I’m talking to them now and they’re saying they’re looking to pay $180k – $190k salary. I’m on my way to the Google on-site, and I’m likely to fail. I’m talking to other companies, and I hate finance (the culture, the pretentiousness, the ‘boys club’ politics), but that’s a pretty high salary IMO—too good to pass up. They’re expediting their hiring process and want to take me right to the on-site. Amex says “classic finance” to me. Is Amex worth any attention if 1) I want career growth (plan to become an EM at some point within the next 3 years) and 2) I want a respectable career resumé at my 10-year mark? (5 YOE)
What's the package in addition to salary? Any shares or bonuses?
No discussion of that yet, since I haven’t hit the on-site.
190k base or TC?
I thought Amex paid relatively poorly. This is interesting. Demand a Centurion card as part of your TC.
Dude, as a software engineer, you aren't going to get the same culture that you see with finance guys. Most of my co-workers hate stocks and finance. I love stock investing as a hobby, but they always get annoyed when I bring it up.
OP What's the role and band you're interviewing for AmEx?
OP did you finish your onsite ?
I did not, but they literally just emailed me today to schedule one and they imposed a date/time on me as opposed to asking me when I’m available. That already seems like a bad sign culturally.
OP, Thank you for replying. I hear you. If you do end up going onsite would you please share your experience?
Will do!
Hey OP wanted to check in and see if you ended up going on-site :)
Yeah, I went on-site.
So how is the atmosphere like? any suggestions?
Amex is not where you want to go for any sort of tech career
Agreed, difficulty place to work.
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You guys do any work while on notice period?
Location? If you don’t like the sound of finance, plenty of Bay Area companies will pay you that in TC. Like google!
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