Still a student in Europe but about to graduate. Did internship in both companies and both got return offer. ## FB London comp excludes sign-on: 124k USD pros: - Pace and promotion are faster - Good sign-on bonus (26.5k USD) - London is more interesting than Redmond cons: - In UK, where comp is significantly lower than US. The gap gets bigger as the level is higher. - Can relocate to US after 12 months. Base will increase but stock remains the same.... plus L1 visa is tied to the company - UK tax is a bit higher - After Brexit, personally not confident of the future of pound ## MS Redmond comp: 159k USD pros: - In US - Seattle is 2 hour drive to ski resort :P cons: - Might not get h1b (only 25% chance) - Not as prestigious as FB FB US is not possible. My biggest concern for MS is not getting h1b. Also, my girlfriend will work in financial/consulting sector so London is way better for her. Overall I'm leaning toward FB London, but I'm interested in hearing different opinions. Thanks!!! #facebook #microsoft #london #redmond #seattle #swe
How did you convince them to sponsor an H1B? Did you intern in Redmond or in Europe? I'm in the same situation, but my msft offer is at a european office.
I interned in Europe. My manager is super nice so he kinda asked the HR people for me.
How will you get H1B without entering lottery?
Facebook London. You can come to US on L1. If you were born anywhere other than India or China you will get GC in 2 years. After that you can move. Facebook also has refreshers which should help a bit. Overall comp will be lower as compared to someone who joined in US. But that's going to be the case for you anyways, whichever prom you choose.
how long will it take to get gc if you're from india or china?
For India, one will never get it unless the law changes or they can apply on EB1. China - probably a few years.
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You also get London. I will definitely pick London if I were you. - from someone picked MS Redmond a few years ago
But you are Snap US now lol
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