I passed the HC decision and rec asked for expectations. I’ve other interviews lined up, I said to her I’m trying to leverage other offers to get a better offer from google. Rec said she doesn’t wanna lowball me. What number should I give given I’ve 2 YOE. Had good interviews and already matched with the team?
Just check levels.fyi. click l3 for Google and find someone else with 0 / 2 yoe. If in Bay area ask for 230 maybe? Idk. That's more of a target than what you should ask for initially. I have 2yoe and was hired with 1yoe a year ago at 189k, no other offers but I liked my current job so I was willing to walk.
Please check your dm
Don’t give a number! An offer includes comp. Period. Not wanting to “lowball” is a nice way of getting you to anchor first. They have more experience with what you’re worth in marketplace. They are fully capable (more than you with 2 years on market) of making a reasonable, fair offer while you’ll be making your best guess. And don’t give salary history. They may ask as work around. It’s none of their business (legally). And there’s nothing wrong with telling her you don’t feel comfortable making an educated guess given your limited experience in marketplace and you’re happy to defer to their expertise to make a fair offer for your skill set and fit for google... Hope that’s helpful
When was your onsite?
A week ago
That’s super fast! You must have excelled the onsite. Asking for l4