My Square offer was 100k over Google’s offer on avg over 4 years. But now as things are, my Square TC is down and Google TC is up; to the point that they both are the same. Did I make a mistake turning down Google? Edit: For reference, G L5 and SQ L6 Current TC is after the share price drop. I think I’m happy with the team at Square and company as a whole. I might have felt similarly at Google. I come from a very toxic team and environment and so I would have been happy with either of those. I wanted to join G because it’s G but SQ at the time made too good of an offer to deny and everyone I talked to at the time loved being there. I think I’m just hurting from not being a Googler now that the deciding factor between Square and Google is no longer present. However, I do believe in Square’s long term growth and vision, and don’t think I’ll make the switch at this point. One last thing that really tipped the scale in Square’s favor is their acceptance towards WFH. Thanks for reminding me that folks! I don’t feel that bad anymore. I might not be a Googler, but at some point being a Googler won’t matter. TC: 390k YOE: 5
As long as you made the best decision based on the information you had at the time, then you can’t kick yourself for how things turned out. Nobody can predict how future stock prices will look. If picking square was smart based on the analysis you did at the time, then it is what it is.
Marry me?
Google is L5?
If u believe square then you should buy stock now
This commentary won't get upvoted as much, however your suggestion points to one of the most fundamental bias of every investor. If the stock was "good" then, you should buy more of it now, however I think OP based his decision only in terms of cash, not about the perceived value of both companies. That's a mistake in my opinion.
Can someone answer something for me. Isn't op right in terms of evaluating on a cash basis. He can still sell all his stock and put it in the other company if he wants on a quarterly basis or whenever you're allowed to sell. Stocks are just extra cash unless you work for a startup.
Yes, you did.
Oof google 20 for 1 stock split, I’m buying more as well since every stock on stock split news rockets, e
Self fulfilling prophecy. But please go ahead, my TC will thank you
You can always try going back to Google. But you took a risk and chose a startup. I'm sure it will pay off in long run (assuming your work is teaching you well)
Square isn't really a startup. Not even close actually. Founded in 2009, IPO'd late 2015, 6+ years ago. That's only about 3 years after Facebook IPO'd as a reference.
@Intel what's your definition of startup? Really curious to understand how you classify a 13-year-old public company with +6000 employees as "startup"
As mentioned above, if you declined Google within the last year you may be able to open team matching back up. My friend did that about 6 months after declining and he’s at Google now.
Really? Jeez things like that are *why* Google is goals
Is your TC 390k after factoring in current price of SQ? If so, did you get a staff offer?
Yup. I added details.
Staff @ SQ w/ just 5 YoE?🤔
You can switch and post the reverse post in a year