- decent work life balance - pay is decent compared to other similar startups
- lots of changes within the management - lots of good people left the company
Moving from 150k to 415k TC soon. Always been careful with how we spend our money. Saved more than 50% since started earning. Thinking that we can now afford some material upgrades, Eat healtheir: Walmart -> whole foods Join a good gym Buy that purple hybrid mattress Old Navy, express -> ? Ho
What are possible routes for TC upgrade next year? Please suggest anything missing TC: 680k, YoE: 8
Hi blinders - wanted to know everyone’s thoughts on how people moving to smaller companies like emerging biotechs etc from large pharma such as gilead Genentech etc get bumped up a title or two? If one does not get that upgrade is that a bad thing?? Assuming that the money in both cases is growing 1...Read more
Now that I make decent money, I’m thinking about upgrading all my socks to darn tough socks. I bought one pair just to try it out and they are so comfy with lifetime warranty. They’re also one of those few good products that are all made in USA still so that’s another major plus. Do you think I co...Read more
my I140 got filed almost 4 weeks ago under regular processing, I havent received receipt notice yet I want to upgrade to premium processing do I have to wait for receipt notice or can I do right away?
Married with a kid. We bought a new $1M townhome in Seattle last summer, which turned out to not fit our lifestyle. We have parents who come to stay with us on occasion. We're looking to upgrade to a 4bd home in the suburbs around 1.5M. We thought we would stay at least 5 years in the townhome, but...Read more
I just got a new offer !! Woohoo! I can't express enough how happy I am!! Now I have about $1,800 to spend in home office equipment. Here is what I am thinking: - 27" display UHD, $300-400 (I have a 16" macbook and I think this is enough as second screen. I don't have space for more) - Black only ...Read more
Have anyone went through this? Wondering if it’s worth it 🙄 I’m also thinking of switching to sidings, not sure if that makes it look better.
While most people in IT have been able move up in their personal financial class - how are you adapting to the new class (say from lower middle to middle or upper middle?) Specifically, what upgrades to your daily lifestyle have you made? What upgrades you wish to make. Personally for us: we are a...Read more
Hey folks how are you doing? I want to ask do you do major car upgrades? Like upgrade sound system, sound proof the car, get leather seats, repair those nagging dented body parts, touch up the scratches, do an indoor deep clean, and outdoor wash and buff? Other fun cool things one can do to moderni...Read more
I've a Toyota Corolla LE and wish to upgrade my car to Rav4 XLE. Is this the right time for it? Given the usual market trends won't be applicable to this economy. (Cars are cheaper during year end) TC: 180K #personalfinance
Is it a good idea to get kitchen cabinet and flooring upgrades from the builder or just buy these items from Costco and work with a contractor for installation after receiving the home?
I recently attended an onsite interview loop for an L6 SDM position at Amazon Toronto. Post the interview, the Recruiter mentioned that the panel did not think I would be a good fit for an L6 SDM, but recommended me for an L7 Quality Engineering Sr Manager position instead. She was going to refer me...Read more
Seriously, how do people just get upgraded to business class? Is there a catch to it? Are they paying extra cash behind the scenes? How does one qualify for an upgrade? I have seen some people getting upgraded randomly. Any tips?
Flying to Hawai tomorrow from Bay Area. The upgrade to bussiness class is 800$ should I do it? Ps: my gf is traveling with me but obviously she doesn’t want to upgrade (we make almost same amount of money) Ps 2: we will be seating separate anyways because we got economy and we couldn’t change seat...Read more
I have the option to upgrade from iPhone 11 Pro to iPhone 13 Pro for $375 inclusive of tax. I tried both phones. Overall, I like the iPhone 11 Pro a lot. It’s compact and light. Feels good in my hand. Battery life has never been an issue. Camera is excellent. Space is running a bit low. The 13 Pro...Read more
Returned to the office today, begrudgingly...noticed they've put in some "upgrades" (collaboration tables in open floor plan, additional conference rooms, phone booths to take personal calls, pelatons in the gym, etc...) seems companies are forcing RTO because of these office investments and executi...Read more
Looking to upgrade my kitchen tiles, cabinets. Roughly around 150 sq ft. Any ballpark around how expensive it can get if I hire a contractor?. Recommendations on websites with kitchen design ideas? Tc 🥜 #housing
Currently live in a 1800 sqft 4br 2.5 bath place. House is in an ok neighborhood (fremont ca) with decent schools. House is ok-ish too-early 90s built, could do with some renovations but largely ok. It’s on a noisy street(train close by) Our total house expense is 3.5k(2.6k mortgage, 900 property t...Read more
Been at Amazon all my career, looking to change that in 2024.