I'm getting my entire stocks vested this week at Amazon and planning to quit immediately after that. My next workplace is at Toronto Canada as a AWS Solutions Architect with 170k base plus leadership role. I've never been into leadership and always worked as an individual contributor. So from career side, I think it is a better move and I don't need to worry about H1B because I've the PR card. How is $170k Canadian for living with a housewife at Canada? Please give me your honest opinions.
Toronto is very expensive, comparable to the Bay Area, and with higher taxes
What do you mean when you say you are quitting Amazon immediately after vesting, but then continue to work as a full time employee at AWS? AWS is part of Amazon.
Do you know how to read?
He means an SWE role developing AWS based solutions for another company.
170k base for Toronto by Canadian standards is great if you have worked as an IC for let's say 7-8 years. It is expensive and has high taxes and all that jazz, but you can't beat the peace of mind, freedom to do business and other jobs, have access to better healthcare, and not keep wondering every month whether your rent is money gone down the drain that you could've put into your monthly installments for a home you could call your own. Go!To!Canada!
Sounds great, just beware, it’s really cold there and the real estate is crazy. But assuming you’ve saved up your Amazon earnings you should have a sizable down payment.
Financially it may not be the best decision, but it gives you the opportunity to change your career from tech IC to management and leadership. If that is what you seek, then it is a good move.
So guys. This is my current salary. 170k USD base plus stocks. I got the Canadian offer. 200k Canadian at an Advanced Consulting Partner of AWS. 200K Canadian. Is it worth it?
Just curious, will your TC will drop significantly after 4 year vesting?
They typically give refreshers
Duh the initial vests are gone, which had heavy appreciation