Deciding between Amazon offer and Twitch

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Hwwk42

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Hwwk42
Dec 18, 2020 25 Comments

Hello Blind,

I've recently received a new grad offer from Amazon Canada, and been told I've passed my onsite for Twitch SF for a SDE 1 position. Unfortunately, my recruiter cannot extend me an offer at this time for the team I am interviewing with because of headcount issues. My recruiter said that they'll keep looking through the orgs for teams with open positions, but I believe that they might have an update for me after my Amazon deadline because my Amazon deadline doesn't factor in the holiday break.

I guess I'm just looking for guidance on what to do in this tough situation. Should I accept Amazon on the last day or just keep waiting for Twitch?

#twitch #amazon #newgrad

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  • Amazon
    mika19k

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    mika19k
    Twitch is also Amazon, remnants of independence are fading away quickly. So it is just a choice where to live.
    Dec 18, 2020 8
  • Twitch
    jdbsewd

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    jdbsewd
    Definitely don't cancel your other offer at Amazon. Not having a team puts basically back at the status of someone with a referral who hasn't done an on site.
    Dec 22, 2020 6
    • Twitch
      jdbsewd

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      jdbsewd
      Yes highlight to the recruiter existing roles and why you'd be a good fit. It would appeal to me if a candidate specifically expressed interest in my team's position
      Dec 25, 2020
    • New
      Hwwk42

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      Hwwk42
      OP
      Got it. My recruiter also mentioned that roles should open up for the team I interviewed with in Q1 2021. What does this entail, if anything?
      Dec 25, 2020
  • Workday
    🚨abc🚨

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    🚨abc🚨
    OP any update ? Just curious
    Jan 22, 2021 1
    • New
      Hwwk42

      New

      Hwwk42
      OP
      Twitch still hasn't replied LOL
      Mar 23, 2021
  • Twitter
    skdjdj

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    skdjdj
    The old saying rings true here:

    A rock in hand is worth two birds in the basket
    Dec 18, 2020 4
    • New
      Hwwk42

      New

      Hwwk42
      OP
      I definitely agree. My recruiter said more positions will open up Q1 2021 so I wanted to wait it out until I could get something from that but you are correct.
      Dec 18, 2020
    • Twitter
      skdjdj

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      skdjdj
      Yeah a recruiters job is to keep you hooked as long as possible so that they have a backup when needed, but usually that opportunity never arises.
      Dec 18, 2020
  • Amadeus
    JnDH67

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    JnDH67
    Did you do your masters or bachelors?
    Dec 18, 2020 1
    • New
      Hwwk42

      New

      Hwwk42
      OP
      I'll be finishing my Bachelors this April.
      Dec 18, 2020