Dod you ever move to a more reputed company for lower pay?

Aug 3, 2018 15 Comments

I have offers from some of these so called elite companies, but they're offering lesser than what I make. I'll obviously negotiate, but I wonder how much I can push them.

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  • Google / Eng
    sgro

    Go to company page Google Eng

    sgro
    I took a pay cut when started at Google and now I make 5x what I was making before joining
    Aug 3, 2018 8
    • Google / Eng
      098765

      Go to company page Google Eng

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      LinkedIn, Facebook
      098765
      FWIW, I also make 5x of what I made 7 years ago. Markets weren't as hot and Google definitely lowballed everyone because it could. With the emergence of FB, Google had to pay more to acquire and retain talent.
      Aug 3, 2018
    • @sgro - what level did you join at? Is 4 teams in 7 years really that common at Google?
      Aug 3, 2018
  • Apple / Eng
    cho Chang

    Go to company page Apple Eng

    cho Chang
    Reputed companies are the ones which pay well. If they’re not offering u more than you’re currently making, don’t switch unless you’re getting a level bump or it’s good for ur career in some other way.

    Btw what’s ur YOE, current TC, and which companies are u talking about and what are the offer breakdowns?
    Aug 3, 2018 0
  • Google / Eng
    Hageudj

    Go to company page Google Eng

    Hageudj
    Yes. When I joined Google. Came for the growth and advancement opportunity. Have been rather disappointed on that front.
    Aug 3, 2018 2
    • Can you elaborate a bit more? How many years ago did you join, what level did you join at, what level are you now, and what level were you hoping you’d be by now?
      Aug 3, 2018
    • Google / Eng
      Hageudj

      Go to company page Google Eng

      Hageudj
      @4eva 3, 5, 5, 6. But it's more about the type of work and perf ratings than level which have been disappointing. On the right track now, just took getting through a couple disinterested managers.
      Aug 4, 2018
  • Google
    jumboleio

    Go to company page Google

    jumboleio
    Yes, I did. Because it was better learning and growth opportunity.
    Aug 3, 2018 1
    • USSOCOM / Data
      HKQh26

      Go to company page USSOCOM Data

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      Currently titled a Software Developer however workspace is antiquated. Doing my best to self-learn industry standards IOT maintain marketability.
      HKQh26
      My struggle rn
      Jul 21, 2021