Compensation is the biggest pro. Also, unlike other hire to fire companies (most tech companies at this point in 2024), you at least have a chance to prove yourself and are given a couple months to onboard. There are worse tech companies out there such as Amazon and Intuit, but Meta’s culture is still quite terrible. They try and justify the long hours and stress with how much you can make - Meta still pays more than any other major tech company, even in 2024, which is definitely a pro, but the culture is cutthroat and you can’t trust anyone. It would probably be easier to work two remote jobs at “less prestigious” tech or tech adjacent companies to make the same amount at Meta with more stability, better WLB, and less drama.
Pretty much the same as what one would experience at most tech companies in 2024. But some aspects are better or worse than others. Long hours. WLB is highly team dependent. Apparently Meta used to be a lot better in this regard, but now not so much. It is intense, but if you have startup experience, it is at least less intense than that. And again, it is more fair than a place like Amazon. Office politics are a thing at all tech companies, but a little more extreme at Meta. Blame and shame culture is big. People are snakes and are prepared to throw even the newest and most vulnerable employees under the bus to save their own skins. This makes things quite unfair, but as long as you’re proactive and document everything thoroughly, you’re at least given a chance to refute these attacks. A lot of gossip and backstabbing. This is separate from and still related to PSC culture, which everyone complains about. Management is terrible overall. Sometimes there is micromanagement. One of the few companies where it’s possible you’ll have a manager younger than you, even if you’re only 27-31ish. Often ICs seem to be held accountable for things that are way beyond their day-to-day scope - basically things that are ultimately the fault of leadership and management. Management frequently tries to pin things on their employees. Your manager is often trying to screw you, and if they can’t find a way, they are often trying to invent things you did wrong. This isn’t a dealbreaker because as long as you’re doing your job, it is easy to refute, but it creates a ton of work because you have to be extremely well-organized and have documented every interaction with your manager colleagues. I recommend studying employment law / consulting with an employment lawyer early on in your tenure at Meta, so you know what to look for. Because it is a massive tech company, you are there to please your manager and make them look good, so you need to do pretty much whatever they say. there’s a lot of internal conflict because it’s very authoritarian, also fairly draconian, and it’s bottoms up at the same time, every man for themselves. Do everything your manager says and it is somehow still all up to you as an individual employee to make the company successful. To top it all off, your colleagues suck too. People brag about work that YOU did as being THEIR work that THEY did if it is successful. If a project involving multiple people is so much as an hour late, then YOU are blamed, even if you had nothing to do with the lateness. The lateness itself isn’t really the problem because guess what? It’s not anything is broken. Except for when things do break and the whole app crashes for a day because everyone is forced to focus on office politics instead of their actual work. it’s not really about the value you create, so much as it is the PERCEIVED value you create and whether or not your manager likes you. Ergo, a lot of bootlicking charlatans make it to the top.
Is it worthwhile to obtain Meta certificates from Coursera? Have any individuals been hired or promoted at meta based on these certifications?
I have changed jobs soo mucn and never suckedup to anyone. I dont think I can give professional reference. will facebook ask for it?
I saw an Analytics opening in facebook Dublin. I would like to know if facebook hires indians directly in dublin for Analytics and Product Management roles Can anyone Provide me an update on this? TC 38lpa
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Hi All! Currently work in oil commodity trading (logistics/supply chain). Have 4 years of experience with an engineering background. Looking for supply chain, logistics and business operation roles within the tech space. #supplychain #logistics
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Instead of sticking to professional topics and conversations, I see a lot more arguments, politics, and name calling. I feel like their algorithm also makes sure you see others being promoted or switching jobs, so you feel envious and more engaged in the platform. Devious bastards.. Personally I am...Read more
My amazon orders are probably tracked and linked too
I enjoy my field of work, but I’m considering leaving Meta since the former is getting a little too stressful and more than half my income is garnished by Uncle Sam (especially NIIT). My main reasons for staying: 1. I would still need health/vision/dental insurance 2. I’m still building up enough e...Read more
anyone have insight on the transition from amazon L5 SDE to meta E5? i’ve been at amazon as an L5 for almost 2 years, have meta recruiters wanting to schedule an E5 interview. a little over 3 yoe in a “professional” setting as SDE, plus 4-5 more as freelance/entrepreneur. how much different is meta...Read more
Came across with on a cringe site known as professional FB. Are you not really as anonymous as you think you are?
Blinders, I got two offers for SWE positions, one from Meta for E4 level position and one for Microsoft 64 level. I want to leave the compensation out of this discussion, the difference is not decisive for me. How would you compare these two in terms professional growth and work/life balance? Thank...Read more
Is it just me, or is Meta hiring like crazy. Just in my professional and social circle, have seen more than 5/6 people joined meta in the last 2 months and about 10/12 in the last 6 months. Can folks at Meta comment around hiring that they see internally?
Nearly 80,000 Indian IT professionals on H-1B and L1 visas now jobless scrambling for options to stay in the US According to The Washington Post, nearly 200,000 IT workers have been laid off since November last year, including some record numbers in companies like Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Am...Read more
According to this news piece, around 40% (80K out of 200K laid off in US) were on temporary work visas (H1B and L1): https://www.livemint.com/money/nearly-80-000-indian-it-professionals-on-h-1b-and-l1-visas-now-jobless-scrambling-for-options-to-stay-in-the-us-11674456043653.html Doesn't give a sour...Read more
Any idea what should be E6 salary for an Analytics professional at FB London.
Call me cold-hearted or anything you want. HR and recruiters are the least professionals I like. I remember my hard times looking for a job. I interacted with many recruiters that ghosted me. Before joining Microsoft, I passed Meta(Facebook at that time) interview. I received a verbal offer and was...Read more
SDE-I Software Engineering In terms of professional development and brand, what’s the best? #tech #confluent #apple #netflix #meta #expedia
For all the high income techies (250k+ tc) do you manage your own money or have a professional wealth manager/financial advisor? YoE 13 TC 500k FB IC6