FB E4 (top of the band) to E5 promotion time?
May 29, 2020
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Got an offer for FB E4 (165/360/75). From the other posts in blind, this looks like a good (top of the band, if not max?) offer for E4. Recruiter also told me that the interview feedback was very positive and they expect me to get promoted in 1 or 2 cycles.
I want to hear from folks who got in as E4 with a good YOE (> 5 years) and made the transition to E5. How much time did it take for the promotion? What are the key things that FB looks at for this transition? Should I trust the 1-2 cycle promotion timeline given by the recruiter?
TC at Amazon: 200K
YOE: 6 years + Masters
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I would say donโt concentrate to much on level. From my personal experience it is good to come at lower level with better salary.
When I select FB officer, I had another offer with better level and slightly better pay like 25k. After talking to people I know at both companies decide to join FB and by looking at my salary growth I am glad I did that.
I wouldnโt choose a team which doesnโt have these qualities no matter how awesome work they have.
Amazon: this year = 200, next year (letโs say Amazon had a massive stock growth and you got a TT) = 250. Total 450.
Facebook: this year = 330, next year (letโs say FB had the worst year with 20% stock down) = 237. Total 567.
No reason to contemplate on the offer!