CompensationApr 21, 2019
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Accepted Slack offer Vs Google

Just accepted an offer from Slack over Google. TC at both companies is ~500K. Took slack as it is going DPO in few months and work seems more interesting. Did I make the right decision ?

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Amazon Pipilika Apr 21, 2019

No

Microsoft ekwkannc Apr 21, 2019

Yes

F5 Networks RRA Apr 21, 2019

For what role, OP?

VMware tyxS31 Apr 21, 2019

Google is not going anywhere, Slack is in a special time that isn't going to happen again, it is the right choice, congratulations

Uber 2muchblind Apr 21, 2019

If you didn’t have FAANG on your resume, I would’ve gone with Google. The reputation matters a lot on your resume. On the other hand if Slack IPOs and doubles its valuation or something, the money would be more than worth it. So 🤷‍♂️ Worse case scenario, the Google offer will last a very long time :) Good luck and congratulations!

Facebook iuji Apr 21, 2019

I think G offer is good for 1 year. That said I agree having FB or G on resume opens many unlocked doors.

Amazon ps.ily Apr 21, 2019

Google offer deadline lasts an entire year? Wut

Assoc. for Computing Machinery mouthwash Apr 21, 2019

Congratulations. What is your role op?

OnDeck GPgj02 Apr 21, 2019

There is a lot of hype around slack. It might do well during the IPO and hold on for a while after, but the thing with one trick ponies is that they end up saturating the market. Saturated market = slower growth = Lower p/e = sad engineers

Google L7@AWS Apr 21, 2019

At what valuation are your Slack RSUs determined?

Facebook iuji Apr 21, 2019

500k is a shit ton of $$$. What's your level OP?

Microsoft myan Apr 21, 2019

Yes, you made the right choice.