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Microsoft Merge
- Merger Arbitrage: Activision > Microsoft $ATVI is now $83 a share and MSFT will buy it for $95 a share. How successful is merger arbitrage typically? This looks like a free ~15% return (if the deal goes through obviously). The 15% might be the priced in risk but how many MSFT acquisitions didn’t fall through in the past?
- LinkedIn to Microsoft level conversions (post merger) Now that LinkedIn, Microsoft merger is closed do LinkedIn folks there Microsoft level. Curious how Microsoft leveled them. For ex: What level did Sr Engineering Manager in LinkedIn got leveled in Microsoft? Sr Engineering Manager to 64, 65 ?
- What will blind do for the LinkedIn/MS merger? So, LinkedIn employees will likely be keeping their email address at LinkedIn but now we are a part of Microsoft. How will Blind handle that?
- Jim Cramer - interesting analysis Jim Cramer says Microsoft, Wal-Mart and Costco should merge to become a viable threat to Amazon. I like the idea! Thoughts and open discussion
- Dallas hardware salary Hi, Long story short: MS+10 yoe.. TC 155k.. SMTS position in legacy Maxim and now part of ADI due to merger. I want to figure out what the hardware salaries are in Dallas.. just post your number Long story long: I am restless for few months about my TC. Am I way too underpaid when compared to oth
- APXT - The SPAC that is going to pump on Monday APXT: Merger with AvePoint APXT has reached a deal to merge with AvePoint, the largest Microsoft 365 Data Management Solutions Provider. The company is being valued at $2 billion and will trade under AVPT. APXT has a huge client base already, at an estimated 7 million members. 25% of the Fortune 5
- Microsoft - free windows for new pc? I'm at LinkedIn and building a new gaming PC. How do the free copies of Windows work at Microsoft? Can I install Windows 10 and then later activate it once the merger is complete? :/
- Microsoft Virtual Interview Evaluation Hello, I recently had Microsoft Virtual Interview. 4 rounds 45 minutes each. While I solved all problems with optimal asymptotic time complexity, I think in two rounds I could further optimize space complexity. For example, for the given case if I used Quick Sort with the random pivot instead of Me
- LinkedIn worth considering? LinkedIn used to be one of the most sought after employers until the stock crash, followed by a miraculous recovery with the MSFT buyout. Is it a good idea to join now? Things I am concerned about: Possible layoff after merger is complete. Capped upside now that its acquired. Package won't be as gr
- Thoughts on Salesforce Acquiring Slack Salesforce : We're thrilled to be acquiring Slack! Combining @SlackHQ with #Customer360 will be transformative, creating the operating system for the new way to work. Together, we'll enable companies to succeed in the all-digital, work-from-anywhere world. Deal : 27.7 Billion Dollars https://tw
- Linkedin PMs & SWEs fix the skills tag for Python! I use linkedin often and one thing annoys me a lot. There are two different skills called "Python" and "Python (Programming Language)". I have endorsements for both of them so I have to keep them both. Linkedin PMs can you merge them please? Every time I look at it, it triggers my OCD :( #linkedin
- What to do if the previous company HR unresponsive Hi, I have an offer from Microsoft and it’s in back ground verification stage. The HRs of my previous organization in india have been unresponsive for long. Because of organizations merge, most of my colleagues and mangers left the organization already. So I am not not able to connect to HR through
- vote Should I quit my job to pursue a second bachelors in CS or MBA? 28 Male Indian on H1B. MS in MechE, with 4 YoE. TC $180k in Operations org at Apple. Planning to switch to SWE or a Management Role to increase my Income/WorkHours ratio. Much more inclined towards software since I like it - I took some intro moocs and found it interesting (binary search/merge sor
- Breaking into Tech industry as a Sociology Major Hello. I currently work as a analyst for OneDigital a insurance and merger and acquisition broker company. I always wanted to work in a tech company like Microsoft or Google for literally any role including administrative assistant. However, it seems my Resume is always getting overlooked and always
- Github How is github after merging with Microsoft? Can anyone refer me for EM position at github? YOE: 12, as EM: 4 years.
- Googlers: any stigma against PMs that don't work in product groups? I've had a great career at Microsoft working on high visibility products, but I'm fed up with the company and on my way out. I have an offer from Google now. The company looks great, but I can't relocate and there's slim pickings for good roles in Seattle area. Some of the roles available are in non
- Why is amazon such a shitty company? I have worked in companies like cisco, microsoft and now in amazon , it has been almost one year i have been working here, i am already frustrated and on my way to leave this shit, The main difference that i found in amazon and my previous companies is 1. Mentorship: In amazon mentor is just for a
- Program Manager, 8YOE - how much should I be making? After seeing many of the posts here on Blind, it seems that I should be making a lot more than what I'm currently making. First time poster. Be gentle. Current job: "Senior Project Manager" at a "Microsoft Gold Partner" IT consultancy firm. I lead projects like cloud migrations, mergers/acquisition
- Prepping for SDE interview. Need advice on what's high priority due to interest of time. Hello, I don't have a comp sci background. I am currently in a dev role at Amazon. Title is Systems Development Engineer. I have interviews soon for Microsoft, Facebook, Oracle and Google and I really need to reprioritize what to prepare for them. For 2020 interviewers out there, which data struct
- Coding interview microsoft I had a coding onsite interview at microsoft few months back. I have 10 yoe.. The question was pretty easy, merging 2 linked lists, i solved the problem and wrote pseudocode. The interviewer however was insisting i write a production level code. I added test cases and exception handling, but he sti
- Microsoft Sunnyvale campus Mathida AVE I am working on a recent offer with MS (TC 300K) and the recruiter mentioned that the role would be located in the MS Sunnyvale campus but not the one on the enterprise way but the one on the Mathida avenue. I was trying to see more about this campus but all I can find is about the Enterprise way ca
- Screwing telephonic interviews.Am I too much underprepared for FANG? I have been actively giving interviews for last 1 month but fucking up telephonic (70percent) round even after solving and revising 200+ LC questions. But not losing confidence at all. Am I underprepared for Google/Netflix/Apple/ Facebook. My deadline for switching is October end. Below is my fuc
- Opinion on joining Microsoft or wait my GC to complete with my current employer Guys, I would like to hear your opinion. I work currently for ViacomCBS - Paramount+. Since April 2020 they started my GC. By aug this year I should get my I140 and more 7 months I should have my GC completed. But I’m so uncomfortable with all streaming companies merging and by consequence layoffs,
- link I made it!! From 85k to 350k TC in less than 2 years EDIT1: looks like this post blew up!! Thanks everyone!! I promise I will reply to all of the DMs/comments later tonight! EDIT2: I replied to all of the DMs, but won't be able to reply to any more DMs/comments. It's too much for me to keep up! However, as I mentioned in most of my replies, I am givi
- link From ‘boomer’ companies to encroaching giants, Canada’s tech sector has a labour problem If you want to understand the biggest problem in Canadian tech right now, ask someone who jumped from a Canadian company to an American one how their life has changed. You’ll probably get one of two answers. One of them is about money. A Toronto-based engineer who spoke to The Globe and Mail recentl
- link ‘ Build on your lot’ builders with cost+floor plans in bay area,ca. I searched but couldn’t find builders with floor plan catalog & approx cost. This was the only one- https://thomasjameshomesusa.com/northern-california/ Any recommendations? Thanks
- vote Stocks and US Elections #personalfinance #investments Has anyone noticed recent steady sell off? what do you think, what are the chances of stocks falling after upcoming US elections if trump wins or biden wins..
- vote What will happen if Prop 22 doesn’t pass? Title says it all. Mainly thinking from the Gig companies perspectives. Vote or comment #Prop22 #tech #california @postmates @caviar @grubhub
- Thoughts on this tiktok nuclear energy influence Her goal is to save nuclear plants and advocate for more nuclear energy using weird videos on tiktok. Thoughts ? https://twitter.com/isaboemeke/status/1319674446391619584
- Ayurvedic doctor in Bay Area Has anyone tried Ayurvedic consultation & treatment in the Bay Area? Looking for references/recommendations. Thanks #medical #health
- vote Which of the following stocks will double fastest? If you were to risk all your wealth in one tech stock which one would it be at this moment?
- all stocks have gone up considerably high but I still lost 40 k due to day trading I would like to invest in longterm stock. Which stock will double in next 3-6 months? holding apple hoping it would run up to 130
- link We need energy that doesn’t destroy the environment Look at this - how can this kind of destruction of natural beauty be allowed? https://imgur.com/gallery/kzEtb7w
- The world is what it is. We have to make the best of it... I am sick of people always complaining the world is going to the dogs. Leftists are snowflakes - Parents Right wing is bigoted - Friends The west exploits the developing nations. - My countrymen Google and facebook are stealing our data and we are the product. - Almost everyone You live so far away
- Need help for referrals in LA Just moved to Los Angeles earlier this year. I am a TPM with ~4 YOE. Current TC 200k. Need help getting referrals here, would be greatly appreciated. #la #losangeles #referrals #snap #netflix #tinder #twitch
- vote Do you trust Wealthfront retirement projections? I was planning retirement at 55 but Wealthfront says I'll have more than enough at 50 which is only 7 years away for me. I'm leaning toward rest and vest at this point because I'm running out of funks to give! Do you trust Wealthfront?
- Expected TC change after potential Biden’s presidency? So basic economic theory says that if the government raises the tax on some goods, the price will rise and how much it’ll rise would depend on the elasticity of the supply&demand curve (which side is more sensitive to the price change). Given that, do you think TC of overall tech companies will ris
- link What websites do people use to find jobs in India? Monster.com?
- Part Time Degrees worth pursuing I have a BS, MS (in Computer Science), MBA - all from top schools in the US. I currently do Product Management which gives me the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and business - and I really like the job! I have found that both my advanced degrees (MS and MBA) were a great way
- Elon's Presidential Vote Given his strong support for re-opening the country, we know who he's voting for, right? For... the raise ur hand all the damn time student..., no I'm not looking for a poll, opinions only. Data and logic are not allowed in this response. Simply opinions based on nothing but how you FEEL. TC: $1
- Referral at Twitter I need help with couple of positions open in twitter which are relevant with my profile. Can someone help with it pls ? TIA
- Google Mock interviewers needed Looking for mock interviewers. You will get paid for your time. DM for details.
- Need referral at Cloudflare, London - willing to pay As the title. #tech #cloudflare
- Fb l4 refreshers. What are they like in 2020? Considering an l4 SWE offer. Can someone help me understand what the typical refreshers.are like now ? I see older threads but would like newer info to help me decide. Tc 250k
- vote Workspace diversity Can you openly be anti-BLM or indifferent to BLM at your company ?
- What do you guys think of Rivian's future? Is it a good time to join? What do you guys think of Rivian's future? Is it a good time to join? #equity #startup
- How should I hedge my portfolio from election result next week All my assets are in stocks and I am super anxious. Should I sell them all now which will trigger massive tax for this year or should I wait and a crash may happen if market overeact on election outcome? TC: 115K Investment value: 9.4M
- vote Do you miss hardware Lounge? There use to be good discussion and I loved scrolling through the posts. I think hardware posts have reduced significantly since HW Lounge disappeared #hardware #semiconductor
- Who’s ever thought ‘Coding isn’t for me’ then... Hated it, you’re not good at mathematics, kept meeting needs for coding, picked it back up and actually got good at it? That’s me . But I am looking for like minded folk who actually cleared the hurdle and is now grateful they did . I feel so worthless in my current job and I did a whole data analy
- someone not wearing masks? I see news wanting country wide mask mandates. who is not wearing masks in public (indoor) places still and where? I live in seattle and everyone seems to wear it in grocery stores, restaurants, malls etc.. ps : not a discussion on efficacy of it..