Need Advice: SWE start-up salary in SoCal

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carnepy

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carnepy
Jun 26, 2020 3 Comments

I recently was laidoff from my company, I was making 85k per year as a SWE/ DE. been applying around SoCal, I got to the final stage for one very new start up. They offered me 55k + 1% equity, i brought it up to 65k + 1% equity.
I have about 1.5 yoe, what do you guys think I should do? Should I just keep applying? After getting laid off, I feel a little hopeless. Just looking for advice guys. Also, I have no idea what is this 1% equity means.

Thank you in advance

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  • Amazon
    jebb fazos

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    jebb fazos
    Amazon OC is hiring if you are interested. Work is boring but you can do your startup gig on the side. DM for details.
    Jun 26, 2020 1
    • New / Eng
      owgk88

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      owgk88
      what are the rules of pursuing a start up on the side while at Amazon? out of curiosity
      Jun 26, 2020
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    lsudgs

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    lsudgs
    $55k? That sounds extraordinarily low, even by startup standards. If we’re talking LA/OC/SD, cost of living is quite high and I’m not sure $55k will cut it. Looking forward to seeing other responses.
    Jun 26, 2020 0