Ask for SWE offer to be downleveled?

Bloomberg / Eng
HR <GO>

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HR <GO>
Apr 6 31 Comments

I’ve left Bloomberg and currently work at a notoriously cutthroat high TC company (not Amazon) in an E5 equivalent software engineer position. My manager says I’m not meeting expectations although I’m giving my best effort.

I have an SWE offer to join one of Airbnb, Lyft, Uber in an E5 equivalent SWE position.

Right now I care more about WLB, mental health and job security than maximizing TC. I could be happy with high L4 comp. My main concern is that the offer might be rescinded if I ask for a downlevel. But I don’t have a relevant degree and seem better at interviewing than at software engineering. I have 6 YOE.

Should I ask for a downlevel? Why or why not?

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  • Airbnb / Eng
    waterbnb

    Go to company page Airbnb Eng

    waterbnb
    Absolutely don't ask for a downlevel. Do aggressively set expectations with your managers/leads on what you can do well and what you'll need help with / seek to improve.
    Apr 6 4
  • New
    kkksalad

    New

    kkksalad
    I believe in you man, you're smart enough to get all those offers you can def handle the role
    Apr 6 1
  • Wayfair
    EHCq43

    Go to company page Wayfair

    EHCq43
    Op what are the offers like?
    And are you at meta right now?
    Sharing the name will help community.
    Regarding your question, I think all three have good wlb and support to succeed in your role. Talk to hm to find out more.
    Lyft in general is known for lesser stress amongst three
    Apr 6 8
    • Lyft
      drbB15

      Go to company page Lyft

      drbB15
      Been here a long time, in a high enough role to know who’s getting what rating/pip/etc. It’s uncommon and the company is really focused on doing right by people. Of course bad managers exist in every company so do your due diligence
      Apr 9
    • Bloomberg / Eng
      HR <GO>

      Go to company page Bloomberg Eng

      HR <GO>
      OP
      If that’s the case, then why do Airbnb, Lyft, and Uber all have a 2.9 or 3.0 average rating in the Management category in Blind reviews?
      Apr 9
  • New
    mr softee

    New

    mr softee
    Would be a red flag imo, might not get an offer at all
    Apr 6 2
  • Meta
    🏋🏻🏄🏻‍♂️🏋🏻🏄🏻‍♂️🏋🏻

    Go to company page Meta

    🏋🏻🏄🏻‍♂️🏋🏻🏄🏻‍♂️🏋🏻
    Just take the offer and chill…. If you get pipped you get pipped. That’s just how life goes.
    Apr 6 0