Got stuck with a low-ball offer

Google
Hkja28

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Hkja28
Mar 25 52 Comments

I joined Google as a L4 Software Engineer this year with a low-ball offer and didn't have the guts to negotiate because I did not have a competing offer and really wanted to switch companies. Since I do not have a proper mentor, I would like to get some candid advice on how to progress further.

Base: 170K
Bonus: 15%
Stocks: 280K (with a 33/33/22/12 split)
Sign-on: 30K

YOE: ~1 year, with 1.5 years Masters

#Google #googlel4

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  • Google
    EncN60

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    EncN60
    You have 1 yoe, getting an L4 offer was already impressive. Also, that offer isn’t lowball.
    Mar 25 2
    • Google
      Hkja28

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      Hkja28
      OP
      That is good to know. I guess I just fell for all the other Blind posts "this is peanuts"
      Mar 25
    • New
      6pack

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      6pack
      Yes, it is peanuts, and google lowballs. But for 1 YEO, it is decent.

      Get better, and/or switch to another FAANGMULA for a higher L4, or wait a couple of years and switch to a L5.

      Google is like a retirement home that preys on academic types that are too afraid to try other companies and are willing to accept low ball offers just for the brand name. Get that brand and some experience and move to somewhere more dynamic place where you can actually grow fast.
      Mar 25
  • Bloomberg / Eng
    MEME<GO>

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    MEME<GO>
    I know Google lowballs, but that definitely is not lowball for 1 YOE lmao
    Mar 25 1
  • Rivian
    poloG

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    poloG
    This guy flexin
    Mar 25 5
  • Bloomberg / Eng
    MEME<GO>

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    MEME<GO>
    Kids these days! SMH go outside and get laid instead of complaining on Blind
    Mar 25 2
    • Amazon
      carrotleaf

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      carrotleaf
      Couldn't get laid obviously..
      Mar 25
    • Google
      Hkja28

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      Hkja28
      OP
      Copying over my comment from other threads -

      Well tbh I was moved by the other posts on blind. I see people getting 400 and still there are comments saying that is too low.

      Also, my work hours are not the typical Google work hours. Involves oncalls which are not paid, high stress environment, etc. This made me feel like I maybe made a mistake.

      P.S. I have no problems getting laid, thank you for the concern!
      Mar 25
  • That's too much money actually
    Mar 25 2
    • Google
      Hkja28

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      Hkja28
      OP
      Okay, that's kinda good to know.

      Well tbh I was moved by the other posts on blind. I see people getting 400 and still there are comments saying that is too low.

      Also, my work hours are not the typical Google work hours. Involves oncalls which are not paid, high stress environment, etc. This made me feel like I maybe made a mistake.

      Honestly blind is making me think too much about TC and I am not liking that. I was happy with my TC until I stumbled upon this website
      Mar 25
    • GitHub
      6ft9GF

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      6ft9GF
      Bro I only got to 400k+ after 9 years
      Your TC for one year is fantastic
      Mar 25