I am considering joining LinkedIn. Xooglers at LinkedIn: are you happy with your decision? As to why I'm considering LinkedIn: I like the team I'll be going to. Good TC of ~400k (Current TC at Google is 310k. No level bump though i.e I'm T5 at Google and going as Staff)
I’m a xoogler. I’ve been here for a while so I’m not sure how much google has changed since I left, but the first things I noticed at LinkedIn other than higher TC was the great work culture and the ability to make a broader impact since the company was considerably smaller. Like all tech companies we have our ups and downs but my personal experience has been mostly up. Plus it’s a mission-Driven company so it’s gratifying to feel that the work that you do have a positive impact on people’s lives.
Thanks a lot. This is very encouraging.
Btw, how long has it been since you left Google ?
YOE ?
10 YOE (Yes, I know. My ladder level is less for my YOE :))
Your ladder level is fine dude.. I thought L5 is the terminal level at google.. Be clear on why you wanna join LinkedIn. If it is money then you are getting more here as you say, but maybe you can shop around for more. If it is growth, I think Staff to Sr.Staff is as difficult as L5 to L6. Growth maybe quicker if you join a startup.
Thanks. Now L4 is the "terminal" level at Google but you really command great respect once you reach Staff level (and a lot more for Sr staff and Principal levels). Money is not the primary reason for my joining LinkedIn. It's a combination of money, work and the work-life balance LinkedIn provides (which seemed similar to Google). Thanks
I see many folks joining from Facebook and Google. In my bootcamp, met two folks from Google and one from FB. are you joining infra? How much RSU did u get?
Thanks. I got 650k worth RSUs..