Good work life balance Health insurance Pension Travel discounts Laya healthcare is good
Terrible leadership Career progression is slow Base pay can be higher Bonuses are lower Not enough perks
Good to have on your resume for next future jobs
No work life balance, 60+ hours is the expectation for everyone
What are the differences between these tree cloud options? Why a company would choose the one over the other two? What are some advantages and disadvantages?
I see post on here all the time where people are asking if they should wait for a promotion before starting the interview process. I don't see any benefit to waiting on a promotion. When you interview for a new position, do not mention your level or your current compensation. What level you are int...Read more
Ballmer era is back?? So much for embracing open source and truly moving away from the old Microsoft that Satya has to indirectly piss off his customers using AWS. Azure in dire need. https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-licensing-azure-google-cloud-amazon-web-services-fees-2019-8
I’m leaving Apple because of bad team/manager. I also want to try something new. I got offers from Amazon and MSFT. Role: Security Engineer Location: London AWS: TC: 124K MSFT: TC: 113K (slightly less than current TC, but I can move to a cheaper place and work remote) AWS Pros: - Learning/growt...Read more
Hi All, I have recently got an offer from the CE&S (Customer Experience & Success) Org. This role is not a customer facing role and is a Data Engineer / Architect role. I wanted to know your thoughts/comments about the CE&S (Customer Experience & Success) Org. I am looking for a good work life ba...Read more
I have an AWS sde2 offer: team : Proserv 180k base, 221k sign on split over 2 yrs - 126k+95k, 85 RSU split over 4 yrs I have a hiring event invitation for sde2 from Microsoft. 1. is it worth interviewing with Microsoft? 2. will Microsoft match AWS offer? Thanks! #amazon #aws #microsoft #faang
Microsoft Base: 112.5k RSU: 70k (3.5 years) Sign on: 20k 20% bonus AWS Base: 129k RSU: 96k Sign on: 37.5k Haven’t even begun negotiations with Microsoft but damn why did they lowball me this much?? #tech #msft #microsoft #AWS #Amazon #Google #facebook #meta #oci #Netflix
Currently at Microsoft - TC 165k / L63 Have an offer from AWS - TC 200k / L6 I’m non-tech, not SWE, and on the East Coast. I’ve only been at Microsoft a few years. Overall I love Microsoft but not my current role or team, though I have great WLB the work is just a drag and not a challenge at all. ...Read more
I need Blind’s help in deciding if I should consider jumping ship to AWS. I was recently reached out to for a security engineer position at AWS. I have close to 3 years of experience. Recruiter wants me to interview as an L4 because it’s easier to get in as an L4 and “I can grow” once I get in and s...Read more
Currently work at AWS and looking to join MSFT. Found a role, my friend referred me to it, and nothing happened. She looked into the referral and it says “pending candidate response,” however, I never heard from MSFT. It’s been three weeks since the referral. I also reached out to the hiring manage...Read more
Trying to decide between the following offers Microsoft (Azure Identity) Level 60: Base: 116k Sign On: 20k Stock: 130k over 4 years AWS (EC2 Networking) SDE1: No numbers yet but recruiter mentioned TC would be around 190-200k possibly. My goal is fast career growth and distributed systems learni...Read more
Hi everyone, I have 1 yoe. I have been interviewing and have the following offers from Microsoft and Amazon. ===================================== Microsoft Role: Software Engineer 1 (L60) Base: 120K Stocks: 50k (over 4 years) Bonus: 0 ~ 20% + 0 ~ 9k stock Sign on: 15K TC: ~164k (Number is after n...Read more
Hi, Recently I got an offer from Microsoft, wayfair. I have a pending result with aws. I have a deadline with Microsoft to accept the offer by end of the week. Need some suggestions for my next steps, whether to wait for result of amazon or decide between Microsoft and wayfair. YOE:2.8 years as SD...Read more
Who has a better outlook in 2024? How much is TC At Microsoft compared to L6/L7 level at AWS. #sales #enterprise #ae #microsoft #aws
Currently have an offer from Microsoft as a CSA and expecting an offer from AWS in the next few days within pro serve. Both public sector focused and UK based. I’m struggling which one to pick? Which one is best for long term career progression? Want to become a manger and possibility of moving to...Read more
I have offers for both companies. At AWS elastic search team and also for Microsoft Teams. Which of these orgs are better from a career/learning point of view and has better culture. I'm not keen on working to the point that I burn myself out but I welcome a challenging work environment nonetheless....Read more
Who will win the long term cloud wars? Looks like only 3 are in the race right now. #aws #azure #google #microsoft #amazon #tech
AWS Connect, NY Base: 175K Stock: 44 stock ( 5, 15, .., ) Bonus: 50K first year, 40 K second year = 90K in two years. TC: 235K L4 MSFT, ( Remote, based in NY ) Base: 141K Stock: 130K ( 25 percent ) Bonus: 30K total + 10 percent year end = 54K in two years. #engineering #software TC: 208K...Read more