Got the brand name... now what

Google / Eng
dingdong..

Go to company page Google Eng

dingdong..
Jul 24, 2018 9 Comments

So now I have a few years of Google engineering senior SWE to light up my resume.

What next? I have great tech skills, great leadership skills, great management skills, but I don't know how to talk like an executive. I enjoy it all. However I am not a tech genius so I don't see how I can continue getting promoted at Google on the tech ladder. And the management later at Google seems boring, focused on getting reports promoted.

Should I go to a small company, try to get hired as a software director?

Is the management leadership path a bad idea for a career because it's harder to find jobs in that area? I see execs/vps/c-level/directors struggle... Or if I learn how to talk like one can I do ok?

Should I go be a higher ranked engineer at a smaller company?

Should I do a startup if i can find a super high base comp?

Is Google on my resume enough to stop thinking about brand names?

What is the path with the greatest potential for income and stability even if the market takes a down turn?

How can I learn to sound and think like an executive?

How can I way more efficiently learn to be a better software designer?

TC: 405k

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  • Microsoft / Eng
    Goswim

    Go to company page Microsoft Eng

    BIO
    Hate coding quizzes but studying hard for better future!
    Goswim
    You can focus on kids and community. Volunteer, education, sport etc. You cannot risk too much because you have kids and old yet not rich enough. Hence startup and other ideas may not be suitable option for you. If you were an adventurous person, you wouldn’t have asked either.
    Jul 24, 2018 0
  • Apple
    Google L7

    Go to company page Apple

    Google L7
    FB or Netflix are your only options unless you want to gamble with startups
    Jul 24, 2018 0
  • Apple / Eng
    cho Chang

    Go to company page Apple Eng

    cho Chang
    For ur fifth question, yes, google on ur resume is enough that u no longer need to consider brand.
    Jul 24, 2018 0
  • Google
    upnup

    Go to company page Google

    upnup
    What's your goal? More $? A new title?
    Jul 24, 2018 3
    • If your goal is more money, you can try a pre-IPO unicorn. You can expect them to match your Google pay and you can hope for the stock to 2x in the next 4 years.
      You could move to FB for a similar pay and perhaps higher growth.
      Jul 24, 2018
    • Uber
      MagicShow

      Go to company page Uber

      MagicShow
      Move into finance if you want more $
      Jul 24, 2018
  • Google
    BuyMyCloud

    Go to company page Google

    BuyMyCloud
    Try Area 120? Google X?
    Get an MBA, Google will pay for it.
    Another plan is to be a founder and get acquired by Google again... Tough but possible if you get the right team
    Jul 24, 2018 1
    • Google
      bdle40

      Go to company page Google

      bdle40
      Area 120 is a Diversity and Inclusion program with shit tier "startup" LARPing for the optics. Please don't tell serious people to waste time there.
      Jul 30, 2018