Google Start Date

I am signing an offer with Google and discussing a start date with the HM today. Is it reasonable to ask to start in 5 weeks (3 week notice + 2 week break)? Is 5 weeks too long? Google is my dream and I’m just really excited and paranoid at the same time. L4 YOE: 2 TC: 250k #google

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NotNorman Jun 22, 2021

Base Comp?

Amazon nmbhv Jun 22, 2021

Totally fine

Yelp B.Obama Jun 22, 2021

How do you get L4 with 2 YOE? It's perfectly reasonable to ask for 5 weeks.

OpenDoor lalalr OP Jun 22, 2021

Yup. Hard work paid off. I made good impressions with recruiter and interviewers.

Yelp B.Obama Jun 22, 2021

Please describe more? Interview prep? Or just work work? Also, bachelors or masters?

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NotNorman Jun 22, 2021

5 weeks is a bit long, but it’s not a big deal, especially to google. I’d just go for it. If you were really worrying about it, I would just not give three weeks notice, two is all you need, and take the two weeks off.

Amazon needhousin Jun 22, 2021

I think I had 5-6 weeks before start. It should be ok.

Google nHyd6 Jun 22, 2021

I did 6 weeks and I know someone doing 3 months. Within 2 months is usually fine, more than that is fine too as long as your manager is ok with it.

Google Magpie$ Jun 22, 2021

Completely okay

Amazon ft4mdm Jun 22, 2021

Totally fine. Accepted an offer early May. Starting early July.