Being able to do mega backdoor Roth at MS is a huge plus.
the 401k? yeah. Apparently they give $9500. So you pay the other $9500. That's what I understand (haven't received the actual offer from MS yet for these details)
Nope, assuming you Max out pre-tax 401k, and get the $9500 match, mega backdoor allows you to contribute after tax dollars upwards of $27500 and they grow tax free.
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Thanks. WLB is definitely better in MS based on what I read.
Can you share the compensation breakdown and location.
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Those numbers are quite high for L5 and 62. How are you calculating them?
Updated on the post. I think my interview went pretty well. I do feel it's an outlier. But they might have liked my previous projects.
MS and Amazon started to pay really well compared to G nowadays.
Microsoft.. Better WLB, Annual Bonus, Work is depend on the team. And they treat you like humans.
Appreciate your input. Yes. I've worked in company where I worked 85 hours a week for 2 years. I learned a lot, but started getting grey hair at age 23 (until I finally left). As long as they respect you as a person, which I think MS does, I'll consider that as a benefit. :)
About switching team, it is easy. Just approach the hiring manager. There is no interview (or less interview in some case) policy if you switch within the same org. You can switch anytime you want. Also, there is an internal career fair kind of thing once a year which makes internal mobility easy.
Microsoft. You're also getting a lot more stocks. However, stocks are taxed at a higher rate.
Even if I don't touch them for 2+ years?
You pay tax when they're vested. Then off course there is this bullshit thing called capital gain tax. But I'm not talking about cap gain tax.
If you are looking to stay somewhere for more than 2 years MS is a better option
Good offer. That was my L63 numbers last yr.
What's your decision finally? I'd suggest Amazon considering higher impact
Based on the fact that it's a new team and I'll have a higher impact at design and development, I am choosing Microsoft.
Which team is MS / Amazon
Can't say the exact team, Amazon it's the core shopping experience. MS - Cloud services.
270k for SDE2 is a very good offer at Amazon.