Probably be easier if you gave your current TC and location, otherwise it’s hard to tell you depending on what your current standards are.
Seattle, about 165TC
Do you wanna leave Seattle for Chicago? There are a lot of personal preference factors here