CompensationSep 7, 2018
VisaeLKo13

Austin to Redmond move?

I currently make 97000 in Austin and have been offered a job in Redmond for 115000 base (plus stocks and sign on). I have a Master's and one year of experience. The stocks and sign on make a big difference: 50k in stocks in the new job; no stocks in the current job. But I'm wondering if the difference in base pay makes up for the difference in cost of living? Is it worth moving out of Austin to go to Redmond?

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HBO j1234 Sep 7, 2018

I feel like Austin is the place to be due to much cheaper housing.

Microsoft 5’6 Sep 7, 2018

Agreed. The difference in comp won’t make up for the crazy prices in Seattle metro

Visa eLKo13 OP Sep 7, 2018

Buy or rent?

Microsoft CmxQ13 Sep 7, 2018

your compensation is not that desirable to move to austin compared to your current salary.

Facebook public Sep 7, 2018

Helllll no

Microsoft CmxQ13 Sep 7, 2018

with one year experience and 97k in austin you are leaving pretty cool life if you move to microsoft with just such a low pay difference

Microsoft TSPorATS? Sep 7, 2018

Nope

Microsoft TSPorATS? Sep 7, 2018

You from Michigan by any chance?

Adobe Leetmyway Sep 7, 2018

Listen to HBO

Veritas 13Jija Sep 7, 2018

97K in Austin is like 130K or 140K is Seattle. Negotiate on your base pay.

Research Now Shinzaemon Sep 7, 2018

If you are not married then its OK. I live in Dallas and the job and tech scene in Dallas/Austin is bad (contrary to what many think). The jobs are just not at par with Seattle or Bay Area. If you don't have too much commitment right now (like children education and wife support) then go ahead and take it. You will learn the skills which will get you more pay later.

Microsoft NoNamex Sep 7, 2018

From TX myself and I disagree. He/she needs to novitiate a better base. $115k Sounds like a lowball offer based on existing salary

Microsoft TheNoid Sep 7, 2018

$115 in Redmond will be a significant pay cut.