It not because of pip or workload but it looks and feels like SDEs are third class citizens. Do the heavy lift. Be on call. Clean up mess others cause Have high bar for promo and get only the stick... In the bum with low TC and most layoff impact and Zero empathy. Do yourself a favor, just pass on...Read more
My org got the axe. There's lots of talented folks that just got let go. And I felt relatively safe during this whole downturn. It especially burns that I had a fast trajectory as a SWE (L3 -> L4 in 1.5yr, and L4 -> L5 in 1.5yr) and just got my promo, and don't get any time to enjoy it. Now I'
I am in visa sg and got an option to move to visa US though it’s an internal transfer so not sure new salary and what happen to my promo which I am waiting for past sometime. Now I got an offer from meta London(same as of current level as per levels.fyi) I know both option are good, but I like to ...Read more
I made the grave mistake of joining Rippling. I came from a FAANG company and I’m on H1B. My boss figured out really quickly that I was on visa. Maybe HR told him. My manager is constantly threatening my job. “We need this faster, a citizen could do this faster, 60 days isn’t that long to find a jo...Read more
I'm an L3 engineer working in Google on L1 visa . What are some ways in which I can increase my comp beside getting a promo? #tech
Hi, my manager keeps targeting me and being mean to me. I am really stressed out. Previously google was the place to have a peaceful job. But now I need to find a new place. Where can I go? I just wanna come to office, write code, take my money and visa, and go home.. I’m not looking for a promo or ...Read more
I am on h1b visa and have an offer from Meta. When should I inform my manager about my new offer? I know the ideal answer is after visa transfer and background check. However, I was a TT last year and am told would be on top band even this year but I am leaving since promo from l6 to l7 is taking to...Read more
1. Parking is shit 2. Tracking attendance is shit 3. Workload is shit 4. System designs are shit 5. Managers can’t do shit 6. Comp for internal employees is shit 7. Promo process is shit 8. Work culture is shit 9. Employees attitude is shit 10. Benefits are shit 11. Stock performance is shi...Read more
I've been reading a lot of negative things about Stripe culture and WLB on Blind. However, Stripe TC is higher in a lower cost area. What would be the right move for a new grad? Also, I'm on a visa if that's relevant. Please don't mention the 1 AVG equity grant when comparing. I think it's not tha...Read more
L6 SDE at Amazon to L6 SWE Google. On a work visa. Already a high performer for last 3 years. I have an average wlb team, with a path to L7 promo in a couple years. Already signed offer and joining date is in December. Joining can’t be delayed further. Renege Google, because times are uncertain? ...Read more
Sad, frustrated in life. Going nowhere in career. Work-load is going upwards. No path to promo. Wife’s work visa got problem. We will have to be apart now. Life hanging of numerous immigration issues. Parents do not like me for marrying against their wishes. TC: Doesn’t matter L5 SDE
L6 PM, been at L6 for 5+ years now. I was rated TT back to back in 2021 and 2022 cycles and my manager and I started writing a promo doc around mid 2022 with the focus being to submit in Q3 cycle but realistically expect it to go through in Q1’23 cycle. During the process, he left Amazon and next 6 ...Read more
I was up for L4 promo this cycle but my manager recently quit, which puts my promo in limbo. I'm looking to switch externally now. Currently doing android dev, but open to backend and full stack work as well. My L3 TC is 250k in Seattle with 2YOE. So far, I got a 370k SDE2 offer from AWS, also in S...Read more
Some background first: I joined Amazon straight out of college in India and have spent 7 years here, currently an SDE 2. I moved to Seattle on L1 visa 3 years back. I'm targeting promo next year but bored with the daily grind of completing tasks, designing services and hammering LPs into daily conve...Read more
Assuming you cannot switch internally or externally for a few months (as I am waiting for H1B visa ), what can be done during this time? I was promised of the promo carrot for quite a while and now I am feeling dejected. Any suggestions from experienced devs on how you would tackle this?
I’m an L4 at G and got an SWE 3 offer with TC 450k at Amazon AWS. My current TC is 280k and I don’t expect a promo to L5 at Google in the near future. Should I take it for career progression and TC bump? I’m on a work visa so I’m afraid of getting piped there…after hearing all the stories on Blind....Read more
Looking to transfer to the US as soon as I can. Option 1: Google India L3 =>; Google India L4 =>; Google US L4 Option 2: Facebook London E4 =>; Facebook US E4 Assuming similar savings amount in both places, which one is better? Factors to consider: 1. I have already completed 1 year at Goo
I am a L64 at Microsoft and got an external offer from Salesforce. I have accepted the offer and completed the visa transfer formalities and joining date is in next 2 weeks. As i talked about the resignation in team, they are initiating conversation about matching the offer with fast track promo to ...Read more
I will be joining Amazon soon. Start date is supposed to be October (Europe to Canada), but with how sluggish the visa is, I think I won't make it. Question is does this affect promo/review cycle somehow. I missed something similar in my current company because I joined in May instead of April.
I know many start a company, but has anyone made a complete jump, say into something related to Arts or sports. I was curious about whether there is even any thought left of changing your career once you are so engrossed in this rat race of promos and visas.